Commercial Analyst

Energy Transfer; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP in Dallas, TX seeks an Analyst to provide analytical and accounting tracking, and reconciliation for trading and scheduling areas, acting as liaison for the commercial department, reporting on secondary costs, assisting with scheduling, and ensuring EPA compliance, by performing the following duties.

The role requires preparing revenue budgets, weekly forecasts, and monthly reports for the assigned area, updating pricing reports, and supporting with data-driven insights to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, accounting, marketing, business or related area.
• 0-8 years of related experience; associate/analyst/senior levels defined by years and duties.
• Experience with petroleum product supply, distribution, pricing and trading is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains exchange and storage accounts, monitors balances and reconciles with accounting.
• Updates spreadsheets on product movements and coordinates with accounting.
• Maintains pricing reports and updates contract pricing at month-end.
• Monitors forward pricing to identify risk and trading strategies.
• Prepares inventory and supply/demand position reporting and related information.
• Researches data sources and applies data to positions.
• Supports contract terms and pricing negotiations to maximize revenues/EBITDA.
• Prepares annual revenue budget and forecasts; monthly activity reports.
• Gathers internal data in usable forms and performs data analysis.
• Coordinates with operations, engineering, environmental, legal and accounting on new services.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Business or related area

Tools

RightAngle

MarketView

Power BI

Job description

Sunoco LPis a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 32 countries and territories in North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner-branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers.

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.

Summary:

Provides analytical and accounting tracking, and reconciliation for trading and scheduling areas, acting as liaison for the commercial department, reporting on secondary costs, assisting with scheduling, and ensuring EPA compliance, by performing the following duties.

Core Responsibilities:

• Maintains various exchange and storage accounts by keeping up with balances, ensuring that correct product volumes have moved, monitoring monthly activity and reconciling with Accounting;
• Updates spreadsheets on product movements and coordinates with Accounting personnel as required to assure that volumes and product analysis are correct;
• Maintains various pricing reports and updates contract pricing at month-end as required;
• Updates and monitors forward pricing to identify upcoming risk and trading strategies;
• Prepares accurate & timely inventory and supply/demand position reporting and other financial/non-financial information;
• Conducts external research of issues as required, such as identifying and verifying data, quantifying data source and correctly applying data to the appropriate positions;
• Supports and recommends negotiates contract terms and pricing to maximize revenues/EBITDA and utilization of Company assets;
• Prepares annual revenue budget for assigned area; prepares weekly revenue forecasts and monthly report for activities in assigned area;
• Identifies and gathers variety of internal data in usable forms;
• Performs extensive data manipulation and analysis;
• Coordinates with Operations, Engineering, Environmental, Legal and Accounting in the planning and implementation of new services

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Business or related area
• 0-8 years of related experience. Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
• The Associate Analyst level requires a bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant job-related experience
• The Analystlevel requires a bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of relevant job-related experience
• The Senior Analyst level requires a bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of relevant job-related experience
• Basic knowledge of petroleum product supply and distribution, refining, marketing, or trading including a general understanding of the factors influencing supply, demand, and pricing of petroleum products and ancillary services is preferred
• Experience with terminal operations, pipelines, marketing petroleum terminology, and the ability to work in an unstructured dynamic environment is highly desired
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, critical thinking, communication skills, and vigorous attention to detail
• Inquisitive attitude and curiosity for learning, passionate, motivated, and proactive action-oriented inclination
• High proficiency in Excel, and general proficiency in PowerPoint and Word are required
• Experience with RightAngle, MarketView, and Power BI is preferred

Working Conditions:

Usually, normal office working conditions

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing

Occasional overnight travel may be required

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Sunoco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER

The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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