Gas Supply Planner

WEC Business Services LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WEC Business Services LLC in Chicago, IL seeks a Gas Supply Planner to analyze supply and demand, support regulatory filings, and forecast needs within the gas portfolio to ensure reliable deliverability while controlling costs. The role involves coordinating with Gas Supply Managers, preparing monthly cost projections, and assisting in hedge and planning filings, with on-call rotation for emergencies.

Bachelor's degree and strong planning skills required; experience with forecasting and MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with standard business software packages including Microsoft Office.
• Organizing and planning skills to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Performs monthly natural gas cost projections and scenarios to support finance inputs.
• Assists with Gas Supply Plan filings for state regulatory agencies.
• Supports Gas Supply Managers in developing the natural gas financial hedge program filings.
• Analyzes peak day design city gate demand and allocates interstate pipeline capacity to meet design peak.
• Analyzes new customer load additions and gate station allocations to ensure adequate capacity.
• Updates monthly natural gas buy plans and transportation plans for the Gas Trading area.
• Assists in updating storage injection/withdrawal targets for seasonal/annual demand.
• Assists with regression modeling and demand forecasting to support design day and long-term planning activities.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Gas Supply Planner in our Chicago, Illinois location. This position is part of a job family (Gas Supply Planner, Senior Gas Supply Planner, Lead Gas Supply Planner), where experience is the determining factor.

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don't just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If you're talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for analyzing supply and demand requirements, supporting regulatory filings, developing forecasts, and through direction and support of the Manager optimizing the utilities natural gas supply and capacity portfolios to ensure reliable deliverability while minimizing gas costs.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs with oversight monthly natural gas cost projections and scenarios to support the finance and accounting areas for inputs into UI Planner
• Provides assistance with oversight for Gas Supply Plan filings for state regulatory agencies including subsequent follow up as necessary from state commission, interveners and auditors
• Provide assistance with oversight to Gas Supply Managers in the development of the utilities natural gas financial hedge program filings for state regulatory agencies including subsequent follow up as necessary from state commission interveners and auditors
• Performs with oversight analysis of peak day design city gate demand, allocating interstate pipeline capacity to meet design peak by gate station
• Performs with oversight analysis of new customer load additions and gate station allocations to determine if adequate interstate pipeline capacity is available
• Provides assistance with updating monthly natural gas buy plans that determine supply/demand and transportation plans for the Gas Trading area
• Provides assistance with oversight with updating operations plan that targets storage injection/withdrawal to ensure seasonal and annual demand is met
• Provide assistance analysis with oversight of regression modeling and demand forecasting to support design day and long-term planning activities design peak day regression analysis
• Provide assistance with oversight, support on an on-going basis of guidance for other areas (e.g. Gas Trading) as to projected gas consumption, gas supply and capacity portfolio management
• Participate in an emergency on-call rotation after hours to support the customer notification system
• Make effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture or work environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with standard business software packages including but not limited to Microsoft applications
• Organizing and planning skills necessary to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with forecasting (e.g., regression analysis)

End Date: 10/30/2026

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Pay Range Maximum:

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

WEC Energy Group benefits

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WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.

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