Christopher Benz
About Christopher Benz
Christopher Benz is a Logistics and Transportation Scheduling Dispatching Coordinator at Sunoco LP, where he has worked since 2016. He has over 25 years of experience in various roles within the company, including management and pricing analysis.
Work at Sunoco
Christopher Benz has held multiple positions at Sunoco LP over a span of several years. He began his career as a Sales Associate and Lead Shift Leader from 1988 to 1991 in Baldwinsville, NY. Following this role, he served as Assistant Retail Store Manager in the Syracuse, New York Area from 1991 to 1993. He then progressed to General Manager of a company-operated fuel station and convenience store in Baldwinsville from 1993 to 1996. After a series of managerial roles, including Area Operations Manager in both the Michigan and Ohio Turnpike regions, he transitioned to Senior Lead Pricing Analyst VI from 2002 to 2016. Currently, he works as a Logistics & Transportation Scheduling, Dispatching Coordinator since 2016 in Newtown Square, PA.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Benz studied at Albertus Magnus College, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from 1987 to 1991. His educational background supports his extensive experience in logistics and operations management within the fuel and convenience store industry. He is proficient in utilizing ASPEN and TMW software for inventory management and scheduling product optimization, which enhances his ability to make informed replenishment delivery decisions.
Background
Christopher Benz has a comprehensive background in retail and operations management, with a focus on the fuel and convenience store sectors. His career at Sunoco LP spans over three decades, during which he has developed skills in logistics, transportation scheduling, and pricing analysis. He has worked across various regions, including New York, Michigan, and Ohio, and has managed operations for both company-operated and dealer-franchisee locations.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Sunoco LP, Christopher Benz has contributed to various operational improvements and efficiencies. He is responsible for scheduling transportation fuel trucks across 42 terminals in 15 states, adjusting forecasted loads based on sales and market trends. His role requires effective communication and relationship-building with customers and drivers, which has been essential for optimizing logistics and ensuring timely deliveries.