Director, LNG Supply & Distribution
Overview:
Who We Are:
Crowley is a privately held, U.S.-owned and operated company serving the maritime, logistics and energy industries with scale in 36 nations and island territories. Our Purpose is to bravely advance what’s possible to elevate people and planet, guided by our values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive.
With more than $3 billion in annual revenue, our solutions provide integrated supply chains with a commitment to safety and reliability in our ocean and land transportation services and facilities.
We set high standards, operate with discipline, and continuously improve how we work. Performance, operational excellence and innovation drive how we compete, grow and deliver to our customers and partners.
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid
What You'll Do:
It is responsible for leading Crowley’s downstream LNG strategy and execution primarily across the Caribbean, Central America, the continental U.S, and globally where there is potential opportunities for growth. The role serves as Crowley’s subject matter expert for LNG and is accountable for bunkering strategy and operations, the small-scale bulk LNG supply chain, and supply agreements and partnerships. This position develops scalable commercial and operational models, supports reliable supply arrangements, execution and ongoing management of customer and supply-related contracts, strengthens customer, supplier, and partner relationships, and ensures safe, compliant, financially disciplined, and operationally reliable service delivery across assigned markets.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as Crowley’s LNG subject matter expert for Energy initiatives across the Caribbean, Central America, and the continental U.S., providing strategic, commercial, operational, and technical guidance to internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and partners.
Lead LNG bunkering strategy and commercial operations, including customer commitments, service model design, and reliable execution for maritime customers, ports, carriers, cruise operators, and other market participants.
Oversee the small-scale bulk LNG supply chain, including supply planning, transportation coordination, distribution logistics, capacity utilization, supplier alignment, inventory positioning, and delivery reliability across marine and land-based movements.
Execution and ongoing management of supply agreements, customer contracts, and strategic partnerships, including commercial structuring support, contract coordination, supplier and partner relationship support, customer contract alignment, risk allocation input, and coordination with Legal, Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Commercial teams.
Develop and refine downstream LNG distribution logistics models, including transportation modes, route design, asset utilization, inventory positioning, and customer delivery planning.
Collaborate with internal departments, regulatory, finance, procurement, legal, and supply chain stakeholders to evaluate market opportunities, support deal execution, and translate customer requirements into operationally executable solutions.
Monitor financial, operational, safety, customer, and contract performance indicators to support sustainable growth, margin discipline, operational reliability, and continuous improvement.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, inclusion, customer focus, commercial discipline, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration across downstream LNG activities.
Qualifications:
Experience:
10+ years of progressive experience in LNG, energy distribution, fuel supply, LNG Supply negotiations and RFP management, maritime operations, bunkering, logistics, supply chain, commercial operations, contract management, business development, or a related asset-intensive operating environment required.
Experience leading cross-functional teams, managing supplier or customer commitments, partnering with teams to execute and manage contracts, developing logistics models, and operating in regulated, safety-critical environments is preferred.
Experience across the Caribbean, Central America, and/or the continental U.S. energy markets is strongly preferred.
Education & Credentials:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Maritime Operations, Energy, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field required. Equivalent directly related experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Advanced degree or relevant certification in commercial management, supply chain, energy, logistics, or contract management preferred.
Technical Proficiencies:
The role requires working knowledge of LNG supply chains, bunkering operations, marine and land-based distribution, transportation planning, fleet utilization, inventory positioning, terminal and loading coordination, contract terms, pricing considerations, and service-level commitments.
The incumbent must be able to analyze financial, operational, customer, contract, and logistics performance information and translate insights into practical execution plans, governance routines, and continuous improvement actions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business reporting tools is required.
Other:
Ability to travel as needed to customer locations, ports, suppliers, terminals, operating locations, project sites, and stakeholder meetings across assigned markets.
Availability may be required to support time sensitive customer commitments, operational disruptions, contract issues, supply constraints, or critical business needs.
Competencies:
Strategic and commercial judgment; operational leadership and execution discipline; complex negotiation and contract management; supply chain and logistics optimization; business and financial acumen; safety, compliance, and risk management; customer focus and stakeholder management; cross functional influence, change leadership, continuous improvement, and ability to lead through ambiguity in a growth environment.
Working Conditions:
Works both inside an office environment and also outside in conditions of both high and low temperatures. May be exposed to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels and potentially dangerous equipment. Must be able to crouch and stoop to get into areas with restricted headroom and be able to climb ladders. May require extended use of computer keyboard and viewing of computer monitor and ability to sit for long periods of time.
What We Offer?
We inspire top talent by offering a comprehensive and competitive package that supports the diverse needs of our people—on land, at sea, in offices, and remotely.
Our Total Rewards include:
Competitive pay with recognition programs
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and paid vacation and holidays
Leave and family support: parental leave and sick leave
Learning and growth: access to training and development for continuous skill development
Well-being resources: Employee Assistance Program, wellness program, and gym membership discounts
At Crowley, we invest in you—your success, your health, and your future.
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