Sr Scheduler, Marine Operations

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

The purpose of this job is to manage, optimize and execute all marine related operations for Pilot Energy.

Essential Functions

1. Nominate, schedule, and execute marine shipments of Refined Products and Renewable Fuels
2. Provide marine operations subject matter expertise to other functional teams - including Trading, Settlements, Credit and Trade Finance.
3. Consult on the structuring of marine-based trading activity.
4. Oversee product quantity and quality control for all marine shipments and vetting of all documents for accuracy and completion.
5. Drive negotiation and relationship management with ship owners, ship brokers, ship charterers, terminals, and inspection companies
6. Collaborate with contracts group to review marine contract General Terms and Conditions
7. Engage and work with customs brokers to ensure accurate and timely import and export filings.
8. Provide thought leadership in the optimization of marine-related business processes, controls and system configuration.
9. Review and approve counterparty invoices related to marine shipments.
10. Participate in special projects identified by manager, operations team, and traders.
11. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level.
12. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
13. Complete other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in maritime studies, supply chain management or relevant field required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience scheduling and executing marine operations for refined products and renewable fuels required.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a trading environment handling logistics and transportation preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of international Marine Tanker operations, laboratory inspection procedures and shore terminal logistics.
• Energy Operations lifecycle via various modes of transportation
• Product specifications for Refined Products and Renewable Fuels
• Advanced knowledge of Incoterms 2010 and 2020
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills required; Advanced skills preferred.
• Right Angle experience preferred.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize, execute tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment culture that expects challenges and debate.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem solving, strategic and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to business problems.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information ethically and responsibly.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information ethically and responsibly.

Travel

• Travel required less than 25%

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Able to work extended business hours at times.
• Able to work evenings and odd hours as needed.

• Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Weekly Pay