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Shawn Sanders

Eden Prairie,MN

Summary

Experienced in energy commodity supply and trading. Adaptable and analytically minded decision maker. Exceptionally organized and effective communicator.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior NGL Supply Scheduler

CHS Inc.
09.2020 - Current
  • Manage Propane Supply & NGL Distribution (Propane, Natural Gasoline, Normal & Iso Butane).
  • Collaborate with wholesale to develop and execute supply plans, while optimizing logistics.
  • Provide consistent and reliable product availability and solutions for customers and member owners.
  • Efficiently manage inventory levels while ensuring dependable supply.
  • Participate in contract negotiations for terminal supply, hub storage and keep dry supply.
  • Monitor and accurately report daily commodity trading positions, limiting CHS risk.
  • Grow relationships with internal and external customers to enhance value for CHS.
  • Trade the Teppco line and partner with trading to maximize growth opportunities across all markets.

NGL Trading Logistics Specialist

CHS Inc.
12.2018 - 09.2020
  • Manage the movement and disposition of approximately 800,000 gallons of Natural Gas Liquids (NGL’s) daily and up to 300 million gallons annually, from designated gas plants, refineries and origination locations via rail and truck.
  • Provide the analysis, supply planning, communication, risk mitigation, and execution of shipping NGL’s from origin to destination in support of the department goals.
  • Act as the communication liaison between plants, terminal storage facilities, internal sales/supply/trading and external NGL customers.
  • Minimize demurrage and detention costs with accurate planning and execution.

Manager - Oil Logistics - Commodities And Global Markets

Macquarie Commodities Trading US LLC
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Coordinate distribution at lowest cost of refined products including all grades of Gasoline, Diesel, Jet, and Kerosene on the Colonial Pipeline System from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast.
  • Schedule Crude Oil on approximately a half dozen pipelines monthly throughout the Gulf Coast Region.
  • Build market relationships to gain line space in effort to capitalize on open arbitrage opportunities on various transportation systems.
  • Monitor and report physical trading positions and communicate actions needed to trading team to regulate inventories and ensure compliance with transportation schedules.
  • Provide market intelligence such as line allocation, line freezes, and transit time reports that impact supply and demand models timely to trading team to aid them in making profitable decisions.
  • Assist Market Operations Division in resolution with settlement, costing, and prepay issues while prioritizing educating colleagues on the nuances of physical trading operations to aid in their development and understanding.
  • Selected by upper management as a super user to aid colleagues in ERP systems transition.

Trade Execution Analyst

Cargill Incorporated - Petroleum and Chemicals
11.2015 - 06.2017
  • Coordinated distribution of Natural Gas Liquids and Olefins into and out of storage at various trading hubs in the Midcon and Gulf Coast Region.
  • Coordinated distribution of Premium and Conventional Grade Gasoline from the Gulf Coast Region to the Northeast via the Colonial Pipeline system.

Senior Settlements Accountant

Cargill Incorporated - Power and Gas Markets/Internal Energy Services
01.2014 - 11.2015
  • Responsible for reviewing and approving payments of merchandised Natural Gas and Electricity for team of four.
  • Assist and provide guidance to professional and associate level colleagues in process flows and problem resolution.
  • Strong focus on excel process improvements and automation opportunities that promoted efficient and accurate results.

Supervisor - Physical Settlements And Trading Controls

Cargill Incorporated - Power and Gas Markets
04.2013 - 01.2014
  • Promoted to team lead - Supervised and completed performance reviews for three direct reports.  Delegated responsibilities, coached, and developed colleagues for future roles and career advancements.

Operations Accountant

Cargill Incorporated - Natural Gas North America
09.2010 - 03.2013
  • Reconciled physical Natural Gas trading activity on invoices sometimes exceeding 10 million dollars with approximately 80 counterparties and approximately 15 pipeline and storage facilities monthly.

Trade Control Administrator

Cargill Incorporated - Natural Gas North America
08.2009 - 08.2010
  • Worked with upwards of 10 traders daily to ensure all physical, financial, and park and loan trading activity was inputted into CTRM system timely and accurately.
  • Main control link between the front office and the data that produced daily PnL, position reporting, and settlement accruals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration and Marketing

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN
2009

Timeline

Senior NGL Supply Scheduler

CHS Inc.
09.2020 - Current

NGL Trading Logistics Specialist

CHS Inc.
12.2018 - 09.2020

Manager - Oil Logistics - Commodities And Global Markets

Macquarie Commodities Trading US LLC
07.2017 - 08.2018

Trade Execution Analyst

Cargill Incorporated - Petroleum and Chemicals
11.2015 - 06.2017

Senior Settlements Accountant

Cargill Incorporated - Power and Gas Markets/Internal Energy Services
01.2014 - 11.2015

Supervisor - Physical Settlements And Trading Controls

Cargill Incorporated - Power and Gas Markets
04.2013 - 01.2014

Operations Accountant

Cargill Incorporated - Natural Gas North America
09.2010 - 03.2013

Trade Control Administrator

Cargill Incorporated - Natural Gas North America
08.2009 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration and Marketing

Augsburg University

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