Ashish Sharangdhar

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Employment Summary:

Domain

Organization

Designation

Duration

IT - SAP Experience

( 14 Years plus )

Freelancer

SAP Presales and Delivery

Presales Delivery Lead

Dec 1st 2017 till date

Wipro Infotech Ltd

Managed IT,SAP end to end implementations and support for REALTY, Dairy and Retail Client in Middle East & in India

Jul 2015 to Dec 2016

CMC Ltd

As a program manager helped consultants for issue resolution, defining templates for each phase of the project, delivered blue print for ocean port business

Jul 2014 to Jun 2015

Corporate IT

Chief Manager – IT –Managing IT,SAP support for Glass Manufacturing

Jul 2013 to Jan 2014

Manager –IT Cell for managing SAP MM support

Mar 2012 to Dec 2012

Defiance Technologies

Project Manager –Successful end to end implementation of Lube Oil business

Aug 2010 to Feb 2012

L&T Infotech Ltd

SAP-MM Consultant/Project Leader – Delivered 2 end to end implementations of SAP – IM talking to Red Prairie WMS for warehouse scenarios for a global client along with one rollout,got trained in SAP-APO and won 2 deals while building up supply chain consulting practice

Oct 2005 to June 2010

Supply Chain Domain Experience

( 8 years)

Voltas,CEL,MDS Legrand,Asian Electronics,Vishay,LG Electronics

Supply Chain Planning,Purchasing,Materials Planning

Jun 1997 to Sept 2005

Solutions-driven business analyst with experience leading cross-functional teams in the development, documentation and delivery of process innovations driving the attainment of business goals. Seek opportunities to transform company practices into fresh, cost-effective solutions leading to more efficient operations.

Skills:

Requirements Gathering & Analysis

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Project Management

Enterprise Implementations

KPI Dashboards & Scorecards

Data Mining & Analytics

Risk Management

BI, ERP & Big Data Platforms

SAP/SAS Solutions

Leading the Application portfolio involving several applications (ERP, On Premise & Cloud Applications) in the organization. Planning and executing new rollouts, handing change requests, Bug fixing, Support & maintenance and managing statutory and internal Audits. At present leading a team of more than 45+ team members skilled in various technologies for supporting all the digitization, automation & Business process re-engineering needs of the organization involving Technology

Leading teams with diverse skills and knowledge (More that 45+ team members) •

Understanding and prioritizing organizational needs and executing (Roll out) in agreed time lines •

Planning and executing CRs, Bug Fixes and employee issue resolution •

Managing risks from Technology, Process and People prospective •

Ensuring Business continuity and risk mitigation during disaster and crisis •

Ensuring best practices of application development like Agile, Secure SDLC etc. •

Plannig ERP Upgrades, evaluating and adopting new technology platforms to ensure being contemporary. •

Liasioning with OEMs and product partner for product selection, License renewals and service support including AMC. •

Collaborating and influencing organization leaders to drive automation and digitization •

Proposing and implementing latest solution in the pursuit to make the organization Digital and competitive. •

Planning, preparing Budget and tracking cost as per approved plan •

Leading, Mentoring and Motivating employees Required Skills & Experience •

Having around 20 years’ experience in IT industry •

Having led Application portfolio involving SAP/S4 HANA •

Having sound business knowledge and business process understanding in IT industry •

Having experience in leading new ERP implementations & Upgrade (SAP, SAP/S4 HANA) •

Having in-depth Knowledge both Functional and Technical knowledge of SAP HRMS/HCM & Core finance Modules •

Having sound experience on Data Migration strategy •

Having program management and Application portfolio management skills •

Having M&A experience for IT Integration

Geographies /Travelled for onsite projects :Overseas: China,Phillipines,Middle East – Dubai, Sharjah,Abu Dhabi

Domestic: Gujarat,Mumbai,Pune,Chennai,Hyderabad

Industry Experience: Projects delivered in following industries

Electrical and Electronics ( L&T Switchgear)

Heavy Engineering ( L&T)

Manufacturing ( Gulf Oil,TRF)

Retail ( Infiniti Retail,Gulf Oil,P&G)

Realty (Kalpataru)

Power Transmission (Emco)

CPG (P&G)

Ocean Port (JNPT)

Cement ( ABG)

Healthcare/Glass (Piramal)

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Project Management: The areas are:

oProject planning & execution: Control, tracking/reporting, achievable development plans and schedules, quality-assurance strategy/process, risk management.

oStakeholder Management: Project communications, internal and external client/customer service and support, Conflict management

Pre-Sales

oSolution architecting – with end to exposure to RFP response, optimal solution preparation, pricing.

