Principal, Natural Gas Scheduler / Marketing

Westlake; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing is seeking a Principal, Natural Gas Scheduler / Marketing to manage scheduling and optimization efforts for natural gas across all locations. This role involves developing supplier relationships, executing purchasing strategies, and participating in market analysis to ensure optimal pricing and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in natural gas, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to forecast market trends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of natural gas experience; scheduling and/or gas accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of industry infrastructure, market factors, economics, transportation, storage, and business practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage marketing efforts for natural gas feedstocks, ensuring reliable product movement.
• Develop, negotiate, and maintain effective natural gas supplier relationships.
• Use market analysis to forecast future price movements impacting profitability.

Skills

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Relationship Management

Education

B.S. in Engineering

MBA

Job description

Principal, Natural Gas Scheduler / Marketing

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Job Summary

Manages natural gas scheduling and optimization efforts for all U.S. Westlake locations, along with subsequent accounting activities. Develops industry contacts, projects, and contracts to ensure Westlake benefits from optimal reliability and pricing for natural gas. Executes spot natural gas purchasing strategies.

Responsibilities

1. Manage marketing efforts for natural gas feedstocks, ensuring reliable product movement and maximum value.
2. Develop, negotiate, and maintain effective natural gas supplier relationships and agreements.
3. Use market analysis to forecast future price movements and margins impacting profitability.
4. Participate in developing monthly price strategies.
5. Engage in industry networking, including with suppliers, pipeline companies, brokers, and consultants.
6. Support plant and operational functions to optimize cost, quality, and service.
7. Support distribution, logistics, credit, and billing functions.
8. Assist in developing long-term marketing strategies for natural gas.
9. Prepare presentations for various business review meetings and updates.
10. Generate monthly and quarterly reports benchmarking purchase performance against market indices, budgets, or peers.
11. Contribute to annual budget development.
12. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
13. Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
14. Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Business, Accounting, or Finance; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of natural gas experience; scheduling and/or gas accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of industry infrastructure, market factors, economics, transportation, storage, and business practices.

Physical Demands

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, reaching, talking, and hearing. Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Ability to lift/move up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

Moderate noise typical of an office setting. Some work in operational units requiring PPE. Possible exposure to outdoor elements, stairs, and elevators. Up to 5% travel, including air and auto travel.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing and Sales
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing