Value Chain Planning Consultant

Mason, OH *****

*************.**@*****.***

Mobile: +1-252-***-****

Experience Summary

12+ Years of experience on Oracle Application Modules spanning across Value Chain Planning Modules

Multiple Full Cycle Implementation, rollouts and Upgrade experience at client locations across Geographies

Excellent exposure to Business Process in Retail/Semiconductor/Manufacturing sector

Interaction with customers from U.S, Japan, China

Good Leadership Skills, Conflict management and customer handling/ interfacing at global levels

Worked at various levels including Solution Architect, Functional Analyst, Test Analyst, Solution Designer and Developer

Experience in Project Management activities

Excellent analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills

Major Skill Sets

Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP)

Oracle Demantra

Oracle Inventory Optimization (IO)

Oracle Global Order Promising (GOP)

Oracle Advanced Planning Command Center (APCC)

Oracle Inventory (INV)

Oracle Discrete Manufacturing (WIP)

Oracle Bills of Material (BOM)

Oracle Order Management (OM)

Oracle PL/SQL

Certifications:

CPIM - Certified

APICS-BOSC

APICS-MPR

APICS-DSP

APICS-ECO

APICS-SMR

Technical Skills:

Oracle Apps: Oracle e-Biz Applications Release 11i & R12.1.3.

Languages & Tools: SQL, PL/SQL, Java

Databases: Oracle 9i, 10G

Operating Systems: Windows XP/Vista

Other Software: Toad, SQL Developer, SQL Plus, QC, Perforce, Mercury ITG, MS Office products

Employer Details:

Company

Duration

Designation/Role

Birlasoft Inc.

Infosys Limited

2013- Current

2005-2013

VCP Consultant

Consultant /Solution Architect

Educational Details:

Degree

Specialization

Duration

University

Institution

Bachelor of Engineering

Computer Science Engineering

4 yrs

Anna University

KLN College of Engineering

Master of Business Administration(Undergoing)

Finance

2 years

BITS Pilani University

BITS Pilani

Achievements:

Won i-Qwest award for iGOOM best tool design at Infosys Limited

Experience Details:

Employer

Birlasoft Inc.

Project Type

GE Aviation Systems Implementation, Rollouts - MAR-2013 to current

Modules/Env.

R12 ASCP, INV, WIP, BOM, APCC, GOP, Demantra (OE and Repairs Forecasting)

Roles and Responsibilities: This project mainly focuses on implementing Oracle ASCP in the client’s ERP Foot print that comprises of various Pillar Applications and Oracle EBS/APS Suite. ASCP is implemented in Discrete and Project manufacturing environment focusing majorly on streamlining the process globally across various countries with various obligations.

Designed in-house forecasting tool, integrations with other systems.

Design and deliver the OOTB/Customized functionality that fits the process gaps

Prepare/Maintain Oracle Application setup and configuration BR100s, Design Documents MD050/CF250 for Integrations, Data Mappings and Data conversions.

Perform Business Scenarios, Test Cases, CRP and Regression testing.

Conduct User Training and Post Implementation Support

Major accomplishments includes

*Business Process Designs in supply planning area involving inventory planning methods and Advanced Planning Suite.

*Training for Master Schedulers/Material planners on material and capacity requirements planning.

*Training PAC team on CRP/load profile analysis/load leveling.

*Material health view reporting and control

*ABC Stratification based on anticipated Demand volume

*Define SOP process with oracle Demantra

*Custom Forecast Provisioning tool for Repairs

*Define system processes to bypass auto PO reschedule honoring order modifiers in Project/planning group

*OEM and Service Demantra implementation

*After Market parts shortage notifications integrations between ASCP and Depot repair

*Defined process/solution for past due order consumption logic and fiscal/shop calendar alignments in material view

*Defined shop floor order release process with Gating item reporting technique.

*Enablement of Projects based data analytics with Advanced Planning Command Center (OBIEE)

*Defined process for high volume OSP

*Defined SOP process using Demantra & ASCP with Service parts Forecasting

*implemented inbound/outbound integration profiles in Demantra with custom forecast export process with project/task level forecasts.

*leading Demantra rollouts for OE and Repair shops and Power sites

Employer

Infosys Limited

Project Type

Cummins Inc - 11.5.10 to R12 Upgrade and re-implementation - APR-2012 to MAR-2013

Modules/Env.

Oracle E-Biz Suite (11.5.10.2), R12, Material Requirement Planning (MRP), Work In Process (WIP), Bills of Materials (BOM), General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts receivables (AR), Supplier Scheduling, Inventory (INV), Purchasing (PO), Release Management (RLM)

Roles and Responsibilities: This project mainly focuses on upgrade Oracle 11i version to R12 and re-implements one of the plants 11i environments in to R12. The objective is to bring the clients ERP architecture to merge globally into a single Oracle ERP R12 instance.

Assess the impact of customization for R12 version and assess the impact of instance consolidation

Documentation of finalized TO-BE business processes and obtaining sign-off from stakeholders

Identify Customizations required to fit Gaps in Oracle functionality

Generate business requirements documents, functional specifications for identified custom components

As a test lead involved with detailed planning of testing cycle

Align entire team to testing scope, scheduling activities and reporting test results through various phases

Employer

Infosys Limited

Project Type

Cummins Inc - Oracle - MES Integration (11.5.10.2) - JUN-2011 to APR-2012

Modules/Env.

