Manager, Gasoline, Renewables & DEF

Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Supply & Trading Group

Job Description:

About us

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

Job Brief:

The Director, Gasoline, Renewables & DEF (Grade - G) directs TA’s gasoline, renewable fuels, and DEF supply and logistics teams to supply Retail and Wholesale business units by procuring bulk supply of gasoline, biodiesel, and DEF. The candidate needs a deep understanding of unbranded diesel, renewable fuels, and branded / unbranded gasoline, and DEF supply mechanisms. Pertaining to renewable fuels, this includes in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local policies, such as the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2), Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), Clean Fuels Program (CFP), and Clean Fuel Standard (CFS). The role will focus on contributing through market intelligence and negotiating skills, which is necessary in a highly competitive environment. They will provide strategy for streamlining contracts and negotiating for TA on gasoline, renewable fuels, and DEF with various partners including refiners, producers, suppliers, and carriers. Another key responsibility is business development and evaluation of potential projects. Examples include moving deeper into the value chain through
trading and pipeline, terminal, ship, and rail shipments, as well as owning or leasing trucks or other logistical options.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs commercial development, deal structuring, and execution in support of TA’s Fuel Supply and Logistics operations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendor partners to help implement and complete strategy and vision which meet and exceed company and fuel team goals and expectations.
• Provide strategy on negotiating supply contracts based on market fundamentals, policy, etc. to improve purchase performance.
• Provide guidance on branded and unbranded gasoline supply offers on a site-by-site basis as existing contracts come to expiration with the goal of improving volume and margin at each location.
• Direct team that manages branded programs at existing branded sites. This includes marketing, loyalty, mystery shops, rebates, etc.
• Direct team that manages supply and distribution for the entire network.
• Determine strategy for further deployment of biodiesel blenders, renewable diesel, etc. based on federal and state policy. Direct renewable fuels team that drives strategy to significantly lower cost of goods sold.
• Leads all aspects of bulk DEF purchasing (supply, pricing, logistics, strategy, etc.).
• Direct a team (8+) that is direct responsibility for handling all aspects of gasoline and renewable fuels supply and logistics.
• Direct and support special projects within the fuel team.
• Supports Fuel Supply goals, critical tasks, and key performance measures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred. Advanced education a plus.
• 7+ years of supply, trading, logistics, and pricing experience specific to the oil & energy industry preferred.

• Experience working and leading cross-functionally in a high growth business
environment.
• Demonstrated history of market intelligence and negotiating skills.
• Strong analytical skills or the ability to employ dat