Supply Operator
London
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Basic Function
Phillips 66's UK Marketing Supply Team sources refined products to approx. 25 UK terminal locations to meet customer demand, the vast majority of product is sourced from the Humber Refinery and the operations relating to these ship, rail and pipe movements are the responsibility of the Supply Operator.
Primary Accountabilities/Responsibilities
- Co-ordinate product movements via ship, pipeline or rail to ensure that Phillips 66, exchange partner and public storage terminals all receive planned replenishments to meet variable customer demand.
- Responsible for monitoring customer liftings by location/product grade, to plan and coordinate ongoing supply replenishment programmes, promptly inputting movement data into SAP, maintaining the highest standards of data integrity.
- Liaise with Demand Manger to accurately forecast and challenge future product requirements, whilst proactively seeking opportunities to increase Supply capacity and resilience.
- Proactively problem solve when faced with planned and unplanned operational disruptions, customer demand fluctuations and ongoing cost pressures to ensure all stakeholders requirements are optimised avoiding terminal stock outs whenever possible.
- Create value for P66 through optimising and efficiently managing UK Marketing Supply operations (rail, pipe, ship, storage), actively participate in regular vendor contract reviews. Monitor and control costs, ensuring that costs are challenged whenever appropriate and that decisions are made which maximise general interest value
- Develop and maintain a close working relationship with internal and external customers on operational requirements and any associated issues.
- Liaise closely with Humber's Production Planning Team, other internal departments, suppliers, and terminal staff across the full supply chain to ensure optimised supply.
- Being contactable 24/7
- Assist with implementation and compliance to regulatory requirements, e.g. Tax rules, product specifications etc.
Critical Skills/Leadership Criteria
- Hold the legal right to live and work in the UK on a permanent basis without restrictions or meet the criteria for employer sponsorship.
- Ability to interface effectively with internal and external customers, counterparties, suppliers, agents and inspectors.
- Basic knowledge / understanding of Refining / UK Marketing supply infrastructure and/or refined products markets.
- Excellent communication (written and oral), influencing and negotiation skills.
- Collaborative team player with ability to work constructively within a very close and often demanding team-working environment.
- Proven organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and data management skills.
Preferred Skills
- Prior experience of Refining or Marketing product movements.
- Demonstrated ability to make real-time decisions that have a significant financial impact both independently and as part of a team.
- Understanding of the characteristics of petroleum products in terms of refining and refined product demand including an appreciation of specifications
- Knowledge of transportation system (marine, rail, pipe) issues pertaining to the movement of petroleum products
Phillips 66 has significant marketing operations in Europe. In the UK the business is primarily wholesale, selling fuels to distributors (some of whom are branded JET) and resellers. The fuels are either collected by customers or delivered through a contracted road tanker fleet operating out of a number of UK distribution points. In addition, Phillips 66 Limited supplies a network of approximately 330 independently owned petrol forecourts, all of which are branded JET.
Other markets served are aviation, marine and LPG. JET supplies some of the UK's growing secondary airports using owned and shared refuelling tankers and storage, and delivers to airlines through contracted refuelling operations. Marine markets are served using contracted vehicles, as is the LPG business.
Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence.
Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.
To be considered:
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of Monday 6th January 2025.
Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer