Specialist/Senior Specialist - Bunker Operations

Specialist – Marine Bunker SchedulerSummary:The Specialist – Marine Bunker Scheduler position plays a pivotal role as a member of our bunker commercial operations team and is responsible for commercial relationships and objectives related to bunker barge operations.This position will be responsible for managing the supply operations of a network of bunker fuel marine barges by 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. The candidate will work closely with Sunoco’s Bunker commercial team, and external customers and marine equipment operators, brokers and agents. 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 bunker fuel network is supplied in the most efficient manner.Core Responsibilities:Inventory management thru the process of demand planning and scheduling shipments for assigned customer deliveriesEffectively manages and assists others with the overall supply chain and logistics strategySeamlessly resolves product supply issues as a result of planned or unplanned eventsProvide accounting accruals for marine expenses/liabilities at month endEnsures solutions are consistent with organization’s objectivesInterfaces with industry counterparts Collaborates with trading to ensure adequate purchases/sales of product to meet supply needsOptimizes 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 conditionsEnsures that all scheduling processes take place in a correct and timely mannerPrimary 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 quality COAs prior to product delivery).Maintain and develop metrics, operations, and financial reports, process documentation and voyage logsConsolidate shipping requirements of the various business units and define lowest costs shipping solution Required Skills:Bachelor's degree in logistics/business or related field or equivalent work experienceDemonstrated ability to work and negotiate in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentAvailable during international business operations and be on call 24/7Excellent interpersonal/communication skills (both written and verbal), computer skills, and analytical skillsThrives in cross-functional team environmentStrong troubleshooting, problem solving, and decision-making skillsVessel / 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 IndustryUnderstanding of the interaction and significance of the various aspects/elements of the refined products trading/marketing supply chain is desirableAbility to apply a well-developed understanding of business strategies and logistics operations to achieve the business and team objectivesUnderstanding of RightAngle