Fuel Pricing Advisor
TravelCenters of America - Westlake, OH
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There's never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us daily for fuel, food, truck maintenance and essential services.Now a part of the bp family, TA is focused on growing its network of travel centers, implementing cutting edge technology and embarking on innovative alternative energy and sustainability initiatives.From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every team member is a stakeholder in TA's success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals interested in sharing their ideas, growing with the company and shaping TA's future.SummaryThe Fuel Pricing Advisor will be responsible for leading and setting retail pricing for all sites and products (gasoline, diesel, and DEF) to maximize volume and margin with strategy and guidance provided by Management. Understand key components of the organization's purchasing and selling dynamics. Optimize and recommend effective pricing strategies with the use of comprehensive data analytics while staying in tune with supply and demand fundamentals. Stay abreast of market intel to examine current and future trends leading to the modification and evolution of existing strategies. Lead and manage Fuel Pricing Analyst.Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead and set retail pricing for entire network utilizing Kalibrate pricing optimization software and SAP. Model, analyze, and implement pricing strategies for all products (gasoline, diesel, and DEF).Lead the analysis of site-specific sales, margin, competitors, and market intel to make decisions that maximize profits.Identify and implement strategic opportunities (such as modifying gasoline grade spreads) using data analytics.Effectively communicate and regularly interface with key stakeholders internally (Support Center and field) and externally to identify areas for operational improvement such as site level performance, market changes, etc.Develop strategy and lead implementation of GIPP and other bp pricing tools to maximize results in margin and/or volume. Lead effort to measure financial impact of pricing tool enhancements. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and, local fuel requirements such as signage, below cost laws, states of emergency, etc.Work on initiatives with other departments including, but not limited, to Fleet Sales, Hospitality, etc. within the organization with the goal of optimizing pricing strategy across all segments.Data oversight to validate its integrity. Maintain relationships with external partners such as OPIS, ProMiles, etc.Measure and track results that show direct impact to financial results.Support Management with analysis, reports, presentations, new programs, and special projects.Participate in project or committee meetings as required.Perform all assigned tasks accurately, efficiently and within company and department policies and procedures.Train, develop, and coach members of team to achieve optimal performance.QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.2-4 years of experience in pricing, purchasing, account management or related experience preferred.Logistics or Operations background preferred.Excellent PC, communication, and analytical skills required.Must possess critical thinking skills and be able to identify issues quickly.Strong communication skills are required.With us, you'll enjoy:Competitive wages and annual bonus opportunityMedical, dental, vision and life insurance401(k) with a company matchPaid vacation and holidaysTuition reimbursementA wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuelOpportunity for growth and advancement with company paid trainingNot all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit RangeA pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed.Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home.Individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation related to our recruiting process. If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please email us at appada@. In your email, please include your first and last name, phone number, the position and location for which you are applying, and details pertaining to the accommodation request.Working Conditions / Physical RequirementsIn this role, the employee is continuously sitting and typing, frequently talking and using eye and hand coordination and may also be required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Standing, walking, bending over, and repetitive use of legs are done occasionally. All performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.DisclaimerThis job description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
Created: 2025-02-19