Optimization Analyst

Suncor Energy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Suncor Energy is seeking an Optimization Analyst in Calgary to enhance the performance of their optimization systems. The role demands strong logistics operations experience, analytical skills, and proficiency in various optimization tools. Join a leading company that values diversity and inclusivity, providing numerous opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics operations or product supply.
• Solid understanding of product allocation and terminal operations.
• Hands-on experience in developing Power BI reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage product allocation and lifting processes.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards for reporting.
• Act as the primary contact for optimization system incidents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Application Information Systems

Automation Engineering

Tools

Power BI

SAP IBP

DTN

HAL

MarketView

TMS

Job description

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Are you a process-driven professional with a strong background in logistics operations or product supply? Do you thrive in cross-functional environments, excel at problem-solving, and have a passion for driving operational efficiency? If so, we invite you to join our team as an Optimization Analyst!

As an Optimization Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing the performance of Suncor Optimization systems. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including logistics, product supply, and D&IT, to ensure seamless operations, timely issue resolution, and effective change implementation. Your analytical mindset and attention to detail will help drive improvements in allocation processes, data reporting, and system performance - ultimately supporting more efficient and reliable logistics operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics operations, supply chain operations, and/or data application systems support.
• Solid understanding of product allocation, lifting processes, and terminal operations.
• Proficiency with optimization tools such as DTN, SAP IBP, HAL, TMS, and MarketView
• Hands-on experience in developing and maintaining Power BI reports or similar data visualization tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Application Information Systems, Automation Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between logistics operations, product supply, D&IT, and technology vendors to support optimization system operations such as DTN, IBP, and MarketView.
• Manage product allocation and lifting processes in DTN, including balancing volumes, verifying lifts, and resolving carrier issues.
• Coordinate monthly volume uploads from SAP IBP to DTN and update secondary product volumes.
• Maintain data integrity across DTN and IBP systems to support the lifting and monthly forecast processes.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and presentations for allocation, demand tracking, and forecast reporting.
• Support MarketView processes, including weekly pricing data preparation and interface management.
• Act as the primary contact for incident resolution, change requests, and system enhancements related to optimization systems.
• Perform routine data cleanup tasks (e.g., consignee maintenance) to prevent allocation issues.
• Monitor and manage seasonal configurations such as biofuel (B5) lifting settings.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance allocation and other optimization-related business processes (e.g., E15 rollout, supply reliability initiatives).

Location and other Key Details:

• This is an office-based role. You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday with some occasional out of regular hrs work to meet operational support requirements.

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.