Methods Engineer - Supply Chain (C&P Tools & Support) at a Global Integrated Energy Company - WTS Energy

WTS Energy - Our client, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Methods Engineer - Supply Chain (C&P Tools & Support)

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Responsibilties
The Job holder adheres to the H3SEQ rules:

• Be in constant alignment with H3SE Company rules, Procedures, Instructions and applicable legislation
• Take the necessary measures to avert immediate threat of danger. Exercising caution as necessary to avoid danger to persons and installations or avoid pollution
• Participate actively in H3SE meetings, training sessions and drills and co-operate actively in the execution of H3SE plans

Support for Supply Chain tools and systems:

• Support a functional Hotline and ensure the resolution of various problems and issues arising from the appropriation of C&P tools.
• Create and maintain a list of contact members in the User Departments and ensure this list is updated regularly
• Suggest and propose regular revision of user manuals, procedures and work instructions pertaining to the use of SC Tools
• Coordinate and ensure the regular training and support for external Suppliers on the e- sourcing tool and NIPEX platforms
• Suggest and propose the delivery of Requests for Assistance (e.g. MTKs) for incidents or challenges requiring CC-SAP or other external assistance
• Test and validate under custody of Performance & Tools Manager new solutions and upgrades of Supply Chain (SC) tools,
• Participate in all specific actions (e.g. data cleaning) related to SC tools which can have impacts on SC processes

Training, appropriation and controls:

• Suggest and prepare after SAP Lead User’s approval all requests for modifications to profiles, reference users or permissions in respect of SC Tools to ensure segregation of duties in SAP.
• Coordinate and ensure the regular (re)training of users of all SC Tools and in particular, the training and induction of new users so as to ensure the optimal appropriation and use of these tools.
• Perform regular controls to continuously improve the level of appropriation of SC tools so as to improve affiliates performance in ASAP and related audits (e.g. SOX audits)

Front Line contact for IS systems:

• Monitor the general evolution of new technologies and their potential for process improvements
• Check out and prepare resolution for all queries regarding Tools within the Supply Chain

Context & Environment:

• The level of activity in the affiliate, the growth of the CPNC Division and other ongoing challenges requires a comprehensive suite of software system to support Supply Chain activities. These include UNISUP, AGORA, e-sourcing, NIPEX and Excel (Power BI)
• There are approximately 420 Users of the UNISUP Supply Chain module. These users are distributed across several locations and sites and it is the responsibility of the Tools and Support Engineer to ensure Users attain proper appropriation.
• Equally, the Tools and Support Engineer should be able to provide adequate support for UNISUP and other SC tools
• An important aspect of the activity relates to capacity to train and obtain User’s attention, the Tools and Support Engineer must therefore have tuition and diplomatic capabilities.

Accountabilities

• To accurately represent business requirements and the configuration of affiliates business processes in the system
• To be responsible for quality delivery of all training and appropriation related to SC Tools
• To act as liaison between the UNISUP Coordination, the UNISUP MM users and SC Business Process Owner
• To be the Champion for all SC software solutions within the SC business of the affiliate including synergies with other business entity.
• To validate the district’s position on C&P SC tools.

Required Qualifications and Background

• Minimum of a Second-Class university degree in Engineering, Business or a Supply Chain discipline plus 3 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas Industry.
• Very good knowledge of C&P SC tools including UNISUP, Planning tools, e-sourcing tools & NipeX, in addition to other Business & Computing tools
• Computer literacy is mandatory and paramount on and off the job,
• Microsoft EXCEL Proficiency is highly important and the job holder must be able to write Macros.
• Must have risk-based audit experience.
• Must be able to perform financial and non-financial audits.
• Must be able to facilitate LEAN Methodology
• Must have Microsoft PowerPoint presentation Proficiency.

Qualifications / Experience Required:

• Data Audit
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Software Package
• Proficiency in BI Reporting (Power BI)
• Demonstrable commitment to excellence, respect for deadlines, team spirit and good communication skills
• Result-oriented.
• Have very good notions in training techniques and a good dose of diplomacy.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.