ROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Certified SAP Consultant with more than 16 years of experience in SAP Supply Chain modules including Big 5 consulting. Hands-on professional in executing more than 10 full life-cycle implementations (from blueprinting, prototyping, design/configuration, unit and integration testing, training to go-live and post-production support) to clients and businesses in manufacturing, process industry, telecommunications, distribution, pharmaceuticals/life sciences, and federal government. Extensive client facing experience in the US with exceptional capability in recommending business process changes and handling various issues during implementation stages. Expertise in using Solution Manager and ASAP methodology for implementation purposes.
• Highly experienced in SAP Materials Management (MM) and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM). Have worked with SRM Releases 4.0 to 7.01 (with ECC 5.0 to 6.0 as the backend) configuring various process scenarios like classic, extended classic, stand-alone and plan-driven procurement scenarios. Team lead and lead consulting experience in SRM using business workflow, sourcing, bidding, central contract management (CCM), punch-out catalogs, PI/XI, and NetWeaver portal. Configured and implemented supplier qualification and registration (ROS). Strong interactive experience with ABAP developers in terms of BADi\'s, Web DynPro, iViews, and Enterprise Portal. Full knowledge of integration among various SAP modules (FI/CO, IM, WM, PP, SD).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
SAP Materials Management (MM)
Supply Chain scenarios (Procure to Pay, Order to Cash)

08/11 Present Senior SAP SRM Consultant and Solutions Architect (Independent)
Client Confdiential

Business Functions: Self-service procurement, Plan-driven procurement, Organizational model, Service procurement (planned and unplanned services), Indirect procurement, Shopping cart, External requirements, Hosted (punch-out) catalogs, Sourcing, Bidding, RFx, Purchase Orders, Confirmations, Invoice processing, Business Workflow, Enterprise Portal

• Functional lead and solution architect for upgrade of SRM 7.0 to SRM 7.01
• Responsible for SRM configuration, testing (unit and integration), and deployment (go-live) of the Extended Classic scenario in SRM 7.0 via SAP Enterprise Portal with ECC 6.0 as the backend system
• Configured SRM through interpretation of business process requirements and developed functional and technical specifications from user requirements
• Implemented indirect procurement (self-service procurement) through shopping carts, RFx, and purchase orders for hosted (punch-out) catalogs, service procurement and external requirements and managed the creation and maintenance of SRM organization model, replication of master data (vendors, product categories, units of measure, etc.) from ECC to SRM
• Worked with ABAP developers in customizations (RICEF objects), BADI’s and enhancements and coordinated with security personnel and portal developers in creating custom iViews for the SRM portal

05/08 07/11 Lead SAP SRM/MM Consultant (Independent)
Client, Confdiential

12/08 07/11 Business Functions: Self-service procurement, Plan-driven procurement, Organizational model, Service procurement (planned and unplanned services), Shopping cart, External requirements (purchase requisitions), Sourcing, Bidding, Purchase Orders, Central Contracts, RFx (Bid invitation), RFx response (Bid), Business Workflow, EBP, Supplier qualification, Registration of Suppliers (ROS), Supplier self Services (SUS), Enterprise Portal

• Lead SRM consultant for configuring and implementing self-service procurement, plan-driven procurement, sourcing, bidding, and central contract management (CCM) in the Extended Classic scenario in SRM 7.0 using Solution Manager and NetWeaver Portal 7.0 in a ramp-up environment
• Integrated SRM with MM in SAP Release ECC 6.0 Enhancement Pack 4 as the backend
• Conducted blueprinting workshops for business process requirements and created requirements for data conversion and interface development
• Implemented supplier qualification and registration (ROS) and configured SUS (Supplier Self Services) as a prototype and conference room pilot in SRM 7.0
• Participated in all aspects of the system development life cycle including business process and system design, configuration, unit, system and integration testing and post-production support
• Worked with the technical infrastructure team (Basis) to setup Enterprise Services (using ESOA / SAP XI (PI)) and the Security team to setup customized roles and authorizations.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining organization structures/models, replicating master data (vendors, material groups, units of measure, etc.) from ECC to SRM
• Collaborated with ABAP developers in customizations (RICEF objects), BADI’s and enhancements through documentation of functional specifications and review of technical specification documents
• Identified, communicated and resolved issues in a timely manner and provided weekly status reports

05/08 12/08 Business Functions: Self-service procurement, Plan-driven procurement, Organizational model, Shopping cart, Sourcing, Bidding, Purchase Orders, Contracts, RFx (Bid invitation) RFx response (Bid), Workflow, eProcurement, EBP

• Lead SRM consultant for implementing self-service procurement, plan-driven procurement, sourcing, bidding, in the Extended Classic scenario in SRM 6.0 using NetWeaver Portal 7.0.
• Integrated SRM with MM in SAP Release ECC 6.0 Enhancement Pack 3 as the backend
• Conducted workshop sessions for process requirements and participated in business process and system design, configuration, and unit testing
• Responsible for creating and maintaining organization structures/models, replicating master data (vendors, material groups, units of measure, etc.) from R/3 to SRM
• Worked with ABAP developers for creating customizations (RICEF objects), BADI’s and enhancements

