PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Supply chain Management professional with 16+ years of diverse experience in Information Technology and Manufacturing Industry.
• More than 14 Years of experience in SAP is Complemented by Intensive Functional Experience in reputed organizations (MNCs) in Material Management, Procurement and Planning. Good knowledge of Business KPIs and Analytics in Procurement and Planning areas.
• A proven resource in architecting the SAP Solution, SAP Consulting, Project and Program Management, Pre - sales, efforts and $ value estimations.
• Designing and prototyping, testing, training, Change Management in SCM area,data management, team coordination and effort collaboration, implementing practical business solutions which will add value to the customer.
• SAP professional having exposure to various roles like Consultant, Team Lead, Solution Architect, Data Manager, Design Lead, Project Manager, Delivery Manager, Competency Lead, Location Lead and Trainer and last but very important as Business Analyst.
• Worked extensively with reputed clients in Oil and Gas, Automobile, Aviation, Real Estate, Chemical, manufacturing, Life Science, Medical Devices component and consumer durables/FMCG industries.
• Good business process understanding and in-depth knowledge of SAP MM, WM and integration with other modules. Exposure to SAPS4HANA Simple Logistics.
• Managed SRM Integration Project with Hubwoo (eBuy) for integration with ECC.
• Project Manager for various projects in Confidential account.
• Worked in various phases of SAP Implementations using ASAP methodology. This includes Requirements gathering and Analysis, Presales (RFI, RFPs, solutioning and Estimations), Resource Planning, Blue print preparation, Configuration, Testing, Cutover activities, Go-Live & Post Go-Live Support.
• Worked in the United States, Asia Pacific and Europe in client facing roles in implementation and rollout projects.

SKILLS PROFILE:

SAP Skills: SAP MM, WM Functional and domain knowledge, Project and Program Manager, Cutover Lead, Resource Management, Data Manager, Estimation Lead, Solution Architect for Supply Chain Management.

Application Packages: SAP ECC 6.0, EDI, SAPS4HANA On Premise, Solution Manager

Methodologies: ASAP, AGILE

Internet Tools: SAP Fiori,HP Quality Center, Various Ticketing tools like Remedy, ARIS Modeling tool, Windchill, Ascendant, Rally, EDI, Estimation Tools etc.

Domain Expert: SME Supply chain,P2P,Warehouse Inventory, Business Process Analysis and mapping, Change Management, Stakeholder Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Environment: SAP

SAP MM, Ariba Integration and Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Incidents and service Request Management, New CR Requirement gathering and solutioning
• RCA, Continuous improvements, Resource Planning, Trainings and offshore project Management.

Confidential

Environment: S/4HANA On Premise

Solution Architect

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate workshops with stake holders for Requirement Gathering, analysis, Prototyping and blueprint.
• Resource Planning,Trainings and offshore project Management.
• Solution design and Capability study for SAPS4HANA simple logistics and training delivery to explain simplification list and Fiori apps.
• Value adds to the business in terms of emerging technologies (Fiori), process improvements, process governance, Master data ownership and overall maintenance of the solutions deployed.

Confidential

Environment: ECC7

Solution Architect, SAP CoE

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge Transition, Facilitate workshops with stake holders for Requirement Gathering, analysis, Prototyping and blueprint, co-ordination with offshore,
• Resource Planning and business discussion with IT and Business for estimation negotiations
• Solution design and +/- 10% estimations, IT strategy and design of architecture.
• Capability study for SAPS4HANA simple logistics and training delivery to explain simplification list and Fiori apps.
• Value adds to the business in terms of emerging technologies, process improvements, process governance, project execution and overall maintenance of the solutions deployed.
• Project scoping with RACI Matrix, Training document preparation and Training.

Confidential

Environment: ECC7

Solution Architect

Responsibilities:

• SAP Consulting and solution architect in Procurement to Pay area and data migration (SAP MM.WM and Interfaces)
• Manage key stakeholders globally to ensure seamless business execution and drive enhanced value from ERP and other IT solutions through process standardization and integration.
• Evaluate and drive adoption of new technologies (like e-Procurement systems, SRM, Warehouse Management Systems, EDI interfaces, etc.) in Procurement and Planning processes.
• Implement, sustain and improve best practices in Global Supply Chain.
• Assistance to business to prepare BRS (Business Requirement specifications) and understand the Problem statement. Framing Problem statement from SAP Perspective and provide solutions. co-ordination with offshore, Resource Planning and business discussion with IT and Business for estimation negotiations and Project scoping with RACI Matrix.
• Facilitate workshops with stake holders for Requirement Gathering, analysis, Prototyping and blueprint, solution design and configuration, user acceptance testing etc.

Confidential, MN

Environment: ECC7

Solution Architect

Responsibilities:

• SAP Consulting and solution architect in Procurement to Pay area, Requirement Analysis and solution.
• Design IT strategy and system portfolio.
• Monitoring and reviewing SDLC processes for continuous process improvement, process implementation such as estimation, methodologies, metrics program, Impact Analysis, Project plans, Resource Planning, Testing Strategy and test planning, Training Program and calendar etc.
• Pre sales, Respond to RFPs, RFI. Solutions and estimation.

Confidential

Environment: ECC6

Solution Architect

Responsibilities:

• Project scope involves roll out of existing template implemented to newly acquired plants.
• My role involves resource allocation, Project Management from initial planning perspective, set up communication plan and analysis of the requirements
• Evaluate and drive adoption of new technologies (like web Procurement systems, Ariba, SRM, Warehouse Management Systems, EDI interfaces, etc.) in Procurement and Planning processes,assist in building Augmented Reality apps in field service, Warehouse, Procurement areas.

Confidential

Environment: ECC6

Solution Architect

Responsibilities:

• I was involved as Solution Architect in the assessment of Confidential Business Processes and system landscape from consolidation point of view.
• We completed the analysis of Master Data and business processes in each instance and completed the Impact analysis alongwith Application Inventory at Confidential Energy and provided various Consolidation Options with Process Enhancements, Landscape Strategy, Consolidation Roadmap and Program Plan in this consulting exercise.

Confidential and Various

Environment: ECC6

Competency Lead (SAP CoE)

Responsibilities:

• Overall planning and management of complex projects throughout its lifecycle to cost, timescales, quality and customer satisfaction. This includes: defining the scope and project structure, assigning tasks,identifying key resources and providing the direction to meet project objectives, ensuring, adherence to project management methodology billing process and collection of revenue, managing risk, ensuring effective communication and building good relationships.
• Develop longer-term project plans for continuing education and process improvement solutions.
• Planning, Scheduling and Project Controls including developing and documenting the detailed project plan and schedule. Resource planning for effective utilization and Profitability analysis and quarterly reporting for revenue, monitors project costing and profitability.
• Business blueprint and solution design and configuration for Confidential Roll out.
• Responses to various RFI and RFPs. Drive conversations with Prospects / customers that present the strategic relationship between Co & SAP, Efforts estimation and resource planning for various projects and present the quarterly analysis to Senior Management including Vice President.
• Work with Bid Management team to Support Delivery Heads with responses to RFPs from Existing Business or New Business.
• Process Development at Project level and Competency level, Manage and mentor team leads.
• Finalize training curriculum and assist with communication to end user community. Lead Practice competency initiatives. Approve and enforce trainings (cross modules) and documentation standards.
• Communicate plans, issues, and status to management
• Manage training logistics plan, including facilities and scheduled classes for all end users.
• Worked on various Mergers and acquisitions and assisted customer on requirement analysis and estimation front (Project One).

Confidential

Environment: ECC6

SCM Design Lead, SCM Estimation Lead

Responsibilities:

• Leading cross-functional teams, coaching and evaluating the performance of team members, ensuring, adherence to project management methodology billing process and collection of revenue, managing risk, ensuring effective communication and building good relationships.
• Worked on various Mergers and acquisitions and developed the checklist for requirement gathering and estimation tool for +/- 10% estimations for such projects.
• Resource planning for effective utilization and Project Status review, Profitability analysis, quarterly reporting for revenue, monitors project costing and profitability, Review of all project documentation.
• Business blueprint, solution design and configuration, user acceptance testing etc.
• Monitoring and reviewing SDLC processes for continuous process improvement, process implementation such as estimation, methodologies, metrics program, Impact Analysis, Project plans, Resource Planning, Testing Strategy and test planning, Training Program and calendar etc.
• Efforts estimation and profitability monitoring for various projects and present the quarterly analysis to Senior Management including CIO and CFO.
• Preparation of SLA with client steering committee and other project managers.
• Preparation of Project Charter, SOW and various plans like Project plan, Risk and mitigation plan, Issue tracking, Status reporting (project status review), Change control processes. Managing scope, cost, schedule, and quality
• Develop and manage project plan and strategy, including scope, schedule, resources, etc. for training and documentation. Communicating status and issues
• Work closely with implementation team to ensure effective and efficient integration of the documentation and training effort into the overall implementation plan.

