What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr. Business Analyst- Olefins position at Bayport Polymers, LLC?
Local Candidates. No relocation offered
We are excited to announce a new opportunity designed specifically for ambitious recent graduates who hold business degrees. This position aims to provide hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, allowing you to apply your academic knowledge while developing essential skills for your future career.
Who We're Looking For
- Recent graduates with a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.
- Individuals who possess strong analytical and communication skills.
- Team players who are proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced setting.
- Real-world experience in various business functions.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in the industry.
- Opportunities to work on projects that impact the organization.
- A supportive environment that fosters growth and development.
BASIC FUNCTION
The Jr. Business Analyst - Olefins will provide dedicated back-office accounting and analytical support to the Olefins supply chain operation. This position performs tasks that are centered around the administrative needs of the Olefins operation allowing its management team to be focused on market analysis and decision-making for procuring base raw materials and energy sources. This position performs tasks that are embedded in data management, validations of support documents, confirmation of movements, analytics and variance explanations, consistently providing proactive communications across functional areas and outside business partners, and assisting with Budget/LTP preparations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assisting with data management using Power Query/Power Automate/Power-BI applications (meter tickets, pricing, Aspen data)
- Accounting for transactions in SAP
- Administration of Olefins P2P process documents, 3 way match (GR, PO, IR)
- Invoice validation
- Contract analysis and administration – manage document library, confirms/contracts, etc
- Confirm the transfers and movements of raw materials and feedstocks via pipelines and caverns
- Assist with Olefins reporting and analytics for month end close.
- Routine upload of data into SAP
- Proactive Backoffice Communications with partners – POs, payment info
- Assist accounts payable, customer service, and Treasury with data needs
- Serve as daily liaison between the Finance Department and the Olefins Operation-
- Assist with the preparation of year-end outlook, budget, and long term plan
- Assist with ad-hoc analysis and develop presentation material to support Olefins strategy
CORE VALUES
Must exhibit and demonstrate our 5 Core Values
- Caring: Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment
- Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration
- Focused: Creating Value by Delivering the Right Solutions
- Innovative: Daring to be different by finding New Ways
- Fun: Embracing our Diverse Family and Celebrating our Success
COMPETENCIES
- Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keep job knowledge current
- Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives
- Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services
- Safety – HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics or equivalent
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with both functional and cross-functional teams
- Relationship-building skills; develop and maintain productive relationships with extended Baystar team and key stakeholders
- Exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to safety
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, commitment and accountability
- MS Office application competence (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power Apps)
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Able to work in a trading floor environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
- Experience in Chemical or Manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated organization and administration skills
- Experience with Power Query or other database management applications
- Experience with SAP
PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the incumbent to:
- Follow safety requirements for the role
- Wear required PPE (eye protection, noise protection, etc.) when inside plant environment, or where directed by signage
- Lift up to 10 pounds
- Walk safely in and around industrial areas
- Work under deadline pressure within an environment that demands attention to safety and detail
- Sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Work at computer for significant periods of time throughout the day
