Director, Gasoline, Renewables and Pricing

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Job description

Job Summary

The Director, Gasoline, Renewables & Pricing directs TA's gasoline and renewable fuels supply and logistics teams to supply Retail and Wholesale business units by procuring bulk supply of gasoline and biodiesel. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of unbranded diesel, renewable fuels, and branded / unbranded gasoline 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), and Clean Fuels Program (CFP).

The role will focus on adding value 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 and renewable fuels with various partners including refiners, producers, suppliers, and carriers. This individual will also provide direction and strategy for all retail fuel pricing. This requires a deep understanding of market dynamics for various products including gasoline, diesel, and DEF.

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 execute 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 maximizing 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 executes strategy to significantly lower cost of goods sold.
• Direct pricing team on strategy and execution of all retail fuel pricing which includes gasoline, diesel, and DEF.
• 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 required. MBA preferred.
• 7-10+ 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 leverage data to make recommendations and decisions.