Specialist - Commercial Ops

Sunoco LP; Newtown Square (Delaware County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP, the nation’s largest fuel distributor, seeks a Specialist – Commercial Ops to join its Commercial Delivered Channel. You will help manage contracts, procurement analytics, and sourcing with cross-functional teams to optimize profitability and service levels.

The role offers exposure to multiple functions, including Supply Procurement, Analytics, and Dispatch Sourcing, and requires strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills along with a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 0-5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and professional with strong relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts to determine eligibility, pricing structure, and commitments.
• Formulate bid proposals and operational plans through cross-functional collaboration.
• Support internal groups and be the primary contact for contractual matters.
• Coordinate with customers and supervisors to address questions and delivery requests.
• Analyze contract performance and manage hedge-trading aspects; onboard customers via systems.
• Schedule and dispatch transportation; negotiate freight with carriers to optimize profitability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Specialist – Commercial OpsSunoco LP is the largest fuel distributor in the United States and a leader in the energy industry operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals, complementing fuel distribution. At Sunoco, we wholeheartedly believe our employees are the drivers of success. The talented and driven individuals on our team are what separate us from any other company in the industry, enabling us to outpace competition, rapidly expand into new ventures, and achieve growth surpassing the S&P 500.

Specialist – Commercial OpsSunoco LP is the largest fuel distributor in the United States and a leader in the energy industry operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals, complementing fuel distribution. At Sunoco, we wholeheartedly believe our employees are the drivers of success. The talented and driven individuals on our team are what separate us from any other company in the industry, enabling us to outpace competition, rapidly expand into new ventures, and achieve growth surpassing the S&P 500.

Our model thrives on finding talented, driven individuals and developing them to be the next generation of leadership. In the Specialist – Commercial Ops role, you will have an opportunity to join a growing team allowing you to learn Sunoco’s business model, make fundamental impacts to the company’s profitability, and accelerate your career within the organization.

SummaryThe group provides exposure to the various functions within the Commercial Delivered Channel of Sales, offering an opportunity to learn Sunoco’s business model and prepare for a successful career in the broader organization. The functions include(s) Supply Procurement & Analytics, Business Systems, Dispatch Sourcing, and Contracts.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Contracts
• Prospect government/privates leads on local, state, and national levels
• Review contractual language to determine eligibility, pricing structure, and commitments
• Formulate bid proposal and operational plan through collaboration across the organization
• Communicate to support groups their responsibilities and be the primary point of contact of the entity
• Confer with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, issues, or requests for pickup and delivery
• Analyze contract performance and maintain hedge-trading book
• Customer onboarding through internal systems and order management

Supply Procurement & Analytics

• Establish and maintain supply relationships to support fuel needs with both internal and external resources
• Analyze and define market trends for decision-making on buying/selling opportunities
• Generate and expedite purchase order agreements to meet internal expectations for profitability and timing
• Interface with all departments to resolve problems related to order fulfillment and bill of product on both customer and vendor base
• Utilize business understanding to leverage advantageous supply sourcing to maximize arbitrage opportunities

Business Systems

• Implement process improvements towards fully integrated business systems
• Ensure records are accurate and consistent across various internal systems for timely billing and account reconciliation
• Collecting incoming statements of product delivery and vendor invoices to match internal transactions of customer, supplier, and product
• Manage internal transactions for accuracy with financial reporting
• Investigate discrepancies and correspond with internal/external groups to achieve resolution and data accuracy

Dispatch Sourcing

• Schedule and dispatch transportation for pickup and delivery of fuel products
• Negotiate freight with 100 common carriers’ fleets across the US and work with sales and supply to facilitate orders for customer base
• Coordinate work orders with carriers for appropriate delivery of product at ship-to location to meet customer requests and specifications
• Oversee orders to completion with the focus on efficient timing and maximizing profitability in sourcing
• Spearhead new relationships with carriers in growing territories
• Work with internal delivered groups on carrier loading issues for resolution
• Collaborate with contracts and supply to provide optimized freight rates to be leveraged on new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills in fast paced environment
• Ability to manage customer issues with minimal supervision.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and sense of urgency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Professional, personable, and relationship-oriented.
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, changing business environment.

Required Experience Is Commensurate With The Selected Job Level

• Associate Specialist requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of relevant job experience.
• Specialist level requires a bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of relevant job related experience
• Senior Specialist level requires a bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience
• Lead Specialist level requires a bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant job related experience

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or