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Lead SAP PP S4 HANA functional consultant

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted:
June 15, 2023

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CURRICULUM VITAE OF NABEWEYA CREIGHTON

CORRESPONDENCE

Mailing Address & Home Address

** ****** *******, **********, ****, Johannesburg, South Africa

Phone: +27(0)832297622 (mobile)

Email Address: addpxo@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL

Citizenship: South African

Born: 24 October 1971 in Cape Town, South Africa

Identity Document # 711-***-****-** 7

Marital Status: Married (married surname is ‘Andrews’)

Home Language: English (native language) & Afrikaans (second language)

CAREER OBJECTIVE

I function as principal consultant for SAP implementation projects. My aim is to apply my skillset across most industries. My typical SAP project roles that I fulfil are:

1.SAP PP (Production Planning) principal consultant.

2.SAP PP-PI (Production Planning: Process Industries) subject matter expert.

3.S4 HANA P2M (Plan-to-Manufacture) lead consultant.

4.SCM (Supply Chain) cross-functional end-to-end integration specialist to SAP modules MM, SD, PM, QM, SD, VMS, TM, FI & CO.

EDUCATION

1996 - Information Technology Diploma (Cum Laude), University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Courses: Software Engineering, Visual Basic Programming, Operating Systems,

Databases, Networks, Information Security, End User Computing, New

Technologies, Design Project.

1993 - Postgraduate Degree B.COM (Honours), University of the Western Cape, South Africa

Courses: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Labour Economics, Development

Economics, International Economics.

1992 - Undergraduate Degree B.COM: University of the Western Cape, South Africa

Majors: Business Economics; Economics

Minors: Management Information Systems; Accounting; Electronic Data Processing;

Special Statistics; Mercantile Law; Industrial Psychology.

1988 - High School Diploma: Cape Town, South Africa

Matric: Mathematics; Accounting; Business Economics; Biology; English; Afrikaans.

SAP CERTIFICATIONS

2005 - Certification 1 SAP PP Production Planning Academy Certification, Certificate S0004800183,

SAPSA Training Centre, South Africa

1998 - Certification 2 SAP ABAP Programmer Certification, SAPSA Training Centre, South Africa

PROJECT ROLES

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Date

Role

Company

1

November 2019 to May 2020

PRINCIPAL S4 HANA PLAN to MANUFACTURE (P2M) CONSULTANT

Ernst & Young Consulting, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa

2

May 2019 to November 2019

SENIOR MANAGER in SAP S4 HANA Plan-to-Manufacture (P2M)

Deloitte Consulting (Enterprise, Technology & Transformation), Rivonia, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa

3

June 2018 to March 2019

LEAD S4 HANA Plan-to-Manufacture (P2M) CONSULTANT & PROJECT MANAGER

AAT Composites on behalf of Beyond Technologies Consulting, Somerset West, Cape Town, South Africa

4

September 2017 to October 2018

SAP SUPPLY CHAIN SCM SOLUTIONS CONSULTANT

McCain Foods for on behalf of SweetThorn Consulting, South Africa

5

September 2017 to October 2017

SAP PP-PI SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT

Remote Consulting for Montash Consulting on behalf of

Dawn Foods USA & UK

6

June 2017 to September 2017

SENIOR SAP SCM (SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING) CONSULTANT FOR APO

(Advanced Planning and Optimisation) and EWM (Extended Warehouse Management)

Baraka Consulting, Johannesburg, South Africa

7

March 2016 to October 2017

LEAD SAP PP LO-VC Variant Configuration CONSULTANT

Remote- and Onsite Consulting for Bell Equipment on behalf of Alliance Enterprise Consulting, Eisenach, Germany

8

September 2015 to May 2016

HEAD OF SAP BUSINESS-BY-DESIGN (ByD)

Remote- and Onsite Consulting for Keto Pumps Australia, USA and Boksburg, Johannesburg, South Africa & Australia

