For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us daily for fuel, food, truck maintenance and essential services.
Now a part of the bp portfolio, TA is focused on growing its network of travel centers, implementing cutting edge technology and embarking on innovative alternative energy and sustainability initiatives.
From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every team member is a stakeholder in TA's success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals interested in sharing their ideas, growing with the company and shaping TA's future.
Job Summary:
Leads national DEF Supply & logistics for the Fuels Supply Department, including fuel supply requirements (based on demand and inventory levels), manages vendor relationships and performance, makes decisions on costs, pricing and sourcing, ensure product quality, manages the DEF Logistics Coordinator and assists the Manager of Gasoline, Renewables and DEF in executing the DEF strategy. Manages select supply programs nationwide as necessary to support the overall fuel supply process.
Duties and Responsibilties:
Maintain a safe workplace by supporting theBelieve in Zero
Identify, evaluate and negotiate supply contracts with DEF producers & suppliers in a manner that provides supply security and optimizes potential purchase performance into each TA and Petro location.
Ensures "Fuel Shepherd" (our proprietary fuel management system) is utilized to define daily supply requirements for each assigned site based on forecasted volumes, current / targeted inventory levels, allocations and market-based factors.
Gather DEF purchase options and manage these options within "Fuel Shepherd" to define the optimal sourcing options based on prices, supplier reliability, carrier options, and contractual or monthly commitments.
Monitor cost factors and supply availability to identify supply issues that need to be resolved to ensure reliable, low-cost supply into each site.
Ensure TA and all contracted suppliers work within the terms of their agreements as set forth by the supplier and Fuel Supply. Similarly, ensure that we are fulfilling the requirements for the bulk DEF supplies being brought into assigned markets.
Analyze individual markets to explore pricing anomalies that may occur and support the identification / development of enhanced supply options. This will include sourcing product from remote locations and establishing logistics options to deliver the product into our sites.
Configure "Fuel Shepherd" to interface with each carrier/supplier regarding load orders, load acceptance, real-time optimization, and execution monitoring.
Monitors daily carrier/supplier performance to identify and trouble-shoot potential logistics issues that may impact supply. Investigate and file appropriate claims as necessary. Monitor long-term carrier performance based on defined carrier metrics (purchase performance, logistics timing impacts, best buy %, run outs and the GM report card) and support continued performance improvements.
Support the back-office accounting for each load to ensure accurate load information in advance of subsequent ordering cycles. Complete loads in a timely manner as required.
Negotiate freight contracts with all carriers and ensure that TA and each carrier conduct business within established guidelines.
Supports the offer development, set-up and service to wholesale business
Monitor for and assist in troubleshooting DEF quality issues.
Consolidate monthly DEF prices and assist in supplier / carrier assignments.
Lead or support special projects or nationwide programs for the entire fuel supply team.
Some travel may be required.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Business (or other related field) or equivalent work experience.
3-5 years experience in fuel supply, customer service, account management or related experience required.
Excellent PC, communication, and analytical skills required.
Logistics or Operations background preferred.
This position may require weekend, holidays and/or after hour focus or response due to supply, site or carrier issues or disruptions.
With us, you'll enjoy:
Competitive wages and annual bonus opportunity
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) with a company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel
Opportunity for growth and advancement with company paid training
Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit https://www.ta-petro.com/careers/working-in-our-corporate-office
Pay Range
$Compensation annually - A pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed.
Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home.
Individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation related to our recruiting process. If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please email us at appada@ta-petro.com. In your email, please include your first and last name, phone number, the position and location for which you are applying, and details pertaining to the accommodation request.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
In this role, the employee is continuously sitting and typing, frequently talking and using eye and hand coordination and may also be required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Standing, walking, bending over, and repetitive use of legs are done occasionally. All performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Disclaimer
This job description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
