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Analyst II, Optimization

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Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

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Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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The purpose of this position is to assist the supply, marketing, and optimization functions in maximizing the gross profit of fuel margins via analytics, project management, business development, and coaching Supply and Distribution (S&D) members on the proper use of developed tools.

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  1. Assist with data analysis and ad hoc reporting needs related to buying performance, fuel margins, optimization performance, and strategy execution. Ability to identify opportunities and primary drivers of performance.
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  3. Help drive project priorities related to purchase and sale of fuel to maximize value.
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  5. Communicate and engage stakeholder groups to develop opportunities; coach on use of S&D tools to effectively execute strategy
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  7. Assist with activities related to fuel purchasing data, systems, and reporting requests.
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  9. Coordinate with business stakeholders, IT development, and Business Intelligence groups to drive prioritization and refining of new work items for various fuel purchasing systems.
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  11. Create documentation for new IT development or reporting requests to provide to IT and/or Business Integration as well as training documentation for business users
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  13. Notify leadership team of hurdles, challenges, and needs for regular agile delivery of product enhancements
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  • Bachelor’s degree in Business and/or Data Science required
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  • Minimum 2 years' experience in Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, Project Management, and/or Analytics preferred
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  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel
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  • Knowledge and experience with Tableau preferred
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  • Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills
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  • Excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills
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  • Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
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  • Able to lift 20 lbs.
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*     401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts
*     Adoption Assistance
*     Tuition Reimbursement
*     Weekly Pay

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Posted: 11/6/2023

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Job Status: Full Time

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Job Reference #: 356106da-0504-4c56-aae6-5d07b425be73

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Analyst II, Optimization

Pilot Flying J

Pilot Flying J

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Knoxville, TN, USA

Posted 6+ months ago

Analyst II, Optimization

Job Description

Company Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to assist the supply, marketing, and optimization functions in maximizing the gross profit of fuel margins via analytics, project management, business development, and coaching Supply and Distribution (S&D) members on the proper use of developed tools.

In this role you will: 

  1. Assist with data analysis and ad hoc reporting needs related to buying performance, fuel margins, optimization performance, and strategy execution. Ability to identify opportunities and primary drivers of performance.
  2. Help drive project priorities related to purchase and sale of fuel to maximize value.
  3. Communicate and engage stakeholder groups to develop opportunities; coach on use of S&D tools to effectively execute strategy
  4. Assist with activities related to fuel purchasing data, systems, and reporting requests.
  5. Coordinate with business stakeholders, IT development, and Business Intelligence groups to drive prioritization and refining of new work items for various fuel purchasing systems.
  6. Create documentation for new IT development or reporting requests to provide to IT and/or Business Integration as well as training documentation for business users
  7. Notify leadership team of hurdles, challenges, and needs for regular agile delivery of product enhancements
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business and/or Data Science required
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, Project Management, and/or Analytics preferred
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel
  • Knowledge and experience with SQL preferred
  • Knowledge and experience with Tableau preferred
  • Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills
  • Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to prioritize, execute tasks and meet deadlines 
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information ethically and responsibly
  • General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time
  • Able to lift 20 lbs.
  • Able to work evenings and odd hours as needed
Additional Information

*     Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
*     401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts
*     Adoption Assistance
*     Tuition Reimbursement
*     Weekly Pay

33652

Application Instructions

Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!

Apply Online
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Posted: 11/6/2023

Job Status: Full Time

Job Reference #: 356106da-0504-4c56-aae6-5d07b425be73

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