• Rail Supply Scheduler

    UGI Corporation (Houston, TX)


    Rail Supply Scheduler

    Location:

    Houston, TX, US, 77070

     

    Workplace Environment: Onsite

     

    Company: AmeriGas Propane, Inc.

     

    Requisition Number: 26528

     

    When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation’s premier 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 (Purpose):

    To provide technical and administrative assistance in the distribution of LPG supply via rail to internal and external customers while insuring adequate operating inventory levels.

    Key Characteristics:

    + Knowledge of Liquified Petroleum Gas 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, Terminal, Logistics personnel 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 adequate supply so that no supply rail terminal, retail rail district or external customer have operational shutdowns due to lack of product

    + Maintain all systems information pertaining to rail shipments

    + Supporting inventory management efforts including ownership of in-transit rail inventory

    + Ability to react timely to seasonal allocations and unforeseen operational difficulties balancing supply and demand with available capacities

    + Respond to fuel accounting issues

    + Special projects or duties as assigned

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    + Ability to respond to common inquiries or concerns from customers and supply vendors

    + Motivated individual capable of working independently and as part of a team

    + Attention to detail with ability to consistently provide accurate and timely results

    + Strong communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

    + Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines

    + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

    Education and Experience Required:

    + Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant/equivalent experience

    + RightAngle (or similar ETRM) application experience, preferred

    + Experience with PC applications, including Excel, Word and Power point

    + 3+ years industry experience preferred

     

    AmeriGas is an Equal Opportunity 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.

     

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