Experience Summary:

• SAP Certified Architect with 15 years of SAP Implementation experience in Big Five and Fortune 500 consulting environments/Companies implementing Logistics Modules with a core competency in Materials Management, Procure to Pay P2P ,SRM EBP/eSource , Warehouse Management , Sales and Distribution and Customer Service Modules .. Expertise in all stages of SAP R/3 implementation besides possessing 8 Years of rich business experience in Defence / Federal Govt. Corporation.
• Vastly experienced in SAP R/3 business process re-engineering, systems design and reorganization change management, requirements gathering and Project management. Functional skills include analysis of multifaceted environment requirements with strong SAP MM/WM/SD/CS/SRM configuration Skills. Lean Champion certified with six sigma principle experience.
• Extensive experience in configuring and customizing SAP Materials management, Supplier Relationship Management SRM , Warehouse Management, Sales and Distribution and Customer service modules.
• Team player and consistent top performer with excellent communications and presentation skills with ability to manage projects from inception to completion. Extensive experience in SAP ASAP, Solutions Manager, and Solution delivery process methodologies.
• Experienced in training users, integration of Sales Distribution OTC , Materials Management P2P with FI-CO, warehouse Management, Quality management, Production Planning and Customer Service modules and strong ability to interact with the clients.
• Has Extensive Functional / Logistics experience as a Materials Manager in vital defence manufacturing industries in purchasing, Materials Planning and Procurement, Inventory Management, Vendor Evaluation, Invoice Verification, Warehouse Management, Pricing Techniques Conditions etc.
• Lead and/or participated in design workshops design reviews, representing the associated Business Functions. Responsible to Perform and document the results of Fit Gap analysis Work collaboratively with IT and business partners to define functional, mapping and technical solutions proactively provide knowledge and expertise on best IT and business practices.
• Experience in Managing and leading a team in a complex environment with conflicting priorities.

Experience

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Role: SAP Lead

• Currently working on Sikorsky HSI SAP implementation project and my Primary responsibilities are Validate the SAP fit to business requirements by identifying workarounds and business process changes. Configure SAP to meet business needs of the SAP P2P, LE/WM modules, Implementation and support of SAP ECC MM, SAP LE/WM functionalities. Functionality including procurement and Serialization, MRO process.
• Translating business requirements into SAP functional and configuration requirements and support the client's request prioritization process by providing high-level estimates for design and implementation effort.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to lead and support projects to improve system functionality throughout the entire development lifecycle i.e. Detailed requirements gathering, Solution design and development, Testing etc.,

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Role: SAP MM/SRM/LE Lead

• Primary responsibilities are to Configure SAP Materials management, SAP Supplier Relationship Management SRM modules. Implementation and support of SAP ECC MM, SAP SRM 7.0 functionalities.
• Resolve configuration and functional business issues across MM/SRM processes in a collaborative team environment.
• Implement and Supporting Post Go-Live SRM 7.0 and ECC 6 environment for a multi-billion dollar distributer of electricity and gas in the Northeastern United States National Grid . Resolving issues and training users in SRM processes including Backend Integration, Organization, Workflow, Master data, Catalog Management , Supplier Self Service SUS procurement , Sourcing , Contract Management , Service Procurement i.e. shopping carts, Sourcing Cockpits, purchase orders, Purchase order confirmations via the SRM portal, Procurement Cards system using Xponential inside ECC 6 etc.,
• Providing support and mentoring to resolve problems escalated from lower-levels of expertise of Buying experience resolver Group. Manage incident tickets per service level agreements, working root cause analysis, corrective actions.
• Chairs weekly sessions with Super Users/Local Process Owners reviewing status of all SAP IT activities for their primary module areas SRM/MM . Projects, Enhancements, Incident tracking as well as major milestones and expected deliverables.
• Create and deliver training materials as needed to foster a more effective use of SAP systems by the user community.
• Prepare reporting and communicate the status of issue resolution to Information Technology and Business management and to identify trends for opportunities to improve the stability of the system.
• Work with Client and Teaming Partner team members to gather and interpret functional user/system requirements into technical design specifications.
• Work with business users and other Information Services personnel in the application development area in a cross-functional team environment to pursue and accomplish business critical projects and provide guidance on prioritization.
• Translate business requirements into designs and specifications that consider business process, industry trends and SAP best practices.

