SUMMARY

• Accomplished professional with 7 years of hands on experience in SAP implementation in the areas of Materials Management (MM), Inventory Management (IM), Warehouse Management (WM) and Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) with and in - depth noledge business processes.
• The experience has an emphasis in configuration, implementation, upgrade and support of SAP R/3, ECC MM, WM and EWM Modules.
• Organizational Structure: Configuring Company Code, Controlling Area, Plants, Maintenance Planning Plant, Purchasing Organization, Storage Locations, Sales Organization, Sales Area and their assignments to other respective organizational units.
• Master Data: Material Master, Vendor Master, Material Types, Vendor Account Groups, Number Ranges, Screen Sequence, Vendor Payment Terms, Purchasing Info Records, Source Lists.
• Purchasing: Internal & External Purchasing Documents (PR, RFQ/Quotation, PO, Outline Agreements), Document Number Ranges, Release Procedures with Classification, Partner Determination, Message Determination (Printer), Account Assignment and Item Categories, Automated Purchasing using Auto-POs, Vendor Confirmation Control.
• External Service Management: Service Master, Service Categories, Service Entry Sheet, Service Purchase Order, Release Procedure for Service Entry Sheet.
• Inventory Management (IM): Plant parameters for IM; Configured IM Movement Types, Goods Receipts, Goods Issues/Transfer Posting, Physical Inventory, Reservations, IM Movement Types, Accounting Document Types for Goods Movement.
• Consumption Based Materials Planning (CBP): Manual Reorder Point Planning - Lot size calculation, planning run, planning result & evaluation.
• Valuation & Account Assignment: Configuring Account Determination and Split Valuation.
• Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV): Configuring Account Postings, Invoice Blocking, Evaluated Receipt Settlement (ERS), Accounting Document Types for LIV, Message Determination for ERS and Consignment Settlement.
• Managing Special Stock: Plant-to-Plant Stock Transport Orders (STO), Consignment, Subcontracting, Pipeline, Third Party Processing.
• RICEFW: Designing customized business process Reports and Forms for Purchase Order, Goods Receipt, Invoice and PO Condition Values. Designing Master Data Conversion objects for Material Master, Vendor Master, and Source List.
• Production Planning: Stock Requirement, MRP List, Requirement Planning, Production Order, Bill of Material, Work Center, and Routing.
• Warehouse Management: Good Experience in Mobile data entry, Stock management, Picking and Put-away strategies, Storage unit management, Handling Unit Management, RF (Radio Frequency) Integration, Internal warehouse process. Experience Designing and generating barcode labels (EAN barcode) for warehouse operations. Generated output using Intermec and Zebra type Label printers.
• Data Migration: Extracting, cleansing and transforming the legacy system data such as Material Master, Vendor Master, Info Records, Inventory Balance etc. Preparing LSMW objects and uploading the legacy data into SAP system. Used Back Office Associates (BOA) tool for extracting, cleansing and transforming the legacy data and used Mercury Quality Center tool for resolving the defects raised during data mock tests and cutover phases
• Testing: Performed Unit Testing, Integration Testing and also assisted end users in User Acceptance Testing to validate the business scenarios using quality tools such as HPQC.
• End User Training: Experienced in Post Implementation Production Support and training the end-users using the RWD uPerform tool.
• Extended Warehouse Management: Sound Knowledge of Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) like Yard maintenance Put away and stock removal Strategies, Cross Docking, Value Added Services, Wave Processing and Slotting.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ERP Packages: ECC 6.0, SAP R/3 4.7, 4.6C

ERP Modules: SAP MM / IM / FI

Project Management & Process Designing: MS Project, ASAP Project Methodology.

Databases: SQL Server 2000, MS Access.

