Senior Analyst - Supply Chain Planning Systems

Location: Chesterfield

Description Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Analyst - Supply Chain Planning Systems in Chesterfield, MO.Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Planning & SAP Solution Leadership:
* Serve as the primary functional consultant for Supply Chain Planning processes, including supply planning, MRP, capacity planning, inventory planning, and production planning optimization
* Partner with Global Supply Chain teams to identify process improvement opportunities and implement SAP-based solutions that improve service levels, inventory performance, and operational efficiency
* Translate business requirements into functional specifications and collaborate with technical teams for solution delivery

Executive Communication & Presentation Leadership:
* Develop and deliver executive-level presentations, business cases, status updates, and recommendations for senior leadership and steering committees
* Facilitate cross-functional workshops, leadership meetings, design sessions, and decision-making forums across global business teams
* Present complex business and technical concepts in a clear, concise, and actionable manner tailored to executive, operational, and technical audiences

Lean & Continuous Improvement Leadership:
* Use Lean methodologies, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, process mapping, and structured problem-solving techniques to drive measurable business improvements
* Establish and monitor KPIs to track planning process effectiveness, operational performance, and improvement outcomes

Project & Program Management:
* Lead medium-to-large-scale projects and work streams from initiation through deployment using structured project management methodologies
* Develop project plans and manage scope, risks, issues, dependencies, timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations
* Coordinate cross-functional teams, system integrators, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and value realization Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain Management or a related field
* Minimum 7 years of experience implementing and supporting SAP Supply Chain Planning solutions
* Minimum 5 years of experience leading cross-functional projects, business transformation initiatives, or system implementations in a global environment
* Demonstrated experience using Lean, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar process improvement methodologies
* Experience developing executive presentations, project updates, business cases, roadmaps, and strategic recommendations
* Experience conducting fit-gap analysis, process mapping, value stream analysis, and solution design workshops
* Experience supporting global business users across multiple regions and time zones
* Experience with ITSM and change management processes
* Deep functional expertise in supply planning and end-to-end supply chain processes, including demand planning, inventory management, production planning, procurement, and logistics
* Strong understanding of SAP Supply Chain Management capabilities including one or more of SAP PP, SAP MRP, SAP IBP, SAP APO, or S/4

HANA Supply Chain Planning
* Exceptional verbal, written, presentation, facilitation, and executive communication skills, including experience presenting recommendations and business cases to senior leadership and cross-functional steering committees
* Strong workshop facilitation and stakeholder alignment skills across business and technology organizations
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
* Excellence in stakeholder management and business relationship development
* Proven ability to optimize planning processes and challenge existing business practices to drive business value
* Ability to translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions and functional specifications
* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across global teams

Job Type Contract Compensation
50 - $70