KOJO T. WHYTE

Duluth GA ***** • Cell: 470-***-**** • Email: adl4bt@r.postjobfree.com• Kojo T. Whyte LinkedIn

SAP S4 HANA Finance Architect – I am an SAP professional with 6+ years of SAP super user experience and 2+ years of FICO configuration experience. I also have 15+ years of DC Operations Management + CRM experience. Additionally, I have a vast SAP functional module experience in MM, SD, and SAP Fiori. Currently seeking Full time / Contract job opportunities in SAP S4 Hana Finance as a Finance Solution Consultant.

EXPERIENCE

SAP S4 HANA Finance CONSULTANT, Atlanta, GA 01/2019 to Date

The Enterprise Structure and General Ledger Configurations

Configured the total enterprise structure to include company and company codes.

Configured Global Settings to include Central Currency, Ledger Group and for Parallel Reporting.

Configured, troubleshot, and resolved errors related to FYV, PPV, and central currency settings.

Configured Master Data of the GL (Chart of Accounts, Account Groups, and Retained Earnings).

Created various GL Master Records and Account Controls with Posting Keys and Field Status Variants.

Very well versed with GL transaction postings, displays and reporting, and End User Training manual compilation.

Configured Financial Statement Versions and Period-End closing Activities and the Closing Cockpit.

Had worked with other consultants to support and guide User Acceptance Training / End User Training sessions.

Fixed Asset Accounting (AA) Configurations

Configured Master Data of AA (Asset classes, number ranges with account determination).

Configured AA (subsidiary ledger) and linking them to the GL (main ledger) through account determination.

Total comprehension and analyses of the posting logic in AA (Operational Entry and Ledger Specific Postings).

Defined Depreciation Areas and configured Transfer Values.

Configured Asset Classes, Account Determination Keys, Depreciation Keys and Calculation Methods.

End user creation of the Asset Master Records to include main and sub-assets.

End user AA postings and Ordinary depreciation postings, new asset acquisitions, additions, and retirements.

Account Payables and Account Receivables

Created Master Data (Account groups and Number Ranges) of AP and AR.

Worked with MM consultants to ensure right Sundry Creditors/Sundry Debtors GL a/c are linked to the right Vendors / Customer’s a/c, respectively.

Trained End users for transaction postings in AP and AR to include raising and the paying of invoices, etc.

Configured Payment terms for vendors and customers.

Integration with other Modules

FI – SD; total comprehension / postings of the SD cycle (VAO1, VL01N, VF01, and F-28).

FI – MM; total comprehension / postings of the procurement process (ME51N, ME21N, MIGO, MIRO, and F-43).

FI – MM – SD; good comprehension of Business Partner configurations and defining of Partner Roles.

FI – MM; configuration of Material Valuation Methods in MM as it relates to FI.

FI – MM; comprehension of Material Types, Movement types and the Valuation Class as they relate to FI.

FI – CO; configuration of the Controlling Area and creation of Cost Centers and Profit Centers.

FI – CO; defining Cost Center Categories and Grouping under the Hierarchies.

FI – CO; configuration of Profit Centers, defining Profit Center Standard Hierarchy, and assigning PC to CC.

FI – CO; end user periodic tracking of Cost Center costs.

Other Deep Familiarity in SAP ERP

Deep understanding of the architecture of SAP HANA DB and harnessing its power.

SAP Hana Implementations (Greenfield and Brownfield) and Deployment Options (Cloud, On-Premise, Hybrid).

Deep comprehension of the OLTP and OLAP of the In-Memory Hana DB. Columnar Vs Row storage of HANA.

How SAP HANA eliminated aggregation complexity by simplified core data model and simplified application code.

Solid understanding of the architecture of the ACDOCA table (Universal Journal Entry Table) and its advantages.

Solid comprehension of Compatibility View tables and the Non-Disruptiveness process of SAP HANA DB.

High Level architectural overview of SAP RAR.

Preparation of KDS documents for FICO projects and analysis.

Following the SAP Activate Methodology and Best Practices.

Familiar with Finance Pre / Post Migration and Conversion Activities.

Experience with the Fiori App and deeper high level architectural understanding of the UI5 application.

Configured House Banks in Fiori.

EXERTIS (Formerly Stampede Presentation Products), Duluth, GA – DC Ops. Manager June 2019 to Date

Lead a group of 100 associates with 4 salaried managers in Inbound, IC, and Shipping.

Manages average monthly inventory of $50M.

Manages the fulfilment needs of Exertis customers within the South East and beyond.

Reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Operations.

