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Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Model the Southwest Way

• Guide and lead Team Members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage Employees

• Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a Culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment

• Invest in Leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of jet fuel supply and trading and industry "best practices" to drive Team towards the lowest delivered fuel cost in the industry

• Stays abreast of jet fuel commodity markets and logistics

• Create and implement complex negotiation strategies

• Analyze, develop, and present data for Team, Leadership, and other Stakeholders to support decision making

• Manage and oversee all aspects of sourcing inclusive of fuel purchases, strategic spot buys/sells, logistics, invoice resolution, and contract administration

• Allocate and guide resources for the gathering of data to conduct market and spend analysis supporting planning and strategic development for Team and Fuel Strategy & Management (FS&M)

• Leads supplier performance management by developing KPIs and guide Team on ways to hold suppliers accountable

• Contributes to FSCM goal setting process, formulates plan to achieve goals, and mobilizes resources to execute

• Serve in a Leadership role and as subject matter expert in industry trade organizations

• May perform other job duties as directed by Employees Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources

• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data

• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits

• Skilled in understanding and applying information to contribute to the organizations strategic plan

• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

• Skilled in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense

• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong in order to evaluate options and implement solutions

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in directly or indirectly leading Team(s)

• Fully functioning, broad knowledge in Professional environment with disciplines such as Refined Products Value Chain, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Licensing/Certification

• N/A

Physical Abilities

• Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time

• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job

• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

Other Qualifications

• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

• Ability to work extended hours as needed including nights, weekends and holidays

• Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary, and sensitive Company information

• Air travel required

Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $130,750 per year to $145,300 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.

Benefits youll love:

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3 of your eligible earnings**
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.
• Explore more Benefits youll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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