Analyst I - Houston, United States - Westlake Careers

Westlake Careers

Verified Company

Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Freelance

Description

SUMMARY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:

Operational:

Help the commercial and shipping team members define, measure and quantify different courses of action so as to model alternatives for least cost, expediency or overall system impact with the guidance of the Senior Logistics Analyst
Assist with fleet sizing discussions based on business unit needs and prepare routine reports for production site discussion with shipping team members.
Work with team to:
Ensure shipment billing is recorded internally and processed for payment
Develop reports for different business unit needs from a commercial and operational marine perspective.
Systems
Engage with other stakeholders to ensure COPA data is updated and applied consistently
Help team move to a postspreadsheet world by maintaining training on SAP, Veson (Marine TMS), power BI and other systems as needed.

Commercial:

Contract Administration Analysis: Analyzing contract terms, performance, and compliance to identify areas for improvement and ensure efficient contract management.
Document Routing Analysis: Tracking document flow and ensuring complete approval via DOA
Invoice Tracking and

Verification Analysis:
Monitoring invoice accuracy, timeliness, and discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting and vendor management.

Database Metrics Analysis: Analyzing data in the marine database to track key metrics such as vessel performance, fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and operational efficiency.
Monthly Reporting Analysis: Reviewing and analyzing data for monthly reporting to USACE, various state, and federal agencies to ensure compliance and provide insights for decisionmaking.
Presentation Deck Preparation Analysis: Analyzing data and preparing presentation decks with Senior Logistics Analyst to provide insights on turn times, fleet utilization, pricing of products, terminal supply, and variance analysis.
Business Process Improvement Analysis: Identifying opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains within the logistics and supply chain operations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. / B.A. Degree (Logistics, Business, Engineering, or IS/IT preferred);
13 years' experience in marine operations or similar experience in logistic and supply chain.
Must have extensive computer skills with emphasis in database systems (e.g SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite of products. Marine Database experience (Dataloy / Veson) is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office.

Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.

May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.