Scheduler
Sunoco LP is North America’s largest independent fuel distributor and leading operator of critical energy infrastructure. The Partnership's midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Europe. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership's fuel distribution operations, which serve approximately 10,000 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers, and distributors.
At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent, and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.
Job Summary:
Performs in-depth and complex planning, scheduling and coordination of product movements of bulk liquids via pipeline, truck, rail, and barge/vessel to ensure continuity of marketing supply. Works closely with traders in direct support of trading and retail marketing strategy.
Core Responsibilities:
Effectively manages and assists others with the overall supply chain for refined and/or renewable products
Seamlessly resolves product supply issues as a result of planned or unplanned events
Leads development of solutions to complex problems
Inventory management in the process of scheduling, and oversees end of year inventory targets for the team
Ensures solutions are consistent with organization’s objectives
Interfaces with industry counterparts and 3rd party carriers to negotiate and coordinate deliveries of required inventory
Authorizes the transfer of products with 3rd parties
Collaborates with trading to ensure adequate purchases/sales of product to meet supply needs
Evaluates alternative logistics modes or routes for bulk movements for more efficient supply chain
Optimizes the product supply chain to reduce logistics costs
Ensures that all scheduling processes take place in a correct and timely manner
Responsible for analyzing the demand and supply balance
Monitors and provides analyses of finished product inventory
Required Experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
- The Specialist level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 2-5 years of relevant job-related experience
- The Senior Specialist level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job-related experience
- The Lead Specialist level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant job-related experience
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in logistics/business or related field or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 2 - 5 years’ experience
- Demonstrated ability to work and negotiate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and be on call 24/7
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills (both written and verbal), computer skills, and analytical skills
- Thrives in cross-functional team environment
- Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Pipeline/Barge scheduling experience
Desired/Preferred Skills:
- Exposure to one or more energy markets (crude oil and/or petroleum products)
- Understanding of the interaction and significance of the various aspects/elements of the refined products trading/marketing supply chain is desirable
- Ability to apply a well-developed understanding of business strategies and logistics operations to achieve the business and team objectives
- Understanding of RightAngle and/or Transport 4 systems
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Sunoco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.