Kforce has a client in Chicago, IL that is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Production Planning Solutions Analyst with global IT experience and a strong background in SAP PP/PPDS modules and satellite planning solutions (such as SAP IBP or Blue Yonder) to join our team and provide E2E expert support for integrated business planning and production execution. Responsibilities: * 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