05/07 04/08 SAP SRM/MM Lead (Independent)
Client Confdiential

Business Functions: Self-service procurement, Organizational model, Shopping cart, Sourcing, Bidding, Purchase Orders, Contracts, Catalogs, Workflow, eProcurement, EBP

• SRM team lead for configuring and implementing self-service procurement and sourcing in the Extended Classic scenario in SRM 5.0 using Solution Manager and Enterprise Portal
• Responsible for integration of SRM with MM in SAP Release ECC 6.0 (ERP 2005) as the backend
• Participated in all aspects of the system development life cycle including design and analysis of business process requirements (blueprinting and leading business workshops), configuration, unit and integration testing, go-live, and production support
• Responsible for creating and maintaining organization structures, replicating master data (vendors, material groups) from R/3 to SRM, configuring punch-out catalogs to vendors and purchase order outputs through SAP-XI
• Collaborated with ABAP developers in customizations (RICEF objects), BADI’s and workflow.

04/06 04/07 SAP Solution Lead, Confdiential
Chicago, IL
Client : Confdiential,SRM Consultant

Business Functions: Self-service procurement, Organizational plans, Shopping cart, Sourcing Cockpit, Contracts, Bidding, Catalogs, Confirmations, Invoicing, Workflow, eProcurement, EBP, CCM

• Functional lead in SRM for designing, configuring and implementing the entire Procure-to-Pay functionality in the Extended Classic scenario for indirect material/services in SRM 5.0
• Responsible for the integration of EBP/SRM with the MM module in SAP Release ECC 5.0 (purchase order processing, goods receipts, invoice receipts) as the backend
• Participated in design and analysis of business process requirements (blueprinting), configuration (IMG), unit and integration testing, training, and production support
• Configured self service procurement, bidding engine, catalog content management (CCM 2.0) and workflows for shopping carts, confirmations, and invoices
• Responsible for replicating master data (materials, material groups, vendors) from ECC to SRM
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing and plan-driven procurement (direct materials) through configuration of prototypes.

09/04 03/06 Senior SAP-MM Systems Analyst, Confdiential,Lake Forest, IL

Industry: Pharmaceuticals/Hospital products
Business Functions: Materials management, Purchasing/Procurement, Release procedures, SAP Workflow, Info records, Vendor master, Outline Agreements

• Functional lead in MM and IM for upgrade of SAP R/3 from Release 4.6C to Release ECC 5.0
• Prepared test strategies and integration test plans for the upgrade
• Coordinated testing activities and conducted end-user security testing
• Functional lead in MM and IM for designing and implementing a global Purchase-to-Pay functionality in SAP Release 4.6C in a validated (FDA-regulated) environment with Sarbanes-Oxley considerations.
• Responsible for defining business process requirements and configuring the MM and IM modules in the areas of Purchasing/Procurement (direct and indirect purchase requisitions/purchase orders/contracts, release strategy with Workflow), Invoice Verification (vendor, invoice receipts), Material master, Inventory management
• Participated in all aspects of the system development life cycle including analysis, design, configuration, customizing (IMG), testing (unit and integration), end-user training and transport management.
• Responsible for providing ABAP developers with detailed functional specifications and testing configuration, enhancements, and custom reports

01/04 09/04 SeniorSAP Consultant, Siemens Business Services (Siemens Consulting), Duluth, GA
Client : Confdiential,Materials Management Team Lead

Business Functions: Materials Management (Procurement, Purchase requisitions and orders, Materials), Inventory Management, Warehousing, Shipping, Production

• Functional lead in MM for defining business process requirements and implementing/configuring additional functionality (procure-to-pay for consumables/services/MRO, release procedures with Workflow, lean WM) in SAP Release 4.6C
• Responsible for providing functional support and facilitating in business systems optimization in the areas of Supply Chain Management (Materials Management, Procurement, Inventory Management, Shipping, Production)

04/01 12/03 Senior SAP-MM Business Analyst, Confdiential,IL.

Business Functions: Materials management, Purchasing/Procurement, Info records, Material master, Vendor master, Inventory control, MRP, Production, Warehousing

• Functional lead in MM and WM for upgrade of SAP R/3 from Release 3.1H to 4.6C
• Prepared test strategies, integration test plans, and identified functional gaps and enhancements for the upgrade
• Coordinated testing activities and conducted end-user security testing
• Responsible for providing technical SAP MM configuration expertise to deliver the best feasible solutions for the purchasing/procurement, inventory control and warehousing departments.
• Responsible for configuring purchasing module, movement types, inventory control, and MM master data (material master, vendor master, info record) to map business processes into SAP.
• Participated in all aspects of the system development life cycle, including analysis, design, configuration, customizing (IMG), testing, and transport management.
• Collaborated with ABAP developers and interfaced with SD, FI, PP functional leads to develop and test significant new functionality and enhancements.
• Created functional and technical specifications for all MM-related ABAP requests.

