SUMMARY:

• Experienced Management/Technical Project Manager with recent SAP full - life cycle implementation experience at a world renowned company. He successfully managed projects, developed specifications, performed configurations, planned and executed unit and integration tests, prepared documentation, trained end users and supported the "go live" event. Sajeev has over 15 years of professional experience as Project Management Professional/Team Lead/Senior Consultant/Business Analyst in technology, management, manufacturing, operations, materials and quality. He has managed a team of up to 35 folks and this experience solidified his strong team/management skills moving forward. He is praised for his strong leadership and analytical skills, his attention to detail and his good ability to work well in stressful situations.
• Leading/contributing to sales pursuits in responding to RFPs in Retail & energy sectors
• Experienced SAP Consultant - Materials Management (MM), Finance (FI/CO) and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
• Certified SAP Solution Consultant
• Successfully led the team in full life cycle implementation of SAP ERP and FI system - from design to deployment - was responsible for Materials Management, Supplier Relationship Management and Finance components
• Familiar with and experienced in interfacing with Plant Maintenance (PM), Project System (PS) and Advanced Planner and Optimizer(APO)
• Very experienced in using PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) and Project Management Organization (PMO)
• Successfully managed the team. Facilitated requirement gathering, estimated effort, submitted work orders, managed client communications. Coordinated blue printing, functional and technical specifications to meet client requirements. Developed, tested and delivered solutions including custom reports. Carried out knowledge transfer to client personnel.
• Successfully provided leadership in day to day configuration related support, maintenance, research and development of SAP system including planning, analysis, design, development, implementation, maintenance, enhancement and support
• Strong cross-functional project and skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to resolve very complex process and system issues and manage multiple tasks within tight timeframes while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Results driven and possess ability to influence without direct authority
• Experienced in facilitating change both within IT and in the business and ability to integrate different technologies
• Experienced in project plan efforts and schedule activities, Measure project advancement (EVM), manage project scope and Identify and resolve/mitigate project risks and issues.
• Possess Strong computer skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Project, Visio and HP Quality Center
• Maintained and implemented ISO 9000/TS16949 policies and procedures; led and participated in audits and corrective actions which empowered employees to excel in their jobs.
• Studied, analyzed and implemented SPC and process capabilities, enhanced process capabilities by collaborating with operations personnel.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Project Manager/Team Lead

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Procurement: Purchase requisitions, Shopping Carts, Purchase Orders, Bidding, stock purchases, consumable purchases, external service and reporting.
• Synchronization between ECC and SRM System
• Master Data: Material Master, Vendor Master, Info Records, Quota Arrangement, Messages (Print/Fax/EDI).
• Approval Workflows for Purchase Requisition, Purchase Order, Contracts and Invoices.
• Purchasing optimization: Global Outline Agreements/Contracts, Scheduling agreements, Invoicing plans, Release procedures, Purchase document configuration.
• Inventory Management: Goods Receipt, Goods Issue, Stock Transfers, Reservations, Consignment, Physical Inventory, Availability Check, Movement type configuration, Messages.
• Valuation and account determination: Material valuation, Price control, Account Determination, split valuation, Tax Determination.
• Logistics invoice verification: Invoices, Credit memos, Automatic Settlement, Invoice verification in background, Subsequent adjustments, Freight invoices, Blocked invoices, GR/IR account maintenance.
• Configuration of organization structures and Material Master: MM Organization structure, SRM Organization structure.
• Experienced with BI components such as InfoObjects, InfoProviders, Hierarchies, InfoSources, Extractors, Update/ Transfer Rules, InfoCubes, MultiCubes, DSO and InfoPackages.
• Possess knowledge of SAP BI Data source Enhancement, User Exits, Data extraction from OLTP (Full/Delta), Pre-calculation services, Scheduling, Monitoring, Process Chains
• Worked with BEx Analyzer, BEx Query Designer for developing reports.
• Successfully designed and developed Business Intelligence solutions in Data Warehousing.

Team Lead, Sr.Consultant, Bus. Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Implemented SAP ERP Materials Management/Procurement process from start to finish -

  Implemented vendor approval process. Sourced and developed the suppliers. Worked with Supply Chain management to develop strategies for supplier development.

• Successfully implemented supplier/customer and in-process quality system.
• Developed vendor selection process.
• Helped implement ERP process at supply base.
• Implemented many cost saving ideas in the supply base.
• Set up, Evaluated, Managed and Improved the supply chain for materials, design, quality and delivery.
• Championed the development and interaction of supply base for materials, quality and delivery.
• Managed and participated in new product launches; implemented Continuous Improvement processes and saved money. Experienced in 8D problem solving; launched automotive programs with minimal or no issues.
• Implemented Engineering and Quality systems in automotive and/or manufacturing launches including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan and PSO to assist the manufacturing personnel to adapt to new systems and procedures
• Set up and Maintained ISO/QS 9000 / TS 16949 policies and procedures; led and participated in audits and 8D corrective actions which empowered employees to excel in their jobs
• Applied lean manufacturing tools to streamline and improve manufacturing processes which saved money by reducing the cycle time.
• Oversaw design reviews, gage selection/approvals, gage R & R and capability studies
• Simplified gage selection to suit manufacturing processes and product characteristics to better check the quality and fit/function of the parts.
• Studied, analyzed and implemented SPC and process capabilities and improved manufacturing processes; enhanced process capabilities by collaborating with manufacturing personnel and implementing innovative idea
• Experienced in managing and launching automotive programs. Extensive experience in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Vendor development, Project Management, Quality Management and production.

Analyst/Supply Chain Specialist/Quality

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Worked with materials management to source, develop, maintain and evaluate supply base.
• Created and maintained vendor approval process and the data base.
• Worked successfully with suppliers for design, quality and delivery of the parts on time.
• Put forward and implemented numerous cost saving ideas at the supply base and in-house.
• Successfully applied project management techniques in launching automotive programs. Coordinated activities with supplier and customer base.
• Experienced in launching automotive programs. Managed and possess extensive experience in Supply chain management, Vendor sourcing, Vendor development, Materials, Project Management and Quality Management.

  In charge of continuous improvement in the supply chain to reduce the cost on annual basis

Project Manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Many small and medium steel fabrication component projects are completed on time and on budget with complete client satisfaction
• Managed day-to-day activities on shop floor including: scheduling, employee / lead-hand and supervision, machine tool maintenance, quality and delivery.
• Participated in the supply chain management involving materials, quality and delivery.
• Sourced and developed suppliers for many complicated parts.
• Involved in setting up the ERP and MRP processes in the organization.
• Collaborated with stakeholders, consultants and government officials to effectively lead project team to meet the targets and deadlines