Supply & Pricing Analyst

Position Overview:

The Supply Analyst provides analytical and operational support for Cary oil’s supply function. This role supports day-to-day procurement operations through cost analysis, allocation monitoring, supplier performance tracking, market research, and reporting. This role plays a critical part in supporting active supplier negotiations, cost decisions, and allocation management.

Procurement Execution & Operational Support | Supports day-to-day procurement activities

Support procurement and supply-related activities, including data preparation, reporting, and operational follow-up

Assist with cost position analysis versus OPIS benchmarks to support procurement recommendations

Monitor allocation utilization and flag under-lift or over-lift exposure

Maintain procurement tracking tools, logs, and dashboards to ensure accuracy and visibility

Support preparation of materials for supplier discussions and internal decision-making

Analytics, Cost & Market Insight| Provides data-driven support for decisions

Analyze market indexes, basis movements, and cost drivers impacting procurement decisions

Research market conditions, competitive activity, and supplier dynamics

Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports to support procurement and supply planning

Identify trends, risks, and variances requiring attention or escalation

Allocation Management & Load Issue Resolution | Supports sales execution, contract compliance, and profitability

Monitor available allocations within supplier portals to preserve gallons for contract customers while maximizing contract utilization

Actively manage under-lift and over-lift exposure to support contract compliance and profitability

Support internal teams by troubleshooting loading issues and no-load notifications that impact customer service and sales execution

Investigate and resolve loading issues by reviewing supplier system settings, allocation tabs, and error flags

Coordinate directly with suppliers to resolve access constraints, including requesting additional gallons or GPOS approvals as needed

Provide timely communication and escalation on supply access issues that could impact sales growth, fulfillment, or customer commitments

Serve as a critical execution support function within procurement to ensure supply availability aligns with commercial commitments

Supplier Performance & Data Management | Supports supplier evaluation and accountability

Track supplier performance metrics and assist with scorecard preparation

Support RFP data preparation, supplier comparisons, and evaluation analysis

Assist in organizing supplier data, contracts, and performance documentation

Ensure data accuracy and consistency across procurement reporting

Cross-Functional Collaboration | Supports alignment across supply and pricing

Coordinate with the pricing team to support supply planning and execution

Work cross-functionally with Operations and engage suppliers as needed to resolve allocation and loading constraints impacting supply execution

Prepare reports and data packages for weekly supply and procurement meetings

Communicate insights, issues, and updates clearly to internal stakeholders

Support alignment between procurement, supply, pricing, and operations teams

Support RFP processes, supplier evaluations, and contract execution

Process, Tools & Continuous Improvement | Builds operational discipline

Support consistent use of procurement tools, templates, and dashboards

Assist with documentation and refinement of procurement processes

Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, data quality, and workflows

Contribute to building scalable, repeatable procurement and supply practices

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, or a related field is preferred

Experience

0-3 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, commodities, analytics, or a related role

Exposure to data analysis, reporting, or operational support

Fuel industry experience is a plus but not required; willingness and ability to learn is essential

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis

Ability to organize, analyze, and communicate data clearly

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams

Comfortable working in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment

Demonstrates accountability, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset