Dispatch Manager – Fuel Procurement

Albertsons LLC - Boise, Idaho

POSITION PURPOSE:
Responsible for managing the in-house fuel replenishment application to efficiency manage in-stock fuel positions, based on market conditions.  Also responsible for all fuel transportation company relations, negotiating best possible fuel transportation costs and best-in-class service levels.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Fuel Replenishment
  • Uses in-house replenishment application(s) to ensure un-interrupted fuel supply to company’s fuel centers
    • Understands primary fuel supply contract requirements
    • Understands and assists in monitoring daily fuel market conditions and directions (cost direction and any supply disruption probabilities) and provides direction to the Dispatch team on daily spot buy opportunities for better cost of goods and/or accelerate replenishment to avoid costly out-of-stocks at fuel centers
    • Establishes replenishment metrics to guide Dispatch Team
    • Communicates potential fuel supply issues to Corporate or Division Leaders and stores
75%
Fuel Carrier Management
  • Identifies and assists in securing fuel carrier contracts in operating markets
 
  • Works with Divisions and/or Stores on any transportation issues (as needed)
 
  • Understands fuel costs and utilizes available tools to input both fuel and fuel transportation costs in to in-house application to validate quoted/contract costs as compared to invoiced cost;  Manages and solves discrepancies with appropriate carriers supplier(s)
15%
Information Technology
  • Becomes very proficient with in-house replenishment system functionality
  • Understands corporate accounting systems
10%

 

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Education Level: 
 
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting required
 
Experience Level:
  • Must have no less than 5 years fuel procurement and replenishment experience
  • Must have 5 years’ experience in operating retail fuel stores
  • Must have 5 years retail management experience preferred, preferably convenience retail and or back-office management
 
Skills and Background:
 
  • Must have good accounting knowledge and skills
  • Must be able to work in potentially high-stress, very active environment
  • Must be able to lead a team
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision
  • Must have excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Must be able to perform and present varies analysis
  • Must be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Must be able accept change and be a proponent of change as business demands dictate

 

KEY CONTACTS:
Internal Contacts:  
  • Corporate Director of Fuel & Convenience
  • Director – Fuel Replenishment
  • Corporate Accounting Teams (Payables, Store Reporting and Tax)
  • Division Leadership
  • Division Fuel Sales Managers
 
External Contacts:
  • National, Regional and Local Fuel Vendors
  • National, Regional and Local Fuel Transportation Vendors
  • National/Regional Fuel Associations (NACS, WPMA, etc.)
 
 
Total Number of Direct Reports (See below)
 
Number of Exempt: NONE

Number of Nonexempt:  2 or more – Dispatch Specialists
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  No more than 10% travel to inspect fuel stations from time to time, meet with Division Leaders and Fuel Sales Managers, Meet with corporate accounting teams and meet with fuel replenishment software vendors     
 
SALES/ANNUAL REVENUE: In excess of $3.0 Billion annually and growing
 
ADDITIONAL REMARKS:  Candidate should be highly motivated and engaged in the Company’s fuel and convenience business with desire to exceed fuel sales volume and gross margin goals and grow sales in excess of Industry, Company and/or Division metrics.
 

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