What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist - Optimization position at Sunoco LP?
Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership's midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership's fuel distribution operations, which serve approximately 10,000 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers, and distributors.
At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers.We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.
Summary
This role reports to the Manager of Growth Analytics and is responsible for optimizing fuel distribution assets across the network. The position will work closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate asset performance and determine the optimal channel for each asset, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Additionally, the role will assist with financial modeling for fuel supply operations.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers.We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.
Summary
This role reports to the Manager of Growth Analytics and is responsible for optimizing fuel distribution assets across the network. The position will work closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate asset performance and determine the optimal channel for each asset, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Additionally, the role will assist with financial modeling for fuel supply operations.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Assist with optimizing fuel distribution assets by analyzing performance metrics and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with supply, logistics, and operations teams to determine the most strategic path for each asset.
- Prepare data rooms and due diligence materials for sell-side transactions.
- Support the account management team in negotiating leases and commission structures.
- Build financial models in batches based on geography and other strategic factors to evaluate optimization scenarios.
- Conduct scenario analysis and develop recommendations to enhance asset efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Prepare reports and presentations to communicate optimization strategies and outcomes to leadership.
- Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to inform asset optimization strategies.
- Serve as a consultant to the operations team by addressing modeling questions and providing guidance to enhance the financial viability of deals.
- Act as a financial consultant for channel change and divestiture meetings with potential targets
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- 2 years of work experience
- Proficiency in financial modeling of capital projects and acquisition targets
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated leadership capability
- Strong attention to detail
- MBA and/or other post-graduate education
- Overall understanding of the fuel distribution business including supply, trading, logistics and operations.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Usually, normal office working conditions.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.