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** ***** ** ************ ******** in which 10 years is SAP consulting

experience and 4 years is manufacturing domain experience.

< Successfully delivered multiple green field SAP Implementations, upgrade,

rollout and support projects as PP/PP-PI Lead/Consultant using ASAP and

AGILE methodologies

< Diverse SAP experienced in Business Processes of Pharmaceutical, Consumer

& Industrial Products - Electronics sectors, Food & Beverages,

Manufacturing, Healthcare and Infrastructure sectors

< Expertise in all the phases of SAP full life cycle implementation,

Requirement Gathering, Business Blueprinting, Realization, Unit and

Integration testing, Data migration, Cut-over activities, Go-live and

post Go-live Production support

< Configuration of Production Planning - Master Data, MPS, MRP, Capacity

Planning, Capacity Leveling, Process Orders, Shop Floor Execution, Back-

flushing

< Expertise in configuration of PP module in SAP R/3 & SAP ECC 6.0 Versions

< Worked in Discrete & Process manufacturing in MTO and MTS strategies

< Expertise in complete PP Life Cycle - Master data, MTO, MTS, MRP and SFC

< Worked on Enhancements, Reports, and Interfaces and built Functional

Specifications

< Good Knowledge of PP Integration with APO, MM, QM, SD, CO, PS and PM

modules

< Strong domain knowledge of Supply Chain with specialization in

Manufacturing function

< Understanding of SAP Documentation/Processes related to US FDA, CSV, GXP,

CFR Part 11, SOX compliance

< Worked on tools like Solution Manager, Mercury, Remedy, Magic, Document

Navigator, Ancile etc.

< Excellent stakeholder management and presentation ability

< Articulate communicator, deft in coordinating and negotiating with

clients

< Strong ability to collaborate with clients and implement practical

business solutions

< Excellent requirement gathering experience with business heads and user

community

< Well versed with Project Management activities

2 EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

> Masters of Business Administration - Marketing Management

> Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication

> Certified PMP, PMI USA

> Certified SAP Solution Consultant (SCM-Manufacturing), SAP AG Germany

> Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Benchmark Six Sigma

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

LEAD SAP CONSULTANT - PP-PI, PM

BIOCON, NJ Apr'13

- Cont.

SAP End to End Implementation, rollouts and support; ECC 6.0 EHP 7

Responsibilities:

> Understanding the Complex Business Process in Pharmaceutical space

> Conducted requirement gathering workshops

> Lead a Team of 6 functional consultants

> Manage, allocate and monitor tasks given to team within strict phase-

wise timelines

> Reviewed Business Blueprints and obtained Sign-offs from Business

> Configuration of Production Planning - Master Data, MPS, MRP, Capacity

Planning, Capacity Leveling, Process Orders, Shop Floor Execution,

Backflushing, Activity Costing

> Extensively worked on MRP: Total/single item planning, BOM

status/explosion, Net change planning, Forecast/Consumption, lot

sizing, planning runs, Scheduling.

> Configured Plant Parameters for Materials Requirement Planning such as

MRP groups, MRP controller, MRP types, Planning Horizon, Lot-sizing

Procedure, and availability check for components

> Involved in the unit and Integration testing

> Implemented Flexible Planning ( SOP) & DRP

> Implemented Active Ingredient Management with Material Quantity

Calculation

> Implemented Complex Logic for Batch Numbering

> Implemented Complex Logic for Batch Determination to solve a Business

Problem for Dispensing Materials to Shop floor in accordance with GMP.

