Commercial & Logistics Optimization Specialist

Colonial Pipeline Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits

Impact on energy supply

Job summary

Colonial Pipeline Company seeks a Commercial and Logistics Representative to support execution of the marketing strategy by scheduling logistics of product purchases and sales commitments. You will monitor market conditions and analyze opportunities to optimize CPM financial results.

This role reports to the Manager, Refined Products Trading and involves coordinating with internal teams, managing data for KPI dashboards, and building strong internal and external partnerships in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in a marketing, refining, or midstream organization.
• Experience with pipeline, terminal, truck, rail, and/or marine logistics.
• Experience managing, analyzing, and preparing data to support the development and execution of commercial activity.
• Strong knowledge of North American refined products markets, biofuels, and midstream infrastructure, including credit, risk management, trade capture, scheduling systems such as T4, and pipeline operations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule product purchases and sale commitments across transport modes and geographies.
• Manage inventory for all products and locations in alignment with the sales and operations plan.
• Coordinate with Colonial Pipeline personnel to use pipeline flexibility to maximize and optimize CPM financial results.
• Communicate production changes and inventory impacts, and coordinate with the Manager, Refined Products Trading to adjust purchases and sales for optimal financial outcomes.
• Record scheduling activity in third-party systems and the system of record, and ensure movement data is accurately captured in KPI dashboards.
• Coordinate with internal teams to help ensure CPM operates within policy limits.
• Collaborate closely with the Manager, Refined Products Trading to execute scheduling responsibilities and manage the effect of scheduling changes on CPM KPIs.
• Develop strong internal and external partnerships and attend scheduling-related partner and industry functions as appropriate.
• Monitor product location, grade, and time-spread arbitrage, and conduct ad hoc analysis as needed.
• Create metrics and analyze data that support informed commercial decisions.
• Support accurate deal entry and daily position reporting while adhering to internal policies and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams supporting credit, risk management, settlement, and reporting requirements.
• Manage or support assigned projects, identify opportunities for business improvement, and perform work in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Multi-project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field

Tools

T4 scheduling system

Job description

Colonial Pipeline Company seeks a Commercial and Logistics Representative to support execution of the marketing strategy by scheduling logistics of product purchases and sales commitments. You will monitor market conditions and analyze opportunities to optimize CPM financial results.

This role reports to the Manager, Refined Products Trading and involves coordinating with internal teams, managing data for KPI dashboards, and building strong internal and external partnerships in a fast-paced