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Listing ID #10131

Fuel Supply & Optimization Leader

Candidate: 178693
Current Position: Fuel Supply & Optimization Leader
Industry: Convenience Retail | Refining | Energy | Fuel Distribution | Logistics | Supply Chain
Experience: 15+ years
Education: BS

Scope:

Accomplished supply chain, logistics, and strategic sourcing leader with 15+ years of progressive experience driving operational excellence, procurement strategy, supplier negotiations, and distribution network optimization within the convenience retail, transportation, and wholesale energy sectors.
Recognized for building scalable supply chain organizations, developing high-performing teams, optimizing procurement strategies, and delivering measurable financial results through strategic sourcing, logistics management, contract negotiations, and process improvement initiatives. Brings extensive experience supporting multi-state operations, managing supplier relationships, and leading cross-functional business transformation efforts.

Accomplishments:

  • Delivered approximately $700,000 in annual procurement savings through strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and fuel purchasing optimization.

  • Managed fuel procurement and supply operations supporting 120+ retail locations while directing more than 80 daily deliveries and maintaining uninterrupted supply continuity.

  • Scaled wholesale fuel operations from inception to more than 5.2 million gallons per day, contributing to approximately $28 million in annual EBITDA.

  • Built and optimized distribution networks supporting 34+ million gallons of refined products monthly, growing the region into one of the organization’s largest operating territories.

  • Negotiated long-term supplier, transportation, terminal, and pipeline agreements that strengthened market presence, improved supply reliability, and enhanced profitability.

  • Developed and implemented Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes that improved forecasting accuracy, inventory management, operational alignment, and financial performance.

  • Led enterprise-wide automation, technology implementation, and process improvement initiatives that increased efficiency, scalability, reporting capabilities, and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Served as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, delivering business reviews, operational recommendations, and performance updates to senior executives and board-level stakeholders.

  • Developed high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning, with multiple direct reports and team members advancing into leadership positions.

  • Managed commodity purchasing, inventory planning, risk mitigation, and financial hedging strategies to optimize supply chain performance and protect profitability in volatile market conditions.

  • Selected by senior leadership to mentor and develop future leaders through formal leadership development programs, demonstrating a strong commitment to talent development and organizational growth.

Haskel Thompson & Associates: Since our founding in 1979, we have been the go-to recruiting firm within Retail, QSR, CPG, Private Equity, and Petroleum industries to bring your organization top-tier talent. With our proprietary and extensive vetting process, you can rest assured that you will be adding highly educated, knowledgeable, and qualified candidates to help grow your organization. For more information about this candidate, please contact Jessica Kennedy