9

April 2015 to

June 2015

SAP PP SENIOR FUNCTIONAL BUSINESS ANALYST IN SUPPORT

Macsteel on behalf of Modus Business Process Specialists (BPS), Boksburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

10

November 2014 to March 2015

SAP PP-PI SENIOR FUNCTIONAL BUSINESS ANALYST

Kansai Plascon on behalf of Modus Business Process Specialists (BPS), Krugersdorp, Johannesburg, South Africa

12

November 2013 to November 2014

SENIOR SAP PP-PI (PRODUCTION PLANNING to PROCESS INDUSTRIES) CONSULTANT

Specpharm Pharmaceuticals on behalf of BluePencil Consulting, Johannesburg, South Africa,

13

April 2013 to

July 2013

SAP PP (PRODUCTION PLANNING) MANUFACTURING CONSULTANT & TRAINER

Danone Clover on behalf of BluePencil Consulting, Johannesburg, South Africa

14

May 2012 to

March 2013

SAP SENIOR PP (PRODUCTION PLANNING) CONSULTANT

Sasol Corporate on behalf of EOH Consulting, Johannesburg,

South Africa

15

December 2011 to March 2012

SAP SENIOR PP (PRODUCTION PLANNING) BAiO (BUSINESS ALL-IN-ONE) CONSULTANT

Bridgestone Tyre Manufacturing on behalf of T-Systems, Isando, Johannesburg, South Africa

16

July 2011 to November 2011

SAP DATA MIGRATION MANUFACTURING TEAM LEAD (PP, PM, QM, SCM)

SABMiller Data Migration Project on behalf of Wipro Consulting, Sandton, South Africa

17

Aug 2005 to November 2010

SAP PRODUCTION PLANNING (PP) BUSINESS PROCESS SPECIALIST

Sasol Polymers Business Support Systems, 56 Grosvenor Road, Bryanston, South Africa

18

June 2003 to August 2005

SAP PRODUCTION PLANNING (PP) BUSINESS INFORMATION ARCHITECT

Sasol Information Management Infrachem, Sasolburg, South Africa

19

April 2002 to June 2002

BUSINESS CONSULTANT

IBM Business Innovation Services, Rivonia Road, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, South Africa

20

April 2001 to June 2001

E-COMMERCE SENIOR TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

IBM Business Innovation Services, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, South Africa

21

June 2000 to January 2001

CONTRACTING TECHNICAL ABAP/4 TEAM LEADER

IBM Global Services, Sandown, Johannesburg, South Africa,

22

August 1998 to May 2000

SENIOR SAP CONSULTANT

Combined Design Engineers (CDE) Consulting, PSI Building, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa,

23

January 1997 to July 1998

JUNIOR SAP CONSULTANT

Spearhead Logistics Consulting, Rivonia, Johannesburg, South Africa & Auckland, New Zealand

24

May 1996 to January 1997

SENIOR ANALYST PROGRAMMER

Transnet Information Systems, Datavia Consulting, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa

25

May 1996 to January 1997

ANALYST PROGRAMMER

Transnet Information Systems, Spoornet Information Systems, Johannesburg, South Africa

26

May 1994 to

May 1996

ANALYST PROGRAMMER

Transnet Information Systems, Spoornet Information Systems, Johannesburg, South Africa

WORK EXPERIENCE

PRINCIPAL SAP PP S4 HANA P2M CONSULTANT, Ernst & Young Consulting, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa.

November 2019 – May 2020

Industry Exposure: Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)

Responsibilities

Implement a full life-cycle green fields S4 HANA P2M (Plan-to-Manufacture) implementation project.

Deliver the first solution based on Nigeria specific custom requirements and in accordance with the requirements of the global roll-out plan.

Facilitate- and workshop functional requirements with stakeholders.

Highlight and resolve integration aspects between P2M, O2C, P2P, R2R product costing as part of the proposed solution.

