Logistics Systems Optimization Functional Specialist

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.

As a Logistics Systems Optimization Functional Specialist, you will serve as the primary business-facing resource for Logistics Systems Optimization applications. Partner with business stakeholders to support system utilization, analyze business processes, facilitate training, coordinate change management activities, and improve user adoption. Exercise independent judgment in evaluating business needs, recommending process improvements, and supporting solution delivery.

Duties At Valero, this role performs duties that support our commitment to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity, and unmatched execution, including:

• Serves as the primary liaison between business users, technical teams, vendors, and other stakeholders regarding system functionality and user support needs.
• Provides advanced functional support for Logistics Systems Optimization applications, including issue analysis, resolution, and escalation coordination.
• Leads requirements gathering efforts and documents business, functional, and operational requirements for system enhancements and projects.
• Evaluates business processes and recommends solutions that improve operational effectiveness, user experience, and system utilization.
• Develops and maintains user documentation, process guides, training materials, and communication resources.
• Designs, coordinates, and delivers training programs to support user proficiency, adoption, and ongoing system effectiveness.
• Leads user acceptance testing activities and validates system functionality against business requirements and expected outcomes.
• Coordinates change management and organizational readiness activities associated with new system implementations and enhancements.
• Monitors system usage trends and stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased adoption.
• Participates in project initiatives as a functional lead or contributor, representing business stakeholder interests and supporting successful solution delivery.

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Job Procurement/Purchasing/Supply Chain/Logistics

Primary Location: US-TX-San Antonio

Job Posting Oct 22, 2026, 10:43:23 AM

Unposting Date Ongoing

Minimum Requirements

• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person required.

• Bachelor’s or higher level degree - or foreign equivalent degree - Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Business Management, Engineering, or related field required.

• 2+ years of experience in the following area(s):

• Logistics industry or related project management knowledge required.

Benefits Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
• Company-sponsored Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Program

Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers .

Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

The posting may close earlier than the advertised date based on applications received.

Note: Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and hair-analysis drug screen.