Portfolio Manage, Terminal Scheduling bei Buckeye Partners

Buckeye is the premier infrastructure and logistics provider for the world’s energy needs, both today and tomorrow. Since 1886, we have successfully navigated transitions in the way energy has been distributed to continually meet the needs of an evolving market and industry environment. Our people are a critical element to the success and longevity of our operational history and our future as we seek to thrive through the energy transition.

 We own and operate a diversified global network of integrated assets providing midstream logistic solutions, primarily consisting of the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of liquid petroleum products. We are committed to safely and responsibly providing world-class service to meet the continually evolving energy needs of our customers and the communities we serve. As part of this commitment to our customers, we are continually diversifying our platform and service offerings to enable less carbon intensive energy solutions and undertaking decarbonization efforts on our operations.

Role Summary:

The Portfolio Manager, Terminal Scheduling is a hybrid leadership role designed to drive operational excellence, strategic innovation, and organizational efficiency across Buckeye’s terminal scheduling operations. This role combines hands-on scheduling activities and scheduling oversight with broader portfolio management responsibilities, including objective process evaluation, tool development input, and cross-functional collaboration. The position is initially focused on the Gulf Coast Region, with potential to scale influence across the broader terminal network. The Gulf Coast Region is of particular interest given that this is a collection of facilities that historically operated independently with varying practices and processes related to terminal scheduling.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

Operational Oversight

• Lead day-to-day regional scheduling operations for assigned terminals, with initial focus on Corpus Christi and the Gulf Coast.
• Ensure accurate and timely scheduling, inventory reconciliation, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a liaison between Terminal Scheduling, Field Operations, Commercial Development, and Terminal Customer Services teams to resolve logistical issues and optimize terminal utilization.

Strategic Development

• Function as a catalyst for operational innovation by evaluating current scheduling practices and identifying opportunities for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure a standardization of practices and processes across assets in area of responsibility.
• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic input into the design and development of the next-generation Terminal Scheduling Tool specific to larger, marine-based terminals.
• Support strategic planning efforts by contributing to platform development and organizational design initiatives.

Portfolio Management

• Oversee a portfolio of scheduling processes and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and performance metrics.
• Benchmark best practices across facilities and integrate learnings from external experience to elevate internal standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through process standardization, training, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Co-located with the Commercial team in Houston to strengthen collaboration on revenue-generating initiatives and serve as a direct liaison for resolving customer issues and mitigating claim-related expenses.

People & Change Leadership

• Provide coaching and development to schedulers and supervisors, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Drive innovation in scheduling processes, including the adoption of new technologies and ways of working.
• Navigate organizational change with sensitivity to morale, equity, and compensation alignment.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience) is strongly preferred.

• 10-12 years in petroleum logistics, terminal operations, or scheduling.
• Proven experience managing complex scheduling environments, including marine and pipeline logistics.
• Experience in crude splitter operations is a large plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence tool development.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Industry acknowledged certifications helpful

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience in portfolio or program management roles.
• Ability to work independently in high-demand environments.

About You:

To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must possess a demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount. You must work independently and be able to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information. Buckeye wants to create and reward an organizational focus that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of its employees that result in innovative ways of reducing costs, generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving processes.

Our People First Culture:

From managing over 5,000 miles of pipeline to commercializing clean energy projects, our people collaborate to provide world-class service and meet the changing energy needs of our customers. Our employee-first culture means that we invest in our employees and equip them to be fully contributing members of high performing teams. We are focused on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development. We want the best in you to bring out the best in us. Join us as we work together to build a business that is responsive to the needs of the future while continuing to serve the energy needs of communities today.

In addition to its pipeline and terminal operations, Buckeye invests in energy transition initiatives and decarbonization efforts and provides merchant services at several of its major facilities.