Provide guidance on the master data requirements for P2M which includes BOM (Bill of Materials); Routings; Master Recipes etc.

Present PP solution to client Business Process Owners via demonstration of a prototype.

Configure the S4 HANA system in accordance to business requirements.

Provide an end-to-end integrated solution between the legacy Barnton planning system and the S4 planning and execution system.

Develop functional- and technical specifications.

Build the solution based on the IMG (Implementation Guide) during the Realisation Phase.

Complete Data Migration via LSMWs (Legacy System Migration Workbench) as well as BDC (Batch) programs.

Conduct Unit Testing, String Testing, Integration Testing, Authorisation Testing, Data Migration testing, User Acceptance Testing as well as testing of ABAP developments. This includes a RICEWF list for Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Workflow and Forms.

Provide input to the cutover plan.

Provide solutions on issues during - and post - go-live to ensure a smooth transition from non-SAP legacy systems to S4 HANA.

Reason for leaving: End of contract

WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)

SENIOR MANAGER SAP PP S4 HANA, Deloitte Consulting, South Africa (Enterprise, Technology & Transformation), Rivonia, Sandton, South Africa

May 2019 – November 2019

Responsibilities

Serve as subject matter expert on S4 HANA for PP in the digital space.

Provide thought leadership in manufacturing and supply chain.

Develop pre-sales proposals utilising the Deloitte go-to-market strategy which includes costing.

Present the proposal offering to the end client.

Delivery projects

Perform programme and/or project manager duties.

Function as lead SAP PP (Production Planning) lead consultant.

Perform the role of functional integration manager.

Take full ownership for delivery across the end-to-end supply chain.

Generate account revenue with resources available and source the necessary team members for projects.

Handle the finances (planning and budgeting) associated with project implementations.

Develop fit/gap analysis for SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning) aimed at further extending planning concerns to financial domain, along with stakeholder collaboration, Excel as the data manipulation tool, advance computation like heuristics and tight integration to the ERP system.

Ensure that quality assurance is performed at active client engagements and that proper handover is done.

Build ongoing relationships with end clients to ensure continued revenue streams.

Solve complex business problems. Collaborate and assist peers on project engagements.

Perform a mentorship role with internal Deloitte staff.

Reason for leaving: New contract

WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)

LEAD S4 HANA PLAN to MANUFACTURE (P2M) CONSULTANT & PROJECT MANAGER – AAT Composites on behalf of Beyond Technologies Consulting, Somerset West, Cape Town, South Africa.

June 2018 – March 2019

Industry Exposure: Aircraft (Boeing) & Automotive (McClaren composite car parts) Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Implementation of the SAP PP-PI (Production Planning - Process Industries) for PI-Sheets solution for the client Dawn Foods. Sites are based in the USA and in the UK.

Be a trusted advisor to the in-house SAP PP-PI resources and provide SAP standard best practice guidance.

Ensure full integration of PI sheets to SAP QM.

Provide functionality for electronic batch records and for electronic signatures.

Resolve existing errors that they are unable to overcome and provide guidelines on new solutions that involve minimal use of programming.

Provide inputs to the programmers on integration issues that does require customised technical solutions.

Review the production process and advise on the PI Sheet integration that is best to use.

Enhance existing PI-Sheet solutions to better meet business requirements.

Present proof of concept to the team, of the proposed error resolution.

Suggest new avenues of functionality to explore for PI-Sheets going forward.

Provide Skype-based (remote) training to business resources.

Liaise with the Basis team to ensure that the source client characteristics are copied to the production environment.

Ensure business confidence in the proposed solution.

Reason for leaving: End of contract

WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)

SAP SUPPLY CHAIN SCM SOLUTIONS CONSULTANT, McCain Foods South Africa for on behalf of SweetThorn Consulting

September 2017 – October 2018

Industry Exposure: Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)

Responsibilities

Implementation of a SAP MRP (Material Requirements Planning) coaching programme.

