OVERVIEW:
The Fuels Product Scheduler Manager will lead and direct a group of highly motivated and skilled product schedulers. This group will provide fuel supply to multiple terminals while managing bulk and rack inventories at the most cost-effective levels and making sure we always have the capabilities to meet the needs of our stores. This includes tasks that must be done on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. The primary trait needed for success will be attention for detail and the ability to successfully prioritize and perform the required duties and responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Provide direction, guidance and leadership to a team of Product Schedulers that have daily responsibility for managing ~7 B gallons of fuel to 7-Eleven/ Speedway stores on an annual basis, this includes day-to-day activities across 4,500+ stores, 180+ fuel terminals and 9 Pipeline systems.
- Strong ability to prioritize time based on business impact. Ensure all operations are conducted timely and in the most cost-effective manner, while optimizing the system to capture full monetary value.
- Conduct trend and cost analysis. Review supply forecasts for contract compliance and manage allocations for store demand and terminal throughput obligations.
- Proactively identify commercial opportunities with Fuel Traders to support supply needs at ~30 Bulk and multiple Rack terminals, via Truck, Rail, Pipeline and Waterborne transport modes.
- Work closely with the Director, Fuels Supply & Optimization and the SVP, Fuels Supply and Trading.
- Work cross-functionally with the Transportation team for execution of 2,000+ deliveries per day and the Pricing team to ensure alignment on business strategies and initiatives to achieve holistic Fuel Department goals.
- In depth understanding of system to support required set ups with Carriers, Terminal and Supply partners. Work closely with Accounting and Mid-office team to verify costs and volumes, and reconcile any variances, as needed.
- Manage projects to improve operational efficiencies, processes and best practices.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree preferred
YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 5+ years
YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: 5+ years
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Fuel Operations experience.
- Be customer obsessed.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to encourage a positive work environment and culture for all
employees. - Ability to manage team responsibilities, schedules and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Process improvement capabilities and problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical skills, to include variance detection and trend analysis.
- Decision-making skills and ability to prioritize.
- Strong sense of urgency and accountability.
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