Ashwin Pawar

Senior Application Consultant (SAP S/4HANA QM Lead)

Cypress, Texas

Mobile: +1-346-***-****

Email: ad1qua@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Experienced SAP Supply Chain senior consultant with a primary focus in SAP QM & PP

18.5 Years of total work experience includes 15 years of expertise in SAP QM & PP Green field implementation, Rollouts, and support.

3.5 years of Manufacturing Domain experience in Automotive tool manufacturing industry

Worked with American, European, and Indian clients in various industry sectors like Automotive, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Life Science, Aluminum Industry, Connectors & Sensor Solutions

Multiple end to end life cycle implementations in SAP S/4HANA QM module & SAP PP module.

Good exposures on FIORI apps usage in various business scenarios.

Good functional understanding of Discreet, Repetitive manufacturing & Process Industries in SAP

Extensive experience on design of RICEFW (Reports, Interfaces, Conversion, Enhancements, Forms, Workflow). Worked on interfaces using API, RFC, IDOC

Worked on implementing user exits, BADIs & Applying OSS Notes

Worked on interface with SAP applications like ECC, Ariba, APO & non SAP applications like MES, Windchill (PLM), GMDT/TRACII (Global Medical Device Tracking), E-Release, LIMS etc using middleware’s like Tibco, EAI, PI

Cross Applications with embedded EWM, FI/CO, MM, WM and SD modules.

Experience in training Consultants, Key Users and End Users in PP and QM Modules

Good exposure on Business Process Re-engineering

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with peers, clients, and management.

Used different tools like

Jira for gathering requirements during Foundation phase & buildprint

Qtest for Informal/Formal/UAT testing.

Solution Manager for support incident handling, RFC/change document.

SNOW for support incident handling

Worked with Data migration team using BODS programs.

Pre-Sales: - Worked with pre- sales team for Proof Of Concept; costing of project/Enhancements

Higher Education

1998-2003: Bachelor of Mechanical, Dr. Babasaheb Marathwada University, Maharashtra, India

Industry Exposure

Automotive, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Life Science, Aluminum Industry, Connectors & Sensor Solutions

Technical Skills

ERP: SAP S4/HANA on-premises, SAP ECC - PP, QM

SAP Certifications

SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing (1909)

Solution Consultant SCM – Manufacturing (SCM 4.0)

ITIL Foundation Course

Employment Summary

EMPLOYER

DESIGNATION

DURATION

Capgemini America Inc

Senior Applications Consultant

5 Years

Capgemini India

Manager

6 Years

Accenture Services Pvt Ltd, Gurgaon, India

SAP Consultant

2.5 Years

Unilever Industries Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India

Information Associate

9 Months

ITTI Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India

SAP Consultant

9 months

Jyoti Tooling’s & Press Component Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India

Senior Project Engineer

3.5 Years

Project # 8

SAP S/4HANA Implementation

Client

Boston Scientific – Life Science

Employer

Capgemini America (01/2021 – 03/2023)

Capgemini India (03/2023 – 10/2023)

Role

SAP S/4HANA QM lead consultant

Duration

01/2021 – 10/2023

Role:

SAP S/4HANA QM Implementation

Worked on end-to-end SAP S/4HANA QM implementation using iCaptivate Methodology (equivalent to SAP Activate methodology) with involvement in Requirement Gathering, Configuration and Build activities, Test preparation, execution, and defect resolution for different test phases (Informal/Formal testing, User Acceptance Test), Cutover activities, Go-live and Hyper care support.

Used Jira tool to capture all the QM specific & cross functional requirements.

Responsible for system build activities which included configuration activities like Organizational Hierarchy, Quality Planning, Quality Inspections, Quality Certificates, Quality Notifications, Batch Management, Serial number Profile etc

Designed complex functional specifications for Batch attribute calculations, Quality notifications to control stock movement, Quality certificates for customers, Digital signatures for RR, UD & QN closure. Interfaces to integrate SAP S/4HANA with MES, Windchill, GMDT non-SAP systems. and coordinated with onshore and offshore ABAP teams for development, testing and delivery of the WRICEFs.

Configured scrap, return to vendor using Quality notification action box.

Designed & configured QM control key, Quality info record for First Article & Source Inspection

Configured statistical Process control, DMR & Quality level

Configured certificate profiles, output type for outbound delivery for certificate of analysis & conformance.

Worked on Custom enhancements to control digital sign for specific Inspection types, addition of MIC’s in goods receipt inspection lot in case of certain validation fails

Configured partial UD codes for EWM inspection to handle partial Usage of lots

Worked on Ariba interface for acceptance sampling inspection.

Responsible for base line configuration & final configuration.

Conducted GAP analysis and suggested appropriate SAP RICEFW development objects to overcome gaps.

Interface mapping for S4 with different non-SAP systems like MES, Windchill, Global Medical Device Tracking, sales force

Handled complex developments and interfaces with API and IDOCs via EAI as middleware.

Worked on QM & EWM Integration by activating IOT4 & IOT5, creating Inspection rules

Designed and tested system Interface, enhancement, forms and report objects

Used Solution Manager tool to create RFC/Change documents for all configuration & custom developments in addition to upload all Functional specifications, Configuration documents.

