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The Manager Fuel Supply negotiates coal purchase and rail transportation agreements, forecasts short- and long-term fuel requirements, and coordinates supply and logistics plans that support reliable generation, environmental compliance, targeted inventory levels, and competitive dispatch costs. The role oversees a team responsible for coal procurement, coal handling coordination, rail logistics, contract administration, and related commercial activities involving domestic coal suppliers and major rail carriers. \nEssential Functions\nLeads, develops, and manages a team of professionals responsible for coal procurement, transportation, logistics, contract administration, inventory management, and related fuel-supply activities.\nDevelops and executes short- and long-term coal supply strategies for the company’s coal-fired generating units, balancing reliability, coal quality, environmental requirements, market conditions, contract obligations, and delivered cost.\nForecasts coal requirements using generation projections, unit operating plans, burn rates, outage schedules, inventory positions, transportation capacity, weather impacts, and market conditions; adjusts procurement and delivery plans as operating assumptions change.\nLeads competitive solicitations and directly negotiates coal purchase agreements, rail transportation agreements, and related commercial arrangements, including pricing, volume, quality specifications, delivery schedules, performance standards, remedies, and other terms and conditions.\nEvaluates spot and term purchasing opportunities, supplier proposals, transportation alternatives, and contract structures; prepares detailed economic and risk analyses and recommends agreements for executive approval.\nCoordinates with generation dispatch, plant operations, finance, environmental, legal, and other stakeholders to establish monthly, annual, and multiyear fuel plans that maintain appropriate coal inventories and support unit availability.\nOversees day-to-day coal logistics, including mine origin scheduling, unit-train movements, railcar availability, delivery performance, unloading constraints, stockpile management, and contingency plans for supply or transportation disruptions.\nPartners with generating stations to address coal handling, blending, storage, quality, sampling, unloading, and operational issues that could affect safety, emissions compliance, plant performance, or fuel availability.\nMonitors supplier and carrier performance, enforces contractual requirements, resolves commercial disputes and delivery issues, and develops corrective actions to reduce operational and financial risk.\nManages the railcar fleet and related maintenance, utilization, cycle-time, and capacity requirements to support reliable deliveries and minimize transportation costs.\nOversees coal commodity and transportation invoice approval; directs invoice audits, volume and pricing reconciliations, accruals, and vendor follow-up to ensure accurate and timely payment.\nPrepares fuel cost forecasts, budgets, variance analyses, management reports, and quarterly fuel adjustment clause testimony; responds to regulatory and stakeholder data requests.\nManages coal combustion byproducts to support timely removal from generating stations, regulatory compliance, beneficial-use opportunities, and commercial value.\nMaintains productive relationships with coal producers, brokers, rail carriers, generating stations, and industry participants to monitor market developments and strengthen fuel-supply strategies.\nJob Requirements \nRequired Qualifications for Position\nHigh school diploma or GED required.\n5+ years of progressively responsible experience in coal procurement, fuel supply, commodity purchasing, rail transportation, power generation, coal handling, or a closely related field.\nDemonstrated experience negotiating high-value coal purchase, commodity, transportation, or comparable commercial agreements, including complex pricing, volume, performance, and risk provisions.\nDemonstrated experience forecasting fuel or commodity requirements and developing short- and long-range procurement, inventory, and delivery plans.\nWorking knowledge of coal markets, coal quality, stockpile and coal handling practices, unit-train operations, railcar fleet management, and Class I rail logistics.\nKnowledge of coal-fired power plant operations, combustion, emissions-control requirements, and the operational impacts of fuel quality and delivery performance.\nStrong commercial and financial acumen, including the ability to evaluate supplier proposals, model delivered fuel costs, assess risk, and make recommendations to senior leadership.\nKnowledge of the regulatory environment and cost-recovery processes applicable to a shareholder-owned regulated electric utility.\nStrong analytical, leadership, negotiation, communication, relationship management, and presentation skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, and the ability to analyze complex commercial and operational data.\nValid driver’s license\nPreferred Additional Qualifications for Position\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, finance, economics, or a related field preferred; master’s degree in business administration, engineering, supply chain, finance, economics, or a related field is an additional preference.\nAt least five years of supervisory or people-leadership experience preferred.\nExperience leading coal procurement, fuel supply, or transportation activities for a regulated electric utility or coal-fired generation fleet.\nExperience negotiating long-term coal supply and Class I rail transportation agreements with significant commercial value and operational complexity.\nAdvanced knowledge of domestic coal markets, including coal quality, pricing, sourcing, and transportation considerations.\nExperience with fuel-cost modeling, commodity-market analysis, scenario planning, contract valuation, and risk management.\nExperience supporting regulatory filings, fuel adjustment clause proceedings, audits, or testimony related to fuel and transportation costs.\nEstablished relationships with coal producers, brokers, rail carriers, and other participants in the coal and electric-generation industries.\nExperience with enterprise resource planning, commodity trading and risk management, rail logistics, or fuel-inventory management systems.\nPhysical Demands\nSedentary work\nExtended sitting\nFrequent communication\nSite walking\nUneven surfaces\nStair climbing\nOccasional bending\nPPE required\nLifting 25 pounds\nThe preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.\nAs a public utility, NiSource provides essential services to customers 24/7. Emergency needs can arise at various times throughout the year, including during storm season. Employees may be required to support emergency response efforts, which could include working outside normal hours or assisting with tasks outside of typical responsibilities.\nWork Authorization\nCandidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.\nWorkplace Connection\nWe value a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and able to do their best work. We encourage open dialogue, value different perspectives, and work collaboratively with employees, customers, and partners.\nWe recognize and respect the unique experiences people bring, including different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We treat others with professionalism and care, and we each play a part in creating a positive work environment.\nVeteran Hiring & Inclusion\nNiSource is proud to support veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. We value the leadership, teamwork, and mission-focused experience the military community brings, and we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth and development.\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nNiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.\nBy applying, you may also be considered for other roles that match your skills and experience.\nADA Accommodations\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at  or 1-888-640-3320\nSafety Statement\nSafety is a core value at NiSource. Employees are expected to follow safety requirements, report hazards, and help maintain a safe environment for themselves and their coworkers.\nE-Verify\nNiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program. 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