Chief Supply Chain Officer

About the Role

The Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) is a critical member of the executive leadership team, responsible for end-to-end supply chain operations in the industrial gas and climate technology business. This includes overseeing operations and maintenance of production assets (onsite plants, ASUs, hydrogen plants, packaged gas facilities), distribution & logistics, and EHS&Q (Environment, Health, Safety & Quality). The CSCO ensures safe, reliable, and cost-efficient operations while enabling the company’s growth in industrial gases and new climate technology solutions such as hydrogen, carbon capture, and renewable energy storage.

Responsibilities

• Operations & Maintenance (O&M): Oversee operation and maintenance of air separation units, hydrogen plants, CO₂ recovery units, and packaged gas facilities. Ensure plant availability, reliability, and performance meet customer contract requirements (onsite, merchant, generated gas). Implement predictive and preventive maintenance programs using digital tools and best practices. Optimize energy consumption, water use, and asset life-cycle performance to support sustainability goals.
• Distribution & Logistics: Lead bulk and packaged gas distribution, including cryogenic tankers, cylinder logistics, and pipeline supply networks. Ensure timely and safe product delivery while optimizing fleet utilization and transport efficiency. Drive digitalization in distribution (tracking, route optimization, customer service platforms) and strengthen third-party logistics and dealer/distributor partnerships.
• EHS & Quality (EHS&Q): Own the company’s Environment, Health, Safety & Quality management systems across all operations. Ensure compliance with global and local standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, NFPA, OSHA, DOT/ADR, etc.). Foster a zero-incident safety culture with strong accountability across operations and contractors. Lead product quality assurance and customer complaint resolution processes and drive sustainability initiatives including energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and responsible waste management.
• Supply Chain Excellence: Develop long-term asset planning and capacity expansion strategies in coordination with commercial and strategy teams. Optimize working capital, inventories, and supply-demand balance for gases and equipment. Support new climate technology projects (hydrogen mobility, carbon capture, renewable gas storage) with world-class O&M and distribution readiness. Leverage digital technologies (IoT, AI, predictive analytics) for supply chain optimization.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead and develop high-performing teams across O&M, logistics, distribution, and EHS&Q. Build a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with other C-level leaders (CCO, CSSO, CFO, CHRO) to align supply chain with commercial, financial, and sustainability objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA or advanced certifications in operations/safety preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in industrial gas, chemical, or energy industries, including O&M and supply chain roles.
• Strong knowledge of cryogenic operations, gas distribution, plant reliability, and safety management systems.
• Proven track record in EHS&Q leadership and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in integrating sustainability and digitalization into operations is a strong advantage.