Continuous Improvement Analyst - Kiewit Supply Network

Kiewit Corporation • Papillion, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kiewit Supply Network Continuous Improvement team is responsible for the design, build, and support of automated processes for a variety of functions in Procurement as well as Process Improvement and System Support and Analysis for varying technology used by the Procurement Team. As Continuous Improvement Analyst, you will be responsible for working with functional managers and subject matter experts to analyze existing processes, design automated solutions, test the completed automations, and assist in the maintenance of deployed automation solutions. You will work with a variety of business process owners/subject matter experts from multiple areas to analyze and design process automations. Your success will be measured on your ability to enhance and maintain existing process automations, working alongside the developers in a collaborative environment to build and test process automations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Data Analytics or related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications; particularly Excel and Word
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment; adapt rapidly to changing conditions and balance multiple projects at various stages
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Analytical thinker; able to break down complex problems into solvable components
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; includes effective, timely, and appropriate communication; ability to clearly convey messages and ideas, gain understanding, generate interest, and hold attention, listen and be open to the ideas of others
• Ability to understand and analyze business processes and systems and guide functional teams through process evaluation and restructure
• Ability to identify and understand the interrelationship among processes, risks and controls
• Excellent collaboration and relationship building skills, including the ability to gain buy-in and support from various business teams and to facilitate an open-minded approach to process improvement by all stakeholders
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP preferred
• Experience with designing/automating processes and supporting testing of automated processes desired
• Experience writing functional design documents and test plans, desired

Responsibilities

• Re-design business processes as appropriate to function optimally in an automated state
• Facilitate process review sessions
• Generate detailed and accurate functional design documents utilizing the SIPOC model
• Collaborate effectively with Developers during the build of RPA solutions
• Support robust testing of automated processes: develop detailed test plans, provision test data, execute test plans, and communicate test results
• Provide status updates on all active automation projects in a timely manner
• Identify stakeholders impacted by process changes and support relevant communications/change management
• Establish and maintain relationships; collaborate effectively with internal and external partners
• Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external departments; understand Kiewit's core business and promote a sense of urgency toward business-critical issues
• Contribute to the monitoring and support of automation solutions
• Assist in post-automation assessments
• Partners with Business Customers to understand business challenges and advise on possible solutions; translates into clear system requirements and acceptance criteria
• Demonstrates ability to analyze current state and understand the problem to be solved
• Understands customer processes and how they do their work through observation and interviews
• Plans, creates, and maintains necessary test cases in accordance with internal best practices utilizing their system knowledge and understanding of technical solution to be implemented

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees