[Hiring] Senior Scheduler I, Petroleum Coke @Phillips 66

Role Description

The Sr. Scheduler I, Petroleum Coke will work in an open, fast-paced environment with a team of Schedulers and Traders in Houston to optimize coke supply throughout the Phillips 66 refining system and commercial businesses. This position is responsible for activities related to supplying and loading export cargos on vessels from various export terminals to worldwide destinations as well as domestic coke movements. The role will include coke product scheduling activities for refineries, terminals and all dry bulk modes of transportation.

• Schedule, nominate, and confirm movements via various distribution channels through internal and third-party scheduling systems for truck, rail and waterborne movements.
• Manage, update, and tie out SAP with movements.
• Prepare, confirm, and submit weekly system inventory levels vs targets for the Supply and Trading business.
• Help create value by optimizing logistics, quality blending and segregation and support ongoing business development activities.
• Manage dry bulk marine scheduling activities, including vessel vetting, issuing movement instructions, preparing and/or reviewing cargo documentation, tracking vessel movements, and calculating and negotiating laytime.
• Act as a liaison between accounting/billing personnel and traders: aid in the resolution of price discrepancies, contract issues, payment terms, volume differences, etc.
• Provide backup to other schedulers as needed.
• Provide on-call support and be available to react to dynamic operations, at times outside of core business hours.
• Understand and abide by the rules/requirements of regulatory reporting.
• Prepare and submit daily written reports regarding operational status.
• Cultivate and maintain internal and external counterparty relationships in support of operations.
• Distinguish Phillips 66 as an industry leader in integrity, scheduling excellence, and professionalism.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships across Phillips 66 organizations including VCO, Midstream, Refining, and FP&A.
• Coordinate inspectors and ensure specification and quantity measurement requirements are met and reconcile any sharing of costs between counterparties.
• Enter movements into SAP and other 3rd party systems accurately and on-time as applicable.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• High School Diploma or GED
• Intermediate or greater proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Able to work remotely via cellphone and/or laptop computer 24/7
• Able to work extended and non-standard hours
• Willingness to implement AI solutions
• 6 or more years of experience in the energy sector supporting supply, trading, or logistical functions

Requirements

• 3 or more years of Commercial scheduling experience
• Prior experience with marine operations, commercial scheduling, or measurement / inspection techniques
• Existing knowledge of coke logistics
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Background using systems such as SAP
• Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to adapt to changing situations while handling competing demands
• Strong understanding of downstream operations, supply chains, and value drivers
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, planning, influencing and negotiation skills
• High degree of ethics, personal drive, and dedication to achieve team goals, increase general interest value to the company, and support internal and external customers
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments and make continuous improvements
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments that are broad in scope and complexity
• Attention to detail and timeliness
• Excellent team player

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services