SUMMARY:

• SAP Consultant with over 10 years of experience in SAP R/3 functionality of Material Management (MM) and Inventory Management (IM).
• Strong experience with SAP R/3 MM, IM modules including 3 Full Life Cycles of SAP Implementation projects.
• Skillful in adapting Business Requirements and mapping to SAP processes.
• Good knowledge in ASAP methodology from business blue print till the post go - live support phase.
• Familiar with upgrading the SAP system from 4.6x, 4.7 to later versions.
• Materials Management Overview: Organization Structure, Master Data, (PTP) Procure-to-pay, Special Procurements, Stock Movement, Stock Transfers and Replenishments.
• Extensive knowledge in configuration of Material Master, Vendor Master, Purchase Order, Purchase Requisition, RFQ (Request for Quotation), Quotation, Info Records, Pricing Procedure, Outline Agreements, Release Procedures for PRs and POs with workflow.
• Worked extensively in the areas of Lean Purchasing, External Services Management, Consumption Based Planning, Procurement of Consumables, Pipeline and Non-valuated materials.
• Inventory Management and Logistics Overview: Goods Movement, Physical Inventory, Movement Types, Valuation.
• Experience in Sales Orders, Third Party Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Transportation, and Freight Invoice Settlement process.
• Post implementation support for PP with emphasis on MRP generated Purchasing Documents, Stock Transport Orders, Process Orders, BOMs, Routings, and Reservations.
• Knowledge in cross functional integration of MM module with SD, PP, PM, FI & LE modules and readiness to learn other modules.
• Knowledge in ABAP with ability to analyze and debug codes, and writing custom query reports.
• Well-versed in configuring SAP IMG, Testing and Preparation of test plans, User Training, Go-Live & Support, User Training and Knowledge Transfer.
• Industry based SAP exposure in Manufacturing, Chemical, Specialty Chemicals, Automotive and Utilities sectors.
• Experience in SAP best practices based and industry specific solutions for MM and IM modules.
• Ability to design functional specs for RICEFW objects to tailor customer’s specific requirements.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize multi upgrade activities backed by efficient quantitative background and business acumen.
• Ability to manage projects/tasks and ensuring on-time provision of project deliverables.
• Experienced in working in a team oriented environment and a good problem solver.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivated and good leadership skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

ERP Skills: SAP ECC 6.0, ECC 5.0, SAP Enterprise 4.70, SAP R/3 4.6C, 4.6B

Logistics: MM-PUR, MM-SRV, MM-CBP, MM-IM, MM-IV-LIV

Cross Modules: MM-SD, MM-PP, MM-PM, MM-FI, MM-WM                                

Methodologies: ASAP

Operating Systems: MS-DOS, Windows 3.1, 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10

Office Tools: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, Project, Visio

Reporting Tools: Report Writer, Report Painter, ABAP Query

Documentation Tools: RWD uPerform, One Note

Testing Tools: Mercury Quality Center 8, HP QC 10, HP ALM 11 & 12.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Moline, IL

SAP MM/ SD Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Working in the Confidential (Enterprise Master Data Management) Advisory team in the capacity of Business Analyst to support on-going projects on streamlining enterprise master data (vendors, customers and materials)
• Taking on Data Harmonization project by analyzing deviation of master data domain values in the operational SAP landscapes vs SAP master data landscape.
• Creating Business Process Documents summarizing the current state of master data of all SAP landscapes and suggesting solutions favoring harmonization efforts.
• Working closely with DOMD team for setting up the new dealer org structure mapping between legacy system Account Flex and SAP to support Order Management.
• Working with Confidential delivery services team to support ongoing activities for the go-live of OM Project Release 1 for Australia and New Zealand dealerships.
• Preparing for the next OM Release 2 project by gathering all business requirements for US and Canada dealerships.
• Setting up Sales Org structure in master data landscape to support dealer master data creation for OM R2.
• Extracting the pilot dealership data from legacy systems, sorting them, and loading them in SAP master data landscape using LSMW.
• Creating pilot materials in operational landscapes and setting up listings and exclusions for each dealership based on product agreements.
• Setting up customized IDOCs for ALE distribution of customer master data from master data landscape to operational landscapes.
• Supporting Confidential Sales Center team for dealer and product data extraction and providing their technical team with necessary mapping details.
• Working closely with solution architects and S/4Hana team in carrying out analysis for upgrading the master data system with minimal impact to ongoing projects.
• Using agile methodology for S4 upgrade activities and working towards converting vendor and customer master data to business partners.
• Creating/updating functional specs for all custom objects that will be affected by the upgrade to S/4 Hana.
• Taking on some of the challenging aspects of upgrade from master data standpoint - sorting of number ranges, conversion of account groups to BP grouping, tax categories for various countries.
• Providing training and guidance to legacy and non-SAP team members on some of the analytical activities related to upgrade.