Test Management Tool: Mercury Quality Center

Document Management: SharePoint

Operating Systems: Windows 7/XP/NT/2000/98

Office Software: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access

Programming Languages: Visual Basic 6.0, ActiveX Technology, COM, ActiveX Data Objects (ADO), Active Reports, Data Reports (Having working noledge of JAVA, C++, HTML)

Other Tools: Visual SourceSafe, Visio 6.0, Auto CAD

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Alpharetta, GA

SAP MM/WM/QM Consultant

Environment: SAP ECC 6.0 Duration:

Responsibilities:

• Understanding of business processes, mapping and preparation in Warehouse Management for SAP implementation.
• Conducted GAP analysis and suggested development work in SAP to overcome gaps.
• Organizational Data Configuration: Created plants, storage locations, purchasing organizations and groups, Info record and maintained the source list.
• Configured Batch Management according to the requirements of the client
• Configured Vendor Master: Created vendor account groups, number ranges, purchasing groups.
• Creation of purchasing documents (like Requisitions, Request for Quotation (RFQ), Maintaining quotations, Info records, Purchase order, Contract agreement, Scheduling agreement, Goods receipt, Goods movement etc.), Release Procedures.
• Designed Sub Contracting process with Special Procurement keys and Procurement types. Documented the process flow for all the subcontracting Scenarios
• Co-ordinate cut over plans and data migration for Material master, Vendor Master and Purchasing Info Records from legacy systems using LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench).
• IDOC types defined for data, such as purchase orders, invoices, GR, GI which was broken down into more specific categories called message types.
• Configured Inventory Management parameters for various inventory movements like Goods receipts without purchase order, plant-to-plant and storage loc-to-storage loc etc.
• Configured special stocks in Inventory Management for subcontracting, third-party and consignment materials.
• Customized the Inventory Management for defining the number ranges for GR, field selection for MIGO, movement type.
• Configured the Invoice verification, material valuation and material value changes when material is delivered and a surplus stock occurs. Posted Invoice documents for the Purchase Orders.
• Set up configuration and master data necessary for Certificate of Analysis (COA) printing, which include setting up of certificate profile and certificate profile assignment.
• Set up configuration and master data for Inspection plan, Master Inspection characteristics, Codes and code groups, Selected sets and Task list, Sampling Procedures.
• Configured QM Control key for the goods receiving inspection. Created inspection plan groups as of the production line, created group Counters and assigned materials to the groups, further implemented QM to Batch managed materials.
• Maintained QM module plant level settings like version control for master inspection characteristics, sampling procedure, code and selected set.
• Worked on creating Test plans for Quality Management module.
• Performed noledge transfer to the counter parts.
• Worked with QM and MM groups to resolve integration issues with Plant Maintenance.

Confidential, Peoria, IL

SAP WM/EWM Consultant

Environment: ECC 6.0 and SCM 7.0

Responsibilities:

• Full-Cycle Implementation of EWM
• Leading business requirements gathering, configuration and prototyping of extended warehouse management functionality.
• Defined EWM warehouse number, storage type, storage section and storage bins based on technical, spatial and organizational characteristics.
• Worked on Advanced Planning and Optimizer core interface (CIF) and BADI functionality to transfer location related, material master data and document data.
• Activated labor management, defined master data and activated labor time definitions and Engineered Labor Standards (ELS).
• Created warehouse product master data from the product master data in SCM.
• Configured EWM warehouse monitor, warehouse cockpit and RF framework according to the application data, device capabilities, EAN 128 bar code types and user preferences.
• Sound noledge of RFID architecture.
• Optimized warehouse movements using task and resource management.
• Assigned put away and picking storage bins for slotting and rearrangement processes.
• Implemented wave processing for the outbound delivery process.
• Configured EWM yard management function for inbound shipments and their transportation.
• Defined put away path for deconsolidation, quality checking and Value added services (VAS) movements.
• Worked on configuring strategies for physical inventory of slow movers, fast movers, critical product etc.
• Implemented implicit and explicit counting processes for Quality Inspection Engine (QIE).
• Designed products tasks and handling unit tasks to move the products in EWM and HU.
• Assigned filters and limit values to control the warehouse tasks assigned to a warehouse order.
• Configured kit to order, kit to stock and reverse kitting for VAS orders.
• Performed Unit and Integration tests and actively participated in resolving data issues and conflicts within Functional Team.
• Configuration of RF queues for mobile data entry (MDE) For WM module for goods receipt/ goods issue, put away, picking and inventory.
• Design of organization structure in WMS such as Warehouse number, storage type, storage section, picking area and storage bins
• Played a key role in mapping up of various processes involving Put away and Picking strategies.
• Complete physical warehouse activities are mapped in WMS in SAP
• Handling differences in Warehouse Management
• Picking area concept was implemented which enables to execute parallel picking and thus accelerating the shipping process.
• Basic functions like number ranges for quant, TR, TO, posting change notices, groups etc. was handled with high level of distinction
• Stock removal processes involving outbound deliveries, auto creation of TOs for outbound deliveries.
• Posting changes and stock transfers.
• Interface between IM and WM.
• Cycle counting inventory processes were undertaken.
• Complete unit testing and integrated testing were carried out and documented.

Confidential, Detroit, MI

SAP MM/WM Functional Consultant

Environment: SAP ECC 6.0

Responsibilities:

• Support full life cycle implementation in MM and WM, configuring warehouse structure, placement and picking strategies, WM reporting and shipping.
• Developed Business blue Prints for Enhancements and identified gaps and suggested development work in SAP to overcome the gaps.
• Conducted Gap Analysis of Materials Management Module and Warehouse Management Module.
• Defined plants, purchase organization and storage locations, assigned them to company code.
• Configured and Customized and updated Master data: Material Master, Vendor Master, Customer master, Info Records, Partner Functions, Source Lists, Routings, Work Centers and MRP views, Inventory Management.
• Utilized, established and configured full procurement functionality from Automatic PR creation to invoice verification, including PR/PO cycle, stock transports, Source determination, scheduling agreements, contracts, request for quotes, pricing schemas, shipping notifications for all stock categories and special stocks like consignment, third party, and sub-contracting.
• Customized messages for PR, PO, RFQ, Contracts and scheduling agreement.
• Configured the Physical inventory settings for cycle counting.
• Carried out Physical Inventory in the warehouse and the shop floor.
• Configured and customized WM structure by defining Storage types, Storage sections, Bins, Quant.
• Defined movement types for WM and interfaced them with IM movement types using special movement indicators.
• Configured put-away and picking strategies like LIFO and FIFO with automatic generation of Transfer Requests and Transfer Orders.
• Configured master data for Storage Unit Management.
• Worked with Handling Unit Management (HUM) to reflect packing based logistics structure.
• Defined Control parameters for packing and handling units. Worked with different attributes dat define handling unit object.
• Worked with RF device to carry various activities like receiving, cross docking, put away, picking and shipping activities.
• Developed interfaces for RF devices via SAP Console to integrate RF devices into SAP WM module
• Implemented/Configured RF Queues, Assign Users to different RF Queues, Custom Mobile Data Entry screens and activated RF Monitor. Mobile data entry standard transactions like: Put away/Picking by Delivery, Physical Inventory, and Transfer Order Confirmation. Designed and configured shipping parameters for warehouse such as Specifying picking locations, and processing outbound deliveries through shipping points.
• Configured RF Menu Management, screen management for Mobile data Entry.
• Defined various shipping conditions and loading groups and assigned goods receiving points for inbound and outbound deliveries.
• Configured logistics execution, which included shipping point, packing, route determination and transportation.
• Configured Zebra printers to print Shipping labels.
• Worked with defining modes of transport, routes, stages, shipment types and maintain the transportation relevance.
• B2B/XI integration with suppliers/vendors, companies, plants and suppliers.
• Performed cutover activities in both MM and WM sections. Involved in designing the induction process of initial stock upload in both Inventory management and warehouse management.
• Provided Production support after go-live. Involved in holding additional training sessions after Go-live with business key users.

Confidential, Malvern, PA

SAP WM/EWM Functional Consultant

Environment: SAP ECC 6.0

Responsibilities:

