Specialist - Commercial Ops

Sunoco LP is the largest fuel distributor in the United States and a leader in the energy industry operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals, complementing fuel distribution. At Sunoco, we believe our employees are the drivers of success, enabling us to outpace competition and achieve growth surpassing the S&P 500.

About the role

The Specialist – Commercial Ops role offers an opportunity to join a growing team, learn Sunoco’s business model, make fundamental impacts to the company’s profitability, and accelerate your career within the organization. The group provides exposure to various functions within the Commercial Delivered Channel of Sales, including Supply Procurement & Analytics, Business Systems, Dispatch Sourcing, and Contracts.

Responsibilities

• Contracts
  • Prospect government/private leads on local, state, and national levels
  • Review contractual language to determine eligibility, pricing structure, and commitments
  • Formulate bid proposals and operational plans through collaboration across the organization
  • Communicate responsibilities to support groups and serve as the primary point of contact for the entity
  • Confer with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, issues, or requests for pickup and delivery
  • Analyze contract performance and maintain hedge-trading book
  • Onboard customers through internal systems and order management
• Supply Procurement & Analytics
  • Establish and maintain supply relationships to support fuel needs with both internal and external resources
  • Analyze and define market trends for decision-making on buying/selling opportunities
  • Generate and expedite purchase order agreements to meet internal expectations for profitability and timing
  • Interface with all departments to resolve problems related to order fulfillment and bill of product
  • Utilize business understanding to leverage advantageous supply sourcing to maximize arbitrage opportunities
• Business Systems
  • Implement process improvements toward fully integrated business systems
  • Ensure records are accurate and consistent across various internal systems for timely billing and account reconciliation
  • Collect incoming statements of product delivery and vendor invoices to match internal transactions
  • Manage internal transactions for accuracy with financial reporting
  • Investigate discrepancies and correspond with internal/external groups to achieve resolution and data accuracy
• Dispatch Sourcing
  • Schedule and dispatch transportation for pickup and delivery of fuel products
  • Negotiate freight with 100 common carriers’ fleets across the US and work with sales and supply to facilitate orders
  • Coordinate work orders with carriers for appropriate delivery of product at ship-to location
  • Oversee orders to completion with a focus on efficient timing and maximizing profitability in sourcing
  • Spearhead new relationships with carriers in growing territories
  • Work with internal delivered groups on carrier loading issues for resolution
  • Collaborate with contracts and supply to provide optimized freight rates for new business opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook (advanced Excel skills preferred)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage customer issues with minimal supervision
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and sense of urgency
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Professional, personable, and relationship-oriented
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, changing business environment

Qualifications

• Associate Specialist: Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of relevant job experience
• Specialist: Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of relevant job-related experience
• Senior Specialist: Bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of relevant job-related experience
• Lead Specialist: Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant job-related experience

Working Conditions

Usually, 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.