SAP MM Consultant
Resume:
Tania DeRoche
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Overview
Over 18 years of business experience and 17 years of SAP SCM experience as functional lead, architect, and cutover lead.
Expert in MM configuration, Data conversions and cutovers, ECC Master Data, Inventory Management and Procurement as well as integration with SAP Financials, Sales and Distribution, Funds Management, CR&B Device Management, Customer Relationship Management, Production Planning and Forecasting.
Broad business expertise in the planning and systems areas of manufacturing. Attended several SAP Training classes.
Proven ability to implement and streamline processes in a variety of environments, incorporating automated processes and control elements while ensuring the use of standard business processes and best practices.
Experience in blueprint review, master data mappings and migrations, coordination of integration testing, Solution Manager, HP ALM and many other support oriented tasks such as troubleshooting.
Highly adaptable, functioning well as either project lead, team lead or team member. Offers a strong and proven business background with real life knowledge of the financial impact of transactions and the ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization.
Compassionate leader able to encourage collaboration within the project team as well as with the client.
Detail oriented and focused on effectively managing multiple areas ensuring dependencies across areas are clearly defined, documented and executed for project milestones and cutovers.
Recent implementations included work with Utilities, Public Sector, Manufacturing, Purchasing, LIS, and Inventory management, including batch management as well as master data migrations and integration projects with other SAP systems and modules.
Industry Experience
Public Sector
Wholesale Distribution
Manufacturing
Utilities
Experience
HECO January 2017 – Current
MM Principal Consultant
Project: Hawaiian Electric ERP/EAM Implementation
Gathering Requirements
Blueprinting the “to be” organization and processes
Configure the system to best practices for a Utilities company
Create best practice documentation for all phases and deliverables for an implementation
Achievements:
Captured detailed requirements for Hawaiian Electric
Ensured action items and parking lot items for integration discussions with other teams is captured and documented for future sessions
Prepared the demo system for blueprint
oCompleted configuration for the SCM organization
oCompleted detailed BPDs and supporting documentation
oCreated various data to support the demonstration of a standard utility implementation
oTested integration with other modules to include FI/CO, SD, DM, PP, CR&B to ensure a seamless execution of processes
Environment: ECC 6.0 and CR&B
PSE June 2016 – January 2017
MM Principal Consultant
Project: Financials and BPC Improvement Project (FTIP)
Testing Lead responsible documenting a wide range of end to end test scripts
Lead off-shore resources through integration testing cycles
Assisted with defect investigation and resolution when functional team was unavailable
Assisted with conversion activities
Achievements:
Completed documentation of all cross-functional integration tests for all test cycles
Completed data sets for all integration scripts
Supported and guided off-shore testing resources
Ensured all test scripts tied back to the RTM to ensure all requirements are being tested
Worked with the project functional team and business resources to ensure collective feedback was included in ensuring successful execution of testing
Identified root cause of defects across functional areas
Worked closely with the business to ensure a positive and lasting relationship was established
Executed several Winshuttles
Created and executed LSMWs for data conversions for POs and for Accounting Sets
Supported the other functional consultants with validations, and transactions when they needed assistance
Environment: ECC 6.0
UPPCO May 2015 – June 2016
MM Principal Consultant
Project: New SAP Implementation Utilities and ECC
SCM Lead responsible for leading all supply chain activities from blueprinting to GO LIVE and support
Successfully led data migration efforts for supply chain with very limited access to legacy data owners and business user support
Supported business users above typical implementation activities as they were a very small group
Achievements:
Completed all blueprinting activities using a standard approach
Prepared test scripts and training documents to enable the business to support themselves after go-live
Worked with off-shore to complete WRICEF items including conversions, EDI and a few enhancements
Supported our KPIT team in any way I could to ensure team cohesiveness
Extended several times to assist in other areas, especially integration points with EAM and FI/CO
Supported month end close
Became a trusted advisor to the client and helped explain options in my area and others
Successful data conversion, with only minor changes due to bad legacy data after go-live
Environment: ECC 6.0 and ISU
Core-Mark January 2015 – April 2015
MM Principal Consultant
Project: FI Implementation/ECC Staffing
Filled in for MM Lead while on vacation
Refined testing scripts for ITC 1
Eased restless users and brought them up to a comfort level on SAP MM Functionality
Prepared an Executive Demo on SAP Navigation and trained the CEO so he would be prepared to “Sell” SAP to their employees
Proposed alternatives to SAP configuration to provide users with their requirements with standard SAP using best practices
Documentation
Achievements:
Configured Vendor specific tolerances to give the users flexibility handle rounding issues in one of their processes
Configured automatic postings for movements to address an unusual requirement to post to GL without managing inventory in SAP
Troubleshooting on various issues throughout testing
Helped bridge a gap for language barriers with other consultants
Supported business users in a review of OpenText blueprint to help them better understand the technical language in a more user friendly language. Also helped the OpenText consultant better understand the business requirements in a more technical language
Established repeatable processes for conversions to manage external requirements and existing legacy data through the mock cycles
Completed all training documentation for the MM area of the project
Completed all configuration documentation for the MM area of the project
Environment: ECC 6.0
CenturyLink Oct 2014 – Dec 2014
MM Principal Consultant
Project: Business Process Improvements
Implement items from an assessment to help improve business processes
Begin work on a plan to restructure the companies organizational structure in SAP
Cleaned up several configuration items that were preventing users from testing possible new functionality with MM and PS integration
Achievements:
Trained configuration team on how to implement business functions available in the standard SAP system that require activation and set up in order to use
Used standard functionality to address a pain point they had for being able to place purchase requisitions on hold
Showed the team how to use other methods in order to aid end users by using default values and templates
Worked with the FI resource to review options for AP reporting to replace current slow-running reports
Supported a separate effort to review and determine requirements for changes to MM and SD to implement WM
Restored several standard SAP configuration items, which were removed from their system, for movement types, Account assignment categories and item categories to enable them to use Q account assignment category for Project make-to-order stock in inventory
Environment: ECC 6.0
Dart Container May 2013 – Oct 2014
MM Principal Consultant
Project: Data Conversions
Functional support for all data conversion activities.
