Inventory Analyst-Associate

Position Description

The primary function of this position is to record, analyze and report inventory throughput and volume reconciliation for multiple pipelines and terminals, including but not limited to monitoring tank and pipeline throughput and inventories, system receipts, deliveries, transfers and other adjustments, and gains/losses daily, monthly, and year to date. This position is also responsible for identifying, analyzing, investigating and reporting to management on a timely basis any variances and/or other accounting discrepancies which may affect company finances. Further, the position will interface extensively with internal and external contacts including, but not limited to, management, operations, engineering, and business development, along with customer/shipper personnel. The position will provide direction and training to others in the department, as needed.

- Verify and report on all product movements; obtain daily inventory documentation; analyze and enter movements into inventory system, as needed; complete and distribute daily/weekly/monthly reports on a timely basis.

- Analyze and balance inventory; review gain/loss; investigate variances; analyze product movement for accuracy and accountability; work with various internal and external customers in regards to inventory reconciliation.

- Analyze accuracy of documentation and product movement; analyze tank balances and SCADA; identify and correct undocumented product movements; utilize inventory system to respond to inquiries.

- Maintain inventory system; update system files to reflect contract changes, tank usage changes and other changes as required, including, but not limited to system configurations in KMPROS, CCI, Galahad, or other equivalent product movement system.

- Provide timely information to accounting and to customers.

- Prepare monthly variance report, review with Management, and distribute report.

- Respond to requests for product throughput analysis.

- Prepare and submit all weekly, monthly and annual regulatory and/or internally required reports including but not limited to; Ex-stars, State Tax Reporting, Composite Blending, Throughput analysis, Production, and EIA reports. Distribute reports to customers as needed.

- Prepare required documentation regularly for internal and external audit agencies.

- Assist and backfill for other positions within the department as needed.

- Other duties as assigned.

Education

Position Requirements

- High school diploma

- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent accounting experience preferred.

Experience / Specific Knowledge

- 1-3 years in a business, accounting or related position requiring the preparation, review, analysis and management of inventory-related data is essential.

- Industry experience in a pipeline/terminal operator products accounting environment is strongly preferred.

- Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and database applications

Competencies, Skills, And Abilities

- Proficiency with computer applications in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Above average skills are required in Excel.

- Well-balanced interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communications skills are required.

- Must be accountable and take direction from Managers, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

- Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.

- Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.

- Must be self-motivated and capable of workign with minimal supervision and/or direction.

- Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team envirionment and consistenly maintain a professional and respectful demeanor with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

- Must have strong quantitative analytical skills.

- Ability to speak and understand English.

- Regular and predictable attendance. Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Working Conditions

- Position may require prolonged periods of sitting in order to accomplish administrative duties (reading/reviewing documents, writing, typing and/or operating a computer, using the telephones, etc.).

Supervisory Responsibility

- None

- Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, and Abilities: Above the minimum requirement; not required, but advantageous in this position.

- A knowledge of Business Objects, SCADA and GALAHAD is desirable.

- A knowledge of API measurement standards and procedures is desirable.

- A knowledge of petroleum pipelines and terminals, including product movement and measurement is preferred.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.