Technology Experience:

oSAP – SAP-MM,SAP –APO-DP,SAP – Transportation Management 9.0,SAP –WM,SAP-EWM 7.0

oS/4 HANA with Simple Logistics

oRed Prairie WMS and integration with SAP

oMAPICS.

EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW 12 YEARS of IT,SAP,Consulting

1 L&T Infotech Oct 2005 – Jun 2010

Supply Chain Consulting Assignments Oct 2005 to Oct 2006

Consulting experience in a top business organizations in operations roles.

Additional experience in consulting organizations with exposure to operations consulting

Deep Industry and Domain experience. Specific expertise in driving top operational efficiency, enhanced uptime, reduced energy spend ..

Experience in Supply Chain Network Optimization through simulation and modelling (mandatory)

Exposure to Supply Chain Network optimization products like I2, Lamasoft, etc.

Experience in Supply Chain Analytics using advanced statistical tools

Well versed with Supply Chain Design, Inventory Optimization, Route Planning.

Exposure to concepts of Intelligent Supply Chain and new age Supply Chain Models for different manufacturing environments MTA, MTO, MTS, etc.

Implementation exposure to different forecasting models with hands on SAP-APO

Experience in launching and executing successful initiatives in complex and challenging environments.

Powerful verbal; written; presentation; facilitation; communication; relationship building and skills

Experience motivating, multi-cultural, cross functional teams

Experience in facilitating high level client meetings and managing a robust portfolio of client projects

Ability to understand a client’s business organization, as well as industry and segment trends

4 SUPPLY CHAIN Consulting assignments delivered:

SCM Planning and SCM Cost Reduction – L&T Medical Equipment and Meter Division –Mysore

Schedule Adherence and Cycle Time Reduction for Tooling Division – Engineering Tooling Division – L&T Powai

Customer Ambassadorship – Key Account Management –L&T Swtichgear –Powai

Spend Analysis for MIPD – Machine and Industrial Products Division

Project Management for a Fortune 100 CPG Company, Nov 2006 to Jan 2010

The role encompassed both SAP- MM and SAP-SD consultant role with project management .

Implemetation in China,Czech Republic and Roll Out in Rajasthan -Baddi

Presales:

oPrepared an optimal cost effective and deliverable solution in response to a RFP/RFI.

oWorked as a solution architect in an ‘End to End mode’ – i.e. starting from effort estimation till the deal submission working closely with multiple stakeholders.

oWorked closely with the global sales team. Interacted with them to understand the deal optics – buyer values, winning theme, competition.

MM Consultant /Project Leader role: 2 end to end implementations for CPG client

oWorked with the Logistics teams to run the Logistics scenarios.

oALE Configuration,MM and SD configuration and after initial matching mapping building up all scenarios for warehouse management system Red Prairie .talking to SAP,integration of both systems using ALE configuration and IDOC, XML/EDI messaging

oUAT and SIT for all scenarios

o Configuration of Enterprise structure by defining plants, purchase organizations, storage locations, storage sections, bins, etc. Extensive post implementation support knowledge.

o Efficient enough to resolve the user problems post go-live. Strong post implementation user training capabilities. Able to prepare User Application Manuals and reference, documentation. Extensive knowledge of Industrial Engineering applications and plant layout.

o Participated in the creation of functional specifications and the execution of software roll- outs for large scale implementations including manufacturing, distribution, and

consumer packaged goods oriented companies.

o Expertise in handling different types of purchase orders including standard, consignment, third party, and stock transport orders.

o Very well acquainted with the configuration and maintenance of SAP goods receipt, and goods issue processes. Ability to develop requirements definition, overall analysis and design of SAP SCM EWM systems.

o Expertise in handling Inter company stock transport orders, intra company stock transport orders, transfer postings and physical Inventory.

o Specializing in the area of SAP EWM Warehouse Management and Logistics Execution.

o Experienced in defining storage areas, storage bins and managing them.

o Able to monitor stock movements, execute stock placements and removals using different put- away, picking strategies and rules.

o Familiar with interfacing and using Radio frequency devices (RF) as well as the SAP console to perform transactions on the warehouse floor, bar coding and handling units.

o Familiar with warehouse capacity and warehouse order creation rules.

o Involved in outbound process such as goods issue which includes picking, loading, shipping and billing. Able to train client staff with process related standard work tasks.