Support the implementation of data conversions through Data Services by being creative in offering a functional solution to support the technical development.
Achievements:
Assisted in defect resolution in data conversions for MM, FI and PP
Created queries to support post load data validations
Identified gaps in the conversion process and provided solutions to fill those gaps
Drove to closure defects for conversion activities
Functional support for the BI team to help them validate their reports prior to client delivery
Worked with all areas of ECC to troubleshoot issues with conversion programs
Environment: ECC 6.0
Boston Beer Apr 2013 – May 2013
MM Sr. Consultant
Project: S&OP and Product Costing
Assist a project already in progress and helped in research and resolve as there were several open defects/issues
Also worked with the business to understand requirements for converting consumption data.
Achievements:
Assisted in defect resolution in S&OP, MM and PP
Created queries to provide data for the following:
oZMARA – Material Master Data
oZPRDGRP – Product Group Data
oZCONTRACT – Contract Data (Both active and inactive)
Cleaned up several SLOCs that were left in the system when the plant was deleted
Researched S&OP issue to get PIRs into weekdays only and corrected by adding a 5 day calendar to the planning table:
oCreated an entire process to extract data from existing SAP environment for consumption data based on delivery data in order to convert the data to the new weekly buckets including:
oA new mapping table to convert the data to weekly buckets ZPERCONV
oA new query to extract consumption data based on material documents for deliveries – Zconsumption
oA new LSMW to load the newly converted data into MVER in weekly buckets
oCompletely documented the process for conversion into production.
Mentored fellow consultant on how to create a query and infoset, assign a t-code for user access and how to move the query between clients.
Environment: ECC 6.0
CDC - Center for Disease Control Jun 2011 – Nov 2012
Solution Architect and MM Team Lead
Hands on Solution Architect responsible for overall design and performed all configuration related tasks in MM. Coordinated all activities for O&M support as well as various phases of enhancements.
Trusted Advisor to the client, and Lead a high performing team to successful delivery of new functionality while maintaining existing system functionality. Helped provide realistic expectations to client management. Provided honest recommendations to ensure the client understood why some requests were in conflict with existing functionality.
Participated in almost all of the discussions with the business and their external parties while ensuring all solution design items were communicated effectively to them and back to the project team for inclusion in the system design.
Successfully lead a major release of new functionality and support pack upgrade.
Achievements:
Managed all conversions of subsequent rollouts for additional sites
Performed all configuration related tasks in the area of MM
Provided the functional design for all interfaces for IM with the 3rd party and Funds Management with a 3rd party
Supported all troubleshooting and configuration support for SD, FM, MM and Master Data Issues
Lead team with ensuring a solid integrated solution during multiple phases of support
Challenged team to be creative with solutions to establish a very flexible and expandable solution for future growth
Acting SME with 5 years of experience in the business
Lead integration sessions with the SAP team to provide enhancement estimates
Worked cross-functionality to ensure all team members clearly understood all impacts to system changes
Worked with the technical team to ensure interfaces were designed and implemented to meet all of the business requirements
Actively participated in end user support calls and worked to resolution
Deep understanding of all areas of the system
Assisted end users in understanding the big picture as well as the details in their areas
Successful roll-out of system functionality to main agency and 62 sub agencies
Environment: ECC 6.0 EPH4
CDC - Center for Disease Control (SAP America) Mar 2010 – Jun 2011
MM Team Lead, Data Conversion & Cutover Lead
Lead SAP implementation team through the SOW requirements for the project acting as the SME for the team as well as the integration lead.
Worked with the project team to ensure all requirements were understood and addressed in the system design by providing orientation to all new hires and continually addressing questions by the team throughout the life of the project.
Provide input for all contract modifications during the project. Helped provide realistic expectations to client management. Key role in ensuring the true requirements were addressed in the system design above and beyond the RTM requirements.
Participated in almost all of the discussions with the business and their external parties while ensuring all solution design items were communicated effectively to them and back to the project team for inclusion in the system design.
Successfully lead all data conversion and cutover activities.
Earned “Trusted Advisor” status, and named a part of the core GO-LIVE support team by the client.
