Information Analyst / Sr. Information Analyst

Information Analyst / Sr. Information Analyst
Houston, TX 77077

Provides business process analysis along with information system support and development services in a team-oriented environment.  Responsible for continuing self-development along with team planning and leadership as needed.  Functions with limited supervision.
 
Using business and technical experience, this position provides business process analysis, process design and consulting services along with system support and development services to the Finance & Administration and Supply & Marketing Organizations.  Business functions support includes: Order Management, Billing, Pricing, Allocations, Production/Supply/Demand Planning, Inventory Management and Warehouse Management. These areas are supported by core and custom SAP and third party applications.  Additional job responsibilities include configuration, technical development activities and relationship management with third party vendors and internal business customers.
 
The analyst works as a functional and technical analyst with SAP ECC 6.0 as the primary technology platform.  Primary responsibilities of this position will be in the SD modules and supporting custom code using ABAP in the SAP environment.  Some exposure to MM and FI modules will be included in related job functions. 
 
Information Analyst: Requires a minimum of 5 years of technical development and/or business applications support and development experience, of which should include at least 3 years of programming experience.
Sr. Information Analyst: Requires a minimum of 10 years of technical development and/or business applications support and development experience, of which should include at least 8 years of programming experience.
 
SAP ABAP programming and ISOIL experience are preferred.  Knowledge of technical areas including UNIX, SQL Plus, BDC’s, RFC calls and FIORI will be a plus.  Working knowledge of Sales Order processing including formula and average pricing and revenue account determination. Requires expressed desire and willingness to build both functional and technical knowledge as needed to provide production support to our business units.  MS Office Suite is required and proficiency in advanced MS EXCEL, Worksoft Certify and 3^rd Party Data Providers (DTN, TDS, Petroex, etc.) are preferred. 
 

1. Analysis – Collaborates with team members and business users to analyze processes and make recommendations for improvements, with limited supervision.
2. Design and development – Develop technical designs and implement (configure or code) software solutions to support business process improvements, with limited supervision. Development may include custom programming using company approved development tools and standards.
3. Planning – Formulate, communicate and execute project plans, with limited supervision.  Provide input for project and departmental budget development.
4. Team Leadership – Collaborate with project team members. Begin developing leadership skills.
5. System Support – Independently investigate production system problems/questions ascertaining root cause and corrective action needed. Design, develop, test and implement corrective action, with limited supervisory review as required.
6. Training – Plan, prepare and deliver appropriate training to end-users.
7. Professional Development – Develop technical skill sets, leadership skills, presentation skills, business area knowledge and independent thinking/decision making abilities on an ongoing basis. Stay abreast of technology innovation and its applicability to company's business.

Gain basic understanding of company processes in specific areas of responsibility including interaction(s) with other business processes. 
Degree:

• College Degree (Bachelors Level).

The minimum number of years of job related experience required by this job is:

• Information Analyst: 5 years overall IT Experience with 3 years of programming experience.
• Sr. Information Analyst: 10 years overall IT Experience with 8 years of programming experience.

List any specialized training or unique skills required:

• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Programming skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Benefits
•                Remote Work options available for eligible positions
•                Options are department and/or location specific
•                9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
•                Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of pay) for Eligible Employees
•                Paid Vacation Time
•                Company-Paid Holidays
•                Parental Leave
•                Excellent 401(k) Match
•                Pension Plan
•                Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
•                Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
•                Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
•                Healthy Rewards Program
•                Service Awards Program
•                Educational Assistance Plan
•                Dependent Children Scholarships
•                Reimbursement for Gym Membership
•                Employee Discount Programs
•                On-site Health Clinic
•                On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
•                On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
•                On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

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