What is the role

The Operations Inventory & Volume Analyst is responsible for the recording and tracking of physical movement of crude from the point of origin to its destination as a sale to the refinery or trade. The team ensures that each movement is captured in our systems correctly and on time. Collectively, the team is responsible for reconciling over 3,000 truck and inventory locations across various grades for STUSCo’s (Shell Trading US). Duties include confirming and reconciling volumes on trucks, barges, and pipelines as well as resolving any volumetric discrepancies with counterparties.

Beyond these key deliverables, the Operations Inventory & Volume Analyst is expected to “own the molecule” and understand the operations and commercial implications behind the data. The Operations Inventory & Volume Analyst plays a critical role in the Crude Trading Operations organization and is expected to manage losses, prevent profit leakage, and analyze / report on all aspects of crude movements within their assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Verifying and recording approximately 25 million barrels of purchases and sales per month
• Accounting for moves at 3,000+ locations through Shell Pipeline Company, various 3rd party pipelines, railcars, 20k trucks and barges
• Recording and accounting for refinery sales, memo sales, lease activity, and proprietary pipeline activity
• Accounting for all regrades and transfers of crude
• Reporting to Operations on the inventory position, which is used in the planning of future moves
• Assisting the financial closing team in the review of significant differences between forecasted and actual volume
• Reconciliation of STUSCO’s inventory balances to third party statements
• Resolving volumetric discrepancies related to crude oil movements
• Identifying root cause of problems and taking proper action to resolve them
• Scheduling meetings with internal stakeholders, Shell Pipeline, or 3rd party companies to resolve discrepancies

Requirements:

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3 or more years of work experience
• Previous exposure to a fast past, high energy and demanding trading environment
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are a necessity
• Must understand the business and demonstrate a base level of commercial acumen.
• Must be able to work with their trader to understand the intent of deals and clarify where needed
• Advanced Excel skills are required
• Awareness of SQL and basic database concepts strongly preferred
• Experience with analysis/reporting on large/complex data sets required
• Experience with analytics/reporting tools (e.g. QlikView, Tableau, Spotfire)
• Demonstrates ability to manage competing priorities with a detail-oriented mindset

Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally, and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork, and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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