Logistics Distribution Scheduler

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What’s Possible

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an immediate opportunity for a Logistics Distribution Scheduler at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania! This specific position will work a night shift schedule after training, and we offer HYBRID work arrangements.

Air Products, a company of approximately 20,000 employees, is the world’s safest and best performing industrial gases company, providing sustainable offerings and excellent service to all customers. We strive to be a company of choice that is recognized by its colleagues, customers, and community as a company that draws strength, opportunity and financial growth from the diversity of its workforce. Our success will be directly attributed to having a work environment that is collaborative, inclusive and respectful of all people.

A Logistics Distribution Scheduler ensures the seamless execution of on-time, reliable, and safe delivery of Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon, Hydrogen, Helium and CO2 to meet our customer requirements in a cost-effective manner.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 4 weeks for both parents)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Required Skills / Abilities:

• As a Logistics Distribution Scheduler, a typical day will include the following:
• Schedule our own company driver fleet of over 700 drivers who have CDL Class A / Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
• Formulate delivery schedules for multiple terminals to meet customer demands for various industrial gas product lines.
• Work in an IT-enabled environment to optimize delivery schedules and minimize supply chain cost
• Assign and pre-plan loads to drivers according to appointment times and driver availability to prevent supply interruptions.
• Collaborate closely with operations, customer service, tactical planning, and customer engineering
• eMeet and exceed productivity goals for operations to minimize miles and maximize volumes delivered to reduce costs.
• Respond to frequent real-time delivery changes driven by supply chain events and provide direction to drivers during trip-related activities.
• Identify customer usage changes to proactively meet customer requirements and maximize service levels for customer retention.
• Maintain key client relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Problem-solve with customers and suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities for the company and customers.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• The ideal Logistics Distribution Scheduler:
• Self-motivated; acts with accountability to drive results and takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of ownership, energy and positive attitude
• Possesses an analytical mindset; can find and utilize data in multiple IT systems to make sound decisions in a short amount of time
• Approaches work independently and in teams with optimism and a solutions oriented mindset to drive towards the goal of being the best in the industry
• Has a strategic mindset, sees ahead to future possibilities and identifies opportunities to be cost effective; able to devise plans of action and reassess those plans regularly while being detail and process oriented
• Can solve problems in a very fast paced, dynamic environment while effectively and prioritizing work load
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and able to communicate with respect and integrity when interacting with cross functional teams on a daily basis
• Able to work in a high call volume environment while effectively multi-tasking and following up on action items to ensure positive outcomes
• Strong computer navigation skills
• Customer service experience preferred; continually externally focus to search for ways to meet or exceed customer expectations and experience
• College degree or Supply Chain/logistical experience is desired
• Must be able to work unconventional 12-hour work shifts including nights, weekends and holidays to support a 24/7 operation. Potential to switch to days at a future point.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• Include education required or preferred – High School Diploma required / Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Add years of experience required or preferred 1 – 3 years experience.
• Be specific about the type of degree (if required). For example, use BS in Mechanical Engineering instead of BS in an engineering or technical major.
• If a secondary degree is not required, please add “High School Diploma or GED required.”
• Elaborate on the technical skills required vs. using language like “must have required technical skills”.

• Strong computer skills including basic knowledge of Microsoft office tools
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact with various departments/teams
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple competing priorities and meet required deadlines
• Must have strong problem-solving skills.

Work Hours:

• Tell prospective candidates about flexible hours. 12 hour shifts. 3 and 4 work week rotation.
• Travel requirements - None
• Work environment (indoors, outdoors) - Indoors
• The ability to work from home or other hybrid work opportunities, career progression, etc. Hybrid work with 2 days required in the office each week.

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

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We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.