Completed integration testing with MM/OTC/PTP/WM streams.

Preparation of cutover activity and Responsible of execution of cutover activity.

Training: Trained super users and assisted them to handle support call and troubleshooting.

Project # 7

SAP ECC Quality Management implementation

Client

TE Connectivity – Sensor Manufacturing

Employer

Capgemini India & Capgemini America

Role

SAP ECC Quality Management Lead consultant

Duration

05/2017 -12/2020

Role:

SAP ECC QM Implementation

As a QM senior functional consultant participated in different phases of rollout from Discovery (AS IS & To BE), Configuration, Training, single & cross functional testing, cutover activities, Go-Live & hyper care support.

Conducted GAP analysis and suggested new enhancements to overcome gaps. Gathered business requirements, Return on Investment and created functional design document to initiate the enhancement.

Co-ordination with SAP ABAP Programmers by giving functional specifications for customization according to user requirements.

Nonconformances reporting, Approvals & Disposition flow implemented through quality notifications.

Certificate of Conformance & Certificate of Analysis customized as per plant needs.

Inventory Scrap & Customer complaint financial approval DOA setup was configured in Quality notifications.

Shelf-life handling process implemented to control global impact on existing stock due to change in shelf life.

Recurring inspection / shelf-life containment process implemented.

Supplier Charge back process implemented through supplier complaint quality notification.

Configured Serial number profile with all required procedure optional/mandatory after cross functional discussion.

Initiated discussion on QM Master Data like Sampling scheme, Sampling Procedure, DMR, Inspection method, Inspection plan, MIC, Codes & Code groups and Selected Sets.

Setup batch jobs to extract & feed all types of complaints into data warehousing system to calculate Cost of Poor-Quality

All Different types of quality inspection setup was implemented like Receiving, In-process, Final, Delivery, Customer return, Recurring i& stock transfer inspections.

Well versed in LSMW for data migration & SAP queries for reporting

Go live support for post implementation issues. Investigates user problems & determines root cause. Take corrective action through configuration changes, master data changes.

Experience in writing and presentation of training documentation, end user training and post implementation support.

Project # 6

SAP Implementation

Client

Varroc - Vehicle Light system

Employer

Capgemini India

Role

SAP PP/QM Consultant

Duration

05/2016 -04/2017

Role:

SAP ECC PP Implementation

Participated in implementation of various aspects of business blueprint, realization, Landscaping until Go-Live and End user support.

Initiated discussion on PP Master Data, including Bill of Material, Work Center, Rate Routing, Production Version & Factory calendar.

Configured REM Profile, std values, std value key, formulas for scheduling in Work Center

Designed and tested system enhancement, forms and report objects

Configured and tested the system for all production planning scenarios.

Completed integration testing with MM/SD/WM/FI streams.

Configured CO integration points with PP like valuation and costing variants, activity types, account assignment categories, by-products and co-products, etc.

Configured MM integration points with PP like creating deliveries, batch assignments, picking, GI and GR, movement types.

Worked on cut over activities and post go live support.

Project # 5

SAP Rollout & Support

Client

Novelis- Aluminium Sheet Mfg

Employer

Capgemini India

Role

SAP PP/QM Consultant

Duration

11/2012 -04/2016

Role:

Rollout/Support for modules: PP/QM:

As a PP/QM senior functional consultant participated in Rollout phases start from business process documentation, realization, Landscaping until Go-Live and End user support.

Initiated discussion on PP Master Data like Bill of Material, Work Center, Routing, Production Version, Batch Management, Production Strategies and Product Costing.

Initiated discussion on QM Master Data like Sampling scheme, Sampling Procedure, Inspection method, Inspection plan, MIC, Codes & Code groups and Selected Sets.

Conducted GAP analysis and suggested development work in SAP to overcome gaps.

Configured and tested the system for various test cases.

Worked on cut over activities.

As a PP/QM functional lead consultant understand the areas of production support.

Providing the solution on incidents raised by reporter within SLA timings.

Identifying root cause for recurring failures; providing work around and implementing permanent fix.

Prepared Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) every quarterly to reduce recurring issues.

Prepared functional specifications for complex enhancements. Worked with Middleware tool-TIBCO and ABAP team for enhancements.

Project # 4

SAP Rollout, Enhancements & Support

Client

Dabur India – Fast Moving Consumer Goods

Employer

Accenture Services Pvt Ltd, Gurgaon

Role

SAP PP/QM Consultant

Duration

05/2010 -10/2012

Role:

Rollout/Support for modules: PP/QM/MRP:

Configured and executed the Shop Floor activities including creation of orders, conversion of planned orders, order release, availability check, shop floor papers, and order confirmations, Goods Receipt, order information systems.

Experience in Batch Management with classification and Batch search strategy.

Implemented an Enhancements with the function module exits in process order execution.

Worked on implementing user exits, BADIs & Applying OSS Notes

Worked on statistical data setup in LIS to correct MCRE material usage analysis report.

