Professional Summary

Senior SAP consultant with expertise in SAP Ariba, S/4 HANA, SAP Materials Management, Inventory Management, and Warehouse Management with extensive business process knowledge coupled with business analysis and solution design skills

Overall 18+ years of SAP experience in Consulting, Scoping and Planning, Process Design, Configuration, Deployment, Training and Post Go-Live Support in multiple global projects

Experience in working as Solution Architect, Subject matter expert and Business Analyst

Over six full life-cycle SAP implementations

SAP expertise and Skills

Experience in end-to-end SAP ECC and Ariba cloud solution deployment

Subject Matter Expert in procurement and manufacturing business processes, IT technologies (SAP ECC, S/4 HANA, SAP Ariba cloud) and Enterprise architecture

Possess good knowledge about standard and rapid cloud deployments using Activate method

SAP Ariba –Sourcing Module and Purchasing Catalog Management

Knowledge of SAP Ariba domain to enhance the business operations excellence to increase organization effectiveness by using emerging technologies.

Enable cloud-based procurement, spend management and supply chain services that enable suppliers and buyers to connect and do business globally.

Understanding of S/4 HANA – 1709 with all new features Business Partner Functions, MMR, etc.

Understanding of SAP Fiori 3.0 app Library and all Fiori app which are used in area of Purchasing documents, Inventory Management and invoicing

Experience in Fiori app customization and filters setting, Business Application Design and Reports

Analysis, design, development, testing and implementing of business processes experience using SAP ECC 6.0 Materials Management, Warehouse Management, Logistics Execution (LE), Master Data Management and Order Management (SD)

Expertise in Procure-to-Pay (PTP) Master data set-up and processes include Direct, Indirect purchasing, Purchase Requisitions, Info Records, Contracts/Outline Agreements, Schedule Agreements, Purchase Orders, Integration with FI, IM/PS and Corporate Accounts Payable, Pricing procedures, Release Procedures, Stock Transport Orders, Account determination, LIV (Invoicing)

Coordinate meetings with business user communities to understand their business process requirements, key functional, and integration test requirements

Analyze and demonstrate SAP capabilities and flexibilities to client team by prototyping business scenarios based on the business requirements

Gathering the business requirements and analyze the GAP between the Legacy System and to the TO-BE system in the Blueprint phase

Strong Data Analysis and data modeling skills

Strong knowledge of SOX and Corporate Audit compliance as well as Internal Control & Governance requirements in workflow and purchasing process functionality

Extensive knowledge of implementing SOX process in application development life cycle

Cut-Over management including 8 full life cycle in Direct and Indirect Purchasing SAP application

Provide RPA Solutions (Blue Prism) & Develop Enterprise wide RPA Strategy to automate SAP Purchasing Business Processes

Response to Request For Proposals (RFP’s), Initial information, Effort estimation, Submission of Statement of Work (SOW) and Client Presentation

Possess in-depth knowledge in Consulting skills, Business knowledge and expertise in solution design that will effectively help the clients

Played multiple roles of SAP Solution Architect, Consultant, Team Lead and Project Manager

Extensive Technical and Project Management experience leading teams on-site and off-shore

Hands-on experience in SAP Materials Management (MM), Inventory Management (IM) and Warehouse Management (WM), solution design, configuration and implementation

Expertise in Inventory Management (IM) processes like Goods Receipts, Goods Issues, Stock Transfers, Special stocks, Physical Inventory Management and Vendor Returns

Expertise in Configuration of Logistics Execution, Warehouse processes, Transfer Requirement, Transfer Orders, Decentralized warehouse activities, Handling Unit Management and Stock Placement & Removal search strategies

Experience with functional design & co-ordination with workflow, reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements and forms (WRICEF)

Expertise in Integration knowledge of MM/WM with FI, SD, PP and QM

Developed warehouse interfaces with Radio frequency devices, Label Printers and external Warehouse Execution Systems

Quality Management (QM) - Maintain inspection types, Maintain Catalogs for Usage Decisions, configure “Dynamic Modification Rules” and Configure movements for usage decisions

Data migration from legacy system to SAP for new implementation/integration, import of data from any other external system to SAP. Preparing the specifications required for uploading the master data and interacting with the WRICEF / ABAP developer for the same

Configuration of Batch management determination and search strategy and integration with IM.

Good understanding of Production planning, MRP process and KANBAN process

Experience in MM / WM related ABAP enhancements of Interfaces between SAP systems and Critical legacy systems

Experience and sound knowledge in CATT scripts, User Exits and LSMW

An excellent communicator coupled with exceptional Relationship Management, Team Management, Expectation Management and Client Handling

Conducted training sessions for Power Users and Business End users.

