Rail Supply Scheduler

Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77070

Company: AmeriGas Propane, Inc.

Remote Options:

When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation’s premiere propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States.

Job Summary:

To provide technical and administrative assistance in the distribution of LPG supply via rail to Retail, Wholesale, and Midstream customers while insuring adequate operating inventory levels.

Key Characteristics:
•   Knowledge of natural gas liquids markets and fundamentals
•   Strong communication skills
•   Focus on customer service
•   Sound judgment and decision making skills
•   Strong analytical and organizational skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

Internally works with Supply Representatives, Team Leads, Dispatch Coordinators, Wholesale/Midstream Representatives and Retail Operations on actual distribution patterns to make adjustments effectively
Secures monthly demand projections from business and optimize demand with available supply through Right Angle system
Monitor delivery of LPG with supply and logistics teams to ensure that no retail district, rail terminal or wholesale/midstream customer runs out of gas
Monitor and maintain adequate inventory levels at rail terminals and rail served retail districts to insure adequate supply
Maintain all systems information pertaining to rail shipments (Right Angle, RailHub, Intellitrans)
Supporting inventory management efforts including ownership of in-transit rail inventory
Respond to fuel accounting issues
Special projects or duties as assigned
Cross-train with other team members for back up of truck/pipeline scheduling
Ability to react quickly to seasonal allocations and unforeseen operational difficulties to balance the needs of supply and demand with available capacities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•   Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community
•   Motivated individual capable of working independently and as part of a team
•   Excellent attention to detail with ability to consistently provide accurate and timely work
•   Strong communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
•   Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and completing deadlines
•   Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Education and Experience Required:
•   Bachelor’s degree preferred will consider equivalent experience
•   RightAngle (or similar ETRM) application experience, preferred
•   Experience with PC applications, including Excel, Word and Power point
•   3+ years industry experience required

Working conditions:
• Hybrid Work Environment

AmeriGas is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.