Associate Terminal Scheduler (PORTLAND, OR)

Administrative Opportunity

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership 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. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership's fuel distribution operations, which serve approximately 10,000 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers, and distributors.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for scheduling rail, truck and vessel shipments throughout the terminal operations to satisfy customer requirements. Maintains inventory positions related to the tank, truck and rail volumes. Tracks tank volumes and prepare reports for customers.

Major Accountabilities

• Assess customer demands at both the receipt and delivery locations.
• Insure compliance with federal and state regulations. Reduce potential risk to public safety, the environment and minimize company exposure.
• Responsible for the daily movement schedule and the weekly movement projection schedule.
• Tracks the progress of trucks, rail and vessels.
• Communication link between our field personnel, terminal leadership and customer.
• Acts as a strong team player in trouble-shooting measurement issues.
• Constantly interfacing with operations to assist in producing an accurate daily inventory balance.
• Analyze sales plans and develop plans to meet their needs within the rundown / runout spreadsheets.
• Develop movement schedule and daily movement orders and the weekly movement projection schedule.
• Tracks the progress of shipments between third party suppliers and / or internal supply sources and the terminal.
• Communicates movement requests both verbally and in writing to ensure proper shipment instructions.
• Maintains a continuous knowledge base of the rundown / runouts and supply levels.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts to minimize demurrage costs on shipments and meeting windows on deliveries.

Education Requirement

A high school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience Requirement

A minimum of three (3) years scheduling experience in a fast-paced petroleum products environment. Knowledge of product movements in the marine; rail, and truck areas. Strong mathematical and computer skills are needed. The successful applicant must deal with constant changes and variations. Having the ability to communicate effectively and clearly is a must for this position. Knowledge and mechanical aptitude of piping and equipment related to product movement is strongly recommended.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to handle, feel, or utilize finger dexterity; reach with hands and arms; and may occasionally be required to climb marine vessels; tanks, or railcars; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on uneven surfaces. The employee may occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Working in inclement weather conditions may occur.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.