MC - Director of Fuel

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE FUELS BUYING AND HEDGING EXPERIENCE, NYMEX EXPERIENCE A BIG PLUS

SUMMARY This position reports to the company President to ensure quality products are bought at a competitive process and available for loading in a six state area.  The position has responsibility for executing and expanding the strategic vision of fuel sources through identification, analysis and selection of multiple procurement and distribution options.  The buyer is responsible for the purchase and sale of diesel fuels, gasoline and other fuels.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Evaluates and selects fuel good and transportation service providers to achieve lowest total cost. Monitors fuel levels and reports need or excesses and conducts market analysis to identify fluctuations in cost and availability of fuel sources. Develops and manages high quality contracts for fuel goods and transportation services that include: Competitive pricing structures that are aligned with and effectively support our business needs.  Meeting our legal terms and conditions that minimize risk.   Providing necessary environmental, health and safety requirements. Monitoring changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends and future market. Developing and managing sound and effective strategic procurement plans that maximize and optimize value to our customers. Creates value improvement by:  Building and maintaining supplier alliances. Negotiating complex fuel goods and transportation services contract pricing and implementing cost savings ideas. Facilitating new technology introduction opportunities. Encouraging lean process improvements in client/supplier team processes and redesign efforts. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job supervises fuel department which includes fuel managers, fuel drivers, fuel dispatcher and fuel sales representative(s).   

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE A degree from an accredited college or university is required.  Five years + experience in fuel procurement required as well as knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures within the fuel industry including markets and trading practices.  In depth knowledge of vendor relationships required and knowledge of retail operations is preferred.  Must be literate in Microsoft Windows and general word processing abilities. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Excellent communication skills with the ability to write time sensitive reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.   

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, prices, profit margins, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 

REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Strong analytical skills and must have the ability to negotiate contracts and purchase agreements and demonstrate the ability to deploy technical skills to accomplish work tasks.  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS None are required for this position. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The majority of the tasks of this position require digital dexterity and the ability to hear and use the telephone.  Reasonable accommodations 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 sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.