> Implemented Mobile Solutions for Shop floor Goods Issue and

Confirmation using Handheld Device

> Implemented Interface with Client BMR Software

> Worked on integration with CO, MM, SD, PS, Recipe Management, HCM and

PM

> Helped in Master data upload

> Involved in Cutover activities

> Go-live and Hyper care support

> Standardizing and aligning Business processes with SAP

> Stakeholder Management

> Functional production support in PP module for multiple geographies

> Handling Change Requests for various areas

> Resolving day to day issues related to PP

> Ensured a high quality, timely delivery of PP solutions which resulted

in less post go-live issues reported

> Involved in maintaining mandatory GXP and CSV documentation

Achievements:

> Completed this complex implementation in record time

> Drastically Reduced manual input effort by effective use of Bar code

using hand held terminals

> Streamlined issue/receipt process between warehouse and shop floor

> Maximized utilization of storage space by introducing concept of

floating quarantine

> Drastically reduced manual data entry by automating several processes

> Achieved Reduced downtime and better production planning by

integration with PM module

> Better visibility and control of WIP resulting in superior Supply

chain planning

> Achieved steady state within 1 month of Go-live with minimal

production issues

> Created a centrally accessible repository of all PP processes via

ANCILE documentation

> Received appreciation from manufacturing plants for streamlined PP

operations on SAP

> Passed SAP audit with only a few observations and no deviations were

reported

> Made several offline processes online resulting into increased

traceability and accountability

LEAD SAP CONSULTANT - PP, PP-PI Feb'12

- Apr'13

KPMG, Washington DC

SAP End to End Implementation; ECC 6.0

Responsibilities:

> Developed and implemented full blown PP/PPPI solution for processed

meat products, agro products, frozen fish and shrimp business

> Understanding of Business process in Meat products processing

> Conducted requirement gathering workshops

> Configured MTO, MTS Scenarios

> Master data-Material master, Resource, Master Recipe, Bill Of

Material, Production Version

> MRP run, CBP and CRP evaluations

> Configured Order Types, Order type dependent parameters, scheduling

parameters, confirmation parameters, availability check, special

procurement, co-products, by-products, batch management, unit of

measurement conversion checking rules production scheduling profile

and lot sizing procedures

> Implemented Batch Classification

> Implemented shift notes and shift reports, Phantom assembly,

repacking, rework orders, scraps, production campaigns

> As-Is business process study and documentation

> Business blue print preparation and signoff

> Mapping of business processes

> Baseline and final configuration of manufacturing process,

> UAT and integration testing

> Creation of master data uploading templates, Sanitation of master

data, LSMW, Creation of master data upload programs, Uploading of

master data

> Customizations for critical business specific scenarios, development

of customized reports

> Conducting core team and end-user trainings

> Cut-over activities

> Go live and Hyper care support

SAP BUSINESS PROCESS CONSULTANT - PP Apr'11 -

Dec'11

PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, San Jose CA

SAP PP related Process Improvements; SAP ECC 6.0

Responsibilities:

> Studied the Business processes in Lighting division

> Scanned through the SAP solution/Processes

> Identified few key areas of improvement- Master Data, MRP, Unused

developments, reports

> Worked with core teams to sanitize the master data

> Trained users how to use MRP effectively

> Suggested management to discard identified duplicate reports

> Helped in completing the missing Functional documentation

> Suggested to do a development to automate by effective use of HHTs

> Suggested changes to roles and authorization matrix

> Worked in alignment with existing PP/QM support team

> Worked closely with Functional teams trying to bridge the gap between

IT and manufacturing

SENIOR SAP CONSULTANT - PP-PI, QM, PM Oct'09

- Apr'11

INFOSYS TECHNOLOGIES (Client: NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS, CA)

Production Support; ECC 6.0

Responsibilities:

> Functional production support in PP, QM, PM modules for ASPA region

> Handling Incident and Work orders

> Resolving production issues related to PP, QM and PM modules

> Involved in preparing Test Scenarios and testing the same

> Carry out integration testing wherever required

> Conducting online training sessions for users

> Preparing Functional specifications for Reports and Developments

> Configuring new business requirements from time to time

> Update the configuration documents

> Manage and allocate work to team and ensure timely resolution

> Coordinate with other module leads for swift issue resolution

> Adhere to SLAs

> Weekly and Monthly progress reporting to clients Project Manager

> Provide SAP solutions for Continuous improvement in production

processes with minimal data entry

SENIOR SAP CONSULTANT - PP-PI, QM

Feb'09 - Sept'09

INFOSYS TECHNOLOGIES (Client: NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS, CA)

