Manager Performance Monitoring EPS (Economic Planning and Scheduling)

As a Senior Process Specialist for the Economic Planning and Scheduling Team at EET Fuels, your role involves driving operational excellence and business performance through advanced analysis and optimization of refinery processes. You will be responsible for conducting detailed Hydrocarbon Margin (HCM) variance analysis, preparing forward price projections, and supporting short-term business planning. Your insights will be crucial for commercial and operational decisions to enhance refinery performance and profitability. Key Responsibilities: - Perform daily and monthly HCM variance analysis, benchmarking against the Annual Business Plan, and identifying key drivers for deviations. - Prepare daily forward price projections to support decision-making in commercial and operational aspects. - Conduct in-depth analysis of refinery operations, identify root causes of process-related issues, and drive process optimization initiatives. - Support short-term business planning to enhance refinery performance and profitability. - Provide analytical support for economic steering in both commercial and operational decisions. - Conduct performance analysis and benchmarking to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategies with overall business objectives. - Prepare and present comprehensive analytics reports to management. - Monitor industry trends and best practices to drive proactive process improvements. Key Skills & Competencies: - Strong knowledge of refinery economics, LP modeling, and planning tools. - Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. - Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable business insights. - Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey economic direction effectively to stakeholders. - Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, etc. - Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills. Qualifications & Experience: - Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline. - 8-12 years of experience in refinery economics, planning & scheduling, or process optimization roles. - Demonstrated experience in short-term planning, LP modeling, and economic evaluation. - Proven track record of delivering optimization strategies and improving business performance. - Exposure to tools like KBC, PIMS, Spiral Plan, or equivalent Refinery planning software is preferred.,