Specialist, Marine 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:The 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 terminalsEffectively manages and assists others with the overall supply chain and logistics strategySeamlessly resolves product supply issues as a result of planned or unplanned eventsEnsure all required import/export documentation is completed, filed and communicatedProvide accounting accruals for marine expenses/liabilities at month endEnsures solutions are consistent with organization’s objectivesInterfaces with industry counterparts and negotiate commercial agreementsCollaborates 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 mannerTrack 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 logsConsolidate shipping requirements of the various business units and define lowest costs shipping solution by utilizing Spot Terms, COA’s and T/C’sProvide monthly performance and develop monthly & annual marine budget.Work directly with the Manager to develop new long-term business opportunities.Requirements:Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Bachelor's degree in logistics/business or related field or equivalent work experienceMinimum 5 years’ 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 experienceRequired 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 experienceThe Senior Specialist level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job related experienceThe Lead Specialist level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant job related experienceDesired/Preferred SkillsExposure to one or more energy markets (crude oil and/or petroleum products)Understanding of RightAngle and/or Transport 4 systemsAbility to apply a well developed understanding of business strategies and logistics operations to achieve the business and team objectives. Understanding of the interaction and significance of the various aspects/elemtns of the refined products trading/marketing supply chain is desirable