Legal authorization to work permanently in the U.S. without requiring a visa.
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in engineering or science preferred.
Minimum 5 years' experience in oil refining, Planning and Economics, Operations or Process Engineering required.
Experience in production/inventory projections and product blending/distribution planning preferred.
Proficient in Excel and other computer applications; excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong coordination skills and logical thinking essential; economics awareness of refining and trading expected.
Responsibilities
Manage product blending, scheduling, and distribution planning for refinery operations.
Prepare inventory forecasts for product imports/exports and financial forecasting decisions.
Maintain and develop advanced Excel spreadsheet tools for yield and product planning.
Oversee refinery inspection services program, including budget development and invoice approval.
Collaborate with various departments to communicate refinery run plans and objectives.
Supervise a team of oils planning schedulers to manage short-term distribution plans.
Support and influence Hawaii Operations and Houston Commercial teams in executing the operating plan.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
Robust paid time off allotment and a 401(k) plan with company match.
Educational reimbursement to support employee growth.
Employee Stock Purchase Program allowing stock purchase at discounted rates.
Employee Assistance Program and Flexible Spending Account options.
Full Job Description
Planning Supervisor
Posting Start Date: 3/28/26
Job Location (Short): O'ahu, Kapolei, Hawaii
The Opportunity
Planning Supervisor at a growth-oriented energy company
Opportunity to work in a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment
Enjoy exposure to senior leaders while providing analysis of the company's forecasting and business planning initiatives.
Reporting to the Director of Economics and Planning at the Par Hawaii Refinery, you will provide exemplary customer service to our internal and external customers.
Key activities include:
Manages the planning of product blending, scheduling, and product distribution.
Prepares inventory forecasts that are used for product imports/exports planning decisions, financial forecasting, and hedging by our headquarters.
Maintains and develops advanced Excel based spreadsheet tools to create refinery yield and product forecasting plans.
Ownership of refinery inspection services program and other related contractor services which includes developing yearly budgets and approving invoices and spending.
Work closely with Refinery Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Logistics and Commercial personnel to communicate refinery run plans and targets.
Supervises a small team of SME oils planning schedulers who manage the short-term distribution plans.
Provide support and create enthusiasm from Hawaii Operations and Houston Commercial/Management for the operating plan through influence and effective communication skills.
Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position. Additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.
Qualifications
To meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. To comply with the regulations at this work location, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.
Additional qualifications include:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science or equivalent preferred
Minimum 5 years' experience in oil refining, Planning and Economics, Operations or Process Engineering required
Minimum 5 years of experience in Planning and Economics is preferred
Experience planning product blending and distribution from refinery preferred
Experience scheduling and managing multi-product load/discharge on barge and ships preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Proficient computer skills in applications such as spreadsheets, word processing and plant information systems required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong skills in coordination and logical thinking are essential
Strong awareness of economics of refining and trading expected
This is an in-office position in Kapolei
Travel approximately 2-3 times per year to collaborate with our teams
Hiring Range:
The hiring range for this position is $155,700 to $194,000, plus non-discretionary bonus. The candidate selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.