Provide expert advice on how the existing SAP supply chain environment can be optimally used and what needs to be changed.

Provide thought leadership with the aim to achieve business maturity optimisation across the client’s end-to-end supply chain.

Review the existing SAP Supply chain data findings and it’s integration into the SAP PP-PI (Production Planning – Process Industries) solution.

Function as trusted SAP PP-PI advisor to the director of SweetThorn Consulting.

Provide guidance on current SAP solution that was developed by the previous consulting partner four years previously.

Analyse the existing solution.

Present proposed solutions to the executive management team in order to achieve buy-in.

Study the business integrity and the business rules that govern the accuracy of the client’s data.

Resolve existing errors that they are unable to overcome and provide guidelines on new solution, with the aim to establish data governance and trust.

Utilise the information stemming from SAP MRP exception management, SLA adherence, user performance management, process ownership, lead time accuracy and stocking strategies in SAP.

Develop training material for the boot camp programme.

Ensure business confidence in the proposed solution.

Provide ongoing support.

Reason for leaving: End of ad-hoc engagement.

WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)

SAP PP-PI SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT, Remote Consulting for Montash Consulting on behalf of Dawn Foods USA & UK

September 2017 – October 2017

Industry Exposure: Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)

Responsibilities

Implementation of the SAP PP-PI (Production Planning - Process Industries) for PI-Sheets solution for the client Dawn Foods. Sites are based in the USA and in the UK.

Be a trusted advisor to the in-house SAP PP-PI resources and provide SAP standard best practice guidance.

Resolve existing errors that they are unable to overcome and provide guidelines on new solutions that involve minimal use of programming.

Provide inputs to the programmers on integration issues that does require customised technical solutions.

Review the production process and advise on the PI Sheet integration that is best to use.

Enhance existing PI-Sheet solutions to better meet business requirements.

Present proof of concept to the team, of the proposed error resolution.

Suggest new avenues of functionality to explore for PI-Sheets going forward.

Provide Skype-based (remote) training to business resources.

Liaise with the Basis team to ensure that the source client characteristics are copied to the production environment.

Ensure business confidence in the proposed solution.

Reason for leaving: End of contract

WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)

SENIOR SAP SCM CONSULTANT FOR APO & EWM, Baraka Consulting South Africa, Gauteng, South Africa

June 2017- September 2017.

Industry Exposure: Radio and Audio Visual Signal Transmission

Responsibilities

Enable a go-live of SAP SCM (APO and EWM) at Sentech (I joined the project during the realisation phase). The SAP SCM business suites implementation is earmarked for SAP HANA.

Complete the configuration and build of EWM:

oWork in a decentralised extended warehouse management solution as part of Supply Chain Management in a Business Suites environment. Integrate with SAP ERP as part of data transfer.

oBuild warehouse structure.

oManage movements in the warehouse. Enable precise location of the material in the system.

oMitigate problems and issues with enhanced warehouse efficiency.

oEnsure that the physical bin structure will match the bin structure on the system.

oWork with different storage types and storage sections.

oUse print control settings through SAP scripts and Smart forms via the post processing framework.

oEnable picking, put away, handling unit management, serialisation, RF connectivity.

oProvide accurate, on-time stock to bin level.

oProvide analytics.

oMake use of Yard Management.

oProvide integration to ERP and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).

oEnable efficient distribution and storage and tighter inventory control.

Develop a relationship with users and understand their requirements.

Initiate master data integration between SAP ECC and SAP SCM.

Review existing functionality and implement improvements where needed.

Review existing documentation and complete quality control updates.

Enable integration between SCM and SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) for shopping carts and purchase orders.

Deliver training documentation as well as training to the users.

Deliver User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Test the solution and fix errors where needed.

Develop a cut-over strategy for go-live.

Work under extremely tight deadlines.

