Manager Fuel

Position Title: Manager Fuel

Position Summary

The Manager of Fuel will lead a team responsible for physical fuel management, procurement and hedging. Responsibilities include managing a team of analysts to support 24x7 supply, negotiation, execution and contract management, represent the company on consortiums while optimizing the fuel logistics and procurement model to create value for the company and executing JetBlue's fuel and interest rate hedging program through a portfolio approach to reduce volatility and exposure.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure 24x7 physical supply while collectively working and communicating with the company's operations team
• Manage and execute fuel hedging program within the guidelines of the corporate policy
• Negotiate, execute and manage supply and into-plane contracts
• Represent and actively participate on behalf of the company at fuel consortia and committee meetings as well as industry conferences
• Responsible for usage forecasting, inventory management and tankering strategy
• Oversee the administration of the fuel management system to ensure successful reconciliation
• Explore, analyze and execute supply, facility and logistical cost savings opportunities
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships at various levels of an organization in order to drive successful results
• Ensure internal audit, contract service level agreement, covenant and Dodd Frank compliance
• Deliver daily, monthly and quarterly reporting to various levels of management including the Board of Directors and Executive team
• Perform technical and fundamental analysis and reporting on macro and micro global trends/events impacting jet fuel prices, supply and hedging strategies
• Build, monitor and report on the company wide fuel budget and forecast
• Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support their engagement, growth, and goal achievement
• Manage ad-hoc project requests and other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous related work experience
• Five (5) years of Aviation, Fuel, or Finance related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite; Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication including interactions with executive leadership
• Available for overnight travel (10%)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• MBA or related post-secondary education
• Three (3) years of experience in a leadership/management role
• Working knowledge of fuel transportation & logistics
• Extensive knowledge of market trends, key players in the market and regulatory issues
• Knowledge of risk management tools and energy derivatives
• Proven negotiation skills
• Experience with Bloomberg and Fuel Management System (i.e. Fuel Plus)

Crewmember Expectations:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable Crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
• Must fulfill safety accountabilities as prescribed by JetBlue's Safety Management System
• Promote JetBlue's #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue's Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue's confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report(SAR))
• Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls
• Uphold JetBlue's safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• Traditional office environment

Physical Effort:

• Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)

Compensation:

• The base pay range for this position is between $81,000.00 and $136,200.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue's total compensation package, which may also include performance bonuses, restricted stock units, as well as access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.

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