What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Process Analyst position at Vaalco Energy?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Business Process Analyst will sit within our corporate Supply Chain group. The Business Process Analyst is a detail-oriented and analytical role that focuses on the evaluation, design, implementation, sustainment and training of global supply chain business processes and effective Enterprise Resource Planning software (HxGN EAM) utilization. The role will work closely with your global cross-functional finance, planning, accounting and operational peers to jointly identify areas for budget-to-pay (B2P) process and systems/software improvements.
The role will also be responsible for the coordination of Vaalco’s global supplier onboarding, material master creation and supply chain data analytics reporting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyze supply chain and HxGN EAM utilization processes, identify bottlenecks and recommend, implement and sustain improvements to streamline workflows and daily operations
- Global focal point for HxGN EAM utilization issues, troubleshooting and training within the global operations and supply chain supporting function
- Utilizing HxGN EAM, global collation, analyzing and presentation of system generated data and key performance indicators (KPI’s) related to supply chain operations
- Coordinate and facilitate with Vaalco’s accounting, finance and tax departments, new global supplier registration & onboarding. This shall include engaging with suppliers to verify supplier information records and notification of supplier and Vaalco end-users of onboarding status
- As the primary contact, coordinate global Material Master creation with HxGN EAM
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.
EDUCATION & REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Certificate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance or accounting
- 10 years of oil and gas industry experience – preferably within a global supply chain function
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Process Analyst (Supply Chain, Accounting or Finance)
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Fluent in English (Written and Spoken)
- Proficiency in using Enterprise Resourcing Software (ERP) – HxGN EAM would be beneficial
- Proficiency with Visio or similar processing mapping software
- Proficiency with technical writing of procedures or procedural aids
- Proficiency with excel and data management collation and presentation
- Travel to Vaalco’s international office locations may be required (up to 10%)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, to permit the employee to function in a general office environment and accomplish tasks and duties as outlined above.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
ABOUT VAALCO:
VAALCO Energy, Inc. is a Houston, Texas-based independent energy company principally engaged in the production, development, and acquisition of oil and natural gas properties in West and North Africa and western Canada. VAALCO’s strategy is to increase reserves and production through the development and exploitation of international oil and natural gas properties, with a primary focus on Africa. The Company’s properties are located in offshore Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, onshore Egypt, and western Canada.