Specialist - Marine Scheduler

Energy Transfer•Newtown Square, PA

About The Position

The Marine Scheduler is part of Sunoco’s supply and trading commercial operations team and is responsible for commercial relationships and objectives related to domestic and international barge and vessel movements. The position manages supply operations for a network of refined products terminals across the United States by forecasting demand, optimizing supply logistics costs, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with operating requirements. It works closely with the Trading team, Sales, other schedulers, and external counterparties to develop cost-effective supply plans and contingency strategies, using industry knowledge and market conditions to supply the refined products network efficiently.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in logistics, business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Demonstrated ability to work and negotiate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Availability during international business operations and to be on call 24/7.
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, computer, and analytical skills.
Ability to thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Vessel or barge scheduling experience.
For the Specialist level: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 2–5 years of relevant job-related experience.
For the Senior Specialist level: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5–8 years of relevant job-related experience.
For the Lead Specialist level: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant job-related experience.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to one or more energy markets, such as crude oil or petroleum products.
Experience in marine/waterborne operations or the logistics industry.
Understanding of the interaction and significance of the various elements of the refined products trading/marketing supply chain.
Ability to apply a well-developed understanding of business strategies and logistics operations to achieve business and team objectives.
Understanding of RightAngle and/or Transport 4 systems.

Responsibilities

Manage inventory through demand planning and scheduling shipments for assigned terminals.
Manage and assist others with the overall supply chain and logistics strategy.
Resolve product supply issues resulting from planned or unplanned events.
Complete, file, and communicate required import/export documentation.
Provide accounting accruals for marine expenses and liabilities at month end.
Ensure solutions align with organizational objectives.
Interface with industry counterparts and negotiate commercial agreements.
Collaborate with Trading to ensure adequate product purchases and sales to meet supply needs.
Optimize product supply chains and reduce logistics costs by evaluating alternative modes and routes for bulk movements as market conditions change.
Ensure scheduling processes are completed correctly and on time.
Track and evaluate financial and expense metrics related to marine moves, including freight, demurrage studies and causes, and ancillary costs.
Serve as the primary point of contact for vessel-related operations, including ships, brokers, agents, and traders.
Ensure compliance in vessel and barge marine operations, including third-party interactions, scheduling, agency appointments, inspections, product quality, contracts, and local and international rules and authorities, including US Customs and Port Authority requirements.
Coordinate product testing and approve marine product quality.
Maintain and develop metrics, operational and financial reports, process documentation, and voyage logs.
Consolidate shipping requirements across business units and determine the lowest-cost shipping solution using Spot Terms, COAs, and T/Cs.
Provide monthly performance reporting and develop monthly and annual marine budgets.
Work directly with the Manager to develop new long-term business opportunities.