Process Automation Specialist (RPA, VBA)

Process Automation Specialist (RPA, VBA)

Are you passionate about process automation? If your answer is yes and you have knowledge in the fields, then you have a chance to become a vital part of the global Shared Service Centre working out of Solar Polska.

Answering the demands of the growing Master Data organization within Solar, we are looking for a Master Data & Automation Specialist who wants to contribute to developing and supporting the automation setup, process analysis and can handle centralized activities with high quality for Solar Business.

Process Automation Specialist is a member of Global Master Data Organisation, which is a part of the Shared Services Center (SSC) in Łódź and of virtual Automation & Processes Group in Solar and therefore cooperates closely with local and global teams.

What will you be doing you ask?
As Process Automation Specialist, you are responsible for:

• Support automation solutions throughout the entire lifecycle (design, creation, implementation, test, maintenance, enhancement) using RPA (Power Automate), VBA and SAP scripting;
• Maintain already deployed automation tools (robots, macros etc) and codes archives;
• Create and maintain tools documentation;
• Resolve incidents within agreed SLA;
• Carry out process analyses that identify and define requirements of the automation potential in collaboration with the business and local teams;
• Take part in assessment of automation feasibility and profitability; raise automation opportunities for discussion and implementation, if approved;
• Ensure automation projects are driven through all phases in required manner, including creation of tools documentation and obtaining approvals;
• Drive individual projects as well as coordinate projects in the team, via creating a program plan establishing review meetings and good communication within the team and with stakeholders; communicate regularly on progress and share updates with management and business;
• Support automation solutions throughout the entire lifecycle (design, creation, implementation, test, maintenance, enhancement) using RPA (Power Automate), VBA and SAP scripting;
• Collaborate with internal teams and other departments (developers, architects and analysts) to ensure process continuity, effective integration of processes, as well as sharing knowledge and best practices;
• Contribute to development of automation framework, operating model in the team, continuous development of concepts, methods and tools that support automation;
• Create and maintain detailed process documentation, e.g., Process/ Solution Design Document;
• Follow the company policies for automation, developing and describing new tools accordingly to the business requirements;
• Develop and maintain Automation reporting – dashboard with KPIs and statistics;
• Steering high quality and best practices sharing within the team;
• Contribute to setting and keep control on following the same development standards by all team members;
• Work independently as well as with the team, supporting other team members with technical expertise and experience;
• Prepare and conduct trainings of automation tools for their users;
• Create training materials for (new) employees, as well as prepare and conduct trainings for them;
• Promote process automation within the organization;
• Report own and team’s work results;
• Realize agreed automation targets.

What do we wish to see in you?
We are looking for a passionate, committed, proactive and open-minded person. As Process Automation Specialist you meet the following requirements.

• University degree (Bachelor or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, management information systems, data analysis or related field) is preferred;
• 3+ years working experience in an automation developer role;
• Successful implementation of automation projects;
• Advanced knowledge and hands on experience in using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platforms (e.g. Power Automate, PowerApps, etc), Visual Basic (VBA);
• Knowledge of test automation process, infrastructure including servers, storage, firewalls, database platforms etc.;
• Experience in creation of process, project and tools documentation;
• Experience working according to an Agile/SCRUM approach;
• Work experience in collaboration across international and virtual environment;
• Strong technical atitude and ability to research & solve complex issues independently;
• Excellent analytical skills enabling e.g. failure analysis;
• Scrupulousness and proactiveness;
• Very good understanding of automation and its requirements;
• A high level of self-motivation to make things happen; goal orientation;
• Very good planning, prioritizing and work organization skills, working in structured way;
• Very good communication and presenting skills;
• Very good level of written and spoken English;
• Good interpersonal skills and team spirit;
• Good business understanding;
• Respectful, Service minded / Customer-oriented thinking;
• Self-study atitude;
• Ability to give and receive feedback;
• Show a high level of flexibility;
• SAP working experience;
• Knowledge of SharePoint administration and Access will be an asset.

Who are we?
Solar Polska Sp. z o.o. is part of the Solar Group - one of the largest trading partners in Northern Europe in the distribution of solutions for electrical and industrial companies. Solar has been growing on the Polish market since 1998 based on branches located throughout the country. Solar is also developing the Shared Services Centre, which supports the entire Solar Group in the areas of master data, material planning, accounting, product management and market development. The Solar SSC office is located in the centre of Łódź, in Symetris Business Park.

What do we offer?
Solar is a land of can-do, so you can become an important member of our motivated team. We offer you being part of an international, growing company with room for a professional development in a challenging and inspiring environment. We ensure you a tailor made onboarding program so that you can feel confident and comfortable. In our organisation you will see what a work-life balance and a people – oriented company culture are. You will receive a competitive salary package with benefits (e.g. private medical healthcare, lunch card, sport card, flexible working hours). Being in Solar means not only work, but also various events which help us to build a good atmosphere and relationships. You can also contribute to this by joining our Event Team and creating new ideas. Our workplace is a modern and cozy office in the center of Lodz with a well equipped kitchen, delicious coffee and friendly chillout zones. You need to know, that joining us means a lot of satisfaction and fun. You are welcome to be with us as soon as possible.

Send us your application today!
If this sounds like the perfect match for you, we can’t wait to hear from you! Send us your application and CV as soon as possible, and no later than 31.05.2024.
Solar Polska is part of the Solar Group, which is headquartered in Vejen, Denmark

Department:
Piłsudskiego 86, Łódź

Location: Łódź, Poland

Application deadline: 30 Apr 2024