Supervisor - Scheduling

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 32 countries and territories in North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner-branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers.

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:

Supervises employees responsible for complex planning, scheduling, and coordination of bulk liquid product movements via pipeline, truck, rail, and barge/vessel to support continuity of supply and inventory optimization. Works closely with traders to support trading and sales activities. Performs complex scheduling functions across all modes of transport and can routinely perform all scheduling functions during employee absences. Prioritizes, monitors, and evaluates the work of self and team to ensure effective execution.

Core Responsibilities:

- Supervises refined product and renewable product Schedulers, while assisting in resolving product supply issues as a result of planned or unplanned events.

- Supports the maintenance of distribution system operability and cost drivers to maximize performance and meet supply requirements. Responds to changes quickly and accurately to prevent distribution disruptions.

- Oversees inventory management within the scheduling process, including daily, monthly, and year-end targets and reporting for the team.

- Interfaces with industry counterparts and third party carriers to coordinate product movements.

- Monitors, analyzes, and calculates logistics expense accruals/results and other key operational and financial metrics.

- Collaborates with Trading team and Supply team on product supply needs to support market strategies and provide operational alternatives.

- Supports efforts to optimize the product supply chain to reduce logistics costs.

- Ensures scheduling processes are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

- Coaches and develops team to deliver results, and promotes employee development.

- Identifies and resolves business unit issues and roadblocks for the team.

Required Skills:

- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, logistics or related field or equivalent work experience

- 8+ years’ experience in logistics or refinery scheduling, refinery process engineering or equivalent operational role

- Demonstrated ability to work and negotiate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and be on call 24/7

- Ability to plan and prioritize own work and others’ work to achieve optimum results

- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills (both written and verbal), computer skills, and analytical skills

- Thrives in cross-functional team environment

- Ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels

- Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, and decision-making skills

- Pipeline/Barge/Truck 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 Transport4 systems

"An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership 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. "