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Director of Operations - Renewable Fuels
Company Overview
Targray - Building sustainable solutions for a world in transition
Established in 1987 in Montreal, Canada, Targray is a global leader in the sourcing, transportation, storage, trading and distribution of commodities and advanced materials for a broad range of industry sectors. Our supply solutions help reduce the world's carbon footprint while enabling our customers to create safer, more reliable products for consumers.
Targray has operations in 11 countries and over $1B USD in annual sales. In 2019, the company made its debut appearance on the FP500, Financial Post’s ranking of the top 500 corporations in Canada by revenue.
- Great Place to Work® | Best Workplaces in Quebec (2020, 2021, 2022)
- Deloitte | Best Managed Companies (2019 - 2022)
- EY Canada | Quebec Entrepreneur of the Year (2016)
- HSBC | International Business Award (2012)
- Profit 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in Canada (2006, 2009)
Job Summary
Targray is looking for a Director of Operations - Renewable Fuels to oversee its growing global renewable fuels business. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of >$1B in biofuels (biodiesel, renewable diesel, Feedstock) and renewable energy credits (RECs, RINs, LCFS, etc.) being moved domestically in North America and internationally throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. You will lead an international energy operations team in the management of all renewable fuel logistics & transportation, freight, compliance, and import / export requirements.
Responsibilities
- Structure efficient logistics and freight for the movement of renewable fuels and energy credits globally and regionally.
- Identify key market conditions, regulations, and market structures to help evaluate potential savings opportunities in the movement of biofuels including biodiesel, renewable diesel and feedstocks.
- Optimize logistics and create a proactive capability to support the various trading desks globally.
- Be aware of new energy industry trend developments and best practices in the logistics & freight sectors and conduct market trend analysis and evolve transportation strategies.
- Recommend strategic guidelines on the efficient movement of renewable fuels in several markets.
- Be a convincing, persuasive agent of change.
- Monitor fuel inventories and sources of supply to ensure current and future availability to meet commitments.
- Plan, analyze and execute negotiations with fuel suppliers, brokers.
- Work closely with Commercial teams to understand future business flows.
- Communicate with key internal and external stakeholders across several departments (Commercial, Risk, IT, Finance)
- Ensure daily operations run efficiently and are fully supported.
- Provide support for internal or external audits.
- Manage complex logistics, transportation and import/export matters.
- Monitor variances between forecasted and actual operations expenses.
- Contribute to developing new processes, procedures and tools utilized by the department, as well as to improving existing ones.
Requirements
- University Degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Finance, or Engineering.
- Commodities trading operations knowledge considered an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Oracle, Power BI
- Renewable energy industry knowledge and experience; Knowledge of renewable energy credits and compliance considered an asset.
- 15+ years of experience in new and existing energy markets, energy commodity trading, contract negotiations, international freight logistics & import/export.
- Transportation (Ocean/rail and truck) experience considered an asset.
- Fuel terminal management experience considered an asset.
Key Competencies
- Highly motivated results-oriented and customer-focused self-starter with the flexibility required to support 24/7 operations.
- A strong team player capable of collaborating with colleagues in various time zones and across several departments,
- An Operations expert capable of working in high-stress environments.
- Analytical problem solver with a broad Ops skill set anchored by strong financial & logistics acumen, and a proven ability to work in high-stress environments.
- Experience working with fuel transportation suppliers, customs brokers, and terminal operators in markets around the world.
- Understanding of renewable fuel market mechanisms and compliance requirements considered a major asset.
- Knowledge and experience with renewable fuels trading, specifically in logistics, compliance and import/export management & execution.
- Strong organizational skills and logistics planning experience.
- Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal; French considered an asset.
- Strong decision-making abilities taking into consideration various factors.
- Economically conscientious individual able to drive continuous improvement objectives.
- Ethical and accountable, with proven ability to lead and coach a team.
Benefits
- Beautiful, spacious and modern workplace environment.
- Highly competitive remuneration.
- Flexible work arrangement policy.
- On-site gym facility reserved for employees.
- Generous company-wide profit-sharing plan.
- Medical and dental insurance.
- Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching.
- Subsidized healthy lunch program with fresh meals served daily.
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We are committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives that make our people unique and help guide us. When people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.
For more information about our company, please visit https://www.targray.com/.