Specialist, Bus Process Improvement

Yazaki International Corporation • Kitchener, ON

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions. Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Entry Level Power Platform & Business Applications Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will support our digital transformation journey by assisting in the development, rollout, and maintenance of custom applications and automated workflows. Your work will directly help streamline warehouse workflows, reduce manual data entry, and support error-proofing initiatives across our logistics and distribution center operations.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone with foundational knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem who is eager to grow their technical skills, collaborate with frontline operations, and build practical business applications in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, or equivalent practical experience.
• 0–2 years of experience in a technical support, business analysis, data entry, or operational role.
• Strong foundational familiarity with standard data logic and workflows.
• English (Professional working proficiency required for gathering user feedback, technical troubleshooting, and documentation).
• Microsoft Power Apps (Canvas), Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint Online, and advanced Microsoft Excel (formulas, data formatting).

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals) or continuous improvement training (Lean / Six Sigma Yellow Belt) are an asset but not mandatory.
• Prior exposure to warehousing, logistics, or distribution center environments.
• Experience building basic forms, automated notifications, or tracking tools is highly valued.
• Spanish is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and modifying basic Canvas apps in Power Apps to digitize paper forms, track warehouse tasks, and simplify data entry for floor operations.
• Create and maintain foundational automated flows using Power Automate to handle system alerts, sync document libraries, and eliminate routine clerical steps.
• Help build and update basic data visualizations and operational dashboards in Power BI to track key metrics and performance benchmarks.
• Set up and manage standard SharePoint lists, libraries, and custom views to serve as the structured backend data sources for team applications.
• Work alongside operational staff to map existing paper-based or manual steps and find opportunities to apply basic Microsoft ecosystem solutions.
• Utilize Excel (including clean-up formulas and Power Query) to organize, format, and audit operational data inputs.
• Provide first-line support to warehouse staff using our digital tools, document app usage procedures, and assist in onboarding end-users.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree