Commercial Analyst

Sunoco LP; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP is seeking an Analyst-level professional to provide analytical and accounting tracking for trading and scheduling areas. The role supports the commercial department, reports on secondary costs, assists with scheduling, and ensures EPA compliance.

Responsibilities include reconciling exchange accounts, updating pricing and volume data, and preparing revenue forecasts and budgets. Collaboration with Operations, Legal, and Finance is essential for new services and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Business or related area required.
• 0-8 years of related experience; level determined by experience (Associate Analyst 0-2, Analyst 2-5, Senior Analyst 5-8).
• Strong knowledge of petroleum product supply and distribution concepts preferred.
• Experience with terminal operations, pipelines, and trading terminology desired.
• High proficiency in Excel; working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintains exchange and storage accounts; reconcile balances and monitor monthly activity.
• Updates spreadsheets on product movements and coordinates with Accounting for accuracy.
• Maintains pricing reports and updates contract pricing at month-end.
• Updates and monitors forward pricing to identify risks and trading strategies.
• Prepares accurate inventory and supply/demand position reporting and related information.
• Conducts external data research; verifies data sources and applies data to positions.
• Supports and negotiates contract terms and pricing to maximize revenues and asset utilization.
• Prepares annual revenue budget and weekly/monthly revenue forecasts for the assigned area.
• Gathers internal data in usable forms for analysis.
• Performs extensive data manipulation and analysis.
• Coordinates with Operations, Engineering, Environmental, Legal and Accounting for new services planning.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

PowerPoint

Word

Data manipulation

Education

Bachelor's degree 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 Analyst level 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:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• 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