Worked on MPS & MRP run: Plant parameters, SPK, Coverage profile.

Worked on integration with CO module: Standard cost Estimate, Month end settlement process like WIP, Variance calculation & settlement.

Configured the QM master data Sampling procedures, master Inspection characteristics, Inspection methods, Inspection Setup, Inspection plans.

Designed, Implemented and Configured Inspection Lot Creation, Results Recording, Defects Recording, Inspection Lot Completion, and Sample Management for Quality Inspections.

Recurring Inspection and Deadline monitoring.

Was responsible for the total QM development activities and enhancements.

Gathered requirements and created functional requirement documents to customize the Certificate of Analysis, Specifications, and quality labels.

Co-ordination with SAP ABAP Programmers by giving functional specifications for customization according to user requirements.

Well versed in LSMW for data migration & SAP queries for reporting

Worked on implementing user exits, BADIs & Applying OSS Notes

Meet regularly with SAP core user to evaluate & or suggest changes in process that will enhance the use of SAP.

Go live support for post implementation issues. Investigates user problems & determines root cause. Take corrective action through configuration changes, master data changes.

Experience in writing and presentation of training documentation, end user training and post implementation support.

Onsite Rollout Experience: Egypt and Nepal.

Project#3

APO Support

Client

Unilever - Fast Moving Consumer Goods

Employer

Unilever Industries Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore

Role

SAP-APO Consultant

Duration

08/2009 – 04/2010

Role:

APO MDM:

Providing Master Data maintenance support to countries on APO module.

Collecting & validating APO master data templates from countries.

Product Masters, Transportation Lanes, Week cover, Optimizer Cost, PDS & Location master.

Uploading templates using LSMW.

Resolving issues related to APO masters with the help of RAC team.

Responsible for End User training for APO Masters.

Project#2

SAP Support

Client

HUL (Hindustan Unilever Ltd.) - Fast Moving Consumer Goods

Employer

ITTI Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore

Role

SAP-PP / QM Consultant

Duration

12/2008 – 02/2009

Role:

L1-L2 Support for modules: PP/QM:

Providing SAP-Manufacturing support to end users on PP module:

Issues related to PP masters (Material Master, Bill of Materials, Master recipe and production version), process order creation/release/confirmation/cancellation, pull list, PP reports & Rework etc.

Providing SAP-Manufacturing support to end users on QM module: Issues related to QM masters (Inspection plan, inspection set up, Material inspection characteristics), Inspection lot, usage decision etc.

Operational, application related and user related issues.

Identifying and escalating configuration related, master data and authorization related issues to the respective teams.

Planning and designing SOPs and Training programs so as to reduce the support issues.

Project#1

SAP Rollout

Client

HUL (Hindustan Unilever Ltd.) Fast Moving Consumer Goods

Employer

ITTI Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore

Role

SAP-PP / QM Consultant

Duration

03/2008 – 08/2008

Role:

Roll Out:

Understanding and Mapping HUL SAP configuration to the rollout industry.

Collecting the data from legacy in SAP LSMW format.

Validating the master data with respect to the Plant.

Material Master, BOM, Resource, Master Recipe, Production Version, Factory Calendar.

Mock testing before cutover and resolving the errors.

Testing the authorization for the end-users with respect to the roles and the objects and activities.

Supporting the live business activities using business continuity process during the Cut-over period.

Monitoring the smooth running of SAP in live production server after Go-live and resolving the errors if any.

Downloading next week plan from APO, schedule it line wise & Upload in APO.

Responsible for End User training for MRP run, APO integration, BIW reports & process order workflow.

Giving support to end-Users for solving issues after Go Live.

Raising Ticket through Solution manager for Authorization, functional issues.

Mapping the rework scenario.

SAP Certification Training Program

Training Center : Delphi Computech Pvt. Ltd., Pune. (Authorized SAP Training center)

Duration : 09/2007 to 02/2008

Versions : SAP R/3 -4.7, APO – 3.1, SCM – 4.0

Domain Experience -

Employer

Jyoti Tooling’s & Press Component Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India

Role

Senior Project Engineer

Duration

04/2004 to 08/2007

Clients: Tata Motors Ltd, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Mark Auto Ltd, and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd

Role:

Accountable for designing & manufacturing of jigs, fixtures & dies.

Executing design & manufacturing of drill Jigs, inspection fix, Machining fix, spot-weld, arc weld, seam weld fix & Press tool dies for all types of Automotive press & Engine components.

Managing overall responsibility of Production Planning and Monitoring Manufacturing process. Capacity planning, manpower planning, Ensure material availability.

Formulating and implementing manufacturing strategy to ensure that manufacturing facilities of company are of international standards, cost of manufacturing optimal, quality as per international standards and capacities.

Developing long/short term plans & constantly reviewing the same to achieve organization objectives.

Maintaining manufacturing practices as per high standards of quality to meet customer expectations.

Handling a gamut of tasks pertaining to Receiving, In process & Final Quality, customer complaints, Supplier evaluation, selection, conducts performance rating.

Rendering technical support to resolve problems in process.

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