05/00 03/01 SAPLogistics Specialist, Confdiential,Warrenville, IL.

Business Functions: Bar coding, Radio frequency (RF), Warehousing,, Inventory control, Physical inventory, Materials management

• Project team lead for implementing the SAP-Warehouse Management (WM) module with bar coding and RF (radio frequency) functionality in SAP Release 4.6B.
• Developed comprehensive project plan for implementation encompassing functional requirements and scoping, configuration, unit and system testing, training, data conversion, and go-live.
• Mentored junior team members in configuration, process mapping, development and conduct of unit and system testing.
• Provided post-upgrade support for Release 4.6B in the area of Logistics Planning and Execution (Materials Management, Purchasing, Warehouse Management, Shipping, etc.)

01/99 05/00 Senior SAP Consultant, Deloitte & Touché Consulting, Downers Grove, IL.

02/99 05/00 Client : Confidential

Business Functions: Inventory control, Purchasing, Invoice verification, Warehousing, Physical inventory, MRP, Bills of materials, Resources, Master recipes, Process orders, Deliveries

• Managed a team of seven (7) client team members through delegation of duties and responsibilities to each member; tracked and reviewed their work progress for quality; and provided guidance and support.
• Customized the Materials Management (MM) module for multiple plants using the Implementation Management Guide (IMG).
• Created business design and mapping for entire manufacturing process incorporating gaps/reports/enhancements/conversions to configure SAP R/3 Release 3.1I for client-specific Production Planning for Process Industry (PP-PI) business functions.
• Ensured design and configuration integration within project team and developed comprehensive and executable test plans.
• Responsible for interfacing with functional team leads and resolving issues/conflicts/action items.
• Provided post-production support in the areas of MM, WM, PP-PI, and SD for 10 plants.

08/95 - 12/98 SAP Consultant, Confdiential, Tampa, FL

08/97 - 12/98 Client : Confdiential,Materials Management Team Lead

Business Functions: Inventory control, Purchasing, Invoice verification, Warehousing, Physical inventory, MRP, Bills of materials, Work Centers, Routings, Shop floor control, Assembly orders

• Responsible for defining and prototyping Materials Management (MM) processes within SAP R/3 system Release 3.1H environment to fulfill client business requirements.
• Customized the MM module for 2 plants using the Implementation Management Guide (IMG).
• Configured and implemented the use of Warehouse Management (WM) module for physical inventory and all business transactions in 2 warehouses.
• Defined required functional and integration tests for all MM business processes (purchasing, inventory management, warehouse management) in 2 plants.
• Responsible for interfacing with SD, PP, and FI team leaders
• Provided post-production support in MM, WM, and PP functional areas.

08/95 - 07/97 Client : Confdiential,Materials Management / Production Planning Consultant

• Business Functions: Sales and operations planning, Demand management, Inventory control, Bills of materials, Work centers and Routings, Production planning, MRP, Production control, Inventory management, Assembly orders
• Configured SAP system for client specific Materials Management and Production Planning (MM/PP) business functions as determined by client business requirements.
• Customized SAP for 3 plants with the SAP Implementation Management Guide (IMG) and table settings.
• Wrote and maintained standard operating procedures that accomplished sophisticated transactions and tasks in SAP R/3 Release 3.0C.
• Provided SAP technical support and training to all end users in the MM/PP modules.
• Single-handedly provided post-production support for multiple plants in troubleshooting user-originated problems and issues in the areas of MM and PP.

12/93 - 04/95 Manufacturing Analyst, Confdiential, Chicago, IL

• Business Functions: Inventory control, Production planning, Production control
• Designed a perpetual inventory control system for all types of raw material.
• Responsible for installation and computerization of manufacturing systems.
• Designed and developed production planning systems and procedures..
• Administered work orders from order to finished product level for production control.

11/92 - 11/93 Information Analyst, Confdiential,Chicago, IL

• Business Functions: Information processing, marketing
• Designed and developed computerized, menu-driven programs and systems for sales and marketing department.
• Responsible for systems administration and MIS operations.

SKILLS: Databases: Alpha4, Dbase IV, FileMaker Pro
Applications/Tools: SAP R/3, Microsoft Office, LOTUS 123, Harvard Graphics, MS Office
Operating Systems:MS DOS, MS Windows, UNIX, Windows XP, Windows 2000

EDUCATION:Confidential
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Enterprise Buyer Configuration

Confidential
Advanced Functions in Warehouse Management

Confidential
Certificate in Advanced Planner and Optimizer - Supply Network Planning

Confidential
Certificate in Advanced Planner and Optimizer - Demand Planning

Confidential
Certificate in Advanced Planner and Optimizer - Overview

Confidential, Institute of Technology (IIT),
MBA, Operations Management

University of Confidential
MS, Industrial Engineering

Confidential,Institute of Technology (IIT)
BS, Industrial Engineering