Scheduling Analyst-Crude - 8042

ICSI.•Houston, TX

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for ensuring the volumetric accuracy of scheduled product movements. The Scheduling Analyst works closely with Schedulers and Accounting throughout the month, as well as during month-end close, to ensure SAP nominations are updated in a timely manner, manual accruals are executed accurately, system or ticketing errors are corrected, and all necessary cleanup activities are completed so inventory is accurately reflected in SAP. The role will also support secondary cost reviews and approvals, quantity disputes, claims, and risk-related questions involving SAP, demurrage, and marine costs. Due to extensive cleanup of inventory-related transactions in SAP for Heavies, additional support is needed to review transactions and execute system corrections. This role is intended to help move the team toward a more real-time process for reviewing and correcting intra-month inventory activity.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
5 or more years of experience in a similar role
Proficient computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Experience running financial and inventory reports in SAP
2 or more years as a scheduler in the oil and gas industry
Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as reading comprehension abilities
Strong organizational skills
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to prioritize demands from multiple departments
Self-motivated, effective team player
Possess a customer service mentality and willingness to address internal client needs
Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

Responsibilities

Monitor and verify the accuracy of all transactions related to product movements in accordance with accounting standards within SAP S/4.
Run various SAP S/4 reports to monitor inventory builds and draws and routinely analyze data throughout the month.
Work closely with the managed service provider, scheduling team, and traders to ensure positions and trades are properly reflected in accounting records.
Review complex Discrepancy Error Workbench (DEW) requests escalated by Schedulers from Back Office and Volumetric Accounting and assist in identifying the appropriate resolution.
Serve as a backup reviewer for Discrepancy Error Workbench (DEW) requests when a Scheduler is out of the office.
In collaboration with the Trade Support group, assist Schedulers with troubleshooting when nominations do not produce the intended inventory effect in SAP and help provide resolution.
Prepare reports and summaries of reconciliation findings for management review.
Track and communicate trends or recurring issues that may impact inventory accuracy and assist in developing solutions.
Identify opportunities for process improvements in scheduling practices.
Assist with the direct resolution of discrepancies during high-intensity periods, including month-end close.
Secondary costs, including logging and approving invoices
Quantity disputes, including reviewing, verifying accuracy, and making necessary corrections
Claims support, including assistance with the claims process and resolution
Risk-related questions, including support related to SAP, demurrage, and marine costs
Backup scheduling as well