Production Planning Specialist

Basic Function

Reporting to the Manager, Blending & Terminal Operations, and based out of Red Giant Oil Company, LLC (RGO) in Joshua, Texas, the Production Planning Specialist is a key member of the Blending and Terminal operations team. This position is responsible for production planning of the RGO operation based on inventory requirements and actual orders to meet customers' needs. A key component of this role is to have all additives and components available to blend while minimizing working capital. As well, this position is responsible for replenishment planning for all stocking locations with products produced in Joshua, Texas. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

Job Duties

• Reviews inventory position of all stocking locations for products produced in Joshua, Texas

• Plans replenishment of railroad engine oil to all Red Giant Oil bulk stocking locations

• Plans replenishment for all PCA products produced in Joshua, Texas

• Reviews all base oil and additive requirements for blending operations and initiates purchases to maintain desired inventory levels

• Generates and publishes monthly blending plan for operations to execute

• Responsible for bill of material switches as required for products produced at Joshua, Texas

• Supports inventory reconciliation for Red Giant Oil and PCA products at Joshua, Texas plant and Red Giant Oil bulk stocking locations

• Develops and maintains strategic alliances with these key internal stakeholders: Sales, Marketing, R&D, BI, and Refinery and Plant personnel

• Develops and implements synergy opportunities between HF Sinclair business units

• Develops relationships with key business owners to understand the short and long-term goals and needs of the business related to our global supply chain for blending as well as network distribution

• Collaborates and works cross functionally with Global Logistics, Accounting, Operations, Supply and Planning, Transportation and Global Inventory Optimization teams to deliver goals and priorities

• Identifies, develops, and implements sustainable improvements in planning and processes

• Set up POs for capital projects and ensure alignment with accounting that funds are routed properly

• Works with Supply and Planning on intercompany pricing for RGO supply and products

• Responsible for railcar billing and fleet management

• Updates monthly pricing and PCA billing for Joshua

• Monitors, analyzes, and assists in the implementation of corrective action on key performance measures

• Provides support to other members of the production planning and inventory control team as required

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion

Experience

5+ years of experience in role(s) that require analytics, problem solving, critical thinking and working with key stakeholders. Experience in a manufacturing plant preferred.

Education

A Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business or Engineering preferred. A combination of post-secondary education and relevant work experience may be considered.

Required Skills

• Strong strategic mindset and business acumen. Understands HF Sinclair strategies, priorities and linkages between GSC and other business areas (Marketing and R&D, Sales, BI, and the Plant)

• Strong relationship building skills and ability to form partnerships with third party service providers and work with internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent interpersonal, time-management, and organizational skills

• Demonstrated interpersonal and non-authoritative leadership (NAL) skills

• Ability to multi-task and make decisions with limited information available.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to frequent changes, and to be versatile.

• Computer literacy, specifically in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as well as SAP, and Business Warehouse (BW)

• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to develop effective internal and external networks is essential.

• Good knowledge of the Change Management system and related PLCs process to support Marketing initiatives

• Problem solving and root cause analysis skills with a continuous improvement mindset

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

None

Work Conditions

• Working conditions are typically not strenuous in terms of physical or sensory demands, although located in a refinery environment

• Mental stress and pressure may occur to meet tight deadlines imposed by the business

• Both national and international travel could be required from time to time

Physical Requirements

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs., pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs., perceiving color differences. Job conditions may require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping, and working in confined spaces as permitted.

Our One HF Sinclair Culture:

At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization.

We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.

About HF Sinclair Corporation

HF Sinclair Corporation ("HF Sinclair"), headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products in 19 states principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high quality fuels to more than 1,300 Sinclair branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming. HF Sinclair also owns a 47% limited partner interest and a non-economic general partner interest in Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a master limited partnership that provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to the petroleum industry, including HF Sinclair subsidiaries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas

Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth