IT Production Planning Solutions Analyst

3 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Ardagh Group Full time
Job Title: IT Production Planning Solutions Analyst

We are 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.

Key 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.
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).
  • 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.
  • Configure SAP PP/PPDS modules to meet specific business needs, including master data setup, planning strategies, and scheduling parameters.
  • Work with developers to deliver custom solutions and enhancements.
  • Ensure the quality of SAP ECC and Integrated Business Planning solutions through rigorous testing and validation.
About Ardagh Group:

Ardagh Group is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world's leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.

Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.

  • Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
  • Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
  • Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what's possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques, and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people.

Benefits Offered:

  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Life insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employer retirement contribution.
  • Paid holidays, floating days, and vacation.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups.
  • Benefits available from day 1 of employment.
  • Flexible and hybrid working hours.

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.

Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Clare McHugh if a reasonable accommodation is needed.



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