Operations & Fuel Dispatch Manager

BOSSELMAN CARRIERS LLC•Grand Island, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations & Fuel Dispatch Manager directs BCI’s fleet, logistics, and petroleum delivery operations. This role is responsible for the strategic, end-to-end management of fuel supply chains, inventory optimization, and team leadership to ensure safe, on-time product delivery. The Manager aligns resources to minimize operational costs, mitigate supply risks, maximize customer satisfaction, and guarantee strict DOT and environmental compliance.

Requirements

2 to 5+ years of direct experience in fuel delivery operations, petroleum logistics, or fuel dispatch management.
Deep operational understanding of DOT regulations, terminal procedures, bulk delivery methods, and Hazmat transport laws.
Proven experience managing or contributing to financial statements, fuel budgets, and freight/fuel accounting.
Skilled in specialized fuel dispatch/routing software, fuel inventory management, fleet tracking/ELD systems, and MS Office.
Exceptional crisis communication, multi-tasking, and tactical problem-solving under tight delivery windows.
Flexibility to support a 24/7 petroleum logistics environment, including weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts as needed.
Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements.

Responsibilities

Direct departmental operations to achieve company growth, safety, and efficiency goals.
Analyze sales and operational data to identify market trends, revenue opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Engage directly with customers to understand core needs, building strong relationships that boost client loyalty and retention.
Monitor and manage in-ground fuel storage levels at retail and commercial sites to proactively prevent run-outs.
Coordinate with fuel terminals, suppliers, and transport partners to track allocations and maintain an uninterrupted product flow.
Respond dynamically to supply disruptions, terminal queues, and product availability challenges.
Track and reconcile fuel variances, delivery discrepancies, and inventory shrinkage across the network.
Develop and refine efficient delivery routes to reduce transit costs, optimize fuel burn, and eliminate empty miles.
Coordinate vehicle maintenance schedules with dispatch to minimize downtime for the specialized fuel-hauling fleet.
Resolve rapid-fire logistics disruptions, terminal delays, and driver issues in real time.
Monitor and control direct and indirect fleet expenses, working closely with finance to hit strict margin and cost targets.
Make data-backed decisions on capital allocation, asset deployment, and scheduling to drive profitability.
Assist with fuel budgets, accounts payable, and monthly accruals.
Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor dispatchers and Hazmat-certified commercial truck drivers across all shifts.
Enforce strict adherence to DOT safety standards, EPA environmental rules, and hazardous materials (Hazmat) transport protocols.