Achievements:
Lead team to quickly understand the business requirements
Supported all other functional areas to drive out integration points to ensure a solid end to end solution
Acting team SME with 3 1/2 years of experience in the business
Lead integration sessions with the SAP team to prepare for all major play-forward and demo sessions including preparation of presentation materials for the sessions
Documented and executed integration testing
Worked with the business master data team to ensure data was complete, clean and in the proper format
Built and executed most of the LSMWs to load legacy data
Worked with the technical team to ensure interfaces were designed and implemented to meet all of the business requirements
Lead data conversion activities
Lead cutover activities
Sole SAP representative for all command center activities
Deep understanding of all areas of the system
Continually ensure integration across the entire solution
Environment: ECC 6.0 EPH4
CDC - Center for Disease Control (SAP America) Aug 2007 – Mar 2010
MM Team Lead
Lead P2P blueprint activities to ensure all of the business requirements were documented and standard SAP best practices were utilized.
Guided the business users to ensure they understood the documentation and encouraged them to identify opportunities to improve their business processes including standardizing processes throughout their organization.
Established and maintained a great working relationship with the key stakeholders, business users and project team to gain trust and a comfort level to improve communication throughout the life of the project and beyond.
Provide input for proposal for additional project phases.
Achievements:
Lead and drove to completion all Blueprint documentation for the P2P area as well as limited SD
Identified key gaps and completed detailed functional specs and estimates for development efforts
Supported all other functional areas to drive out integration points to ensure a solid end to end solution
Educated the business on ASAP methodology and how it will help them be successful with their implementation project
Lead efforts to establish a global template as well as implementation projects for Solution Manager for project documentation management
Configured a fully integrated SAP solution to prove system design decisions and show users system functionality based on their business processes
Environment: ECC 6.0
Duda Farm Fresh Foods 3 Weeks
MM QA Lead
Led P2P blueprint review discussions to ensure the business users correctly understood the documentation and where there needed to be more detail defined.
Established that all documentation required to define the “TO BE” processes was not centrally located and risks of losing key information should one of the consultants leave the project were prevalent throughout all areas included in the reviews.
Achievements:
Identified key gaps and proposed solutions that were accepted by the customer to improve their project implementation efforts
Supported all other functional areas to drive out integration points that were not identified in the blueprint
Helped educate the business on ASAP methodology and expected outcome from the process
Environment: ECC 6.0
Kodak Polychrome Graphics 8 Months
MM Global Lead
Lithographic Plate Manufacturing
Solution Manager initial set up and creation of a global template and content for concurrent project implementations in China and Europe, established master data plan and worked with Logistics, Manufacturing and Procurement teams on blueprinting activities in Europe as well as GAP review for China project.
Achievements:
Lead the completion of blueprint activities for Master data, Procurement and Logistics.
Lead the Global Team with GAP review and recommendations that were accepted by the customer for the China Project.
Defined roles, structure and content to be utilized in the company’s Solution Manager.
Environment: SAP 4.6C
Kodak Polychrome Graphics 36 Months
MM Consultant
Lithographic Plate Manufacturing
Project: Additional Bonded warehouse, complete implementation of Japan region, production system support and integration with parent company new requirements
Involved in all aspects of SAP MM as well as Organizational structure and reporting. Performed all MM related tasks to ensure there would not be any disruption to production environment upon GO-LIVE.
Created new processes and worked with a developer to work out solutions to accommodate requirements for inventory ownership based on shipments of goods from 2 separate SAP systems.
Performed production support for MM and PP areas of the system. Worked with the SOX audit team to document and configure SAP to meet compliance requirements.
Experience in material and batch classification including batch management.
Achievements:
Successfully lead a team from many areas of the business in the process of integration testing
Completed all configuration activities for all new plants, inventory management and account determination activities
Achieved a solid innovative business solution to manage inventory in-between SAP systems
Achieved signoff of SOX compliance for SAP configuration for MM and PP areas
Developed a process to manage the end of year activities for standard price updates based on company requirements
Created tools such as LSMW and CATTS in order to be able to update and add master data based on new product lines
Environment: SAP 4.6C
Kodak Polychrome Graphics 10 Months
MM Consultant
Project: SAP R/3 implementation
Lithographic Plate Manufacturing
Global ASAP implementation that included the elimination of 27 legacy systems all being migrated to SAP for manufacturing plants and distribution centers in the US, Mexico and Canada.
Consolidated all material master data into a single system and implemented controls to prevent duplication in material masters with classification. Created standards for the use of all master data elements.
Responsible for all inventory conversions to ensure inventory accuracy as well as accountability for dollar value.
Utilized SAP standard BPPs to document the business processes.
Performed troubleshooting activities during the integration testing phases of the project with the project consultants.
Achievements:
Managed the conversion of the material masters from all systems to a single system.
Assisted in blueprinting activities for planning and manufacturing
Responsible for the conversion of inventory from all legacy systems
Created BPPs for documentation and training purposes
Front line support for successful project GO LIVE
Environment: SAP 4.6C
Education
BS in Computer Science, Troy University, Ft. Benning, GA
Trainings and Certifications
Attended several SAP Training classes
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