Houston - Scheduling Analyst II [Crude]

Lancesoft; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft is seeking a Scheduling Analyst II for Crude in Houston, TX. The role centers on monitoring Crude trading and supply movements, ensuring accuracy in SAP S4, and producing routine reports to track inventory builds, draws, and discrepancies.

Collaborate with offshore resources, schedulers, and traders to reflect positions in the accounting records; serve as a backup reviewer for DEW requests and assist with resolutions. Month-end close support and process improvements are key components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3-5 years in volumetric accounting or inventory analyst role.
• Crude or NGL experience preferred.
• Proficient MS Excel, Word, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify Crude Trading and Supply transactions in SAP S4.
• Run SAP S4 reports to monitor inventory builds/draws and analyze data monthly.
• Collaborate with offshore resources, schedulers, and traders to reflect positions in accounting records.
• Review DEW requests and assist with resolutions; back up reviewer as needed.
• Support nominations troubleshooting in SAP and provide resolutions.
• Prepare reconciliation summaries for management review.
• Track trends and issues affecting inventory accuracy; propose improvements.
• Assist with month-end close and process improvements in scheduling.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

RightAngle

Job description

Scheduling Analyst II [Crude]

Location: Houston, TX 77042

Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate: $42.85/hr (W2)

Shift Timings: Monday–Friday, 1st shift

Job Responsibilities

Monitor and verify the accuracy of all transactions related to Crude Trading and Supply movements in accordance with accounting standards in our ERP system (SAP S4). Run various reports in our ERP System (SAP S4) to monitor inventory Builds/Draws and analyze data on a routine basis throughout the month. Work closely with our offshore managed service resources, schedulers and traders to properly reflect positions and trades in our accounting records. Review complicated Discrepancy Error Workbench (DEW) requests from Crude Accounting and Volumetric Accounting that are escalated by the Scheduler and assist with identifying the proper resolution. Serve as a backup reviewer for Discrepancy Error Workbench (DEW) when a scheduler is out of the office. In collaboration with the Trade Support group, assist schedulers with troubleshooting when nominations do not result in the intended inventory effect in SAP and providing 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 the development of solutions. Identify opportunities for process improvements in scheduling tactics. Assist with direct resolution of discrepancies during high intensity periods (such as month end close).

Required Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Contract to Hire opportunity
• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 years of experience in a volumetric accounting or inventory analyst role
• Crude or NGL experience
• Proficient computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience running financial and inventory reports in SAP
• Experience with SAP and/or RightAngle
• 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