Fuel Supply and Logistics Intern

The Fuel Supply and Logistics Intern will provide technical support and process documentation to the Fuel Supply and Logistics Departments. Work closely with the Fuel Supply and Logistics Team and Project Teams in helping develop analyses and business solutions that maintain, leverage and improve key profitability metrics.  Perform data validation and input.  Assist with documenting the requirements, design, selection parameters, testing plans and implementation of new systems necessary to meet the department’s strategic goals.
 

Principal Duties:

Provide process support to the supply and logistics teams.

Assist with research on assigned aspects of the fuel supply and logistics environment including providing timely and meaningful analysis.

Assist with preparation and analysis of weekly supply margin estimate.

Assist with optimization of pipeline and marine logistics to support both economic trade book and bulk supply plans; coordination of marine & pipeline schedules to optimize portfolio.  Assist with product schedules consistent with the commercial & logistical requirements.

Assist with tracking and manage daily product inventories, identifying product imbalances and adjusting shipments to meet supply optimization objectives. Assist with resolving discrepancies and approve transportation related invoices.  Perform tracking and analysis activity to comply with operating requirements and improve performance.

Assist with managing terminal inventories to optimize profit consistent with working capital levels.  Prepare daily working capital and inventory projections and forecast forward supply strategies.

Assist with scheduling and product movement efforts for Economic Trading (Arbitrage and Speculative Books) in the US Gulf Coast, NYH markets and all product movements in/out of the Magellan terminal.

Assist with tracking and analyzing carrier and supply execution metrics to drive improved economic results.

Assist with analyzing and updating carrier and terminal rates.

Assist with analyzing current IT capabilities, identifying gaps, and developing solutions to meet the business needs of the department.

Assist with documenting and maintaining all internal business processes. Support development of ongoing process improvements through technical enhancement.

Execute on plans to clean up and improve file directories, spreadsheets, and other documentation.  Assist with the research, design, and development of new data management technologies.

Essential Functions:

Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Good customer service skills

Proven self-starter with a high level of productivity and sense of ownership

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good organization, time and stress management skills

Basic Qualifications:

Pursuing a Degree with a concentration or major in Business, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or equivalent.

Strong computer and Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel