Warehouse Operations Inventory Management

Ercan Yatkin

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Naperville, IL, *****

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Accomplished Senior SAP Architect with over 25 years of experience specializing in SAP Logistics, Inventory Management, S4 Embedded EWM, and S4 HANA implementations. Proven ability to lead complex SAP projects, including end-to-end S4 implementations, Fit-to-Standard workshops, and client-specific customizations. Extensive expertise in carrier integration, EDI integration with carriers and freight forwarders, and SAP TM integration. A strategic leader with a hands-on approach to SAP configuration, data management, and seamless integration across SAP modules. Experienced in leading teams, ensuring smooth go-lives, and optimizing inbound and outbound warehouse operations through RF scanning and label printing solutions. Key Skills & Expertise

• SAP Logistics & Inventory Management: Proficient in defining and configuring organizational structures, inbound/outbound processes, and managing warehouse tasks.

• S4 Embedded EWM Implementation: Extensive experience in hands-on configuration and leading S4 EWM embedded implementations.

• Fit-to-Standard Workshops: Expertise in leading workshops to align SAP solutions with client-specific needs for warehouse operations, carrier integration, and shipment cost management.

• Carrier Integration & Shipment Costs: Skilled in handling carrier integration, shipment cost documents, and EDI integration with carriers and freight forwarders.

• SAP TM Integration: Experienced in integrating SAP TM with logistics and handling logistics operations within SAP.

• RF Scanning & Label Printing: Strong experience in implementing RF scanning solutions and customizing label printing requirements.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to collaborate with data, business, security, offshore, and technology teams to drive successful go-lives. Professional Experience

Senior SAP Architect

PVH Corp — New Jersey

Jan 2022 – Oct 2024

• Led multiple SAP S4 Embedded EWM implementations across various industries, configuring logistics, inventory management, and EWM modules to meet business needs.

• Defined organizational structures and hands-on configuration in SAP Logistics, S4 EWM, and Inventory Management.

• Conducted Fit-to-Standard workshops to align business requirements with SAP solutions, customizing warehouse processes, label printing, and RF scanning functionalities.

• Spearheaded carrier integration projects, managing shipment cost documents, and integrating EDI with carriers and freight forwarders for seamless logistics operations.

• Drove end-to-end SAP TM integration with logistics modules, optimizing transportation management and warehouse operations.

• Collaborated with offshore teams, business units, and technology teams to ensure successful go-live without interruptions, resolving technical and functional issues during the project lifecycle.

SAP Logistics Lead

TCS — Chicago

Oct 2019 – Jan 2022

• Managed inbound and outbound warehouse operations, including label printing, RF scanning, and SAP module integration for global retail clients Walgreens and Ulta Beauty.

• Led cross-functional workshops to address client-specific logistics needs, customizing SAP solutions to integrate with existing processes and systems.

• Developed EDI integration solutions with carriers and freight forwarders, streamlining logistics operations and improving shipment tracking accuracy.

• Played a key role in logistics and TM integration, handling transportation management, value-added services, and SAP EWM configuration.

• Oversaw team collaboration and ensured smooth go-lives for SAP implementation projects by coordinating with business and technical teams across different time zones. Senior MM/SD/Retail Consultant

Logosi Consulting — Istanbul, Helsinki, London, Copenhagen Jun 1999 – Oct 2017

• Managed all aspects of SAP logistics and EWM implementations, working directly with business and IT stakeholders to configure solutions that aligned with organizational goals and operational needs.

• Led cross-functional teams in the successful implementation of inbound and outbound warehouse operations, customizing SAP solutions to optimize material flows, inventory control, and real-time warehouse monitoring.

• Developed and implemented RF scanning solutions and customized label printing requirements to streamline warehouse operations and improve overall efficiency.

• Oversaw carrier integration projects, managing shipment cost documents, and ensuring accurate real-time data exchange with carriers and freight forwarders via EDI integration.

• Supported the implementation of SAP TM for logistics integration, ensuring smooth coordination between transportation management systems and warehouse operations.

• Coordinated the collaboration between onshore and offshore teams, ensuring alignment in strategy and execution, and leading the project to a successful go-live with minimal disruptions.

SAP Consultant

SAP — Istanbul

Jul 1991 – Jun 1999

• Provided expert guidance on SAP MM/SD implementations, leading the design and configuration of logistics solutions, warehouse tasks, and inventory management processes for major clients.

• Collaborated with client stakeholders to define organizational structures, perform hands-on configuration, and integrate SAP solutions with existing warehouse operations, including RF scanning and label printing.

• Led the configuration of EDI integration systems with global carriers, ensuring seamless communication and real-time tracking of shipments and deliveries.

• Played a crucial role in handling logistics and transportation management integrations, customizing solutions to meet client-specific transportation needs and logistics flows.

• Supported global Fit-to-Standard workshops, providing insights into best practices for SAP logistics configurations, helping clients optimize their warehouse and supply chain operations.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering

Middle East Technical University — Ankara

1991

Core Competencies

• SAP S4 HANA & Embedded EWM

• SAP Logistics & Inventory Management

• SAP TM (Transportation Management) Integration

• Fit-to-Standard Workshops

• EDI & Carrier Integration

• RF Scanning & Label Printing Solutions

• Global Warehouse Operations

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership

• Data Management & Security Coordination

Experienced Skills

• SAP Retail & S4 Fashion Integration: Experience in working with SAP Retail or S4 Fashion for vertical businesses, customizing warehouse solutions to support the retail industry.

• Value-Added Production Services: Familiarity with value-added production services operations within a warehouse environment, streamlining production within the SAP ecosystem.

• Transportation Management: Hands-on experience with transportation management solutions, handling logistics challenges within SAP TM. Additional Information

• I am willing to travel for business purposes.

• Committed to fostering innovative and efficient SAP solutions that align with business goals and ensure long-term success.

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