Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Senior Level Crude & Refined Products Supply Scheduler, ANS
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
Youll manage high-value or operationally sensitive scheduling portfolios involving multiple products locations contracts and transportation constraints.
Youll review supply plans inventory positions transportation capacity refinery requirements and commercial commitments to identify execution risks.
Youll advise traders and supply optimizers on transportation feasibility inventory limitations timing considerations and operational alternatives.
Youll lead the resolution of pipeline outages terminal restrictions inventory imbalances quality concerns carrier delays and other supply disruptions.
Youll coordinate recovery plans with commercial teams refineries terminals carriers pipeline operators and other relevant parties.
Youll evaluate scheduling decisions against contractual terms regulatory requirements operating procedures and internal control expectations.
Youll serve as an escalation point for junior and associate schedulers on complex operational or commercial issues.
Youll provide technical coaching job guidance and practical training to less-experienced scheduling personnel.
Youll review scheduling work for accuracy completeness and consistency with established procedures.
Youll help develop or refine scheduling playbooks desk procedures escalation protocols handoff requirements and coverage models.
Youll identify opportunities to improve transportation utilization inventory efficiency scheduling accuracy and supply reliability.
Youll analyze recurring operational issues and recommend sustainable corrective actions.
Youll support business continuity planning cross-training and knowledge transfer across scheduling desks.
Youll partner with process technology and operational teams on future workflow improvements automation digital tools and process simplification.
With all our roles there is some in-person time for collaboration learning and building relationships with clients peers leaders and communities. As an employer we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center.
With all our roles there is some in-person time for collaboration learning and building relationships with clients peers leaders and communities. As an employer we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
Demonstrated experience managing pipeline nominations transportation schedules inventory balances and supply execution activities and strong working knowledge of pipeline terminal refinery storage rail or related energy logistics operations
Experience working directly with traders commercial teams supply optimizers refineries terminals pipeline operators and carriers
Proven ability to resolve complex operational issues under tight scheduling deadlines
Ability to assess operational and commercial tradeoffs and communicate recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders and working knowledge of transportation agreements scheduling requirements operating procedures regulatory considerations and internal controls
Demonstrated ability to coach or mentor schedulers and promote consistent execution across a team with advanced organizational stakeholder management communication and problem-solving skills and strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work on-site in Houston and support U.S. Central Time business hours
Bachelors degree in engineering supply chain logistics business economics or a related discipline. Equivalent industry experience may be considered
Proven experience managing multiple commodities scheduling locations or transportation modes as well as advanced knowledge of regulated pipeline nomination cycles and scheduling windows
Experience with SAP pipeline scheduling platforms terminal systems and client designated operating systems
Previous experience with the end client or another large integrated energy company experience supporting the startup transition or stabilization of a scheduling organization
Experience developing procedures training materials operational controls or scheduler qualification programs
Exposure to process automation workflow tools bots artificial intelligence applications or supply chain optimization initiatives
Accenture I&CP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.
Benefits eligibility may vary by state country and role. Please connect with your recruiter for more information.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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