Manager, Petroleum Pricing

United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited seeks a Manager, Petroleum Pricing to lead the Pricing Team and execute daily analysis for light oil costing and pricing across ~80,000 customers and $1B in revenue. The role drives pricing strategy, validation, tax treatment, and continuous improvement of pricing systems.

You will manage a 5-person team, collaborate with IT and other functions, and deliver KPI reporting to strengthen UFA's financials in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or economics, or 8+ years of experience in a similar role; processes 5+ years' people management.
• Solid background in pricing, analysis, reporting and dealing with customers.
• Solid understanding of crude oil & finished products, pricing volatility and competitive implications.
• Ability to coach and motivate staff.
• Excellent knowledge of SAP (SD, MM) and Excel; ISOIL experience is a strong asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Working knowledge of UFA Petroleum systems is a strong asset.
• Attention to detail with proactive customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the execution and maintenance of all distillate and gasoline cost and pricing strategies and calculations.
• Manage and assign prioritization of pricing tasks within the Petroleum Pricing Team; handle internal reporting.
• Provide daily analysis and validation of light oil costing, margins, and pricing maintenance for ~80,000 customers and ~1B revenue.
• Share industry trends with the Director to support decision making.
• Oversee annual team budget for 5 employees.
• Manage the Fixed Price Program covering ~400 customers with ~$30-40M/year in revenue.
• Maintain Petroleum KPI reporting for multiple departments to improve financials and market share.
• Identify and test process improvements in collaboration with IT, Innovation, and other groups.
• Document pricing processes and training in support of centralized pricing strategy.
• Collaborate with Petroleum Directors to implement efficient pricing solutions in a competitive market.
• Lead new pricing projects and testing within SAP.

Skills

Pricing analysis

SAP SD/MM

Excel

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or economics

Tools

ISOIL

Petroleum pricing tools

Job description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Fuel Supply & Pricing, the Manager, Petroleum Pricing is responsible for managing the Petroleum Pricing Team and executing daily analysis and maintenance of critical inputs and outputs for all light oil costing and pricing. Through the centralized pricing strategy, the Manager is responsible for developing, managing and implementing the procedures, processes and controls for pricing inputs, outputs, validation, field support and managing the Fixed Pricing Program. The primary purpose of this role is to minimize financial risk by overseeing and monitoring pricing practices across the petroleum network and to continuously improve system functionality and/or processes through identifying, recommending and testing effective solutions pertaining to pricing activities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the execution and maintenance of all distillate and gasoline cost and pricing strategies and calculations.
• Manage and assign the prioritization of pricing related tasks within the Petroleum Pricing Team. Manage all petroleum reporting and analysis for various internal levels.
• Manage and provide daily analysis, accurate and timely inputs and validation of all light oil costing, margins, and all tasks related to pricing maintenance on ~80,000 customers for 1.1 - 1.3 billion liters of fuel (approximately $1B in revenue). Approximately 40,000 customers/year have various changes to their pricing and ~ 15,000 competitive price adjustments annually. Own UFA's compliance for petroleum permits and applicable taxes, including accurate tax treatment in customer pricing.
• Provide the Director, Supply Chain and Pricing with industry trends and updates to support decision making
• Manage Petroleum Pricing annual team budget of 5 employees
• Responsible for managing the Fixed Price Program which consists of ~400 customers with annual volume of ~40 million liters (~$30 - $40 million/year) including all tracking and reporting
• Manage and Maintain Petroleum KPI Reporting for Petroleum Team, Marketing Department, etc. to improve UFA's financials and market share
• Manage the identification, recommendation, and testing opportunities for continuous improvements to process and system functionality in conjunction with other functional groups such as IT, Innovation, etc.
• Manage the pricing process and training documentation as it pertains to our centralized pricing strategy
• Collaborate with Petroleum Directors to incorporate efficient and effective pricing solutions in a competitive market
• Manage various new projects, initiatives regarding pricing, implementation, reporting as well as impact and testing within SAP.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration or economics, or 8 + years of experience in a similar role, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Processes 5+ years' experience of people management.
• Solid background in managing pricing, analysis, reporting and dealing with customers.
• Solid understanding of crude oil & finished products, petroleum pricing volatility and competitive implications.
• Ability to manage, coach and motivate staff.
• Excellent knowledge of SAP, modules SD, MM, and ISOIL and Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross functional environment
• Working knowledge of UFA Petroleum systems and processes is a strong asset
• Attention to detail, proactive and excellent Customer Service skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet tight timelines

You and UFA. Let's Grow Together.

UFA is one of Canada's largest and most progressive agricultural co-operatives. We're a multi-billion-dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed. While our roots will always be in agriculture, we're proud to support the industries and communities that drive Western Canada’s economy. We need your skills, expertise and ideas to help us keep growing.

• A Business With a Purpose - Join a member-owned co-operative with a mission that matters: improving the well-being of our members, helping them feed the world, and enabling investment in local communities.
• Recognized and Rewarded for Your Performance - At UFA, success is shared. You'll own your work and be recognized for both individual and organizational results.
• Work-Life Success - We prioritize safety, respect your time, and offer flexible options and comprehensive benefits to support your life inside and outside of work.
• We Help Each Other Grow - Our collaborative culture fosters growth through hands-on experience, mentorship, training, educational support, and diverse career paths.

Diversity Equity, and Belonging

At UFA, we care about our employees and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. If you require accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact [e-mail].

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