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Role: SAP Architect / Sr. Consultant

• Lead the MM Process design, configuration, conversion and testing cycles on the SAP IS Utility system
• Translating business requirements into SAP functional and configuration requirements and support the client's request prioritization process by providing high-level estimates for design and implementation effort
• Configured the PR PO Release procedure, Set-up the MM purchasing test strategy and executed it successfully.
• Identify the GAPs and prepare the Functional Design Document for the custom development.
• Completed the training with the SAP Super users and provided application support .
• Preparation of Test Scenarios and the test scripts for the Integration Testing UAT.
• Lead the team of users to successfully complete the Integration Testing User Acceptance Testing.

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Role: Architect/ Sr. Consultant SAP MM/IM/WM

• Lead the MM/IM/WM Process design, configuration, conversion and testing cycles on the SAP IS Retail system
• Conduct workshops and user interaction for Business Requirements gatherings, complete the business blueprint document and get the sign off from the Stake holders.
• Highly complex solution suggested, configured, tested and implemented
• Worked on Designing and implementing the Article master, Merchandize categories, Assortments Listings.
• Lead a team of consultants implementing SAP IS Retail for an online Apparel Footwear retailer. Designed the article master interface inbound and outbound to SAP.
• Integrated the legacy order list to the SAP Retail purchase orders. Implemented retail pricing functionality.
• Integrated the SAP Inventory management system with the legacy warehouse management system
• Worked with a team in designing functional IDOC error handler to manage idocs for article master, inventory, PO's Used LSMW for conversions.
• Identify the GAPs and prepare the Functional Design Document created for all RICEF-W objects.

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Role: IT Project Manager/ SAP Solutions Architect

• Worked as an experienced SAP Project Manager / Solutions Architect Leading complex IT projects from Initiation through implementation by using project management and innovative SAP skills. Responsible for all aspects of project including requirements gathering, scheduling, budgeting, work authorization and Execution.
• Writing clear functional specifications for programmer to convey business requirements. Work closely with development team to ensure code meets the business requirements. Unit and Integration test new functionality to ensure high quality delivery.
• Process Design, Hands on SAP Configuration, Testing and implementation of business requirements, taking responsibility to understand key business requirements across business units architect and implement strategic recommendations in SAP MM/SD/Logistics Execution areas.
• Responsible for overall project scope, resourcing, and requirements during project s life cycle.
• Collaborate with SAP Architects, Analysts and SAP Project managers to develop and deliver high quality and practical solutions for new implementations and enhancements.
• Served as a project manager over the delivery of complex business process re-engineering and systems solutions into the business community to ensures the implementation projects are on time and on budget and business needs and expectations are met. Ensures the business community is effectively trained enabling full value from systems investment.
• Responsible for prioritizing ongoing requests made for changes/enhancements as well as assessing their impact on Pratt Whitney global design/system stability.
• Insure projects are delivered to customer within budget and schedule using Pratt Whitney's state of the art business management suite of tools like Primavera, E-sourcing etc.

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Role: SAP Solutions Architect

• Worked as SAP Solutions Architect/Manager SCM contributing at both strategic and technical levels, taking full responsibility to understand key business requirements across business units architect and implement strategic recommendations. Focusing mainly on SAP R/3 Materials Management, Sales and Distribution, Warehouse management and Customer service areas.
• Managed Project teams for Discretionary Projects consisting of external consultants, team members, business representatives, Business Relationship Managers, Stake holders, sponsors and steering committee. This included Planning, Execution, Testing, Deployment, Go-live and support. This includes status update, adherence to Solution Delivery Process and using best practices. My role also includes performance appraisal and mentoring of team members. Manage on-site and off-shore resources, as required.
• Responsible for the overall design and deliverables across all core MM/SD/WM/CS Application Modules and has integration responsibilities for key design points and interfaces to the existing systems. Experience in leading large scale project teams, leads sub-teams and acts as an advisor aiding the project team in all tasks, as necessary
• Manage and facilitate solution design across all phases of project including Blueprinting, Realization, Preparation, and Support for processes, configuration, integration, custom development, and data structures.
• Develop high level system design, configuration and road map for the solution and its related SAP modules and other system integrations.
• Maintain and build inter-organizational relationships to stay abreast of emerging business needs in order to more effectively participate in technology assessment and help to establish best business practices and service level standards
• Working with Steering Committee, PVB Project Validation Board on identifying key areas for enhancements and maintaining strategic focus based on Technology Roadmaps. Coordinate activities with the program's Project Management Office PMO .
• Responsible for overall project scope, resourcing, and requirements during project s life cycle.
• Follow Rockwell Collins Solutions Delivery Process project management methodology and ensure the timely delivery of architectural designs and help project sponsors, IT director make key decisions around the best business Solutions.
• Manage SAP applications focusing MM/WM/SD/CS and supporting the logistics/Supply chain functions manage the delivery of new functionality, enhancements, and defect remediation.
• Design integrated end-to-end test scenarios to ensure quality of end-to-end business processes across functions and SAP modules
• Implement and maintain best practices across the entire Software Development Lifecycle. Work directly with the user community by managing expectations setting priorities, etc
• Lead the procurement team for SAP upgrade project. In Dec-09, we upgraded our SAP environment SAP R/3 4.6c to the current release of SAP ECC 6.0 and Netweaver 7.0 to enable reliable vendor support and position Rockwell Collins to leverage capability expansion from the product in the future and gain more benefit out of the investment
• Participated in all phases of SAP upgrade project i.e. right from SAP Quick Upgrade Analysis Evaluation through all the phases of project implementation
• Actively participated and integrated with other key groups for SAP design, Configuration, Testing, Implementation and documentation of the company's Global Supply chain activities and make sure SAP solutions are aligned properly to meet global business requirements.
• Proactively participate in knowledge sharing within and across business and IT Organizations.
• Attending technology seminars like ASUG, Tech-ed etc.
• Nominated for Best Performer of the Year Award for Application Delivery. Rockwell Collins selects and announces the best performer award for demonstrating broad technical and functional knowledge, management discipline, strong leadership, strong organization skills, creativity and technical vision.
• Assisted and lead the development and execution of the IT Strategic Plan, which aligns IT initiatives with business goals and strategies.
• Lead efforts to deliver IT applications to the business community by leveraging resources, and third party relationships.
• Lead IT teams through the application development life cycle while adhering to standard project management methodologies and focusing on quality of deliverables, adherence to scope, and strong management to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget .

Confidential

Role: SAP MM / WM, EBP/SRM Specialist/Lead

• Worked on evaluating Materials Management /Warehouse Management, SRM Functionality's on release 4.6C. Overview, process flow, and configuration of the module.
• Translating business requirements into SAP functional and configuration requirements and support the client's request prioritization process by providing high-level estimates for design and implementation effort.
• Providing Subject matter expertise on SAP MM/WM modules for Walt Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. Global and Domestic projects by leading and participating in SAP implementation activities from Project thru acceptance.
• Responsible for ongoing support of SAP PTP Procurer to pay , SRM design and business processes by working with users, interacting with team members and problem solving.
• Provided Support for all Cast members end users in different Contents utilizing the SAP R/3 MM and EBP/SRM systems. Design and coordinate the facilitation of requirements-gathering and design workshops to ensure continuity across all sessions.
• As the SAP Materials Management functional lead worked at an advanced/ expert level of Vendor Master definition and setup ,MM Master Data materials, info records, source lists definition and setup , Purchasing Org Structure definition and setup ,Contract, Requisition, Purchase Order, Goods Receipt and Invoice processing and supporting configuration ,Shopping cart creation and approval routing in SRM , Internal and External Catalog Management , Working knowledge of CCM/MDM , Working knowledge of FI/CO, SD and HR processes, configuration, and structures etc.
• Troubleshoot issues/errors arising from EBP/SRM functionality, Workflow and follow on documents in EBP and SAP R/3.