Basic Function
Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc. (PCLI), an HF Sinclair company is seeking a Supply Chain Systems & Optimization Manager. The Supply Chain Systems & Optimization Manager is responsible for shaping and optimizing the Lubricants and Specialties global supply chain network. This role drives standardization, digital enablement, and continuous improvement of supply chain operations across all sites and terminal locations. The position leads the pursuit of third‑party logistics solutions, identifies global Blending & Packaging opportunities, and champions enhancements across the supply chain to support profitable growth in partnership with Sales. This leader oversees the design, implementation, and management of best‑in‑class logistics processes and systems to enable data‑driven decision-making and ensure cross‑site alignment. Serving as the strategic and operational bridge between Supply Chain Operations, IT, and Global Logistics, the Manager ensures seamless integration of processes, technology, and business needs.
Job Duties
- Model and continually performance existing supply network. Identify lagging and high performing facilities and develop recommendations to enhance network performance or sales profitability
- Act as owner of Lubricants Network Modelling Tools. Leverage to continually improve network performance
- Continuously look at North American stocking locations and seek sustainable cost effective alternatives and solutions
- Design and implement standardization of systems and processes across all sites (where feasible)
- Lead or support rollouts of new logistics tools across sites
- Lead many of Global Supply Chain’s mission critical initiatives with a global scope and that are designed to improve cost effectiveness and enable profitable growth
- Seek third party logistics solutions and improvement in the overall global supply chain
- Accelerate speed to market for changes within our distribution network and our blending and packaging facilities
- Develop and maintain strategic alliance with Sales, Marketing/R&D, Manufacturing and Logistics
- Develop and implement synergy opportunities between HF Sinclair’s respective lubricants businesses
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders to understand the short and long-term goals and needs of the business related to our global supply chain for blending and packaging as well as distribution
- Collaborate and work cross functionally with Operations, Transportation, Inventory Strategy, and Blending and Packaging to delivery goals and priorities
- Identify needed capital to support opportunities
- Advise and recommend to the Global Supply Chain and Lubricants Leadership Teams on strategic initiatives that influence short and long term performance
- Complete analysis that has a significant effect on broader business and will frequently have cross-functional implications
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion
Experience
- Approx. 10+ years of supply chain, commercial negotiation, project management, or related industry experience
- Experience in managing people and/or teams and influencing stakeholders
Education Level
- Post-secondary education
- University degree in Business or Engineering is preferred
Required Skills
- Broad knowledge of lubricants business and the competitive marketplace in order to be able to develop sound business strategies and recommendations
- Advanced strategic mindset and business acumen. Understands HFC and PCLI strategies, priorities and linkages between Global Supply Chain and other business areas (Marketing and R&D, Sales, BI, and the Plant)
- Proven negotiation and business development skills
- Strong relationship building skills and ability to form partnerships with third parties and work with internal and external stakeholders
- Working knowledge of the disciplines with Asset Management (network planning, engineering, maintenance)
- Excellent interpersonal, time-management, and organizational skills
- Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task complex requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
- Strong analytical skills to be able to effectively gather, analyze and synthesize complex information and large amounts of data
- Ability to learn quickly and to be versatile
- Good knowledge of spreadsheet, database, presentation and word processing applications
- Financial acumen and ability to interpret complex financial data to identify opportunities and make recommendations
- Advanced stakeholder management skills and ability to develop effective internal and external networks is essential
Work Conditions
- Office based role
- 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 complete contract negotiations and meet tight deadlines imposed by the business.
- Both national and international travel could be required from time to time.
- The preferred location for this role is Mississauga however, internals from other geographical may be considered
- Our hiring process incorporates AI tools to assist with the recruitment process
- This job posting is to fill an exisiting vacancy within our organization
- The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $155,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
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
HollyFrontier Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent petroleum refiner and marketer that produces high value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel and other specialty products. HollyFrontier owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. In addition, HollyFrontier produces base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and Netherlands, and exports products to more than 80 countries. HollyFrontier also owns a 57% 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, terminal line, storage and throughput services to the petroleum industry, including HollyFrontier Corporation 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.