Manage the expectations of users and ensure that sign-off obtained.

Reason for leaving: End of contract

WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)

LEAD SAP PP LO-VC Variant Configuration CONSULTANT, Remote- and Onsite Consulting for Bell Equipment Germany on behalf of Alliance Enterprise Consulting and BluePencil Consulting, Eisenach, Germany.

March 2016 – October 2017

Industry Exposure: Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing of large mining & construction vehicle equipment)

Responsibilities

Deliver a full life-cycle green fields PP implementation project using Variant Configuration (VC), from BluePrint stage to Go-Live.

Use MTO (Make-To-Order) and MTS (Make-to-Stock) planning strategies for a Discrete manufacturing design that has full integration with logistics including WM (Warehouse Management) and VMS (Vehicle Management System).

Build the solution based on Bell specific custom requirements and in accordance with the requirements of the company internationally between Richards Bay and Germany.

Facilitate- and workshop functional requirements with stakeholders.

Highlight and resolve integration aspects between PP, SD, MM, VMS and CO product costing as part of the proposed solution.

Provide guidance on the master data requirements for PP which includes BOM (Bill of Materials); Work Centres; Routings; Configurable Materials; Super BOMs; Super Routings etc.

Present PP solution to client Business Process Owners via demonstration of a prototype.

Ensure that MRP (Material Requirement Planning) is fully configured, understood and utilised.

Provide Change Management input to the client and Develop Blueprint documents.

Configure the SAP ECC6 system in accordance to business requirements.

Integrate with the existing MES Mapics and AS400 systems.

Develop functional- and technical specifications.

Build the solution based on the IMG (Implementation Guide) during the Realisation Phase.

Complete Data Migration via LSMWs (Legacy System Migration Workbench).

Conduct Unit Testing, String Testing, Integration Testing, Authorisation Testing, Data Migration testing, User Acceptance Testing as well as testing of ABAP developments. This includes a RICEWF list for Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Workflow and Forms.

Provide input to the Cutover Plan.

Provide solutions on issues during - and post - go-live to ensure a smooth transition from non-SAP legacy systems to SAP ECC6.

Reason for leaving: End of contract

WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)

HEAD OF SAP BUSINESS-BY-DESIGN (ByD), Remote- and Onsite Consulting for Keto Pumps Australia, USA and South Africa Boksburg,

Johannesburg, Australia. September 2015 – May 2016

Industry Exposure: Mining & Manufacturing in an ERP SAP Cloud based environment.

Modules on SAP ByD:

SCM (Supply Chain Management); CRM (Customer Relationship Management); PM (Project Management), SRM (Supplier Relationship Management); FM (Financial Management); KUA (Key User Administration); BA (Business Analytics)

Responsibilities

Work closely with Keto businesses across the globe (South Africa, Australia, North America).

Function as subject matter expert and project manager on ByD (all modules listed above) for new implementations and enhancements.

Act as the solutions architect for SAP ByD.

Lead ByD Implementation/Enhancements.

Evaluate and assess the overall effectiveness and quality of the deliverables produced for either standard SAP ByD functionality or configured/customised functionality.

Provide extensive ByD support globally.

Set up and execute a process for monitoring and supporting SAP ByD key users.

Analyse all support queries and provide feedback on corrective action to minimise similar issue.

Work with Key Users to understand the ByD issues ensuring these are addressed.

Work closely with ByD consultants and monitor work.

Continually revisit business process with key users ensuring increased efficiencies across all sites.

Translate business processes into system requirements/scope.

Co-ordinate all aspects of implementations /enhancements (Key Users, End Users, Consultants).

Report on status of implementations when required.

Provide effective management of workload, focusing on priorities and deliverables.

Provide multi-site, multi-currency and multi- jurisdiction experience.

Exercise multi- function experience (Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Service, Projects).

Display analytical and problem solving skills.

