SUMMARY

I have overall experience of around 14 years in which 8+ years of Functional Industry experience in manufacturing industries and 5+ years Software experience in SAP Package.

Professional Summary:

• SAP Functional Consultant with 5+ years of experience specializing in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) & Materials Management (MM).
• Good working experience in SRM 4.0 to 7.0, R/3 4.7, ECC 5.0, ECC 6.0 and Solution Manager.
• SAP SRM configuration/implementation experience in SRM 5.0 and SRM 7.0.
• Designed Functional Specification Documents and developed interfaces in conjunction with technical support team.
• Involved in various stages of implementation from Blueprinting, Gap Analysis, Realization, Testing, Go-Live, Post-Live Production Support, User Training, and Documentation. Proficient in understanding and mapping the business process with the SAP system, facilitating the conversion process of legacy data into SAP and documenting the business processes.
• Worked on cross application solutions consisting of batch management and handling unit management.
• Expertise in developing Test Scenarios/Scripts for Unit, Integration, and User Acceptance Testing.
• Experience in developing end user Training Manual and trained super users and end users.
• Cross-functional Integration Skills of MM/WM/SRM, IM and FI.
• Ability to analyze problems, develop a successful implementation plan to complete the task within operating and financial guidelines.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, ensuring business continuity and optimal application functionality.
• Knowledgeable in implementing ASAP Methodology

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Masters in Engineering
Post Graduate Studies in Materials Engineering
Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM)

SKILLS

SAP ECC 6.0 (MM, WM, IM, FI, SD), SRM 5.0 & 7.0 (EBP, CCM, Sourcing and RFx), ABAP, HP Quality Center and Remedy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAP MM/SRM Functional Consultant
Confidential,Addison, TX Apr 2011 – Prasent

As an SAP functional consultant, responsible for the implementation of SRM 7.0. Tasks include installation and configuration of the Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Live Auction Cockpit processes, SRM Portal, SRM system configuration and analysis of SRM functionality. Processes include sourcing (RFx and Auctions), contract management, and MRP related procurement ordering.

• Involved in requirements gathering and finalizing the requirements with end user.
• Configured Self Service procurement for classic scenario
• Implemented Plan derived procurement in SRM. Configured PR without source of supply (ECC) to SRM shopping carts for sourcing and processing POs in ECC back end system once source is determined.
• Configured processing SC to create PR and PO in ECC
• Middleware setup for Master data replication between ECC and Workflow.
• IDOC replication of Org structure from ECC HR system to SRM.
• Configured external vendor punch out catalogs using OCI (open catalog interface) for each vendor
• Configured and maintained Central Contracts for Spare parts and services. Distributed them to back end system.
• Configured and implemented BADIs to send only no source PRs created from MRP, PM and APO to SRM shopping carts for source.
• Experience in finding solutions for issues using SAP OSS notes and initiated OSS messages to SAP
• Configured Business Rules Framework (BRF) for Shopping cart and Central contract workflows in SRM.
• Implemented BADIs for Doc check BADI for reading minimum values order check and screen validations with ECC vendor master, implemented BADI in ECC
• Contributing significantly during the integration/user acceptance testing phase.
• Timely resolution of Post Go live issues.

SAP MM/SRM Functional Consultant
Confidential,Pittsburgh, PA Apr 2009 – Mar 2011

• As an SAP functional consultant, responsible for the implementation of SAP MM/SRM. Lead the Blueprint sessions for Enterprise Structure, Material Master, Purchasing Master data, Scheduling Agreements, Contracts, Quota Arrangements, Production order Confirmations, Stock Transfers, Vendor returns and Physical Inventory (Cycle & Annual)

Configured the Systems to replicate Master data from SAP MM to SAP SRM for Initial and Delta loads.

• Configured Self Service procurement for Extended Classic scenario
• Develop Catalog Strategy and P2P Channel Strategy.
• Configuration of SRM Catalog Systems including configuration of Workflow on BRF technology.
• Lead Indirect Procurement Workshops and helped in design of indirect procurement processes around Shared Business Services.
• Study of Legacy systems process in Research procurement and Marketing and mapping process in SRM systems.
• Interfacing SRM with Legacy system to meet Regulatory requirement in Pharmaceutical industry.
• As a part of Realization phase – prepared functional specifications and scripts for Unit / Integration testing.
• Work with Change Management team to identify and co-ordinate the communication of various organizational changes that will be required to achieve the planned business benefits.

