Energy Data & Process Analyst - GROWMARK, Inc. - Bloomington, IL

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.

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PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Responsible for evaluating, designing, and optimizing business processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality across the Energy Business Process department. Analyzes and supports the performance and control of key customer billing and vendor invoice payment processes for the GROWMARK Energy division in the US and Ontario.

Maintains SAP fuel processing database and responds to complex billing and customer requests. Performs key compliance and control activities involved in the purchase and sale of GROWMARK's refined fuel and propane product lines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Analyzes ERP data management needs related to fuel products to ensure control and automation of electronic bill of lading (eBOL) process and maintains data records to optimize automated customer invoicing. Works with customers, vendors, carriers, and appropriate personnel within other departments to resolve complex errors.

Assists in the management of ongoing business process design and improvement efforts. Identifies and analyzes opportunities for optimizing business performance by aligning and integrating information technology and business processes.

Provides support to customer billing and vendor payment processing functions during times of peak volume and as business needs require. Researches, supports and coordinates with departments outside of business process to solve complex issues related to customer billings, vendor payments, tax application and accounting entries.

Reviews and performs reconciliations and data control reporting for electronic data providers and takes appropriate action to correct errors by working with Energy, Logistics, Dispatch, Vendors, Product Accounting, and Tax departments.

Collaborates with appropriate personnel within Controllers, Energy, IT, Logistics, suppliers, customers, and third-party providers to identify gaps, and develop and implement changes to processes affecting order entry, customer invoicing, supplier payments, and customer and supplier contracting programs.

Analyzes reporting needs to monitor process and ERP system performance. Develops and monitors KPI dashboards for daily review and takes appropriate action to ensure performance issues are resolved in a timely manner.

Maintains knowledge of SAP functionality and information available and uses specialized query software to identify the causes of problems, and evaluate related process design, making recommendations for and supporting process reengineering efforts. Supports testing of system or process changes to ensure effective implementation.

Provides leadership to Energy Processing personnel as needed for testing and training on changes to the customer invoicing, reconciliation processes, and related system updates and maintenance.

Provides backup for the Supervisor, Process & Data- Energy in their absence.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Helps develop and maintain reports used for billing, reconciliation and metrics within the department.

Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business, or the equivalent thereof, and prefer two years or more of business analysis, finance, or accounting-related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of business and financial analysis expertise.

Ability to earn an advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification (CPA/CMA/CFP&A) to demonstrate an advanced knowledge of business and data analysis.

Understanding and experience with billing, invoicing, internal controls, query design and development using Business Objects, report generation, account reconciliation, accounting systems, order fulfillment, and other control functions, along with analysis and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.

Proven "attention to detail" skills.

Ability to work hours other than those considered "normal".

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

At GROWMARK, we are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and parental leave, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.