Perform administration duties from time to time on ByD. This includes but not limited to:

oMonitor all calls raised with SAP.

oKeep track of ByD costs and licenses.

Deliver ByD enhancement projects and provide motivation to executive management thereof.

Reason for leaving: North American SAP ByD implementation project cancelled.

WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)

SAP PP SENIOR FUNCTIONAL BUSINESS ANALYST, Macsteel on behalf of Modus Business Process Specialists (BPS) South Africa, Boksburg, Johannesburg.

April 2015 – June 2015

Industry Exposure: Steel Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Support Macsteel VRN and Trading business units across all plants on the implemented SAP solution across the supply chain which includes the following modules:

PP (Variant Configuration); SD; MM; FI; CO; TM; CRM.

Present enhancement opportunities and problem resolution at senior management and executive level.

Provide functional solutions to SAP problems across all the modules.

Ensure management buy-in of the SAP system by users through health reports and through real-time resolution of problems.

Identify weak points in the delivered solution.

Provide training to business users where needed.

Follow up on change requests and test solutions prior to delivery to business.

Drive Solution Manager calls and ensure that calls are expedited timeously.

Manage an issues log with high priority calls. Meet with business executives to discuss progress and further action.

Advise business executives on system inefficiencies, employee structure changes-, business process changes- and new integration solutions required in order to enhance the efficiency of the SAP solution.

Optimise integration points between legacy systems and SAP.

Drive health checks per business unit and ensure that action is taken by management based on the generated reports.

Coordinate and manage activities between business users, business management and functional team members.

Reason for leaving: End of contract

WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)

SAP PP-PI SENIOR FUNCTIONAL BUSINESS ANALYST, Kansai Plascon on behalf of Modus Business Process Specialists (BPS) South Africa, Johannesburg.

November 2014 – March 2015.

Industry Exposure: Paint Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Decide on the SAP manufacturing design most suitable for the client for a green fields implementation of SAP PP.

Conceptualise and model the business processes during the detailed design phase of the project in preparation of the new SAP system.

Align stakeholders to the to-be SAP solution.

Lead and workshop business requirements and reach agreement on the process going forward.

Review Advanced Planning (APO) as part of the solution.

Model the business processes using the Aris 9.6 modelling tool. The tool is based on the standard BPM (Business Process Methodology).

Highlight and resolve integration aspects between SAP PP-PI (Production Planning : Process Industries), MII (Manufacturing Integration Intelligence), SAP QM (Quality Management), SAP MM (Materials Management), SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) and SAP CO (Costing) as part of the proposed solution. Ensure that the integration is embedded into the Aris model.

Provide inputs to the solution design of MII as a MES function for integration into SAP PP-PI shop floor control (SFC).

Provide knowledge transfer of ECM (Engineering Change Management).

Deliver a responsibility matrix based on a RASCI (Responsible, Accountable, Support, Consulted, Informed) per function.

Identify RICEFWs (Reports, Interface, Conversion, Enhancements, Forms, Workflow) for the SAP implementation.

Write functional specifications based on business requirements.

Ensure that the model is aligned to the company’s strategic objectives and KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).

Structure the business processes so as to prepare the organisation for SAP Solution Manager.

Generate consolidated reports of the model for business review and ensure sign-off.

Ensure business confidence in the proposed solution.

Reason for leaving: End of contract

WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)

SENIOR SAP PP-PI CONSULTANT – Specpharm Pharmaceuticals on behalf of BluePencil Consulting South Africa, Pharmaceutical Road, Midrand, Johannesburg.

November 2013 – November 2014.

Industry Exposure: Pharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Deliver a full life-cycle PP-PI (Production Planning: Process Industries) implementation project, from Blue Print stage to Go-Live.

Make a decision on the PI Sheet design most suitable for the client.

Build the solution based on international Pharmaceutical Best Practises components and in accordance with the requirements of the South African Medical Control Council (MCC).

Facilitate- and workshop functional requirements with stakeholders.

