Feedstock Commercial Representative (The Woodlands, TX)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Feedstocks and Styrene Team, Supply Chain, Saint James and Suppliers to optimize near term Ethylene and Natural Gas requirements
• Coordinate with Feedstocks Specialists and Feedstocks Manager to purchase or sell Ethylene to meet near term requirements
• Input commercial deals in a timely manner and work with Feedstocks Specialist on a monthly basis to ensure proper accounting of spot purchases for Feedstocks and Styrene customers
• Optimize inventory management to optimize cashflow
• Gain a deep understanding of regional Ethylene balances on the Gulf Coast
• Track storage hub price differentials to identify opportunities to capture value for customers and shareholders
• Develop monthly nomination strategy with Feedstock Manager and manage the monthly nomination process
• Commercially manage daily imbalances on Natural Gas (buying and selling as required)
• Gain a better understanding of Gulf Coast Natural Gas pipeline network system to logistical optimization
• Commercially manage other Feedstocks in coordination with Feedstocks Manager: Diethylbenzene rail, Ethylbenzene Trucks, Toluene shipments
• Communicate pricing at month end to Accounts Receivable and Customers
• Perform structural and spot portfolio analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrating computational skills, logical thinking, a positive attitude, level demeanor, common sense and a strong work ethic are keys to job success
• Proven record of success working in cross-functional teams is required
• Feedstock activities associated with Saint James is a 24 hour/day activity and always ongoing; the ability to adapt to changes in the market supply environment and personal availability is critical to job success
• Must have the ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions in a team environment
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain and foster positive industry relationships with suppliers and customers
• Understanding of Pipeline specification

Priorities

• Two years of experience with exposure to manufacturing, commercial or supply chain in the chemical industry; chemical industry logistics experience is desired
• Working knowledge of ethylene and natural gas pipeline network desired
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office suite of products is desired