Confidential

Environment: ECC6

Logistics Team Lead and Data Manager

Responsibilities:

• Requirement Gathering, Realization with MM/WM configuration, Storage Unit Management
• Experience in WM org structure configuration Fulfillment of typical WM and Mobile entry requirements with custom RF Transactions.
• To own the Data conversion activities for various conversion objects .Ownership for Mass uploads and development of upload programs like LSMW, necessary extractions and upload template preparations including assistance in Field Mapping.
• Prepare Functional specs, Development and testing of various objects. To maintain the Project documentation like FDD, SCDs, and Database etc. as per the quality norms and document management in SharePoint.
• Unit and Integration Testing, Issue resolution and tracking through Solution Manager.

Confidential

Environment: ECC6

Solution Architect. Senior Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Involvement in Blueprint phase to understand the Business Processes, create fit gap analysis, Create a common business language and data definitions. Design To be processes.
• Realization with MM and Partly SD configuration, Fulfillment of typical output requirements.
• Volume Ten company code and 28 plants, seven purchasing organizations.
• Data Migration-Migrate the products, Vendor and transactional data.
• Design and implement minimal additional solutions to support specific Confidential processes like Inventory Management, LES, ZICP Intercompany/Intra Company stock transfer, Online bagging etc.
• Design and support the Interfaces to legacy systems
• Custom Reports, Transport Management, End user training and EDI interface for invoice posting for suppliers and logistics service provider.
• Worked as a business analyst for mapping the business processes as per North America Template and involved in all phases of the project as per ASAP Methodology.
• Realization with MM and Partly SD configuration, Fulfillment of typical output requirements.
• PO Output requirements and text translation.

Confidential

Environment: 4.6C

P2P Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Support through Issue resolution, Unit testing, Integration testing, Regression Testing, create & monitor test plans
• Establish the engagement organization and provide technical induction to all team members covering a brief profile of client, the engagement and the project specific process
• Casual Analysis, Defect prevention & execute the strategy for attaining project level goals.
• Client Requirement analysis from MM & QM perspective.
• System Configuration and demonstrations to potential clients. Support specific custom processes like partial payment, shared contract etc.

Confidential

Environment: 4.6C

MM Consultant,Offshore co-ordinator

Responsibilities:

• Provide specific SAP expertise & guidelines in designated functional areas. Assist in required Configuration (IMG) activities & Transport Management.
• Worked as a business analyst for mapping the Material Management business processes as per North America Template and involved in all phases of the project as per ASAP Methodology.
• Data Conversion for Vendors, Materials and Transactional data- Extract data records, Map the data as per “To be” Global value using ETL Tool, Confidential Data stage IIS. Validate the loading data files & comply with technical standards as defined.
• Support for Application Link Enabling for Master Data movement from Master Client to local client and client specific business process like procurement with Ariba.
• Propose changes to the Responsibility Matrix.
• Execution of Unit testing, Acceptance Testing, regression testing & support pack testing within the prescribed time frame.
• Completed Knowledge transition phase to understand the existing business processes, Preparation of Project plans, Test cases, Training material, Knowledge Capture documents etc.
• Unocal Merger Project:
• Worked on all phases of Unocal Implementation Project as MM consultant
• Set up of new MM company codes & all the MM relevant like Plants, Purchasing groups, Valuation Classes, GL mappings etc.
• Development of various test scripts
• Unit testing & Integration testing by using Confidential script
• Establish the engagement organization and provide technical induction to all team members covering a brief profile of client, the engagement and the project specific process
• Casual Analysis, Defect prevention & execute the strategy for attaining project level goals.
• Client Requirement analysis from MM & QM perspective.
• System Configuration and demonstrations to potential clients. Support specific custom processes like partial payment, shared contract etc.