Highlight and resolve integration aspects between PP-PI (with PCL integration), QM, MM and CO as part of the proposed solution.

Integrate with existing AS400 MES application and other non-SAP standard applications.

Present PP-PI solution to client Business Process Owners via a prototype.

Provide Change Management input to the client.

Develop Blueprint documents via SAP Solution Manager, with a proposal to deliver the solution via SAP PI-Sheets.

Work with the Solution Builder tool (add-on to Solution Manager) to Configure the SAP ECC6 system in accordance to business requirements.

Make use of the CBTA (Component Based Test Automation) tool to test and to record transactions based on the Blueprint Configuration.

Develop functional- and technical specifications.

Build the solution based on the IMG (Implementation Guide) during the Realisation Phase.

Complete Data Migration via LSMWs (Legacy System Migration Workbench).

Conduct Unit Testing, String Testing, Integration Testing, Authorisation Testing, Data Migration testing, User Acceptance Testing as well as testing of ABAP developments. This includes a RICEWF list for Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Workflow and Forms.

Provide input to the Cutover Plan.

Develop the solution for touch screen capturing of PI Sheets on the production shop floor.

Provide a business case for weigh-scale integration via ERP-Scale and for the Global Label Management (GLM) printing solution.

Provide solutions on issues during - and post - go-live to ensure a smooth transition from SAP 4.0B to SAP ECC6.

Reason for leaving: New contract.

WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)

SAP PP (PRODUCTION PLANNING) MANUFACTURING CONSULTANT & TRAINER

Danone Clover on behalf of BluePencil Consulting South Africa, 99 Skew Road, Boksburg, Johannesburg.

April 2013 – 31 July 2013.

Industry Exposure: FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS (FMCG)

Responsibilities

Deliver training to Manufacturing key users on implemented ECC6 SAP Solution.

Deliver training to Research and Development director on master data and reports.

Develop Manufacturing Master Data training material.

Provide solutions on issues during- and post- go-live to ensure a smooth transition to SAP.

Reason for leaving: End of contract

WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)

SAP SENIOR PP (PRODUCTION PLANNING) CONSULTANT, Sasol Corporate, South Africa, 12 Baker Street, Rosebank, Johannesburg.

May 2012 – March 2013.

Industry Exposure: Petrochemical (Oil & Gas & Mining)

Technology:

oSAP ECC6

oSolution Manager 7.1

oARIS Toolset

oSAP PI (Process Integration)

oNetweaver Platform

oASAP Methodology

Responsibilities

Apply my experience as a senior SAP PP consultant to the PP (Production Planning) module plus other operational modules of SAP that integrate with PP. This includes PM (Plant Maintenance) and QM (Quality Management).

Deliver a transactional analysis project on behalf of the MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) team using the tool SAP Solution Manager.

Develop a business Blueprint in SAP Solution Manager:

oThe Blueprint design is aimed at standardising transactions across the business units of Sasol globally. It also serves as a baseline for Sasol’s pending SAP consolidation project.

oPerform SAP transactional analysis with the help of an RBE (Reverse Business Engineering) tool. RBE is an automatic, tool-aided business analysis of productive SAP systems.

oDevelop MS Excel based framework of transactional analysis of SAP using the BPML’s generated by the ARIS toolset.

oProvide a baseline project structure for overall application management at Sasol. This is from requirement/change request management through design, build, test, deploy, operation/optimization. A major focus is on future change control (CHarM) for MES.

Project manage and functionally develop MES interfaces to SAP via SAP PI (Process Integration).

Provide general input on SAP related investigations and queries linked to interfaces.

Ensure effective use of SAP for the MES team to align with the rest of Information Management and to achieve ownership of the SAP environment.

Reason for leaving: End of contract

WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)

SAP SENIOR PP (PRODUCTION PLANNING) BAiO (BUSINESS ALL-IN-ONE) CONSULTANT –



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