IT Production Planning Solutions Analyst at Kforce Inc.
Chicago, IL 60631
About the Job
- Operational Support: Provide timely and effective support for production-related issues, troubleshooting problems, and resolving incidents
- Project Involvement: Contribute to planning and production execution related projects as needed, including implementation, upgrades, and enhancements
- Planning Solutions: Leverage expertise in planning tools to support planning projects and optimize processes
- Global Coordination: Work with global teams to ensure consistent processes and data management across different regions
- Business Requirements Analysis: Translate business requirements into functional specifications for IT Application solutions
- Best Practices: Identify and implement IT best practices to optimize planning and production execution
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Knowledge Sharing: Share expertise and knowledge with team members to foster a culture of learning and development
- Project Management: Capable of efficiently managing concurrent projects, project teams and prioritizing tasks to achieve project goals within specified timelines
- Configure SAP PP/PPDS modules to meet specific business needs, including master data setup, planning strategies, and scheduling parameters
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field
- Seven (7) years of hands-on experience with SAP PP/PPDS
- Five (5) years of hands-on experience with IBP applications (SAP IBP, Blue Yonder or comparable solutions)
- In-depth knowledge of SAP PP/PPDS modules (e.g., production planning, scheduling, MRP, material master, BOMs, Routing); A strong track record of delivering successful projects, and a passion for driving operational excellence in a global context
- In-depth knowledge of Integrated Business Planning applications preferable SAP IBP and Blue Yonder
- Good understanding of SAP ECC modules and integration with other planning modules
- Familiarity with IT infrastructure and cloud technologies
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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