Fuel Systems & Optimization Lead

Casey's; Ankeny (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k company match

Job summary

Casey’s is seeking a Fuel Systems and Optimization Lead to drive value across the fuels business through strategy development and execution. You will partner with Fuel Supply, Logistics, and cross-functional teams to optimize operations and improve financial outcomes.

Lead system adoption and data integrity for fuel supply platforms, advise on acquisitions integration, and help deliver Casey’s strategic initiatives with strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work-related experience; preferred fields include Supply Chain, Transportation, Business, or a related area.
• At least five years of experience in supply chain, transportation or business operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, and PowerBI, to support analysis, reporting and insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage cross-functionally and build effective working relationships.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and translate insights into clear recommendations that support business and financial decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to address issues, evaluate options, and drive timely, practical solutions.
• Effective time and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong business and technical acumen with the ability to apply data, systems knowledge, and continuous improvement principles to drive results.
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive alignment without direct authority.
• Proven ability to build trust-based relationships through transparency, accountability and follow through.

Responsibilities

• Help develop strategies and tactics that drive value across the fuels business.
• Use data-driven insights and continuous improvement principles to support recommendations, define clear actions, and improve execution within Fuel Supply and Logistics.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for fuel supply and logistics software platforms (Gravitate BestBuy, Pricing Engine, Wholesale Pricing Engine, Crossroads, PDS, etc.) including driving system adoption, optimizing system usage, leading regular reviews, managing issues, supporting enhancements, and maintaining data integrity.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert to support fuel system and operational integration activities related to company acquisitions.
• Build strong partnerships and foster strong collaboration across Fuel Supply, Fuel Logistics, and supporting teams to proactively identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Support fuel supply plan optimization, execution, reporting, and implementation in partnership with Supply and Logistics.
• Partner with Fuel Supply and Logistics to manage and monitor key metrics that inform decision making, and performance improvement.
• Collaborate across Fuel and across the Organization in helping drive successful delivery of Fuel's strategic initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Join Casey's in shaping a better future for our communities, guests, and team members as a Fuel Systems and Optimization Lead! The Fuel Systems & Optimization Lead role on the Fuel Supply team is responsible for driving value across the fuels business by developing, and executing strategies that improve performance, efficiency and financial outcomes. They partner closely with Fuel Supply, Logistics, and other cross-functional teams to optimize operations, strengthen execution, and support data driven decision making. The Fuel Systems & Optimization Lead serves a key liaison between the fuels team and other internal and external partners, ensuring alignment, strong collaboration, and effective delivery of Fuel Supply & Logistics priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Help develop strategies and tactics that drive value across the fuels business.
• Use data-driven insights and continuous improvement principles to support recommendations, define clear actions, and improve execution within Fuel Supply and Logistics.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for fuel supply and logistics software platforms (Gravitate BestBuy, Pricing Engine, Wholesale Pricing Engine, Crossroads, PDS, etc.) including driving system adoption, optimizing system usage, leading regular reviews, managing issues, supporting enhancements, and maintaining data integrity.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert to support fuel system and operational integration activities related to company acquisitions.
• Build strong partnerships and foster strong collaboration across Fuel Supply, Fuel Logistics, and supporting teams to proactively identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Support fuel supply plan optimization, execution, reporting, and implementation in partnership with Supply and Logistics.
• Partner with Fuel Supply and Logistics to manage and monitor key metrics that inform decision making, and performance improvement.
• Collaborate across Fuel and across the Organization in helping drive successful delivery of Fuel's strategic initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you can expect when you join the Casey's Team

• A transformative culture putting service first and taking pride in caring for our guests, our communities, and each other.
• We're here for families! Great benefits including choices in medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, charitable giving programs, and parental leave.
• Competitive pay, 401k company match up to 6%, vacation & sick time, paid holidays, and volunteer time.
• Dress for your day dress code, jeans are welcome!
• The opportunity to work for a big company that has not lost our small company feel. Our senior leadership team is engaged, involved and accessible!
• What are you waiting for? Come be a part of a company that is growing, transforming and is here for good!

Compensation

Starting pay range: $64,500 - $84,600. Actual pay may vary based on Casey's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include local prevailing wages and internal equity. This position is eligible for an annual cash bonus based on company performance. Our full salary range for this role does extend beyond the hiring range listed, allowing team members the opportunity to continue to grow within the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work-related experience; preferred fields include Supply Chain, Transportation, Business, or a related area.
• At least five years of experience in supply chain, transportation or business operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, and PowerBI, to support analysis, reporting and insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage cross-functionally and build effective working relationships.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and translate insights into clear recommendations that support business and financial decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to address issues, evaluate options, and drive timely, practical solutions.
• Effective time and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong business and technical acumen with the ability to apply data, systems knowledge, and continuous improvement principles to drive results.
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive alignment without direct authority.
• Proven ability to build trust-based relationships through transparency, accountability and follow through.

Preferred

• Experience working within federal, state and local regulatory environments, including hazardous materials transportation and hours of service requirements.