Description
The Supply Optimization Analyst analyzes supply, freight, and operational data to drive cost-effective sourcing and logistics decisions. This role combines daily supply optimization, supplier negotiation, allocation management, contract compliance, and analytical support to improve purchasing economics, supply utilization, and profitability.
Responsibilities
Optimization
- Responsible for sourcing decisions, dispatching, and allocation maintenance for an assigned region, while also providing general support nationwide. This includes the optimization of various buying options, daily utilization of optimization software, and maintaining product allocations through TABS
- Collaborate with sales to support company growth by identifying and facilitating opportunities to sell excess supply
- Provide backup support for carrier partner phone calls and emails to provide loading direction and support in an efficient and professional manner
Analysis
- Review daily output of optimization system with focus on achieving the lowest daily cost of fuel and freight; act on findings
- Examine detailed optimization tracking data to identify areas for supply improvement
- Evaluate contract compliance, both buy and sell side, to ensure commitments are met
- Understand US oil infrastructure and logistics behind the physical movement of oil in order to assist the supply team with analysis and P/L improvement goals
- Support Supply leadership with running numbers and upkeep of files used during bids or RFP’s (e.g. standard differential sheet)
Execution
- Gather data for new supplier/supply point/product options that become available and give to supply leadership for system setups
- Confirm all costs are coming into the price management system and track outages daily
- Resolve cost discrepancies for supplier and carrier invoices
- Execute day deals as needed and opportunistically aligning with the regional procurement strategy
Position Requirements
Formal Education & Certification
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business or a related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Knowledge & Experience
- Petroleum or logistics experienced preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access preferred
Qualifications & Characteristics
- Must be able to multi-task and make financial impactful decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Team and customer service orientation
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization and time management skills
Work Environment
- This is a full-time position. Work hours will vary depending on project deadlines and the company's needs. Typical workweeks exceed the standard 40 hours. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand
- Eligibility for the hybrid work week (3 days in office and 2 remote) begins after completion of training
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time to perform office work
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and other computer components
The salary range for this role is $60 - $70k
Applications will be accepted until role is filled.
Position is eligible for an annual bonus of 5% of salary
In addition to Vacation (2+ weeks annually, depending on tenure), and Sick Leave (5 days annually); Full benefits information can be found here: https://communications.aleragroup.com/Mansfield2026/
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.