Strategic Business Planner - Commercial

HF Sinclair•Dallas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

HF Sinclair is seeking a Strategic Business Planner in Dallas, Texas. The role conducts asset analysis and prepares metrics and reporting assignments for an assigned department with minimal supervision. The planner supports commercial business segments—including refining, renewables, midstream, and branded marketing—by evaluating competitive position, identifying economically beneficial projects and initiatives, and helping teams reach solutions for major commercial initiatives. The position performs economic analysis and presents discretionary and required capital projects to the capital committee, supports project stewardship and committee preparation, and coordinates commercial strategy and viewpoints to set priorities, participate in studies, and drive timelines for strategic conclusions. It also participates in regional developments and strategies, including low-carbon fuel standards and cap-and-trade matters, fuel specification changes, pipeline commitments, and tariffs. The planner works with corporate and site leaders across optimization, crude supply, products, commercial analytics, and capital projects, and regularly interfaces with senior leaders in commercial, operations, capital projects, reliability, and corporate finance. The position is office- and plant-based, with up to 25% travel. Work may involve varying weather conditions and all temperatures, including outdoor conditions. HF Sinclair describes its culture through the values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership, and Inclusion, and states its commitment to a supportive and inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in refining or a related industry.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
Ability to develop multiple approaches to increasing profitability and quantitatively evaluate each approach, including risk/reward factors.
Ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes.
Proficiency with Microsoft products and experience with engineering software.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with others.
Familiarity with standards and practices of the relevant discipline.
Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations and modeling.
Economic thinking, ability to build trust within the organization, and ability to influence others.
Advanced critical and entrepreneurial thinking, including the ability to professionally and tactfully challenge thinking when needed.
Ability to make independent decisions within broad guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

Create and analyze competitive metrics for commercial business segments, including refining, renewables, midstream, and branded marketing.
Work with commercial and operating teams to identify projects and initiatives that economically improve the competitive position of business segments.
Help drive applicable teams toward solutions for large commercial initiatives.
Perform economic analysis and present discretionary and required capital projects to the capital committee.
Assist with project stewardship and capital committee preparation.
Coordinate viewpoints and commercial strategy to set priorities, participate in studies, and drive timelines for strategic conclusions.
Participate in regional developments and strategies, including LCFS and cap-and-trade, fuel specification changes, pipeline commitments, and tariffs.
Work with corporate and site leaders in optimization, crude supply, products, commercial analytics, and capital project groups to develop metrics, viewpoints, and asset improvements.
Regularly interface with senior leadership in commercial, operations, capital projects, reliability, and corporate finance.
Perform other special assignments or tasks as directed by the supervisor.