Fuel Analyst

Topco; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Health Savings Account

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Topco Associates seeks a Fuel Analyst to support daily management of fuel inventories, scheduling, cost analysis and supply operations across the Topco Fuel network. This role plays a key part in ensuring reliable product supply while driving cost optimization and reporting accuracy.

The Fuel Analyst will collaborate with suppliers, terminals, pipelines and internal stakeholders to optimize movements and maintain inventory integrity across Topco's U.S. network of terminals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical or business discipline.
• Experience analyzing complex data and reporting findings.
• Strong communication skills across organizational levels.
• Knowledge of SAP and Tableau is a plus.
• Proven ownership of projects with adaptability to changing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily refined products and ethanol inventory positions.
• Forecast inventory requirements to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Schedule pipeline movements and shipments to meet demand.
• Monitor inventories and identify potential shortages or issues.
• Prepare regular inventory and cost reporting.
• Analyze fuel cost, pricing and savings opportunities.
• Support SAP back-office operations and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with suppliers, terminals, pipelines and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Ownership

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in analytics or business

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Topco Associates is seeking a Fuel Analyst to support the daily management of fuel inventories, product scheduling, cost analysis, and supply operations across the Topco Fuel network. This position plays a key role in ensuring reliable product supply while supporting cost optimization, inventory accuracy, and operational excellence throughout Topco's fuel distribution network.

Topco's mission is to provide solutions for our member owners, regional retailers and wholesalers, and help them achieve a competitive advantage in the markets they serve. We aspire to develop high-performing teams to resemble the diversity of our members' shopper communities to drive greater innovation and creativity that ultimately enhances our business results and the value Topco provides to its membership.

The Fuel Analyst will be responsible for managing refined products and ethanol inventories, forecasting supply requirements, coordinating pipeline and ethanol movements, and producing cost and margin reporting that supports business decisions. This role will work closely with suppliers, terminals, pipelines, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient product movement and accurate reporting.

The Topco Fuel program operates a dynamic fuel supply and distribution network to meet the low-cost supply needs of Topco members throughout the United States. The Fuel team supplies refined products via multiple pipelines, rail and truck options out of the Gulf Coast, Chicago, Group 3 and New York Harbor spot markets to over 100 terminals across the United States.

No prior refined products industry experience is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily refined products and ethanol inventory positions across the Topco Fuel supply network.
• Forecast inventory requirements to ensure uninterrupted product supply while minimizing excess inventory.
• Schedule refined products pipeline movements and ethanol shipments to support member demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify potential supply shortages or operational issues.
• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of fuel cost, margin, and operational performance reporting.
• Conduct fuel cost, pricing, and savings analyses to identify opportunities to improve member value and program performance.
• Support SAP back-office operations, including inventory reconciliation, purchase order creation, invoice troubleshooting, and the timely resolution of transaction discrepancies.
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, terminals, pipelines, and other business partners.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and inventory management processes.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in an analytical or business discipline (Accounting/ Finance, Economics, Procurement, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)

Technical Skills:

• Ability to utilize professional business software (i.e. Microsoft Office)
• Ability to use, or learn to use, Topco business systems

Previous Experience:

• One to four years business experience analyzing complex data.
• Experience analyzing complex data.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership of projects
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and the flexibility to adjust to demands of the job.
• Strong communication skills at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of SAP and Tableau is a plus

Other Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented with the ability to successfully manage time-sensitive issues.
• Clearly communicate to others both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled at handling multiple tasks
• Skilled at influencing decisions using qualitative and quantitative data
• Project management skills
• Ability to organize information and make presentations to all levels of an organization both internally and externally
• Able and willing to travel as needed to visit clients and suppliers.

Topco strives for an inclusive workplace that reflects our member shopper’s communities. If your experience similarly reflects what you see listed in the job description, please consider applying, as individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence;therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

Topco is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including age, sex, color, race, creed,national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, political belief,veteran's status, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential jobfunctions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interviewprocess.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $75,000/annually

Benefits

• Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO and HDHP offered)
• Health Savings Account
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Annual flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive 401(k) match
• Generous PTO offered