Oracle E-Biz Suite (11.5.10.2), Material Requirement Planning (MRP), Work In Process (WIP), Bills of Materials (BOM), PLM (Mainframe)

Roles and Responsibilities: This project mainly dealt with integrating oracle applications enterprise suite (planning, BOM and WIP modules) with the Manufacturing Execution System. It involves sharing the customer demand to the production line through oracle interfaces with MES and building up the inventory upon completion of Finished products. The first rollout of this integration happened for one of the plant in China and subsequent rollouts are planned for US Plants followed by plants in Mexico.

Understand AS-IS Business Process and performed TO-BE analysis for clients in their Supply Chain functions

Documentation of finalized TO-BE business processes and obtaining sign-off from stakeholders

Identify Customizations required to fit Gaps in Oracle functionality

Generate business requirements documents, functional specifications for identified custom components

Involved in Technical Designs, Manage, and Interface and closely interact with the development & testing teams to ensure on-schedule completion of development and testing milestones and proactively assist in problem resolution

As a test lead involved with detailed planning of testing cycle

Align entire team to testing scope, scheduling activities and reporting test results through various phases

Employer

Infosys Limited

Project Type

Starbucks corp- Oracle R12 APS Implementation (11.5.10.2 & R12) - JUL-2009 to JUN-2011

Modules/Env.

Oracle E-Biz Suite (11.5.10.2), Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP-R12), Oracle Global Order Promising (GOP), Oracle Bill of Material (BOM), Oracle Work in Process (WIP), Oracle Process Manufacturing (MFG)

Roles and Responsibilities:

Understand AS-IS Business Process and performed TO-BE analysis for clients in their Supply Chain functions

Documentation of finalized TO-BE business processes and obtaining sign-off from stakeholders

Identify Customizations required to fit Gaps in Oracle functionality

Generate business requirements documents, functional specifications for identified custom components

Involved in Technical Designs, Manage, and Interface and closely interact with the development & testing teams to ensure on-schedule completion of development and testing milestones and proactively assist in problem resolution

Designed Production Planning System which integrates and simulates the need of Planning functions and Executions by Oracle Transportation Management.

Lead the team based out of India to conduct Proof of Concepts, Designing Technical Components

Lead the designs for common objects or Global Objects used across various modules implemented.

Employer

Infosys Limited

Project Type

Ricoh - WMS Reverse Logistics Enhancement project (11.5.10) - FEB-2009 to JUL-2009

Modules/Env.

Oracle E-Business Suite (11.5.10) Oracle WMS

Roles and Responsibilities: The project involved analyzing the business process requirements for the client and suggesting suitable solutions. Client integrates document management technology, software and services to deliver tailored, high-value end-to-end solutions. Client had Oracle Applications 11.5.10 implemented about 2-3 years ago but had the constant need for Reverse Logistics in WMA-WMS. The activities involved in understanding business requirements, identifying gaps, providing best solutions and identified key issues.

Involved in Enhancing the Reverse Logistics scenarios in Oracle Warehouse Management System

Acted as a Project Lead for the team and trained the team members

Integrated Reverse Logistics scenario with Service Module using Install base

Employer

Infosys Limited

Project Type

Sony Semiconductors Inc - SOEM Upgrade (11.0.3 to 11.5.10) - AUG-2008 to FEB-2009

Modules/Env.

Oracle E-Business Suite (11.510) BOM, WIP, ENG, PO, AP, AR, INV and GL

Roles and Responsibilities: The project involved analyzing the business process requirements for the client and configuring systems according to the client needs. The activities included upgrading and fine tuning the existing business processes. Tasks included Solution Design, Supply Chain Modeling, and support for UAT and go-live.

Designed the Accounting Flex Field Structure Change during upgrade process

Designed a Global tool that is capable of promoting the Oracle Objects between instances.

Align entire team to testing scope, scheduling activities and reporting test results through various phases

Employer

Infosys Limited

Project Type

Sony Semiconductors Inc - 11.5.10 Upgrade and Maintenance – JUN 2005- AUG - 2008

Modules/Env.

Oracle E-Business Suite (11.5.10.2) modules. Key modules implemented and enhanced were INV, OM, PO, GL, AP, AR, BOM, Costing, ASCP and WIP

Roles and Responsibilities: This project mainly dealt with integrating oracle applications enterprise suite with the semiconductor business. Changes according to the business requirements in the system through customizations, enhancements, system and integration testing were being carried out. Activities involved Requirement Gathering for enhancements, designing, supporting existing systems by root cause analysis, coordination with Onshore Team and mentoring the team.

As onsite support analyst trouble shooting production issues and fixing them

Interact with Oracle Support team to get data fix or bug fixes with Oracle Product

Upgraded the technical components required to port to 11.5.10

Performed Application Level Performance tuning related activities.

Keep track of Automatic Remedy Systems to support incoming Service Requests and timely closure of those to meet the Service Level Agreements.

Maintain team dynamics to keep the project status on Green

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