Senior Logistics Operations Specialist

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Food • Retail • Energy
The Role
Lead logistics execution for fuel sourcing across a large retail network: manage pricing, carrier allocation and compliance, track supply volumes and terminal downtime, develop disruption mitigation strategies, use analytics to drive decisions, and support the Director in meeting department targets while coaching team members.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential job duties, responsibilities, and requirements:

  • 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 change 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. 

JOB 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Complete physical activity inventory of the position includes:

  • Sit for long periods of time.
  • Operate computer keyboard and mouse for data entry.
  • View computer monitor
  • Hear and speak via telephone.
  • Reach forward and/or overhead
  • Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Working conditions inventory of the position includes:

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range.
  • The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas.
  • Work with minimum direction and periodic supervision.

JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed in this position, and it is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all the duties, responsibilities, functions and qualifications required of the position.  The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties and will be evaluated, in part, on performance of the tasks listed in this job description.  As with all positions, the responsibilities and duties of this position may change.  The Company reserves the right to revise this Job Description at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute an employment contract, and either the incumbent or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws.  Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws.  Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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Skills Required

  • 5-7 years experience in supply chain operations planning, logistics, or transportation dispatch
  • 1-2 years internal experience with a current 'exceeds expectation' performance rating
  • Leadership skills with ability to coach and mentor team members
  • Excellent oral and written communication; comfortable presenting to senior leaders
  • Fluent in English
  • Computer literate in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
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The Company
150,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1951

What We Do

Circle K is a global convenience-store and fuel-retail company operating across multiple countries. Its locations provide gasoline and other energy products alongside prepared food, beverages, car-wash services, and electric-vehicle fast charging. In Denmark, Circle K operates both Circle K and INGO brands, serving customers on the move through a broad network of stations and emphasizing convenient food and drink for everyday travel.

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