Manager, Fuel Supply & Demand Planning

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.

About the role

The Manager, Fuel Supply & Demand Planning will lead the team responsible for end-to-end supply chain planning for Sunoco LP’s Fuel Distribution segment, providing accurate, aligned, and actionable forecasts supporting the distribution of approximately 15 billion gallons of fuel annually. This role will oversee fuel supply planning activities and collaborate cross-functionally to interpret commercial strategies and customer insights into reliable demand forecasts that enable effective supply chain and business execution. The team also leads the analysis of customer lifting and supply data, translating insights into actionable optimization initiatives and creating reporting solutions that support strategic decision-making and align cross-functional priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the fuel demand forecasting process for 15B+ gallons across a complex distribution network spanning North America.
• Analyze demand and supply chain trends across approximately 400 locations, identify drivers of forecast variance, and implement corrective actions to improve forecast accuracy and reliability.
• Provide leadership in a dynamic operational environment, enabling the team and business to drive continuous improvement—exceed performance objectives while fostering a culture of customer focus, operational excellence, and continuous innovation.
• Strengthen fuel demand planning, analytics, and business partnerships to deliver data-driven insights and recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
• Utilize internal and external systems to gather data while enhancing data mining capabilities, including data cleaning, preparation, and visualization.
• Generate actionable insights and drive operational improvement by leveraging advanced analytics to evaluate current supply chain performance.
• Collect information across disparate systems and identify market trends.
• Full ownership and development of forecasting software tools/software.
• Lead team performance through coaching, mentoring, and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related analytical or technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in a related field.
• Strong leadership and talent development skills, with the ability to attract, hire, coach, and motivate team members while driving high performance and strengthening overall team effectiveness.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking with a deep understanding of Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Replenishment, or related analytical roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively influence stakeholders and build strong relationships.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to align team objectives to business goals.
• Data-driven mindset, with the ability to analyze performance metrics and translate insights into action.
• Ability to prioritize work requirements within tight, concurrent deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Highly resilient with a results-driven attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge related to commercial operations including Trading, Supply, Scheduling, Transportation, and electronic BOL movement systems.
• Proficient knowledge of DTN TABS, Fuel Admin, Salesforce, and Right Angle.

Working Conditions

• Normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• May require occasional evening or weekend support as business conditions warrant.
• Ability to support urgent operational issues outside normal business hours when necessary.