The DLA is installing IS-OIL and integrating this functionality with their existing Public Sector solution and SRM. I am working with the Energy division of the DLA to ensure that their System Integrator’s design, configuration and integration of IS-OIL are consistent with oil industry best business practices.Provide impartial assessment and validation of the implementation project team’s assertions regarding SAP capabilities and RICEFW requirementsReview and provide recommendations of current and planned configuration and development roadmaps to facilitate optimal use of the software suiteAssist in developing and recommending processes, procedures and tools required for the execution of Energy processes in the augmented EBS system including IS-OIL

Assisted client in vetting and selecting an Integration Partner for their SAP Implementation. Then continued, in an oversight role, to interface with the Integration Partner’s project team to help ensure that Pacific Ethanol received the best SAP solution for their business needs. Responsible for working with Project Manager to coordinate and execute training effortsServed as liaison between Pacific Ethanol operations and accounting departments and implementation project team to facilitate knowledge transfer and help bridge gaps between present and future processes and procedures

Data Conversion Lead, SAP SD IS-OILOn this data conversion project, responsibilities included system configuration, SD and MM data scrubbing, BDC data loads, user training and production support.Company consolidated multiple SAP company codes to one SAP company codeComplete Sales Area re-design, resulting in changes to document types, Account Group re-configuration, pricing procedure determination, customer and vendor set-ups, plant configuration, TSW configuration, reporting requirements and business processesWorked closely with users to ensure that all requirements were fulfilledProvided extensive user training and workshops to ensure a smooth transition

SD Production Support Lead, SAP SD IS-MINPrimary SD production support analyst for North American Copper operations. Also responsible for configuring, testing and implementing SD system enhancements.Worked closely with SAP users and programmers to troubleshoot and fix system breaks and configure additional sales functionality to meet specific business needsSolely responsible for supporting Billing and Pricing functionalityResponsible for tracking progress of all enhancements across all modules, reporting weekly to the IT Steering CommitteeAnalyzed, charted and reported weekly help desk ticket status and overall help desk statistics to IT Steering Committee

Data Conversion Lead, SAP SD IS-OILResponsible for the conversion of all master data to bring 2 new refineries onto existing SAP landscape.Acted as liaison between client and employees of acquired refineries to obtain necessary system data to facilitate data conversionScrubbed data and worked closely with Master Data groups to ensure records were not duplicated and customer/vendor-specific requirements were met

Sales Lead, SAP SDConfigured SD Order-To-Cash process during implementation for over 400 convenience stores in 8 states. Provided 3 months post-go-live production support for the OTC process.Trained users on contract, billing and pricing functionalityTrained client IT staff on pricing configuration, including pricing procedures, calculation schemas, condition types

Business Analyst, SAP SD IS-OILProvided management-level consulting for ongoing development, direction and compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002, as it relates to SAP. Worked with supervisors within the Accounting department to ensure the most beneficial SAP system utilization for audit control adherenceProvided leadership, training, troubleshooting and support for SAP usersAssisted in standardizing SAP practices across 7 refineries and 10 offices

Implementation Team Member, SAP SD IS-OILWorked on the Crude Oil implementation team, assisting with SD configuration for lease crude and bulk crude business, including Formula & Average pricing.Worked closely with SAP users and programmers to configure sales functionality to meet specific business needsTrained the Crude Oil Accounting and Contract Management groups on exchange functionality, contract maintenance, pricing maintenance and error resolution

Created and staffed a department to manage the timely processing and payment of invoices for all transportation of petroleum products, averaging $40 million monthly. Established and documented departmental processes and proceduresIncreased Sarbanes Oxley compliance by 95% over 12 monthsWorked closely with internal and external auditors to ensure continued Sarbanes Oxley complianceReconciled accrued vs. actual expenses to provide upper management with actionable accounting analysisHired and managed 4 full-time professional employees and 2 hourly employees

Responsible for on-going configuration/system modification of the Sales and Distribution module of SAP and primary production support for SD module. Primary users included Oil and Gas Traders, Schedulers, Operations Coordinators, Contract Management and BillingAssisted users with month-end troubleshooting of inventory discrepanciesKey team member in the implementation of Formula and Average pricing in SAP and served as the primary analyst for ongoing training and support of that functionality

Utilized exchange scheduling experience gained in the Supply group to successfully manage the accounting for 26 exchange contracts.Performed monthly reconciliations of exchange activity with exchange partner statementsWorked closely with accounting counterparts, product terminals and schedulers to resolve discrepanciesProvided Schedulers with contract balances to ensure proper contract managementPosted Logical Inventory Adjustments and Financial Adjustments as neededManaged contract balance liquidations

As part of the West Coast Supply group, responsible for ensuring 26 refined product terminals remain supplied with product.Performed daily reconciliation of all terminal inventoriesScheduled all Exchange activity for West Coast contracts and managed exchange balancesProvided back-up coverage for the pipeline and marine vessel scheduling of refined petroleum products into and out of oil refineries and refined product terminalsKey user in new accounting software (SAP) implementation and subsequent process refinementScheduled product receipts and deliveries into SAPPosition required 24-hour availability and an aptitude for immediate issue identification, analysis and resolution in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment