Sandeep Keskar

SAP MM/WM/EWM Professional

Professional summary

SAP MM Certified Consultant

Total 22+ years of professional work experience in Materials Management & Logistics operations.

More than 9+ Years of ERP-SAP experience with full life cycle Implementations and support in MM & WM/EWM and LE modules, development viz. 6.0 Version and running SAP enabled warehousing with handling unit management & RF functionality.

Rich domain experience at Tata Motors Ltd. For more than 10 Years in Procurement and more than 1 year in Inventory Management.

Distinction of working for SAP R/3 projects in Material Management & Warehouse Management Module at Satyam Computer Services Ltd., Accenture Services P Ltd. and IBM India P Ltd.

Adept at CRP sessions, WM configuration, conducting As-is-Study & To-be-Study, prototype testing, providing post implementation support and training to end users.

Strong knowledge of integration areas like FICO, SD, PP, PM. Hands on configuration experience in TM modules, including shipment and shipment costing processes.

Development and testing experience of interface developments like SAP R/3 and TMS logistics system and Legacy to SAP connectivity with XML & flat file messages through IDOC.

Support experience in managing standard inbound and outbound messages for interfaces.

Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal & team building skills with team work

Experience in client facing roles with international assignments including Qatar, Dubai, USA, Germany and Sweden.

CORE SKILLS

Warehouse Management and Material Management covers:

WM Module: (Version 4.7 - 6.0)

WM Organization Structure design as Storage type, Storage section, storage bins.

Search Strategies for Putaway and stock removal with storage type search, storage section search & storage bin types.

Movement types for IM & WM, physical inventory, shipping control and print control.

WM-PP interface design for staging process with control cycles.

Handling Unit Management process design and configuration.

RF Functionality design configuration and development.

Shipment with Warehouse Management, Transportation and Transportation cost process configuration.

MM Module: (Version 4.7 & 6.0)

MM Organization Structure design Purchasing Organizations, Purchasing Groups, Storage Locations

Purchasing Documents Purchase Requisition, Info Record, Source List, Purchase Order

Pricing Procedures, Batch management, Release Procedure, account Determination, Physical Inventory, etc.

Integration with other modules

Providing Technical/Functional specifications for RICEF

Experience

Organization

Designation

Duration

Yash Technologies Pvt. Ltd

Solution Architect

May 2015 till date

IBM India Pvt. Ltd

Senior Application consultant

November 2011 till May 2015

Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd

Team Lead

July 2009 to October 2011

Satyam Computers Ltd

Team Lead

July 2006 to July 2009

Tata Motors Ltd

Purchase Officer

November 1994 to July 2006

Technical Skills

User Interface

SAP GUI

Domain Knowledge

SAP 4.7 /6.00 MM WM Module –

Material Management & Warehouse Management

Tools & Utilities

MS Office, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes

Operating System

Windows 95/98, Windows 2000,XP & Windows 7

Projects &Trainings

Sr. No

Title

Location

Organized by

Duration

1

E- Mail writing and Business Communication

Pune

Satyam

1 Day

2

SAP SCM MM Certification

Pune

Satyam / SAP

25 Day

3

SAP EWM

Pune

IBM / SAP

15 Days

4

SAP EM

Hyderabad

Yash / Vendor

15 Days

Significant Accomplishments

Experience of 10 Projects in SAP MM, WM, LE and ECC transportation modules including implementation & support.

7 Full life cycle implementations & roll outs in MM & WM Modules of SAP R/3.

Appreciated with various awards in Accenture including Ace award, peer awards.

Participation in providing EWM trainings to interested candidates.

Interviewing new candidates for WM and EWM modules.

Major Projects Handled: (In reverse chronological order)

Project (#11): John Deere (Offshore) Solution Architect

Organization: Yash Technologies

Duration: June’15 – Till Date

Role: MM/WM/LE through VMS (Solution Architect)

About Client:

John Deere is one of the world’s largest tractors manufacturing company. It’s also manufacturing earth moving and turf equipment’s. Company is based in US and spread across the world in more than 140 countries. John Deere is using SAP my suite and now implementing SAP VMS and HANA with separate landscape connecting to existing SAP and legacy systems.

Project Contribution:

Ensure SAP Solution is implemented correctly to meet the client requirements, including data migration; testing and post go live support.

Ensure accurate and timely AMS support is provided from offshore by the team.

