SAP Functional Lead consultant working with deloitte
Resume:
Bhuvaneshwar Udayakumar Ph: +1-202-***-****
SAP Functional Lead Email: *************@*****.***
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Currently working in Deloitte, USA as a Seasoned SAP Functional Lead with nearly 10 years of SAP
experience which includes 8 years of consulting experience across 5 countries in the areas of
Materials Management and Logistics.
Bhuvaneshwar has specialized in the Procurement, Inventory Management and Warehouse Management
areas, having worked on multiple Global implementations in various Industries including Life Science,
Consumer Business, Chemicals, Automobile, Media, Manufacturing and Iron & Steel.
Successfully delivered large, complex projects involving cross functional teams across multiple locations,
leveraging the onsite/offshore global delivery model.
Hands on experience in consulting practices with proven abilities in capturing client requirement, Gap
Analysis, Business Process Blueprinting, Configuration, Functional Specification Writing, Unit Testing,
Integration Testing and User Acceptance testing
Delivered trainings across multiple areas to fellow practitioners as a part of building Talent for the
consulting firm.
Excellent Communication skills, Interpersonal, Analytical, Problem solving skills, Team management,
dedication, self & fast learning capability and ability to work independently.
To be more specific for this requirement, I have served Chemical industry clients like Univar, Good Year
and Global Chemicals, Biotech Industry clients like BIOCON.
KEY COMPETENCES AND SKILLS
Five large scales SAP R/3 end to end live project implementation experience. Involved in various Roll outs
and Maintenance Projects.
In-depth knowledge and implementation experience in various application areas of MM like
MM-PUR, MM-IM, MM-ESM, MM-IV, MM-WM.
Extensive experience in Master Data Conversions and designing/implementing Master Data Governance
Solutions as well.
Extensive knowledge of integration with WM/FI/ CO/ SD.
Hands on experience in consulting practices with proven abilities in capturing client requirement, Gap
Analysis, Business Process Blueprinting, Configuration, Functional Specification Writing, Unit Testing,
Integration Testing and User Acceptance testing
Handled additionally trouble shooting/ Training of SD and PP Module.
I have also played a significant role in data conversions, cutover and post-implementation support.
Projects:
Raymond July 2013 – Till date
http://www.raymondcorp.com/
ECC 6.0
Representing Company : Deloitte Consulting
Project : SAP Implementation
Role : Procurement Lead
Responsibilities:
Bhuvaneshwar Udayakumar Ph: +1-202-***-****
SAP Functional Lead Email: *************@*****.***
Understand Client's business process as a whole procurement processes in detail.
Configure new functionality per business requirements in the areas of Materials Management, Inventory
Management and Warehouse Management.
Apply knowledge of business processes to develop comprehensive solutions.
Define business requirements based on meetings and interviews with users.
Effectively translate business requirements to system requirements.
Define functional specifications for ABAP programs and reports for the development team.
Develop test scripts and coordinate integration, regression and user acceptance testing.
Perform end-user training and prepare Business Process Procedures (BPPs).
Test configuration changes and reports developed by technical consultants.
Participate in change control meetings to analyze and approve changes.
Heinz: Jan 2013 – July 2013
http://www.heinz.com/
ECC 6.0
Representing Company : Deloitte Consulting
Project : SAP Implementation
Role : PTP Lead
Responsibilities:
Reviewed the Business process and compatibility of the SAP system with the Heritage legacy business.
Worked closely with process streams in raising FITGAPs and suggested best business practices.
Conducted Knowledge transfer interviews with Super users, Business Blueprint design and realization.
Provided Functional Specifications for the FITGAPs raised in the present business system.
Prepared test scripts and Test data for the Gaps.
Change impacts for all the functional specifications.
Trained super users for the functional specification.
Univar: Jan 2012 – Jan 2013
http://www.univar.com/us
ECC 6.0
Representing Company : Deloitte Consulting
Project : SAP Implementation
Role : MM and Master Data Functional Lead
Responsibilities:
My role within the project is that of a Materials Management and Master Data Functional Lead with the
responsibility for Converting Master Data like Material Master, Vendor Master, Bill Of Materials, Routing and
Production versions to meet the client’s requirement.
Designed the Legacy data to SAP Data Mapping
Designed a Master Data Governance custom Solution using Adobe Forms. It is a very Comprehensive
design which covers all Functionalities.
The areas of responsibility ranges from setting up all Master Data relevant Configurations
Working closely with onsite & offshore teams to execute projects per plan.
Definition and Freezing of Scope in consultation with Business Process Owners.
Bhuvaneshwar Udayakumar Ph: +1-202-***-****
SAP Functional Lead Email: *************@*****.***
Actively involved in functional specifications for Layouts.
Unit testing and validation of all agreed processes in the Realization Phase.
Conducting and monitoring the Integration Testing with resolution of issues.
Samler Huset: May 2011 – Jan 2012
www.samlerhuset.com
ECC 6.0
Representing Company : Deloitte Consulting
Project : SAP Implementation
Role : PTP Team Member
Responsibilities:
Conduct workshops in PTP processes.
Prepare Functional specifications.
Update business requirements, functional requirements and FAD’s in ARIS.
Responsible for all procurement configurations.
Solution designing and prototyping complex PTP scenarios.
Assist technical team in spec explanation for PTP Process.
Prepare Unit test scripts and Functional Unit test script to test developments.
Resolve technical issue log for PTP development objects.