Manages month-end Return Product Shipments to Vendors throughout the SPP network.

Manages total customer ‘Bill and Holds’ of $20M+ per month throughout the Exertis, NA network.

AMERICAN AIR FILTER (AAF), Doraville, GA – SAP Functional Support / Analyst Oct 2018 to June 2019

Ongoing SAP S/4 Hana Conversion and Implementation – Finance Support / Analyst.

FI – MM integration Support and Ticket resolution to end users.

Continuous Improvement in Warehouse Operations Management Support and SD operations.

ALFADDO ART STUDIO INC., Atlanta, Georgia – Co-Owner/Manager: Sales and Logistics Nov 2017 to May 2019

•Started and built a new Art Logistics business from scratch to represent international fine artists.

•Hired all staff and drivers for art traveling shows/exhibition throughout the United States.

•Trained and coached staff on all operations of the corporation, including safety.

•Directed the day-to-day operations management of the business. Sole P&L responsibility of the business.

TECH DATA CORPORATION, Groveport, Ohio – Asst. Director / Sr. Logistics Center Manager Nov 2016 to Oct 2017

•Opened and started a new 600,000 square foot, 3PL Center for the company after acquisition of Avnet.

•In-house FICO support team member and configuration. Super End user - SAP Logistics.

•Hired, coached, motivated, and managed 4 management staff and 200+ hourly associates over 2 shifts.

•Managed and maintained inventory accuracy and integrity with 95% efficiency rate.

•Implemented and maintained quality processes for an ISO certified facility that strove for 6 sigma efficiency.

•Managed the P&L of the facility by tracking KPIs relating to actual revenue and expenses to budgeted.

•Provided superior customer service to all clients and maintained great relationship with all strategic partners.

•Provided cost savings of $1M+ within 5 months due to continuous improvement enhancements.

THE HOME DEPOT, Asst. Store Operations Manager and DC Area Operations Supervisor

Value Added Services Area Analyst/Supervisor - DFC - Locust Grove, GA Dec 2012 - June 2015

Trained VAS associates in 3 operations – Master Key coding and cutting, blind cutting and paint mixing.

Lead a team of up to 40 VAS warehouse associates and managed performance reviews across 2 shifts.

Lead the DFC Problem Resolution team that researches and resolves issues from different departments.

Assisted in managing the Inventory Control and Returns Logistics Operations (1.1 million square foot facility).

Assistant Store Operations Manager (Retail)– Baltimore-MD, Williamsburg-VA, Tucker-GA Mar 2006 – Nov 2012

Direct report to Store Manager and indirect reports to District Manager.

In charge of Tool Rental, Lumber, Millworks and Receiving departments.

KRUGER TISSUES, Manufacturing and Warehousing, Manchester – England, United Kingdom July 2004 - Nov 2005

Production and Warehouse Supervisor – 400,000 square foot facility

Maintained proper production scheduling for materials flow and labor requirements to suit production needs.

Directed production workflow and lean materials replenishment to different production lines.

Ensured finished goods are accurately put-away into warehouse storage locations in a timely manner.

Managed and controlled inventory to ensure my picking team have adequate inventory to fulfil daily orders.

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK GH LTD- Shared Service Center (SSC) for West Africa, Ghana Sep 2000 - Jun 2004

Card Systems and Operations Manager

Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plan Rep for the Card Services. Mentored 30+ employees within the SSC.

KPIs, KRIs and KCS reporting on Card Business operations to senior management.

EDUCATION

Zarantech SAP IT Training Jun 2019 - Nov 2020

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, MBA in Logistics Management Jan 2014 - Aug 2016

THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY (MBA started) - Williamsburg, VA Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. July 2010 - Feb 2011

K. N. UNIV. OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (BSc Comp Science) - W/A, Ghana Sept 1996 - Jul 2000

Certification: SAP S4 Hana Finance 1909 - Prep far advanced to be taken in June 2021.

Skillset: SAP S4 HANA, SAP HANA, SAP FICO, SAP Central Finance, SAP Integration, GL Accounting, AA accounting, Fiori, Project Management, Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis, Cashflow Statement, Data Analysis, Logistics, Warehouse Operations Management, Microsoft Office, Retail Management, Lean Six Sigma, People Management and Leadership.

ERPs Used: SAP, Manhattan WMS, AS400, Microsoft Navision.

Attributes: Self-motivated, trustworthy, detail oriented, responsive, coachable, approachable and a team player.

Books Read: The Goal, Theory of Constraints, Value Stream Mapping, 80/20 Principle, Winners Dream.

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