Specialist, Operations Inventory I

Buckeye Partners Lp; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Partners Lp in Perth Amboy, NJ, is seeking a Specialist, Operations Inventory I with extensive terminal operations and inventory control experience to join our team. The role focuses on accurate daily and month-end inventory accounting, quality control of transactions and measurements, and liaison between Operations and front-line staff.

Travel about 10%. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 5+ years in terminal operations; TopTech TMS experience is preferred, and safety is

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret data accurately.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities; capable of managing multiple tasks under pressure.
• Familiarity with computerized inventory control systems and truck rack automation is required.

Responsibilities

• Quality Control: Reviewing transactions, batch changes, tank temperatures, product gravities, and water bottoms for accuracy.
• Inventory control: Ensuring accurate and timely daily inventory.
• Training: Training Terminal Operators on the TMS system.
• Process Improvement: Improving the inventory accounting process and efficiency.
• Inventory Liaison: Reporting equipment trends to Operations Manager and coordinating repairs or enhancements.
• 3rd Party Management: Verifying 3rd party inspection reports and reconciling with inventory.
• And other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

TopTech TMS

Inventory management systems

Job description

Perth Amboy Terminal
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, USA

Description

Buckeye is the premier infrastructure and logistics provider for the world’s energy needs, both today and tomorrow. Since 1886, we have successfully navigated transitions in the way energy has been distributed to continually meet the needs of an evolving market and industry environment. Our people are a critical element to the success and longevity of our operational history and our future as we seek to thrive through the energy transition.

We own and operate a diversified global network of integrated assets providing midstream logistic solutions, primarily consisting of the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of liquid petroleum products. We are committed to safely and responsibly providing world-class service to meet the continually evolving energy needs of our customers and the communities we serve. As part of this commitment to our customers, we are continually diversifying our platform and service offerings to enable less carbon intensive energy solutions, and undertaking decarbonization efforts on our operations.

Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a Specialist, Operations Inventory I with experience in terminal operations and inventory control in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our team!

Role Summary:

The Specialist, Operations Inventory role is responsible for accurate and timely accounting of operational inventories on a daily and month end basis at the assigned facilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

Quality Control. Reviewing transactions, batch changes, tank temperatures, product gravities, and tank water bottoms for accuracy.

Inventory control. Ensuring Operations completes accurate and timely daily inventory.

Training. Training Terminal Operators on the TMS system.

Process Improvement. Improving the inventory accounting process and finding ways to be more efficient.

Inventory Liaison. Serving as the inventory liaison between Operations Manager and Operators. Provide feedback and report equipment trends as related to inventory issues to Operations Manager in a timely manner and make recommendations for equipment repairs or enhancements.

3rd Party Management. Verifying terminal operations is meeting all 3rd party inspection requirements and meter proving reports match reports shown on tickets from 3rd parties. Prepare and share measurement reports with terminal operations and reconcile with 3rd party inspection reports against physical inventory.

And other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

5+ years of experience in terminal operations required, including significant knowledge of equipment and maintenance of terminals, meters, marine /railcar/truck loading racks, etc.

Inventory control and/or accounting background would be a plus.

Familiarity with computerized inventory control systems and truck rack automation systems required.

TopTech TMS or similar terminal inventory management system experience preferred.

Travel Requirements: 10%

Certificates & Licenses:

This position is subject to the port security regulations set forth by the Transportation Security Administration and United States Coast Guard. Employment at this facility is contingent upon obtaining a Transportation Worker Identification Credential. More information on this requirement is available at www.tsa.gov/twic.

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

In order to be successful in this position, one must have excellent analytical skills

Incumbents must possess excellent communication and problem solving skills in order to be successful in this position. The person should have the ability to manage multiple tasks at once and be flexible and adaptable to changes in priority.

Persons in this position are asked to respond to emergencies immediately and requires an incumbent who has the ability to meet stringent deadlines.

This position requires someone who can work well under pressure and has a strong commitment to safety.

Essential Functions:

This position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or/quantitative productivity standards.

This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.

Physical & Safety Requirements:

This person must meet medical criteria established by OSHA for emergency response.

Position may require exposure to adverse weather conditions, hazardous environments and require the physical stamina to climb tanks, work long hours in the field and wear a respirator.

About You

To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must possess a demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount. You must work independently and be able to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Buckeye wants to create and reward an organizational focus that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of its employees that result in innovative ways of reducing costs, generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving processes.

People First Culture

From managing over 5,000 miles of pipeline to commercializing clean energy projects, our people collaborate to provide world-class service and meet the changing energy needs of our customers. Our employee-first culture means that we invest in our employees and equip them to be fully contributing members of high performing teams. We are focused on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development. We want the best in you to bring out the best in us.

Join us as we work together to build a business that is responsive to the needs of the future while continuing to serve the energy needs of communities today.

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