Mentoring, Coaching and Training the new recruited

Technical Skills

ERP: SAP ECC 6.0, 5.0 & SAP-R/3 (4.6C, 4.7C, 3.1i)

SAP Modules: SAP Ariba, SAP S/4 HANA, SAP MM / IM / WM & LE, Fiori 3.0

AI: RPA [Robotics Process Automation] – Blue Prism

Project management: Microsoft Project

Data analysis: MS Excel (macros, pivot tables, references, formulas, graphs)

Office applications: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Visio, SharePoint

CAD tools: PRO/E, ANSYS

Programming languages: C, C++, ABAP/4

Operating systems: MS Windows Vista, XP, 2000/98/95

Professional Experience

C-Vision Inc.,

While engaged at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US, LLC December, 2012 – March, 2020

Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA

Role - Senior Consultant/Business Process Architect/Lead – SAP P2P Solution Design & Architecture for S/4 HANA

SME for SAP Ariba project initiative and developed Business Case. Engaged in Supplier Enablement, Data Cleansing, and driving AS-IS and TO-BE workshops as part of developing the Business Blue Print for Sourcing Module and Catalogs management

SAP Ariba –Built the Business Case and currently developing Business Blue Print and drafting Solution Design for Ariba Catalog Management and Sourcing Module to replace the existing legacy Sourcing Application

Engaged in Supplier Enablement and closely working with Buyers and suppliers by developing all Supplier onboarding tasks. Responsible for OCM and developing training materials for all categories of users – internal audience (Requisition creators, Buyers and Catalog ADMIN) and external audience (Suppliers)

Configure Ariba Sourcing templates for RFQs, Sourcing projects, Sourcing Request and Ariba Catalog Management

Engaged as a Business SME in the study of S4/HANA solution for Indirect Procurement and working with Fiori development team to Reports and Workflow design so that Executives can review and approve Requisitions and Purchase Orders on the company mobile phone

SAP Ariba System Integration, Perform Integration testing with SAP Ariba & SAP S/4 HANA

Develop Ariba workbooks for Sourcing and Catalog management in SAP Ariba

Root cause analysis & process/system design recommendations, testing of new code that supports the implementation of IT enhancements and fixes specific to the SAP software.

Business discussions, analysis, approvals, functional design review and approvals, UAT approvals, and PRU working confirmation.

Work with business team on adhoc requests, trouble shooting on production issues, and work-around on overall Indirect PentaSAP solutions.

Assists the requisitioning community by answering questions and trouble-shooting issues.

Coordinate the integration of the Legacy systems into PentaSAP

Working on day to day support activities to resolve the open issues and implementing/enhancing the existing SAP model to accommodate the new or future business capabilities in the field of Material Management, Inventory and Account Payable.

Involved in day to day to resolution in the area of issues from RFQ, Info record, Purchase Req, Purchase Order, Outline Agreement with reference to Vendor, Material, Pricing, UoM, release strategy, purchasing document transmission to supplier, Good receipts, invoicing, and vendor payments.

Prepare business Blue print design documents, Functional design specification documentation and sign off by the business, Implemented projects under ASAP methodology

Perform configuration, development, designed the test scripts, Unit / Integration testing, User Acceptance tests (UATs) with the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

Attended/conducted the KT sessions and post Go-live implementation support.

Ability to quickly gain working knowledge of the legacy systems, the PentaSAP solution and conversion process to determine the best solution

System enhancement business workshops and understanding business/system requirements

Direct liaison with the Business and other SAP integration teams to ensure systems requirements

Supporting key business processes requisitioning, purchasing document workflow, delta requisitioning process and supplemental labor purchasing process

Supporting Fiat Chrysler’s Corporate SAP BW/Cognos Purchasing and Inventory reporting

Extensively involved in the design and support of EDI transmission and responsible for interfaces to legacy applications and data load and validation of data in XML format.

Assist with Tax issues related to SABRIX application.

Responsible for Indirect Delivery Address maintenance using MEAN.

Handle Special procurement – Vendor consignment, subcontracting, STOs issues.

Handle account assignment category-based PO with any issues of cost center, WBS, etc.

Involved in new plant set up to ensure accuracy of MM related Configuration and testing.

Highly involved in all types mass data update activity (Material Master & PO updates)

Strong interaction with the business owners to identify the changes and recommend SAP standard as well as custom functionality to adapt to continuous business process improvements.

Monitor and update the ticket management system for Break-Fix changes and Enhancements of SAP purchasing processes by closely working with Application Maintenance System team as well as System Enhancements team.

Review Solution Design and manage User Acceptance Testing and involved in go-live or post go-live activities to make sure minimal impact on the business

Transformation of change requests into Business Requirements and coordinate in updating the corresponding Functional Design documentation

Analyze and address Incidents created by the end users and process team members and resolve the problems by correcting the process options or Data or convert the Incident into a Service Request if a system issue causes it.

Address Audit Conditions by performing the required Data and Functional analysis and subsequently implementing the required Data Remediation.

Provide business process analysis and testing support to ICT initiatives such as HANA migration and any system performance improvements.

Performed SAP HANA UAT test for HANA migration of MM module extensively using HP ALM2 and HP Sprinter tools.

RPA –Identify SAP P2P processes for automation, manage RPA development and build Enterprise wide RPA strategy for Purchasing which use both SAP and Legacy applications.

Tata Consultancy Services [TCS]

While engaged at Delphi Automotive Systems PLC June, 2006 – December, 2012

Troy, Michigan, USA

Role - Senior SAP MM/WM Functional Consultant / Team Lead

Responsibilities:

Facilitation of business workshops and expertise in understanding business requirements

Performed the business process analysis, GAP/FIT analysis and process mapping from the "AS IS" to the "TO BE”.

Understanding key focus areas – Crisis Management, Inventory Analysis & Reporting and Material Planning & Analysis. Designing the detailed functional specification for the proposed purchasing solutions and coordinating with business for signoff.

Optimized SAP Logistics Execution processes, inbound, outbound and warehouse

Improved product flow within the warehouse and reviewed put-away and picking strategies

Developed RF functionality for put-away, picking, bin to bin, scrapping, and sloc transfers

Configured the fixed bin replenishment for the Production Supply Area and the picking area

Developed RF functionality for Raw material transfer to WIP and Cycle counting.

Supported the development of WM user exits to prevent the deletion of the TO items and automatic TR creation in the WM/PP interface.

Optimized the search strategies in the warehouse for the transfer orders that reduced the time spent by the operators in looking for the available stock, during transfer order creations.

Developed the Interfaces between SAP and Oracle Endeca Platform via Integration layer by coordinating with development team

Developed key interfaces for Vendor Master, Direct / Indirect Purchasing documents, Source list, Inventory Management (IM), Inventory ladder / snapshot, Material movements, Supplier water fall and Supplier EDI.

Performed configuration, development, designed the test scripts, Unit / Integration testing, User Acceptance tests (UATs) with the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

Handled Overall Integrated Cut Over plan and activities

Involved in all stages of full life cycle implementation including cut-over schedule covering conversion and integration testing.

Participated in the design, development and execution of the SAP P2P solution and Data Conversion meeting process requirements in MM Master and Transactional data.

Translated business requirements into functional design and developed detailed FD Documentation for each object in the P2P solution for PR, PO, Outline Agreements, Schedule Agreements, Info Records, Consignment Module and Inventory.

Developed specifications for conversion programs, testing and validation scripts.

Analyzed AS IS data reports and identified data cleansing opportunities.

Worked with business representatives and Back Office Associates analysts organizing data validation efforts.

Ensured that the existing data is correctly and completely mapped into the new PSAP MM structure in accordance with the solution design.

Worked closely with the process owners and functional analysts to ensure that the business requirements are satisfied by the conversion and validated converted data for accuracy and completeness by verifying the mapping and required translations between the legacy and SAP systems.

Analyzed Error Reports and provided required data and modifications to conversion rules, provided strong configuration assistance to functional analysts and also PI architecture team for interface objects in each MOCK (Conversion and Integration Testing) phase.

Worked closely with the Process Team and analyzed the feedback from Integration Testing team to improve conversion accuracy in the subsequent MOCKs.

Worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure integration data is converted correctly and is available for Investment Management/Projects Systems, FI/CO (AR, AP and AA) and Tax applications.

Integration with FI/CO and IM/PS modules. LSMW and BDC knowledge. Extensively used Solution Manager for functional Design Documentation and subsequent approvals as well as handling issues via SIR (System Investigation Requests) in SOLMAN.

Configured Enterprise structure related Logistics execution and Warehouse processes and Materials Management.

Configured storage type, section and storage bin search and Put-away & Picking strategies.

Developed new functionality with Put-away and Picking User Exits.

Developed RF functionality for Put-away, picking, Bin to Bin, Scrapping and SLoc transfers.

Guided business users regarding put away and picking strategies and various options available

Warehouse interface between SAP and a logistics service provider (3PL) for inbound deliveries, outbound deliveries, stock movements and material master

Coordinated with Techinical Team to develop RICEF Objects.

Physical Inventory with IM / WM and configured multiple WM and IM movement types

Quality Management (QM) - Maintain inspection types, Maintain Catalogs for Usage Decisions, configure “Dynamic Modification Rules” and Configure movements for usage decisions.

Configuring Release Strategies and workflows for Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order

Set-up Set Up Stock Transport Order and Scheduling Agreement

Configuration of Batch management, determination and search strategy and integration with IM

To build test cases and drive integration / UAT (User Acceptance Test) Approvals

Set-up new / existing Interfaces, batch jobs and handling Cut Over activities

Preparation of all documentation required part of project execution gate deliverables

Development of two-way interfaces b/w SAP and UniCHAMPS (legacy Plant Maintenance systems) for Consumptions and Reservations.

Development of interfaces b/w SAP and HP WebEDI Portal for Supplier Consignment process with custom IDOC message type INVRPT

Configured warehouse management (WM) & Inventory Management (IM) functionality

Configuration of Batch management, determination and search strategy and integration with IM

Reviewed Put away and picking strategies and implemented new strategies to address the issues

Created new storage types, implemented bin capacitiy and bin sort sequence for put away

Coordinated with Techinical Team to develop RICEF Objects and also RF Scanning functionality

Configuring automatic account determination and Configuring Inventory settings

Configuring Invoice Verification, setting for invoice block and Configure message determination

To build test cases and drive integration / UAT (User Acceptance Test) Approvals

Set-up new / existing Interfaces and batch jobs

Legacy Data upload: Master Data and transactional data (Purchasing related & Inventory) BAPi, BDC and LSMW were developed for this activity.

Extensively worked on vendor management, special stocks e.g. consignment and subcontracting

Part of procure to pay (P2P), configured entire cycle from Purchase request to invoice verification

Configured Purchase Requisitions, RFQs, Purchase Orders, Outline agreements (Contracts and Scheduling agreements, Pricing Procedures, Release strategy for PR, PO and Outline agreements

Configuration of STO (for intra and intercompany) and scheduling agreements and JIT calls

Extensively worked on EDI and IDocs Interfaces – 810, 830, 850, 855, 856 types

Applying OSS notes and requesting SAP help for customization issues

General Motors LLC March, 2005 – May, 2006

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Role - SAP MM / WM Functional Consultant - Level 2 Production Support

Responsibilities:

Analyzing the Requirements feasibility and proposing the possible standard SAP solutions or customized solutions

Designing the Detailed Functional specification for the proposed solutions and coordinating with business for signoff.

PTP (purchasing) related configurations and Minor enhancements for custom developments

Performance issues and bug fixes in customized reports

Involved in preparation of project related documents like User training related, configuration related, Master data related documents, business process related etc based on the business process.

Hyundai Motors India Ltd. August, 2003 – February, 2005

Hosur, Tamilnadu, India.

Role – SAP Business user / Engineer - Purchase Dept.

Responsibilities:

This project mainly focuses on localization of Body-In-White (BIW) Sheet metal parts.

Localization of Sheet metal parts, which are valued below $4 of the car within a stipulated time frame without compromising on Quality or Cost.

Procurement of Raw materials and Consumables.

To reduce the cost of the car by utilizing local manufacturing, avoiding customs duty and international freight charges.

This involves study of feasibility for localization, Cost estimation, Request for quotation, supplier negotiations and technical reviews

Business process user – SAP

Creating RFQ, Purchase requisitions, Purchase orders and master data maintenance

General Motors India Pvt. Ltd. August, 2002 – July, 2003

Pune, India.

Role - Engineer - Purchase Dept.

Responsibilities:

Procurement of Raw materials and Consumables.

Complete process study for General Assembly line for I -163 (Tavera) project.

Preparation of Process sheets and Operation Description (OD) Sheets for trim line, chassis line and final line of the car.

Turn-key project which involves process study, time study, installation & commissioning of all equipment’s.

Fixtures, pneumatic & hand tools, storage racks for line, ANDON system, slat conveyors, overhead AEMS for CAB transfer and total structural support for assembly line.

Complete on-site activity for one year interacting closely with Customer and supported three vehicles build on new assembly line for I-163.

Negotiation with Vendors & Preparation of Request for Quotation, Maintain and Compare Quotations.

Planning & forecasting of Materials.

Placement of Purchase orders, Sub-Contracting etc.

Maintenance of Purchase records, Drawings, Amendments.

Education

University: BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, PILANI

Bachelor of Engineering B.E. (Hons.) in Mechanical Year of completion: 2001

Masters of Science M.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics Year of completion: 2001

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