Worked with security administrator to assign proper roles in user master records for purchasing functions to purchasing groups and managers

• Preparing Testing Plan and Testing Script on Test director tool of Mercury for Unit, String, Integration (Operation Qualification, Production Qualification), Security Testing, and Automated Regression Testing.

SAP MM Functional Consultant
Confidential,Marysville, OH Nov 2007 – Mar 2009

• Designed and implemented the following Processes for MM:

Consumption based MRP, Serialized, Batch Managed and Shelf Life Maintained Products, Special Orders, Third Party, Consumables, Vendor Rebates, Inter-company Procurement, Sub-contacting, MRO procurement.

• Responsible for Download, Upload & Validation Programs for Material Master, Vendor Master, Purchasing Info Records, Source List
• Responsible for Configuring Material types, attributes, field selections, material groups, product hierarchy, account groups, partner functions, UOM’s, Calendars.
• Supported - MM P2P– Purchase Requisition (Material & Service), PO, GR, Invoice Receipt, Invoice Discrepancy, Release Strategy, Workflow
• Data conversion specification and Mapping rules, coordination with data migration team, for data conversion
• Implemented User Exit to check first article inspection (FAI) was cleared for material and vendor combination before creating a PO
• Developed custom release procedure for purchase documents (Purchase Requisition, Purchase Order, Contract and Schedule Agreements). Created Characteristics, Release Codes, Release Groups, Release Indicators and Release Prerequisites. Implemented User Exits for item-wise release of Purchase Order
• Implemented Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) system which included Maintenance of Purchase information records for consignment, Creating consignment contracts and Maintaining source lists to help creating Purchase requisitions and purchase orders followed by Posting goods receipt, transferring consignment stock to cost center and finally, performing consignment settlements. Used Stock Determination Strategy to consume own inventory before using stock from VMI

SAP MM Functional Consultant
Confidential,Midland, TX Nov. 2006 – Sept. 2007

• Performed configuration, scripting, unit testing and project management
• Conducted work sessions to determine the fit/gap between 4.6c and mySAP ERP2004. Completed MM/IM unit testing to highlight any differences due upgrade
• Developed MM/IM/Procurement processes: Outline Agreements Contracts, Scheduling Agreements with release documentation, MRP, Lead Times, Requisitions, POs, Schedule Lines, VMI, Advanced Shipping Notice, Consignment, Subcontracting, STOs Inter/Intra Company, Vendor Evaluation, Pricing procedures:
• Developed functional specifications for FRICE (Forms, Reports, Interface, Conversion, Enhancements) for technical ABAP development and testing with offshore team
• Developed Business Process Program (BPP) and unit testing scenarios
• Configured and tested MM/IM/Procurement module.
• Coordinated with Master Data, SRM, Demand to Build, OTC/WMS and Technical Teams
• Developed MM/IM, Procurement, Quality and Accounts Payable Sub-Process, Activities and Transaction Codes. Assigned complexity rating and developed cost estimates for BPP’s. Searched the Data Base to extract Sub-Process/Activities and Tcodes, which could be leveraged, identified the new BPP’s required for baseline Procurement to Pay Proposal for implementation.
• Developed AS-IS and/or TO-BE process flow strategy for Material Master, Vendor Master, Customer Master and General Ledger.

Business Development Manager
Confidential,Gomez Palacio, Mexico May 2005 – Oct. 2006

• Collected and analyzed market data for pole and pad mounted single and three phase distribution transformers for Mexico and key utilities in USA
• Managed booths in IEEE trade shows in US and Mexico
• Worked with Mexican qualification laboratory, LAPEM to complete qualification testing of Vijai’s distribution transformers
• Managed qualification testing of Viaji’s transformers in major US utilities and distributors
• Set Up Marketing and Sales organization in US and Mexico for private organizations and utility companies

Senior Analyst, Manufacturing Operations
Confidential,Santa Clara, CA Feb. 2004 – Mar. 2005

• Involved in selection of sub-contract assembly and test facilities in Asia after analyzing their quality systems and delivery history
• Managed all aspects of sub-contact assembly and test with off-shore assembly locations
• Developed system for drop shipment to customers from assembly locations
• Audited off-shore assembly and test locations and improved lead times for assembly and test

Business Analyst, Manufacturing Operations
Confidential,San Jose, CA May 1997 – Dec. 2003

• Managed all aspects of sub-contact assembly with off-shore assembly locations
• Developed system for drop shipment to customers from assembly locations
• Audited off-shore assembly and test locations and improved lead times for assembly and test