o Also involved in cross-docking process, transportation planning and execution.

o Worked with batch management and familiar with catch weight concepts.

o Integration Skills with legacy via IDOCS and QRPF queue processing.

o Sound cross functional knowledge of sales and distribution, Order to cash process. Able to perform testing, change management, training, and implementation of SAP EWM

2)Defiance Technologies ( Now Hinduja Tech) :Project Manager – Aug 2010 to Feb 2012:

oPrepared an optimal cost effective and deliverable solution for Lube Oil manufacturing client in response to a RFP/RFI.

oRight from server size up and As –Is till Go-Live delivered a successful implementation

oManaged a team of 11 consultants for standard SAP Modules

Managed as a Project Manager SAP E2E Implementation of GULF OIL by following the ASAP methodology

During blueprinting phase prepared the business process master list of the GULF business Process

Configured the complete master data of SAP MM along with CIN

Configured PR and PO for domestic and import procurement

Configured MRP for GULF Business

Configured document control using 6 Different order types

Configured Batch Management for GULF OIL

Using three system landscape worked on Golden Clientà Developmentà Qualityà Preproductionà Production

Did complete unit testing for all the business process and Integration testing for ensuring the GULF business process is smooth.

Worked on integration with MM-PP/ MM-QM/MM-SD/MM-FI/MM-CO

During Final Preparation worked with client to develop the master data template for upload along with the SAP screen and field training.

Uploaded complete MM master data using LSMW& BDC

Worked on development of MQC ( Material Quantity Calculation) for Blend authorization note( Formulation List)

Complete end user training with proper hands on with SAP environment and made the user friendly with SAP system .

2)Manager SAP Corporate IT - Ultratech Cement ( Aditya Birla G : May 2012 to Dec 2012 (SAP – MM )

Played the role of SAP -MM lead (across all functional modules) followed by Change and Release Lead

SAP Lead : The project needed a 24 X 7 support with stringent SLAs . As a functional lead, the role was to

oManage SLAs, Resource utilization & incident backlog

oReport Metrics

oPreparation of presentation on work done for review of Global process experts ( GPE’s )

oConfiguration Analysis,MM Support for 20 plants,developed power users for issue resolution

oCompleted the POC work successfully in order to get the go ahead for the project on manufacturing

oInteract with the users and handle escalations

oPlanning/Forecasting resources

oActivated SAP MRP through SAP-PP and defning min-max levels in SAP-MM for auto PR and auto planned order

Change and Release Manager

oPlan and Manage Enhancement backlog throughout all SAP modules which involved high level of coordination (~400 offshore team members)

oRelease planning

3)Piramal Enterprises Business Analyst : Jul 2013 – Jan 2014 ( Corporate IT)

Played the role of Business Analyst and project manager with the following major responsibilities

oCo-ordinating with the on-site team

oImplemented KRONOS attendance system for Piramal Glass

oImplemented SAP –PS with integration with SAP-MM for Piramal Glass

oAllocating work to resources

oAnalysis, Testing

o Ensuring defect-free delivery

oHandling Corporate IT acitivities inclusing network,Application support and defining budget

oHandling reviews/audits for the project

5 ) CMC Ltd ( Now TCS) Jul 2014 –Jun 2015

Project Manager :

oWorked as a techno-functional consultant in SAP MM,PP,SD modules.

oAs offshore team lead, ensured the project deliverables are up to the mark and within SLA.

oManaging multiple projects and project managers,module leads and resources for keeping timeline,delivering phase completion,signoffs,pushing Project managers for on time deliveries,escalating and highlighting non performance,non confirmance to templates,standards,SOP's.

Providing end to end supply chain solution for getting supply chain visibility and cost innovations in the supply chain

Client Interaction,Review of following projects :

oPort Industry -Mumbai -All standard modules plus PS and WM

oMaterial Handling equipment manufacturing - All standard modules and Project Systems

oPlaying cards manufacturing set up

oReal Estate Housing

oApparel Manufacturing

oAs–Is to To-Be for a Terminal Operations Client at Ocean port Dubai –Middle East

6) Project Manager -Wipro Infotech, for multiple implementation projects : Jul 2015 to Dec 2016

oManaging End to End implementations in Domestic and Middle East Geographies

oManaged team of 100 plus engineers /consultants while supporting IT –SAP-Non SAP-Infrastructure for Retail Client

oResource Planning and executing day to day IT operations,resolving issues through incident management and request fulfilments

oDelivered top management relevant sales and inventory reports through BI-BO and ensured correct publishing of reports without error or escalation.

oDelivered 200 plus developments,providing a value add,automation and business benefit to client

oDeveloped resources by enabling them with SOP’s,templates and training opportunities to hone their skills and move up in the organisation

oClosely co-ordinated and worked with other teams supporting the project for weekly,monthly reviews,goveranance and quality relevant requirements

SAP GST and S/4 HANA Implementation:

Implementation of S/4 HANA 1511 SP02,Fiori BPC 10.1 HANA Enterprise cloud

Landscape design and Implementation,change management,SAP Security and support strategy

Technical member of PMO

Project Lead of SAP HANA Enterprise cloud implementation

Data Migration support and assist migration lead with infrastructure and strategy to migrate legacy data into S/4 HANA

Managed technical team participating in projects both customer and SAP team members onsite,offshore

7) Senior Project Manager - vCentric Technologies, for multiple implementation projects : Apr 2017 to Jul 2017

oProgram Manager for all SAP S4 HANA implementation and upgrade projects in Mumbai along with SAP GST upgrades and implementation

oExecution of common SAP and daily/weekly/monthly maintenance Setup and configure monitoring of SAP HANA Support add-on installations in addition to support packages and enhancement

o Provide general technical support for end user support Monitoring and maintaining system and customer background jobs

oStrong Problem Solving skills, with proven ability to analyze and determine root cause and resolution for complex issues

At present delivered successful implementations for 4 Corporates based out of Mumbai

Having 11 years of IT experience along with 10 years of supply chain domain,exposure to SAP Finance,Manufacturing and Logistics

8) Senior Project Manager - High Bar Technologies -Mumbai: From 1st Dec 2017 upto 9th April 2018

Managed a Indian Ministry project for SAP end to end implementation in a Consortium.

9) Delivery Manager – SAP – Aegis Global Solutions –Mumbai From 25th April till date

1.Project & Delivery Management & Strategy Planning in SAP

2. Responsible for end-to-end Project Management for the assigned SAP IT projects - includes Project Planning & Delivery, Internal Customer Interaction, Trouble Shooting, Managing Multiple Projects simultaneously and People Management.

3. Provide leadership to ensure that integrated solutions will be coordinated and standardized across organization - wide.

4. Must have worked on min. 4-5 end - to - end SAP implementation projects as Manager.

5. S/4 HANA / HANA implementation exposure

6. Leading and deploying Multiple IT Projects.

8.Clients in BFSI domain,Insurance and Equity sector

Managing global end to end implementation as well as 11 support projects being managed simultaneously.

CTC: 20 lakhs

Location : Mumbai

Contract Assignments:

oSAP TM Transportation Management 9.0 Implementation for client in LPG Distribution

oSAP Project Management for client in Telecom business

oSAP MRP implementation for client in Automobile business

Capability Built up and Trainer for :

SAP Project Management

Supply Chain Consulting

SAP –APO

SAP-WM And SAP EWM

SAP –MM

SAP –TM

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SAP Capability built up for SAP –APO,SAP-MM,SAP-TM,SAP-S/4 HANA,SAP-GST

Also involved in various SAP capability initiatives

Presales and Lead Generation

Team Building and motivating the team to learn new skills and upgrade to latest solutions and features in Application Support

Supply Chain Consulting practice built up,working on proposals,visiting prospects with solution offerings and convincing them to win deals

Year

Degree

Institute/Board/Class

1993

Bachelor of Engineering (Production)

Pune University / I Class

1996

Master of Business Administration

Pune University / I Class

2012

Advanced Supply Chain

IIM Kolkata

Duration

Certificate

Institute/Board

2014

ITIL V3

EXIN, London

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

14+ years of proven experience in SAP Implementation,Consulting,Business Analysis and 8+ years in Supply Chain

Domain–Expertise in the areas of SAP MM,SAP WM,EWM,APO-DP,S/4 HANA,SAP GST Program Management,Project Management, Delivery Management, Pre-sales, Solutioning

Results-driven project-management professional with ITIL certification, and proven track record in end to end managing of projects with focus towards quality delivery, optimize productivity, customer satisfaction.

Innovative thinker and analytical problem-solver with demonstrated ability to manage projects from planning through execution/completion under the pressure of fast-paced, time-sensitive environments.

Exceptional interpersonal communicator who effectively interacts with clients and all levels of management.

Decisive, energetic, focused team leader/player who leads high-performing teams

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