Director, Supply

Superior Plus Propane

$125K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Community College Diploma in Business, Finance, or Energy Marketing plus Professional Certification (e.g., CA, CPA)
  • Minimum 5-10 years' experience in supply/logistics across truck, rail, and pipeline sectors
  • Extensive industry knowledge of liquid propane gases
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in data-driven strategy formulation
  • Effective negotiation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on collaboration
  • Legal authorization to work in the US without visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Manage supply and demand logistics for rail, pipeline, and truck deliveries
  • Oversee supply and trading from Dixie and Teppco pipeline business
  • Manage storage positions to align with supply requirements
  • Negotiate and manage supply contracts based on market forecasts
  • Direct and guide team performance towards continuous improvement
  • Engage in business development initiatives for supply and distribution
  • Update volumetric forecasts and oversee internal charge reconciliation

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a high-impact team in a crucial supply role
  • Collaboration with logistics to enhance delivery strategies
  • Exposure to a diverse set of supply chain dynamics within the energy sector
  • Role within a major company supplying Canada's largest propane distributor
  • Potential for career growth through business development opportunities
Full Job Description
Reporting to VP North American Supply NGL and Distillates, this position is responsible for all Supply activities for its regional internal and external demand. This position will ensure that customers have cost competitive, reliable supply for their demand season. In addition to supply, the Director will collaborate with the logistics group to make sure that the right storage and transportation is in place to satisfy deliveries in a safe, cost-effective and timely manner.

What you'll do:
  • Manage supply and demand for rail, pipeline and truck deliveries in areas of focus
  • Manage supply and trading from Dixie and Teppco pipeline business.
  • Manage storage positions within focus supply region
  • Manage supply contracts through forecasts received from Superior retail and wholesale sales/customers
  • Negotiate supply arrangements for both spot and term supply needs, balancing favorable pricing with supply security
  • Direct and provide clear direction and guidance to the team to consistently improve performance
  • Work on business development (including supply, distribution and growth) and customer enhancement initiatives for Superior retail and wholesale
  • Regularly update volumetric forecasts and oversee volume incentive program and reconciliation of internal charge mechanisms


What you bring:
  • Bachelor's Degree, or Community College Diploma in Business, Finance or Energy Marketing plus Professional Certification (e. g. CA, CPA), or equivalent courses
  • Minimum 5-10 years' experience in supply/logistics, truck/rail/pipeline and inventory transfer
  • Extensive industry knowledge (particularly to liquid propane gases)
  • Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to create strategies using data analysis
  • Good negotiation strategy and skills
  • Ability to fully understand contract or agreement documents
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, train, mentor and motivate employees
  • Highly effective communication skills both verbal and written and ability to work collaboratively across the organization
  • Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.


Superior Gas Liquids (SGL) provides tailored solutions to wholesale customers to move propane and butane throughout North America. SGL is the sole supplier to Superior Propane; Canada's largest and only coast to coast propane distributor.

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