Senior Logistics Operations Specialist

Circle K•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Senior Logistics Operations Specialist will be responsible for the logistics execution of strategic and spot sourcing of all grades of fuel to ensure adequate supply levels across a geographic area within a large store network. This role involves executing cost objectives, managing carrier compliance, and developing allocation strategies. The specialist will track supply volumes, manage supply chain disruptions, and report on terminal performance. A key aspect of this role is utilizing analytics to make informed decisions and defend data within the organization, while also fostering strong partnerships with internal teams. The position supports the Director of Logistics Supply Operations in achieving departmental goals and enhancing team cohesion.

Requirements

5 – 7 years’ experience working in supply chain operations planning, logistics or transportation dispatch department.
1-2 years internal experience with a current “exceeds expectation” performance rating.
Leadership skills. The ability to coach and mentor new and less experienced team members in the day-to-day aspects of the position.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be comfortable and effective in communicating and presenting to Sr. Leaders.
Fluent in English.
Computer literate in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Responsibilities

Logistics execution of strategic and spot sourcing of all grades of fuel to ensure adequate supply levels across a geographic area that is part of a 5,000+ store network.
Execute cost objectives including pricing and arbitrage decisions to maximize profits.
Research carrier compliance towards objectives and provide reporting on compliance decisions.
Allocation and strategy execution for internal and 3rd party carriers.
Track and report pacing towards contracted supply volumes to ensure partnerships with suppliers are nurtured and preserved.
Supply chain and disruption strategies including coordinating supply constraint mitigation, assisting in loading issue resolution, and actively requesting supply gap volumes.
Tracking and reporting terminal downtime, including terminal scorecards, demurrage cost, and allocation constraints.
Uses analytics to make decisions and has the acumen to defend presented numbers within the organization and beyond.
Works to build strong partnerships with internal partners.
Supports the Director of Logistics Supply Operations in achieving department targets and goals as well as building structure and cohesiveness on the team.