NGL Inventory and Scheduling Analyst

Targa Resources; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking an Inventory and Scheduling Analyst for TLMT, based in Houston, TX. The role coordinates production and distribution of gas liquids heavies across facilities and serves a broad customer base including blends, condensate, and refineries.

It requires interaction with customers and internal operations to ensure service, inventory and transportation efficiency. The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, end-to-end scheduling, and close collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong mathematical / quantitative skills.
• Able to handle multiple assignments with priorities.
• Team oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Excel for quantitative analysis.
• Occasional 24 x 7 coverage to respond to customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate product distribution strategies with Marketing Representatives.
• Maintain plant, refinery and terminal inventory forecasts and monitor inventory levels.
• Optimize rail and truck shipments based on customer demand; schedule shipments to fulfill orders.
• Leverage Targa assets to provide customers with optimal logistics support.
• Evaluate logistic synergies with railcars, trucks and transloading.
• Coordinate heavies financial close activities with accounting and assist customers with month-end exchanges and nominations.
• Schedule butane blending windows to maintain terminal inventories and coordinate with transport contractors.
• Provide prompt responses to customer and supplier schedule and delivery changes.
• Produce and distribute delivery schedules to production facilities and transport providers.
• Develop plans with Transport Dispatchers to maximize service and asset utilization.
• Lead freight rate, orders and reconciliations; support AR across condensate and heavies marketing.
• Occasional visits to plants, refineries and customer facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Team collaboration

Customer-focused communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

BS in Finance, Logistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or Science

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inventory and Scheduling Analyst plays a crucial tactical role for Targa Liquids Marketing and Trade (TLMT). The position is responsible for coordinating the production and distribution of gas liquids heavies supply from over 6 production and distribution facilities across a 4-state region to a large portfolio of butane blending, condensate, fractionator, refinery and gas plant customers. This role requires frequent interaction with customers and various in-house plant operations and transportation providers to ensure that customer service, inventory management and transportation asset utilization objectives are achieved. The position can be based in Houston, TX.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inventory and Scheduling Analyst plays a crucial tactical role for Targa Liquids Marketing and Trade (TLMT). The position is responsible for coordinating the production and distribution of gas liquids heavies supply from over 6 production and distribution facilities across a 4-state region to a large portfolio of butane blending, condensate, fractionator, refinery and gas plant customers. This role requires frequent interaction with customers and various in-house plant operations and transportation providers to ensure that customer service, inventory management and transportation asset utilization objectives are achieved. The position can be based in Houston, TX.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and coordinate product distribution strategies with Marketing Representatives
• Maintain plant, refinery and terminal inventory forecasts and monitor inventory levels
• Optimize rail and truck shipments in the field based upon ever changing customer demand. Also, responsible for Scheduling truck shipments to fulfill customer orders
• Leverage Targa assets to provide our customers with the best support and logistics
• Evaluate logistic synergies with railcars, trucks and transloading
• Coordinate heavies business/accounting month end close activities with accounting and work with customers on month end exchanges and nominations for the following month
• Schedule butane blending windows to effectively maintain our inventory at our terminals and remain in constant contact with our transportation contractors to ensure proper departure/arrival timing of shipments
• Provide prompt response to customer and supplier schedule and delivery changes
• Produce and distribute product delivery schedules to production facilities and transportation service providers
• Develop plans and priorities with Transport Dispatchers that maximize customer service and asset utilization
• RightAngle leadership with freight rates, freight orders, accounting reconciliations and general reporting into S21 to assist Heavies marketing team. Also focus on accounts receivable across all business lines: condensate marketing and heavies marketing
• Occasional visits to plants, refineries, and customer facilities
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong mathematical / quantitative skills
• Enjoys "number-crunching" and analysis
• Can manage multiple assignments simultaneously and assign priorities
• Ability to work in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills
• Listens to customer needs and remains effective and positive when dealing with difficult or unsatisfied customers
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to apply quantitative analysis techniques using MS Excel
• Extended hours will be necessary at times. Must be available to receive and respond to customers and plant telephone calls 24 x 7
• Regular and reliable attendance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Finance, Logistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or Science
• Demonstrated ability to develop solutions to complex distribution problems
• 2 or more years’ experience in transportation-related field

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.