Asset Manager

Primary PurposeReporting to the Associate Director, Customer Service, this position is responsible for managing the large value assets and systems located at Linde Canada customer locations across Canada. The candidate will also be responsible for developing and maintaining programs that support the safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective utilization of Linde's assets.Key Accountabilities -         Administer the Equipment Management strategic plan to meet the business' requirements and goals.-         Administer the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system that catalogues all Customer Service large equipment assets.-         Integrates the equipment management processes with procurement processes, including materials management, asset identification and classifications to ensure business needs are met.-         Work with procurement in ordering and receiving new equipment.-         Develops KPI's that accurately represent utilization of equipment.-         Reports KPI's to management and makes recommendations.-         Manages registration of Linde's equipment with respective Provincial bodies and ensures all equipment is compliant with respective Provincial regulations.-         Provides guidance on equipment information, configuration, and life cycle costing.-         Communicates with other internal departments to establish demand forecasts and schedules to meet customer requirements and time frames.-         Act as the change agent for the adoption of standard work management processes across the Customer Service departmentRequired QualificationsEducation-         Post-Secondary education in a related disciplineExperience-         3-5 year's experience working with inventory management considered an assetKnowledge / Skills / Abilities-         Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft D365. Knowledge of JDE an asset-         Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize responsibilities-         Excellent customer service skills and communication proficiency-         Ability to work independently-         Strong analytical skills-         Demonstrated effective interpersonal and job-related communication skills-         Demonstrated safety awareness and safely perform all duties Level of Responsibility:  -         National support for customer service (3 regions) to coordinate and ensure equipment available for all projects-         Interfaces with global procurement in support of procurement initiatives including productivity / cost savingsDecision-Making Authority:-         Recommends purchase of large equipment assets based on projected future needs (several million dollars spend per year)-         Recommends disposal of large equipment assets based on year of manufacture/condition/obsolescence Chemical Manufacturing