Multisite Upgrade to ECC 6.0

Responsibilities:

> Performing Unit, String and regression testing

> Reporting Issues/bugs in PP, QM processes to Support team

> Tracking resolution of reported bugs and retesting until issue gets

resolved

> Carry out integration testing wherever required

> Conducting online training sessions for users on changed

functionalities

> Documenting test runs and record passed test scripts

> Ensure completion of testing within stringent timelines

SENIOR SAP CONSULTANT - PP-PI

Dec'07 - Feb'09

INFOSYS TECHNOLOGIES (Client: NOVARTIS VACCINES & DIAGNOSTICS, Emeryville

CA)

Production Support of R/3 4.6C

Responsibilities:

> Functional production support in PP module

> Handling Change Requests for various areas

> Preparing Change form documentation

> Resolving day to day issues related to PP

> Involved in preparing Test Scenarios and testing the same

> Carry out integration testing

> Conducting training sessions for users

> Development of Functional specifications for new reports

> Configuring new business requirements from time to time

> Update the configuration documents

> Manage and allocate work to team and ensure timely resolution

> Coordinate with other module leads for swift issue resolution

> Participate in Change control meetings

> Ensure timely closure of assigned tickets

> Review Client's Business processes from time to time and suggest

improvements based on SAP best practices.

> Manage Quality of Delivery and showcase reuse savings to client.

> Report team performance regularly and highlight issues, if any Manage

client's expectations by participation in Service delivery meetings.

> Measure and continuously enhance Customer Satisfaction levels at

regular intervals. Attract more business from existing client

> Mentor team by providing help and support wherever required

PROJECT CONSULTANT - MANUFACTURING May'07

- Nov'07

HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LTD - HAL, INDIA

IFS End to End Implementation

Responsibilities:

> Business Blueprint Signoff

> System Configuration

> Unit, String and Integration Testing

> Reporting Issues/bugs processes to team

> Tracking resolution of reported bugs and retesting until issue gets

resolved

> Documenting test runs and record passed test scripts

> Master data sanitation along-with users

> Master data upload

> Successful User Trainings

> Cutover activities

> Go-Live and support

SAP CONSULTANT - PP May'05

- Apr'07

HOLOSTIK INDIA LTD, INDIA

Production Support of R/3 4.7

Responsibilities:

> Functional production support in PP module

> Handling Change Requests for various areas

> Resolving day to day issues related to PP

> Involved in preparing Test Scenarios and testing the same

> Carry out integration testing

> Conducting training sessions for users

> Maintenance and sanitation of Master Data

> Development of Functional specifications for new reports

> Configuring new business requirements from time to time

> Update the configuration documents

> Coordinate with other module consultants for issue resolution

SAP CONSULTANT - PP Apr'04

- May'05

HOLOSTIK INDIA LTD, INDIA

SAP End to End Implementation of R/3 4.6C

Responsibilities:

> As-Is business process study and documentation

> Participated in requirement gathering workshops

> Mapping of business processes and gap identification

> Business blue print signoff

> Master data preparation - Material master, Resource, Master Recipe,

Bill Of Material

> Configured PP settings

> MRP run and evaluations

> Implemented Batch Management

> Test Script preparation

> UAT and integration testing

> Populating master data templates, Sanitation of master data

> Used LSMW for master data upload

> Conducted end-user trainings

> Cut-over activities

> Go live and support

ASSISTANT MANAGER Jun'01

- Mar'04

HOLOSTIK INDIA LTD, INDIA

Manufacturing Activities

Responsibilities:

> Erection and commissioning of plant and machinery

> Production planning as per Customer Order

> Minimize Quality issues

> Improving productivity & work place ergonomics

> Optimum utilization of spare parts

> Reduce Inventory cost

Achievements:

> Plant installation and commissioning in record time

> Independently lead a production plant with over 150 people

(Engineers/supervisors/workers) right from inception

> Improved production output by drastically reducing process wastage

leading to huge cost savings

ACCOLADES

> Received multiple client appreciations/certificates/awards while working

on SAP projects

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