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CenterPoint Energy · 1 day ago

Lead Analyst, Process Improvement

CenterPoint Energy has been in business for over 150 years and aims to be the most admired utility in the United States. The Lead Process Improvement Analyst will identify, plan, and lead supply chain projects to achieve continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

Understand the corporate strategic plan to evaluate and determine improvement opportunities
Independently use resources like SAP, Excel, Tableau, and others to collect and interpret data
Work with the business to develop high level and detailed performance measures and targets
Develop measures, and other controls for processes and projects
Run correlation and regression analyses on large data sets to make conclusions and recommendations
Teach and Coach others to develop reliable measurement methods and communications tools to report results
Ensure accuracy and integrity of data produced and results reported; accept accountability and work cohesively in a team environment that stresses attention to detail
Provide insights from analyzed and collected data through presentations, models, and written word
Create standardized processes and implement continuous improvement in support of supply chain plans
Effectively use and teach the full range of tools for continuous improvement and project management
Perform financial and cost-benefit analyses using a wide variety of analytical tools and methods
Develop business cases and project plans using company standards
Lead efforts to re-design processes and procedures demonstrating advanced analytical skills and creative solution planning
Reliably advise and coach colleagues as a trusted resource
Present team outcomes to peers and management for review, comment and approval, overcoming barriers and addressing concerns
Effectively coach colleagues to competently apply continuous improvement methods and principles
Demonstrate excellent business acumen in communications, behavior, dependability and teamwork
Manage schedules and provide updates assuming multiple concurrent assignments
Conduct research and benchmarks
Regularly develop and add to own skills and mentor and develop lesser experienced members of team

Qualification

Process ImprovementData AnalyticsSAPExcelTableauRegression AnalysisCoachingCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree preferred in: Business, Data Analytics, Process Improvement, Engineering or Supply Chain Management
8+ years relevant work experience in business, data analytics, supply chain, process improvement, or utility engineering
Strong data and math skills including correlation and regression analysis
SAP, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel experience required
Must be self-motivated and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a Team

Preferred

Tableau or Power BI preferred
Will consider relevant job-related CenterPoint Energy experience for non-degree candidates

Benefits

Competitive pay
Paid training
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Transit subsidies
Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Company

CenterPoint Energy

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CenterPoint Energy is an energy delivery company with electric transmission and distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution.

H1B Sponsorship

CenterPoint Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.65B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2025-07-28Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2025-05-27Post Ipo Equity· $800M

Leadership Team

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Jason Wells
Chief Executive Officer
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Christopher Foster
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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