General Manager - Fuel Operations

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Fuel Procurement & Supply Management

Manage branded and unbranded fuel procurement programs.
Negotiate fuel supply agreements with major oil companies and wholesalers.
Oversee fuel allocation management during supply disruptions and market constraints.
Develop supply strategies to maximize profitability and maintain supply continuity.
Manage diesel, gasoline, DEF, ethanol, and specialty fuel programs.

Fuel Pricing & Margin Management

Establish daily fuel pricing strategies for all company-owned and dealer-operated locations.
Monitor market trends, rack pricing, competitor activity, and margin performance.
Forecast fuel sales, inventory levels, and gross profit.
Analyze financial performance and implement pricing adjustments to achieve profitability targets.
Maintain company pricing policies and promotional program

Transportation & Logistics

Oversee fuel dispatch operations and transportation providers.
Manage carrier relationships and transportation contracts.
Coordinate fuel deliveries to maintain optimal days-on-hand inventory levels.
Develop contingency plans during supply shortages, allocation events, natural disasters, and market disruptions.
Monitor freight costs and transportation efficiencies.

Dealer & Wholesale Operations

Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

Oversee compliance for approximately 620 fuel storage tanks.
Manage monthly, quarterly, annual, and triannual compliance testing.
Coordinate environmental remediation projects and regulatory reporting.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and petroleum industry regulations.
Interface with regulatory agencies and environmental consultants.

Capital Projects & Construction

Manage fuel system installations, upgrades, replacements, and remodel projects.
Oversee fuel branding conversions and image programs.
Coordinate construction vendors, fuel equipment contractors, and regulatory approvals.
Support new-to-industry builds, raze-and-rebuild projects, and major site remodels.

Maintenance & Asset Management

Oversee fuel maintenance programs and service vendors.
Manage dispensers, tanks, pumps, price signs, canopies, and fuel system infrastructure.
Prioritize repairs and capital improvements.
Monitor asset performance and lifecycle planning.

Vendor & Contract Management

Strategic Planning

Required

Experience and Education:

Previous leadership experience in petroleum/fuel wholesale or a related service industry (10+ years preferred);
Previous experience managing multi-site fuel operations;
Previous experience managing vendor relationships;
Previous experience with fuel procurement, logistics and pricing;
Previous experience with environmental compliance and fuel system operations
Previous experience managing large-scale operations budgets, conducting financial forecasting and margin analysis;
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate excel skills;
High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

Other Required Skills And Abilities

Strong communication, relationship building and collaboration skills;
Strong negotiation skills
Exceptional customer service skills;
Strong analytical skills;
Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously;
Ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver results in alignment with strategic and business expectations;
Ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task to complete responsibilities.

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