Check and propose solutions to the issues in logistics area including EWM, VMS, Event Management and Transportation Management.

Monitor business processes and tickets.

Ensure the solutions with enhancements are designed and estimated correctly.

Project (#10): Zoetis (Offshore) Business development and support

Organization: IBM India

Duration: August’14 – May 2015

Role: MM/WM/LE CoE (Manager Europe)

About Client:

Zoetis, formerly a business unit of Pfizer, is a $4.3B global animal health company with 9,300 employees, 29 manufacturing facilities, operating and/or selling in 120 countries. Zoetis has over 300 animal health product lines in 5 product categories: vaccines, parasitic ides, anti-infective, medicinal feed additives, and other pharmaceutical products. The objective of the Enterprise Resource Planning program is to deploy standard global business processes in the areas of Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Finance and Procurement, and Commercial Operations to advance Zoetis’ business objectives, support its new business model, and be more cost efficient in basic transaction processing. In-scope processes and SAP modules are deployed at Zoetis-owned locations. For the third party Logistics Service Providers, the team is to leverage existing approaches for interfacing with these third parties.

Project Contribution:

Manage SAP Solution for Europe and Asia pacific regions.

Managing SLA for various incidents during post Go-Live support phase.

Providing solutions on business processes in logistics area to client IT and business teams.

Handling integration issues in logistics including MM, WM, SD, LE and transportation.

Provide solutions in logistics area with SAP modules MM, WM, LE, and interfaces with Logistics service providers and legacy systems.

Managing interfaces through flat files and XML message mapping to trigger IDOC's.

Identification and development of enhancements and interfaces with Legacy systems including other RICEFW objects like forms and reports.

Warehouse and Inventory processes integration with Production, Quality Management.

Configuration of Warehouse Management and Handling Unit Management.

Development of custom transactions for RF functionality in logistics area including Goods receipt, Putaway and enquiries.

Managing RF business processes with SAP Mobile Data Entry.

Project (#9): SKF Limited Germany (Onsite) Implementation

Organization: IBM India

Duration: April’13 – August'14

Role: MM/WM Consultant (Module Lead)

About Client:

SKF Limited is world’s largest Bearings manufacturer. SKF is also manufacturer of Lubricants and Seals. SKF is implementing SAP ECC 6.0 with all the modules including MM, WM, HUM, FICO, SD, CRM, PP, APO, BW, etc. The Global template is completed and will have first roll out for Finland by June 14, followed by Austria, Sweden and Germany.

Project Contribution:

Providing CRP sessions to client IT and business teams.

As a team player I am responsible for implementing MM, WM and Handling Unit Management modules.

GAP analysis in MM and WM, HUM areas and Business Blue Print preparation.

Process Mapping for Inbound, Outbound and internal warehouse processes with Handling Unit Management and Storage Unit Management.

Identification and development of enhancements and interfaces with Legacy systems including other RICEF activities.

Warehouse processes integration with MM, Production, Quality Management and Finance

Configuration of Warehouse Management and Handling Unit Management.

Process comparison and analysis for WM & EWM modules

Process designing and configuration for Mobile Data Entry with GTS mobile connectivity

Contributing in SAP LE & Transportation Management

Project (#8): BASF Project Proposal (RFP) Germany

Organization: IBM India

Duration: Dec’12 – April’ 13

Role: EWM Consultant

About Client:

BASF is one of the world’s largest Chemical companies. BASF is implementing SAP EWM solution. Company has already implemented SAP enterprise solution. The RFP was prepared to implement EWM with client requirements like Transportation Units, Sampling Process and new Putaway strategies. The role in the proposal includes pre-sales and sales activities with solution design, process mapping and RICEF identification and estimation at high level.

Project Contribution:

Providing CRP sessions to client IT and business teams.

As a team player I was responsible for providing solutions within EWM module.

GAP analysis in EWM area and providing resolutions through work around.

Process Mapping for internal warehouse processes.

Identification of developments and enhancements.

Project (#7): XXX Mumbai Implementation

Organization: IBM India

Duration: Aug’12 – Nov’ 12

Role: EWM Consultant

About Client:

XXX is one of the India’s largest retail chain companies. XXX is setting up new warehouse around Pune with SAP EWM solution. Company has already implemented SAP enterprise IS retail solution.

Project Contribution:

Providing CRP sessions to client IT and business teams.

As a team player I was responsible for implementing EWM modules.

GAP analysis in EWM area and resolving through work around and Business Blue Print preparation.

Process Mapping for Inbound, Outbound and internal warehouse processes.

Identification of developments and enhancements.

Project (#6): Volkswagen India Pune Rollout

Organization: IBM India

Duration: Dec’11 – April’ 12

Role: WM Consultant

About Client:

Volkswagen is one of the world’s largest luxury automobile manufacturing companies. Volkswagen has a manufacturing facility in India Pune. Company has already implemented SAP enterprise solution for German headquarters. The implementation for Volkswagen India Pune facility is in progress with global template.

Project Contribution:

As a senior team player I was responsible for implementing WM and LE modules.

GAP analysis in WM area and resolving through work around and user exits. Business Blue Print preparation.

Storage Types, Sections & Bins Definition & configuration. Picking Area configuration. Pick Up & Placement Strategy Definitions. Automatic TR & TO type configuration. Movement types for IM & WM Configuration.

Development of Interfaces and enhancements.

Working on Development of reports.

Preparation of User manuals. Conducting train the trainer programs and end user training.

Unit and integration testing. Project documentation. WM Business Process Analysis. User Acceptance Testing.

Project (#5): O-I Owens & Illinois US Implementation

Organization: Accenture Services

Client: O-I Owens & Illinois US

Duration: June’10 – Oct’ 11

Role: India Team Lead – WM/HUM/MDE/LE

About client:

Owens-Illinois, Inc. is the world's largest glass container manufacturer, with more than 22,000 employees in 21 countries. The $7.1 billion company is headquartered in Perrysburg, Ohio, U.S.A., and holds market leadership positions in each of the four regions in which it operates - Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and North America. O-I glass containers protect the purity, quality and flavor of thousands of well-known food and beverage products, including beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks.

Project Contribution:

Storage Location, Warehouse enterprise structure identification/configuration

Understanding of business requirements and process flows and providing solutions

Storage Location, Storage Section, and Storage Bin management configuration

Understanding and configuration of Stock removal & Placement strategies

Handling Unit Management and Mobile Data Entry for RF setup in warehouse.

Material Receipts from vendor and 3rd party warehouses.

Internal warehouse movements

Staging of Raw/Packing material to production area.

Physical inventory and cycle counting in warehouse.

Scrapping, Misc. Movements and Warehouse Activity Monitor.

Configuration of SEPD output for copying all OBD data to IBD.

Warehouse Activity Monitor & background delivery creation batch Job settings.

Integration with Non SAP System (TMS) for Transportation Planning & execution process.

Understanding Shipping & transportation process for finished goods with medium of transportation and Route determination and shipment cost configuration.

Route Determination configuration.

Active participation in Data migration with creation of LSMW tool.

Handling Unit uploading with standard SAP program

Functional Support in development of various enhancements.

As a module lead involved in resource estimation & management.

Project (#4): Sekisui Specialty Chemicals LLC

Organization: Accenture Services

Duration: July’09 – May’10

Role: MM Team Lead

Team Size: 2

About client:

Sekisui Specialty Chemicals LLC is a US based Chemical Company. Company has manufacturing facilities in US & Spain. Company has distribution centers in Mexico and across Europe. The company is involved in polyvinyl alcohol and Methanol production. These products are used in various applications as poly-film making, packing materials etc. Sekisui has implemented SAP ECC 6.0 with Accenture as implementing partner.

Project Contribution:

As MM Team Lead I was responsible for business analysis, project deliverables management, and resource management.

As SAP MM consultant I was responsible for business process mapping and configuration for Procurement, Material procurement processes with contract management, Inventory Management.

Responsible for integration with other modules like FICO, PS, LE, PM and production for the areas like automatic account determination, MRP, Project procurement, Shipment cost purchase orders, service procurement and settlements, etc.

Development of purchase order fax and email transmission with third party interface.

I have working knowledge of all aspects of Integration of Master Data and Transactional Data.

Involved in Stock determination strategies in Inventory Management, Stock Placement and Removal Strategies in Warehouse Management, Inventory Management processes with automatic movements, Goods issue and transfer posting transactions,

Hands on experience in two way and three way logistics invoice verification process with accounting processes. Understanding of Debit and credit memos in invoice verification.

Active participation in all the phases of project from requirement gathering, Fit Gap analysis, business blueprint, configuration, unit testing, integration testing, and UAT, cutover process, Go live and support.

Successfully completed additional responsibilities for Capacity planning & Services, project LAN development and VPN set up and POC of the project.

Project (#3): Al Rostamani Group

Organization: Satyam Computers

Duration: Oct’08 – March’09

Role: MM Consultant

About Client:

ARG is Dubai based group involved in various industries. The group is involved in diversified businesses like construction, Electrical Service providers, Currency Exchange, Travel Agencies, Communication Services, Trading and Oil & Gas distribution. The group has 16 diversified businesses in its folio. The project implementation is planned in phases with global template. It also included construction and engineering service implementation. The phase one was involved a global template design and implementation. It also included construction and engineering service implementation.

Project Contribution:

As a team player understanding procurement aspect of business and providing best suitable solutions to optimize the requirements. I was responsible for implementing new integrated solutions in procurement areas as Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Release Strategies, Pricing Procedures, etc.

Conducting BBP workshops for requirement gathering. GAP analysis and resolving through work around and user exits. Business Blue Print preparation.

Inventory Management areas like stock determination, movement types, Field settings, Physical Inventory processes.

System Configuration including Enterprise structure, Procurement and Inventory Management components, Release Strategy, Material Types, Automatic Account Determination, Purchase Register activation. System configuration. Enterprise Structure Definition. Storage Bin & Quant Definition & configuration. Picking Area configuration. Pick Up & Placement Strategy Definitions. Automatic TR & TO type configuration. Movement types for IM & WM Configuration.

Understanding account determination, Logistics Invoice verification processes.

Working on Enhancements and Development of reports. Co-ordination with Data Migration team.

Unit testing, Integration testing and regression testing

Providing training to end users.

Post-implementation support

Project (#2): Panchshil Realty

Organization: Satyam Computers

Client Panchshil Realty

Duration: April’08 – September’08

Role: Team Lead

About Client:

Panchshil Reality is a company involved in construction and hospitality industries. The company has a tie up with Marriot Hotels for Indian continent. The project scope involved Roll outs at company code level and support. The company has implemented FI, MM, and SD with RE FX, PS and PM.

Project Contribution:

I was a part of team as MM functional consultant for providing support to the project.

Co- ordination within team.

Integration with Project systems, FICO and SD-RE.

Roll outs for company code and plants extension.

Preparing functional designs for developing reports and forms.

Project (#1): Qatar Petroleum (Onsite Qatar – Doha)

Organization: Satyam Computers

Client: Qatar Petroleum

Duration: March’07 – Oct’07

Role: Lead consultant

Project Contribution:

Process analysis for external services procurement in materials management

Requirement gathering and GAP analysis for external service procurement

Configuration for Service Master, master service specifications, service orders, Service entry sheet, release strategies, etc.

Preparation of functional specifications for development of forms

Integration with PS module for service procurement.

Output determination for Purchase Order, service entry sheets & Material document.

Integration with DMS module for services

Service Master upload and data management

Unit testing, Integration testing and UAT for service procurement.

Providing post Go live support

Domain Experience and Skills: (Materials Management and Logistics)

Accountable for implementing/ monitoring effective procurement schedule of all materials along with conducting ageing analysis for effective inventory control.

Strengthening vendor source and developing alternate source of suppliers.

Evaluating & negotiating with vendor for price & various other terms & condition.

Assessing performance of the vendors based on various criterions such as quality, price, timely delivery & general services.

Procurement of sub-contracting and services

Managing Inventory Management Inbound and Outbound processes

Managed physical inventory process for Raw Materials and spare parts

Handling material accounting of various materials.

Monthly MIS related information to Finance and Accounts.

EDUCATION & TRAININGS

SAP EWM 100 & 110 training from SAP Bangalore

SAP Certification in SCM MM – Procurement in 5.0

PGDM from Institute of Management Development and Research, Pune.

Internal training for SAP MM by M/s Tata Motors Ltd. in Sept 2003.

B.Com from S P College, Pune University, Maharashtra in April 1992.

PERSONAL DETAILS

PERMANENT ADDRESS: Passport Details: F9706343 Valid Till: 06-09-2016

436 Nilkantheshwar Society,

Sahakar Nagar – 1,

Padmavati,

Pune 411009

Mobile: +91-992******* / 888-***-****

Date of Birth: 22nd August 1969

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