Confidential, Omaha, NE

SAP MM Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Working in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) IT team at the district with primary focus on MM and MM-PM functions.
• Participating in the implementation of Fleet Management in the district across various organizational units.
• Initiating subcontracting PO process for final assembly of gas and water meters parts by external vendors.
• Working on serialization of meters and developing new program to load serial numbers of newly assembled meters during receipt.
• Working closely with purchasing department and streamlining the existing MM processes to be on par with best practices.
• Implementing physical inventory for the stores department to fix inconsistency between stock numbers vs. book values.
• Implementing release procedure for purchasing department and MRP (consumption based planning) for the operations department for their MRO items.
• Implementing Pipeline process for CNG fuel consumption by fleet vehicles as a part of fleet management project.
• Working on GL account determination configuration for setting up cost elements for fuel consumption postings.
• Working on various custom programs and reports needed for fleet management - fuel consumption data conversions, automatic postings, and consumption reporting.
• Introducing scrapping process for non-functional gas and water meters stockpiled in various locations.
• Creating LSMW templates for mass material master, vendor master and purchase info record changes.
• Documenting new business process for IT and business owners, and training end users on newly introduced processes and functions.

Confidential, Moline, IL

SAP MM Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Taking part in implementation project for one of the newly established parts warehouse in Nagpur, India with focus on MM-EWM, MM-SPP (service parts planning), MM-FI and MM-SD processes.
• Configuring the new ECC box to support both existing and new processes in MM.
• Working with SIPS team to enable cross system, inter-company procurement between Nagpur and other plants around the world.
• Developing a new Cross System flow of goods process to address the requirement to have cross system, intra-company procurement between Nagpur and other plants in India.
• Handling all the interface requirements and setups to enable seamless interactions between different SAP boxes and legacy systems.
• Setting up new movement types and custom account determination entries to comply with the financial posting standards as per Deere Finance.
• Setting up consignment process for tractor manufacturing plants across various regions in North America.
• Developing new pricing procedure for purchase orders and scheduling agreements to handle excise invoice and tax calculations for excisable parts.
• Working on various enhancements for inbound deliveries and GR processing to meet certain business requirements.
• Designing new Z programs for automatic price and other conditions update in purchasing documents.
• Creating test plans in HP ALM required for cycle testing and UAT, and coordinating end to end process tests involving other teams.
• Working with Data Management team in developing new LSMW objects for various master data and initial loads of purchasing contracts and agreements.
• Creating business process documentations and conducting training workshops for warehouse personnel in India.
• Providing global MM support team with an overview on various expected problems and procedures on troubleshooting them.

Confidential, Milwaukee, WI

SAP PTP Functional Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Taking on deliverables coming from Hypercare for initial rollout of ECC 6.0 on first wave of manufacturing plants in North America.
• Creating functional specs for various RICEFW objects identified during stabilization phase following initial rollout.
• Facilitating high-level design and detail design workshops with plant SMEs to validate current process design and gather new requirements for second rollout.
• Revising L3 and L4 ARIS flow models for various PTP processes and updating corresponding Process Definition Documents.
• Managing the PTP workflow project by re-designing the highly customized workflow process for all ECC purchasing documents in order to be compliant with DOA standards and policies.
• Proposing workable solutions for challenges at hand via extensive research and testing (POC).
• Working with fellow process team members on SRM and SNC integration with ECC system for both direct and indirect material procurement process.
• Handling interface requirements for sending out Purchasing Documents electronically via EDI X12 850 and creating mapping spec for EDI team.
• Undertaking requirements for various KPI reports and other customized reports as needed by business in both ECC and BI environment.
• Working on conversions specs for various master and transactional data migration from legacy to ECC system.
• Changing various PTP related configuration objects for baseline configuration as well as final configuration and updating existing configuration documents.
• Supporting the testing team in developing test plans and creating test scripts for FUT, CUT, SIT and UAT in HP Quality Center.
• Working with other process teams like OTC - for third party procurements; PTD - for MRP scenarios and enhancements; RTR - for issues and disputes resolution with external vendors regarding invoice verification and account postings.
• Supporting OCM team and providing them with concise material and updates on changes introduced in various PTP processes due to change requests and/or bi-monthly stability releases.
• Guiding and supporting the AMS team on critical and high priority support tickets and providing them with KT on newly developed objects.

Confidential, Redmond, WA

SAP PTP Functional Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Participating in various workshops ranging from business strategic intent group identification to business blue print validation.
• Identifying process, technological, and organizational gaps and recommending bridges for the same.
• Reviewing and refining business process procedure and configuration documents within the project defined scope.
• Configuring PTP process for Indirect Procurement - Org Structure, Master Data, Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders: Standard and Framework, and Logistics Invoice Verification.
• Configuring ESM in SAP - Service master, service entry sheet, service category and conditions.
• Implementing requisition approval via release procedure for PRs with workflow task and email notification.
• Setting up material group specific account determination for non-materials (free text purchases) and service procurements.
• Setting up IDocs, message types and partner profiles for EDI transmission of POs in addition to fax and e-mail transmission methods.
• Working with FI team in setting up various test scenarios for integrating Vertex taxware solution with SAP system.
• Creating custom ABAP queries, functional specs for various RICEFW objects related to core PTP and cross functional requirements.
• Creating end user documentation using uPerform, process flow diagrams, process procedures and other training media and linking them to glossary on SharePoint.
• Using database (mdb) files for segregating master data components before finalizing the template for upload via LSMW.
• Supporting cut-over and post go-live activities for Indirect Procurement process.
• Providing support for end users ranging from administrative assistants to key leadership personnel from various departments.
• Participating in second workshop involving blue print re-validation for Direct Procurement.
• Designing the pricing procedure to include rebates and discounts on bulk procurements.
• Working with OTC team in setting up Stock Transport Order, Drop Shipment process, and Inventory strategy for reverse logistics.
• Working with rest of team members for designing rest of the processes related to direct procurement and other cross functional processes.

Confidential, Houston, TX

SAP COE MM Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Working on proposed list of enhancement projects in MM to improve business processes from SAP’s standpoint.
• Planning and executing various activities in production environment to meet crucial and urgent requirements of the business.
• Data conversion, sorting and migration of master records from legacy system to ECC 6.0 using LSMW tool.
• Maintaining service masters and implementing CATS with MM-SRV integration for service IT contractors/consultants.
• Configuring special procurements processes: subcontracting and consignment scenarios for the newly introduced plants and tolling sites.
• Working on SD integration in configuring Stock Transport Order with delivery and Third Party Sale process.
• Creating return Sales Orders for items shipped back from customers and posting the necessary inventory adjustments.
• Setting up new pricing condition for freight calculation on Stock Transport Orders and Raw Material procurements.
• Handing ESM requirements by maintaining service masters, troubleshooting service entries, and providing reports for services.
• Creating revised versions of Manual of Business Authorizations along with Internal Audit team and mapping the same in SAP via release procedures for PRs with workflow.
• Customizing various scenarios via user exits at PO and PR level to meet specific client’s needs.
• Performing unit testing for all MM transactions during the technical upgrade of ECC 6.0 from enhancement pack 3 to 4.
• Troubleshooting EDI related issues pertaining to document types 810, 850 and 855.
• Working on the IDOC/ALE functionality for process orders and goods movements among SAP systems and troubleshooting IDOC related issues.
• Providing functional specs for a number of enhancements, reports and developing customized ABAP query reports for end users.
• Preparing application help documents for key MM transactions using RWD uPerform Tool.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting day to day production support tickets globally.
• Training end business users on multi-transactional activities in SAP and developing training manuals for the same.

Confidential, Moncure, NC

SAP MM Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Creating a framework for organizational structure of Business Processes that is to be integrated with SAP system.
• Creating Purchase Organization and Storage locations; assigning Purchase Organization to Company Code, Plant; assigning Plants to Company Code.
• Configuring Material Master Record: Maintaining choice of field for data screens, defining attributes for material types, output format of material numbers, material groups; configuring standard material types as per the client’s requirement.
• Configuring Vendor Master Record: Maintaining vendor account groups, creating number ranges for vendor accounts, defining account groups with screen layouts for vendors, defining Partner Functions, updating payment and contact information of vendors.
• Defining Pricing procedure, conditions, schemas access sequence for P2P cycle.
• Implementing advanced shipping notification and delivery tracking for Logistics.
• Setting up vendor consignment process: defining and assigning consignment info records in source list and creating consignment contracts.
• Working on batch management, release procedure, source lists.
• Implementing Outline agreements for raw materials and operating supplies: scheduling agreements, contracts - value/quantity based.
• Defining message output types for purchasing documents, testing print layout and setting up e-mail and fax communication mediums.
• Testing integration of PP module; MRP runs, conversion of Planned Orders into Purchase Requisitions, creation of schedule lines.
• Configuring settings for Goods Issues, Goods Receipt, Movement types and other relevant objects in Inventory Management as required by business logistics.
• Creating functional specs for custom modifications and working with ABAP resource for user exits.
• Testing out all the configurations for any errors, making necessary corrections at each stage, and documenting the results.
• Supporting post go live phase and providing training to business users.

Confidential, Richmond, VA

SAP MM Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining current Organizational Structure and creating new Org. Elements as per Business requirement.
• Creating, fixing, and maintaining master data: Material Master, Vendor Master, Batch Master, Purchasing Info Records, and Customer Master.
• Refining configuration of the SAP Logistics/MM functionality with integrated view of Procure-To-Pay process.
• Setting up reorder point planning (CBP) along with automatic purchase order creation for MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) supplies and using source lists wherever needed.
• Converting traditional purchase requisition process into SAP standard purchase requisition process and implementing release procedure for the same.
• Configuring Stock Transport Order process, both Inter Company and Intra Company, with outbound delivery and billing from SD module.
• Teaming up with ABAP and SD resource in developing a price upload interface to update constantly changing oil/chemical prices being purchased or sold.
• Interacting with business users and process owners to gather requirements and converting them into functional specs for customized inventory reports.
• Creating new storage locations and setting up batch jobs for monthly inventory cycle counts for each.
• Working with Basis team in deciding a retrieval strategy to setup various MM related objects for archiving using SAP ADK.
• Coordinating with technical team in implementation of ADP Taxware and testing all MM purchase cycles inclusive of integration testing on FI side.
• Supporting the integration of GE Water and Process (fuel additives) Business in client’s SAP system and implementing SD third-party sales process for the same inclusive of post go-live support.
• Handling production issues and conducting training sessions for business users on current and newly introduced processes.
• Developing training manuals, configuration design documents, testing documents and business process procedures.

Confidential, Minneapolis, MN

Junior SAP MM Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Getting familiarized and understanding various aspects of SAP MM module as a trainee in Sunsoft Consulting using the IDES system.
• Understanding the current business setup and processes in SAP for various clients of Confidential .
• Maintaining Material Master, Vendor Masters, Purchasing Info Record, Source Lists.
• Creating new Purchase Orgs and assigning them to the concerned Purchase groups.
• Setting up new pricing conditions for Contracts and Purchase Orders.
• Defining pricing elements like basic price, discounts, freight and taxes for various Materials, Material Groups and Vendors.
• Maintaining changes in classification system concerned with release procedure and materials.
• Running Inventory reports and building custom reports through the use of SAP Query.
• Configuring Logistic Invoice verification (LIV) involving System Messages, Vendor Tolerance Group, and Planned Delivery Costs.
• Understanding Inventory Management Processes including Goods Receipt, Goods Issue, Stock Transfers and Special Stocks.
• Coordinating with other functional and technical trainees and learning key integration points of MM with their modules.
• Attending weekly meetings with fellow employees of Sunsoft to learn latest news, issues or problems concerning MM processes at their client locations.