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Commercial/Business Development
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2410000727 Requisition #

Summary:

The Sr. Specialist – Marine Scheduler position plays a pivotal role as a member of our supply and trading commercial operations team and is responsible for commercial relationships and objectives related to barge and vessel movements both domestic and international.

This position will be responsible for managing the supply operations of a network of refined products terminals across the US by forecasting demand, optimizing supply logistics costs, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance and operating requirements. The role requires a high degree of analytical ability, with a self-driven and collaborative attitude and knowledge of import and export requirements. The candidate will work closely with Sunoco’s Trading team, Sales, other Schedulers, and external counterparties. The objective of this role is to deliver well-developed and cost-effective supply plans as well as contingency strategies; while leveraging industry knowledge and market conditions to ensure our refined products network is supplied in the most efficient manner.

Core Responsibilities:

Inventory management thru the process of demand planning and scheduling shipments for assigned terminals

Effectively manages and assists others with the overall supply chain and logistics strategy

Seamlessly resolves product supply issues as a result of planned or unplanned events

Ensure all required import/export documentation is completed, filed and communicated

Provide accounting accruals for marine expenses/liabilities at month end

Ensures solutions are consistent with organization’s objectives

Interfaces with industry counterparts and negotiate commercial agreements

Collaborates with trading to ensure adequate purchases/sales of product to meet supply needs

Optimizes the product supply chain to reduce logistics costs by evaluating alternative logistics modes or routes for bulk movements for more efficient supply chain based on changing market conditions

Ensures that all scheduling processes take place in a correct and timely manner

Track and evaluate all financial/expense metrics related to marine moves, including freight, demurrage study and cause, and all ancillaries.

 

Primary point of contact for all vessel related operations (i.e., ship, broker, agents, traders)

Ensure all compliance with vessel/barge marine operations (including third party interaction, scheduling, Agency appointments, inspection coordination, product quality responsibility, adherence to contracts, local and international rules and authority, US Customs and Port Authority).

Quality assurance (coordinate product testing and approve all marine quality for products).

Maintain and develop metrics, operations, and financial reports, process documentation and voyage logs

Consolidate shipping requirements of the various business units and define lowest costs shipping solution by utilizing Spot Terms, COA’s and T/C’s

Provide monthly performance and develop monthly & annual marine budget.

Work directly with the Manager to develop new long-term business opportunities.

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 5 years’ experience

Demonstrated ability to work and negotiate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Available during international business operations 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

Vessel / Barge scheduling experience

 

Desired/Preferred Skills:

Exposure to one or more energy markets (crude oil and/or petroleum products)

Experience in Marine/Waterborne Operations or Logistics Industry

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

 

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

 

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 above statements, 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.

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Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by 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.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

 

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by 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.

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