• Design of bin structures as per the warehouse structure
• Setting up of Put away and Picking strategies in WM/EWM
• Design of manufacturing staging process of raw materials in production supply area.
• End to end testing of all business processes involving inbound and outbound movements in both WM and EWM.
• Conversion objects such as update product master, initial stock load, pack specs, Convert bin master, conversion of control cycles etc.
• Replenishment process of fixed bins
• Internal warehouse processes such as AdHoc movements, warehouse monitoring,
• Configuration of mobile data entry in SAP ECC for WM and EWM.
• Setting up of the RF devices (ITS Mobile) for various environments such as production, quality training and Development.
• Complete conversions activities related to inventory load in WM and EWM.
• Physical Inventory process in both WM and EWM.
• WM Interface with PP-PI and QM
• Enhancements involving warehouse order creation/split in EWM.
• PPF actions and printing configurations
• Efficiently handled the Go Live activities such as stock cutover, closing of business activities, physical stock check for SU managed inventory, providing business the guidelines for the last day of cutover. Stock load into SAP etc.
• Maintaining of pack specs, condition records, PPF activities.
• Setting up of printers for labels, warehouse order, form s for Bill of Lading, Master Bill of Lading etc.
• Business processes involving Transportation Unit for Freight Shipments.
• Followed and ensured compliance as per the FDA CFR part 21 regulations.

Confidential, Irvine, CA

SAP WM/QM Functional Analyst

Environment: SAP ECC 6.0

Responsibilities:

• Worked on understanding the plants and storage locations per the enterprise structure.
• Worked with Business analysts in understanding the existing material master in the legacy system
• Helped business cleanse the data first in the legacy system.
• Helped in mapping the data into the Material master various views.
• Configured Purchasing flow per the business requirements, by defining Automated Requisitions out of MRP, Release procedures, RFQ, Quotations and Purchase order creation process.
• Configured IDOC setup for Purchase Order outputs, Order Confirmations
• Configured Inter company stock transfer in Inventory Management
• Worked on Batch Management, Batch Determination and activated batch status Management at Client level.
• Worked extensively on QM Master Data: Inspection plan, Master Inspection Characteristics (MIC), Codes & Code groups, Selected Sets and Task lists.
• Worked on configuring Quality inspection, Result Recording, Notification processing and Production order confirmation. Participated actively in User forum to educate users.
• Created various Inspection types for GR, GI.
• Set up the GR Inspection process and Result recording process.
• Worked on Quality Certification and Quality Notification
• Defined and tested the test conditions for unit testing and MM/QM integration testing with PP-PI, FI/CO & SD.
• Prepared documentation for noledge transfer and trained key users.
• Go-live cut over activities and post live support.

Confidential, Evansville, IN

SAP MM/LE Functional Consultant

Environment: SAP R/3 4.7

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate meetings to Identify, analyze, capture and report issues, assist issue resolution with system (IT team) and related business processes to ensure timely closure as per escalation criteria.
• Identify and assess gaps between business requirements and SAP functional capabilities.
• Develop business scenarios and business processes and procedures in SAP system.
• Ensure high level of SAP support, by providing expertise and guidance to the User base through extensive telephonic and onsite support
• BOM, scheduling, process orders, process instructions, PI sheets and production scheduling.
• Worked on Procurement, Consumption Based Planning (Forecast and reorder point planning) and long term planning.
• Worked on Inventory Management (IM) dat includes Inter Company Stock transfer and Transfer posting, RTV, GR, GI, Physical Inventory and Batch Management.
• Configuring Stock Transport Order procedure with shipping and Inbound Delivery in the SAP system
• Setting up MRP process via Manual Reorder Planning.
• Configuring MI-FI integration through Automatic Account Determination, Valuation Classes, and GL Accounts

Confidential

SAP MM Business Consultant

Environment: SAP R/3 4.7

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design and configuration of MM module
• Configured Plants, Storage Locations, Purchase Organizations and Purchase groups.
• Configured purchasing activities including purchase order processing, Purchase requisitions, Info records, Release procedures and maintained pricing conditions.
• Defined partner schemas and assigned to account groups.
• Configured different MRP procedures and Forecast parameters.
• Configured Inventory Management Parameters for all Goods movements like Goods Receipts, Goods Issues, Reservations, GR for blocked stock, Goods returns etc.
• Configured the system for Stock Transfer between plants and storage location to storage location within plant.
• Configured automatic creations of storage locations for different movement types with Goods issue/Transfer posting and Goods receipt.
• Interacted actively with PP, SD and FI/CO teams for integration testing.
• Developed the process line, unit and integration testing.
• Demonstrated various MM transactions and business scenarios for the users as a part of end user training.