Contracts & Pricing Analyst II (20008412)

HF Sinclair•Remote US, OR

13d•Onsite

About The Position

HF Sinclair's Contracts & Pricing Analyst provides administrative and technical support for the Contract and Pricing department. This role works under minimal supervision with latitude to use initiative and independent judgment, and may direct or lead the work of others from time-to-time. The analyst works with Supply and Marketing groups to prepare contracts and set up customers to help the Commercial group sell products at the highest possible netbacks. They manage customer set ups by working with a cross-functional team, including credit, tax, and accounting, by clearly explaining objectives, leading the process through completion, and regularly communicating updates to stakeholders. The role ensures all Company contracts and prices are accurate, complete, and delivered in a timely manner, and coordinates with scheduling, billing, and accounting groups to ensure invoices are prompt and accurate. The analyst identifies potential problems and takes initiative to prevent them, thereby avoiding potential sales issues and ensuring a positive, seamless customer experience. They use judgment to independently analyze customer issues as they arise and propose and implement timely solutions by applying general knowledge of contracts and prices policies and procedures. The role acts quickly to prepare any back office set up needed to keep customers supplied in response to market opportunities or refinery issues. The analyst develops expertise with various forms of software, including internal SAP modules and external terminal and pricing software, including Deal Capture, DTN TABS, Atlas, and our Customer Portal. They may assist with the development and maintenance of marketing reports that provide valuable information to the Commercial group about upcoming contract expiration dates for use in contract renegotiation. The analyst develops and documents policies and procedures for the contract and pricing group and identifies opportunities to improve accuracy, communication, and/or timeliness of work. They communicate effectively and ensure positive and productive working relationships are maintained with both internal counterparts and external customers. Additionally, they provide back up support, training, and direction to other contracts and pricing staff as needed. Special assignments or tasks may be assigned by their manager.

Requirements

A minimum of eight years related work experience required.
Ability to apply advanced clerical and data entry skills to assignments based on pre-established guidelines.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products including but not limited to MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel.
Strong working knowledge with the mechanics of a contract and pricing.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with others, both written & verbal communication, as well as basic understanding of computer use.
Intermediate reading and writing skills and the ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations.
Knowledge of trade locations and SAP navigation.
Advanced ability to implement new systems and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.

Nice To Haves

Four years in the petroleum industry.
A Bachelors degree in business or in a technical discipline.

Responsibilities

Works with Supply and Marketing groups to prepare contracts and set up customers with the goal of helping the Commercial group sell products at the highest possible netbacks
Manages customer set ups by working with a cross functional team, including credit, tax, and accounting, by clearly explaining objectives, leading the process through completion, and regularly communicating updates to stakeholders
Ensures all Company contracts and prices are accurate, complete and delivered in a timely manner
Coordinates with scheduling, billing, and accounting groups to ensure invoices are prompt and accurate
Identifies potential problems and takes initiative to prevent them, thereby avoiding potential sales issues and ensuring a positive, seamless customer experience
Uses judgement to independently analyze customer issues as they arise and propose and implement timely solutions by applying general knowledge of contracts and prices policies and procedures
Acts quickly to prepare any back office set up needed to keep customers supplied in response to market opportunities or refinery issues
Develops expertise with various forms of software, including internal SAP modules and external terminal and pricing software, including Deal Capture, DTN TABS, Atlas, and our Customer Portal
May assist with development and maintenance of marketing reports that provide valuable information to the Commercial group about upcoming contract expiration dates for use in contract renegotiation
Develops and documents policies and procedures for contract and pricing group and identifies opportunities to improve accuracy, communication, and/or timeliness of work
Communicates effectively and ensures positive and productive working relationships are maintained with both internal counterparts and external customers
Provides back up support, training and direction to other contracts and pricing staff as needed