Sugar Land, TX30+ days ago
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, or related technical discipline required Advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 15+ years of progressive commercial experience in refined products, supply, trading, marketing, or downstream operations 10+ years of leadership experience, including direct management of multi‑disciplinary teams (marketing, supply, compliance, analytics) Experience working in a refinery‑integrated commercial environment strongly preferred Demonstrated success in margin optimization, market strategy, and commercial decision‑making Experience partnering with LP/planning teams to translate market strategy into operational and economic outcomes Experience managing regulatory and compliance levers (e.g., RINs, sulfur, benzene) Experience developing and executing hedging strategies for refined products Ability to travel as needed KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Enterprise mindset integrating market strategy, operations, and financial/compliance levers Strong commercial acumen with ability to convert system capabilities into economic value Risk‑aware decision maker balancing margin optimization with compliance and hedging discipline Collaborative leadership effective in matrixed environments Ability to set strategic direction and drive executional outcomes Strong communication and influence skills across technical and commercial stakeholders MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES Product Marketing & Placement Strategy Define and execute product placement strategy across rack, wholesale, spot, and strategic channels Optimize market selection, pricing strategy, and channel mix to maximize netbacks Align product flows with regional and global market dynamics Supply Strategy & Execution Lead refined products supply strategy, including logistics, inventory positioning, and distribution Ensure alignment between refinery output and market demand Oversee execution of product movements, blending strategy, and system balancing Margin Optimization & Commercial Direction Set commercial priorities that guide system optimization and planning decisions Translate market intelligence into actionable direction for planning and optimization teams Identify and capture incremental margin opportunities across product slate, geography, and channels Partnership with Refining & Commercial Optimization (LP & Planning) Provide market‑based inputs and commercial priorities to guide optimization outputs Evaluate LP‑driven plans and scenarios for alignment with market strategy and value capture Collaborate on trade‑offs between operational efficiency and market‑driven margin optimization Goal: The SVP defines the what and why; the optimization team delivers the how. Regulatory & Compliance Value Management Own strategy and execution for RIN management, including procurement, optimization, and cost mitigation Oversee benzene and sulfur compliance strategies while minimizing economic impact Integrate compliance considerations into broader commercial and optimization decisions Products Hedging Strategy & Execution Develop and execute hedging strategies aligned with commercial objectives and risk appetite Manage exposure to price volatility across product slate and markets Partner with risk management and finance to ensure disciplined governance and reporting Cross‑Functional Leadership Serve as the primary commercial interface with refining operations, planning, and optimization teams Lead and develop a high‑performing team across marketing, supply, compliance, and market analytics Drive a performance culture centered on margin delivery and accountability Strategic Development & Growth Shape long‑term strategy for product markets, channels, and commercial positioning Identify new market opportunities, partnerships, and optimization levers Support enterprise‑level decisions with market insights and margin analysis EXPECTED RESULTS Maximized enterprise margin through integrated product marketing, supply execution, and compliance value management Effective translation of market strategy into operational and financial outcomes Strong alignment with optimization teams to ensure value capture Compliance with all regulatory requirements Adherence to company policies and procedures * High‑performing, accountable commercial organization Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.