Job Description:
The Biofuels Manager is responsible for managing all biofuels for Metroplex. Metroplex has commitments for both RaceTrac and third-party customers allowing the Biofuels Manager to optimize logistics. In addition, this Manager is responsible for reducing Metroplex’s costs through contract negotiation, logistics optimization and trading. This Manager works to ensure all necessary biofuels are always available at an optimal price to ultimately minimize costs for the organization. Within delegations, the Biofuels Manager will execute hedging and trading strategies related to biofuels.
Responsibilities:
Negotiates contracts with external suppliers for product purchasing as well as storage opportunitiesManages total system inventory to balance sufficient supply while reducing inventory costCollaborates with RSM’s, scheduling and trading to optimize bulk inventory acquisition and logisticsActs as subject matter expert for the processes and business reporting for area of responsibilityCreates and enhances product and logistics analyses using Excel and Microsoft Power BI and BloombergTracks KPIs, reports on supply chain’s performance, and communicates key findings to affected partiesServes as analytical support and project lead on various ad-hoc initiatives that support business growthMaintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in global/regional process forumsQualifications:
3+ years professional experience in trading, supply, risk or logistics for oil, gas or biofuels preferredExperience managing vendor relationships preferredProficient with MS Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel preferredAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.