BES Junior Scheduler

Buckeye is the premier infrastructure and logistics provider for the world’s energy needs, both today and tomorrow. Since 1886, we have successfully navigated transitions in the way energy has been distributed to continually meet the needs of an evolving market and industry environment. Our people are a critical element to the success and longevity of our operational history and our future as we seek to thrive through the energy transition.

We own and operate a diversified global network of integrated assets providing midstream logistic solutions, primarily consisting of the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of liquid petroleum products. We are committed to safely and responsibly providing world-class service to meet the continually evolving energy needs of our customers and the communities we serve. As part of this commitment to our customers, we are continually diversifying our platform and service offerings to enable less carbon intensive energy solutions and undertaking decarbonization efforts on our operations. 

Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a BES Junior Scheduler.

Role Summary:

The BES Junior Scheduler role is primarily responsible for scheduling butane trucks and railcars to butane blending locations in the Southeast. The scheduler is responsible for managing inventories to meet both market demands, and butane blending targets.  In doing so, the scheduler must understand and  maintain our scheduling systems, communicate with terminal schedulers, traders, middle office and back office, and maintain appropriate systems and will report to the Scheduling Manager.  At a minimum, the scheduler must have good communications skills, demonstrate intellectual curiosity, and good numeric skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Present trader with options on timing/location of origin volumes.


• Nominate schedules to appropriate terminal locations.


• Schedule Rail Cars and Trucks for Butane Blending


• Modify forward schedules as demand, supply and inventory economics change and do so consistent with the working capital, cash and margin framework.


• Reconcile scheduling tools to end of month terminal statements.


• Proactively work with schedulers and traders to maximize Buckeye and BES EBITDA goal.


• Periodically work outside of normal business hours during periods of high activity and/or unusual circumstances.


• Back up other Product schedulers.


• Comply with all Buckeye Code of Conduct, Buckeye policies, regulations and applicable laws.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business related discipline prefered, Job related experience considered.


• Must have good communications skills


• Must be able to work independently, multitask and have strong organizational skills


• Must have good numeric skills


• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity

Certificates & Licenses:

• None required

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

• Should have familiarity with Excel Pivot Tables


• Persons in this position are asked to respond to emergencies immediately and requires an incumbent who has the ability to meet stringent deadlines and the ability to work well under pressure.


• Persons in this position must be able to work in a team-oriented environment and interact on numerous concepts.


• Demonstrated commercial optimization capabilities

Essential Functions:

• This position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or/quantitative productivity standards.


• This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.


• This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.

Safety and Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.


• This role continuously operates a computer and other office productivity equipment (i.e. a calculator, copy machine and computer printer).


• The employee is frequently required to effectively communicate with others. 

About You

To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must possess a demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount. You must work independently and be able to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information. Buckeye wants to create and reward an organizational focus that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of its employees that result in innovative ways of reducing costs, generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving processes. 

Our People First Culture

From managing over 5,000 miles of pipeline to commercializing clean energy projects, our people collaborate to provide world-class service and meet the changing energy needs of our customers. Our employee-first culture means that we invest in our employees and equip them to be fully contributing members of high performing teams. We are focused on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development. We want the best in you to bring out the best in us. Join us as we work together to build a business that is responsive to the needs of the future while continuing to serve the energy needs of communities today.