Coordinate with respective spec owners for resolving issue log.
Prepare Integration test scripts and plan for PTP scenarios.
Good Year: Dec 2010 – May 2011
http://www.goodyear.com/
ECC 6.0
Representing Company : Deloitte Consulting
Project : SAP Implementation
Role : PTP Team Member
Responsibilities:
Involved in scope development and project schedule preparation
Conduct business blue print workshops to gather requirement
Functional specifications and BPML development
Unit test cases development
System configuration in ECC.
Coordinate with client business process owners and other teams to get the business requirements and to
integrate with other business processes
TATA BlueScope Steel June 2009 – Nov 2010
www.tatabluescopesteel.com/
ECC 6.0
Representing Company : TATA Technologies
Project : SAP Implementation
Role : MM Lead
Responsibilities:
Bhuvaneshwar Udayakumar Ph: +1-202-***-****
SAP Functional Lead Email: *************@*****.***
Designing, execution and testing.
Implemented all standard procurement scenarios such as Stock Transport Orders, Third Party Scenarios,
Drop shipment Scenarios and Subcontracting Scenarios.
Functional spec preparation, test case preparation and configuration document preparation.
Providing functional inputs for development of FRICE objects.
Responsible for Delivery of objects, UAT and sign off.
Coordinating with the business users for Production system master data.
Train the trainer documentation and carried out training for the Super users.
Weekly meeting with client on the progress.
Team Management, Requirement tracking and Customer management.
BIOCON Jan 2009 – June 2009
www.biocon.com
ECC 5.0
Representing Company : TATA Technologies
Project : Roll Out
Role : PTP Team Member
Responsibilities:
The role was as a Functional Consultant for Purchasing, Inventory management and Ware wouse
management which involves understanding the Business requirements and analyzing the AS IS Process &
TO BE Process. Perform the SAP Configurations as per the new processes and test the configurations.
As a team member in the supply chain team, I was responsible for Customizing and Configuring of all MM
functionalities.
Configurations involving various process like Subcontracting, Consignment, invoice verification and
payments to suppliers.
Develop strategies for Data Migration of Purchase Info Records, Source Lists, Contracts, Purchase Orders,
and Inventories in IM etc.
SAP Testing - Formal / Informal Unit testing, Scenario testing, Integration testing & Security Testing.
TATA Motors Aug 2008 – Dec 2008
www.tatamotors.com
ECC 5.0
Representing Company : TATA Technologies
Project : Roll Out
Role : PTP Team Member
Responsibilities:
Responsible for SAP MM module configuration, functional design, analysis and problem solving, oral,
written communication and knowledge sharing
Analyze customer needs and participate in design of business process requirements
Support client's request prioritization process by providing high level estimates for design and
implementation efforts
Test, confirm, and document SAP software configuration
Communicate status, issues, and impacts with stakeholders
Worked on Automatic Account Determination, Release Strategy, Purchasing, Inventory, Outbound and
Inbound Interfaces and Reports.
Worked on the configuration required for all Procurement processes
Bhuvaneshwar Udayakumar Ph: +1-202-***-****
SAP Functional Lead Email: *************@*****.***
TATA Steel April 2008 – Aug 2008
www.tatasteel.com/
ECC 5.0
Representing Company : TATA Technologies
Project : Support and Maintenance.
Role : PTP Team Member
Responsibilities:
Regular support ticket monitoring and resolution of MM/WM issues.
Functional assistance to the team for critical developments/Enhancements.
Providing functional inputs for development of FRICE objects.
Monitor and ensure the tickets are in line with SLA.
Conduct regular weekly review meetings with offshore team members on the support status.
Weekly support meeting with client manager.
Onsite support lead for the whole support engagement for more than a year.
Weekly calls with service desk on the performance and quality improvement.
Exide Batteries March 2007 – Apr 2008
www.exideindustries.com/
ECC 5.0
Representing Company : TATA Technologies
Project : Roll Out
Role : PTP Team Member
Responsibilities:
Estimating Time and Resources for the Project.
Preparation of Project Plan and BPML’s for MM Module.
Process Mapping and Business Solutions for all SAP evolved Business Scenarios.
Steering Committee Presentations and Project Update preparation.
Definition and Freezing of Scope in consultation with Business Process Owners.
Configuration in SAP for all business processes.
Unit testing and validation of all agreed processes in the Realization Phase.
Conducting and monitoring the Integration Testing with resolution of issues.
Contribution / Validation of the Cutover Plan.
Khimji Ramdas Feb 2005 – March 2007
www.khimji.com/
Representing Company : Global Chemicals, Oman
Project : Roll out and Maintenance Project
Role : PTP Team Member
Responsibilities:
Worked as procurement analyst.
Involved in creating various procurement transactions in SAP.
Later become a super user of SAP.
Bhuvaneshwar Udayakumar Ph: +1-202-***-****
SAP Functional Lead Email: *************@*****.***
Also involved in resolving SAP Support tickets.
Functional Experience May 2004 – Feb 2005
Representing Company : ACE Engineering
Project : Maintenance Project
Role : Service Engineer
Responsibilities:
Gathering information of vendors for assessing technical capability.
Selection and evaluation of new vendors.
Negotiating price & delivery terms with vendors and streamlining the system and procedures for effective
inventory control.
Managing stock and inventory of material.
Certifications:
SAP Certified Solution Consultant SCM – MM
Professional Qualification:
Academic:
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics from Periyar University, India.
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