SAP EWM Consultant/Solution Architect

David Raj

SAP EWM Certified Consultant

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PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

SAP Certified Functional Consultant with over 14 years of expertise spearheading End-to-End Implementation Projects. Proven track record in Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and Material Management (MM), Transportation Management (TM), Production Planning (PP), Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Quality Management (QM) in implementations, driving operational efficiency and enhancing supply chain effectiveness. Successfully implemented End-to-End Implementations in EWM, Customization, Development, Integration, Testing, and Application support of ERP. My career trajectory spans diverse industries, from pharmaceuticals to energy distribution, each providing unique challenges and opportunities for growth.

●Actively involved in the preparation, conceptualization, realization and data migration of all implementation projects for detailed functional design in warehousing and release management.

●Proficient in SAP S/4 H ANA, ERP SAP R/3, ECC 6.0, EWM 9.3, 9.5, SAP MM-IM, IDOC, SAP Solution Manager, and Jira.

●Performed Coordinate Unit testing, Integration testing and Performance testing and support User acceptance testing.

●Prepared and executed application and functional testing scenarios and configured specifications in coordination with project teams.

●Design and Build management like Configured and Customized Enterprise structure by defining warehouse number, Plants, Purchase Organizations, Storage locations, Storage Types, Storage sections, and Bins. Having extensive knowledge of post-implementation support.

●Roles handled throughout the years in Supply Chain Management– SAP MM, WM, TM, PP, QM and EWM.

●Experience in types of projects – SAP Greenfield and Brownfield Implementations, SAP Upgrade, Support/ Application Maintenance, SAP Rollout, Warehouse Analytics, and Warehouse Resilience.

●Expertise in complex SAP processes such as STO (Stock Transport Order), Exception Codes, and Order-based Replenishment strategies, enhancing inventory management and operational efficiency.

●Strong background in troubleshooting, resolution of high-priority tickets, and collaboration with development teams to provide swift and effective solutions.

●Extensive experience in cross-functional module integration in SCM, for LE collaborating effectively with SAP Finance (FICO), Sales and Distribution (SD), Production Planning (PP), Manufacturing, Quality Management (QM), Transportation Management (TM) and Yard Management.

●Having hands on experience of working on Handling Unit management and barcode configuration and also Worked on RFID Integration in logistic warehouse management system.

●Skilled in user training, documentation, and post-go-live support, ensuring a smooth transition and user adoption. Having knowledge on ABAP debugging.

●Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on analytical problem-solving and client satisfaction.

●Hands-on experience in RICEFW Designing, customized business process Reports, and Forms for Purchase orders, Goods Receipt, invoices, and PO Condition Values. Designing Master Data Conversion objects for Material Master, Vendor Master, and Source List.

●Configured Radio Frequency (RF) scanners for different projects.

●Proficient in converting business requirements into functional specifications and technical specifications for Solution development, unit, and integration testing, and other aspects of the software development lifecycle.

●Working experience in FDA regulations and GxP guidelines. Computer system validation (CSV) and Qualification protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ).

CERTIFICATIONS

●SAP Certified EWM with S/4 HANA

●SAP Certified S/4 HANA Sourcing & Procurement

●SAP Certified TM with SAP S/4HANA

Skill Set

SAP

EWM, MM, TM, Logistics Execution, Solution Manager, ChaRM, ABAP, ALE, IDOC, EDI, S/4 HANA 2020, ECC, RF Framework, Zebra Label printing

Non-SAP

HP Quality Center, JIRA, Teams, Excel, Tempo, PowerPoint, CSV, GxP

Professional

Project Management, SDLC, Agile, Waterfall, ASAP, Activate Methodology, Scoping & Planning, IT Strategy, Risk Management, Business Process Analysis, Change Management, Solution Architecture

SAP EWM Consultant Feb 2024 to Present

Client: Illumina (Pharma), San Diego, CA

Type: Implementation and support

Company: IBM

Responsibilities:

●Involved in Business Requirement Gathering for setting up a new warehouse. Understanding the AS-IS Business Process of the current distribution facility by Interacting with the Key business users.

●Involved in all phases of the implementation – Requirements gathering, Business Blueprint, Configuration, Testing, Go-live, Hyper care and Post Go-Live support.

●Configured Outbound cycles for Sales Process, the process includes carrier arrival, docking, wave planning, picking, staging & loading activities. Configuration involved in activity area, WPT definition & determination, Search sequence, WOCR determination, queue determination along with POSC with LOSC processes.

●Worked on EWM specific Master data like warehouse product master, packaging specifications and warehouse fixed bins and uploading these master data and setting up the condition records and printer determination as a part of cut-over activities.

●Worked on MDM (Master Data Management) on significant challenges in dealing with Data Quality issues, Integration Complexity, Scalability and Flexibility for data integration.

●Involved in EWM and TM integration as per the business requirement for Outbound, Stock transfer order and inbound.

●Configured a new plant from EWM side and extending the interfaces to the new plant for 3rd Party systems (Camster and LIMS).

●Worked with the migration team related to the data transfer.

●Worked on customized Fiori apps for SAP EWM as per business requirement.

●Prepared test scripts for SIT & UAT (along with Integration team & customer team).

●Train/coach the customer core team and users on the in-scope EWM solution Support.

●Inbound Deliveries against PO’s, Subcontracting, STO’s, Return Material Authorization (RMA), Return to Vendor (RTV).

●Outbound Processes - OBD deliveries against Sales Orders, Wave Management, PPF Functions, OBD against STO’s, Picking and Packing Process.

●Internal Processes - Reverse Kanban, IA Form, Scrap Form, Physical Inventory, Bin-Bin transfers, and Posting Change.

●Quality Process - NC Confirmation, All Inspection types (Inbound, RMA, RTV, Production).

●Worked on Serialized product Profile Issues.

●RFC Queue Monitoring between ECC & EWM.

●FIORI Applications (All EWM based Processes).

●Incident Management (Daily support on incident, Task, Problem ticket, Feature).

●Application Enhancement - Configuration changes, Testing, Validation & documentation for feature release.

●Functional support on regression script updation.

●GTS Block Information and Validations.

SAP Implementation

Editas Medicine, Cambridge, MA July 2023 – Jan 2024

Responsibilities:

●Responsible for implementing a Greenfield implementation with SAP S/4 Hana 2021 as a consultant for Editas medicine.

●Consulted as a subject matter expertise (SME) to Editas in SDLC to oversee validation activities during executions.

●Reviewed and approved UAT scripts, supported in developing deviation records for incidents and closed them

●Responsible for drafting Validation Plans, Test Protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ), Traceability Matrices adhering to Editas SOPs and FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GxP.

●Coordinated the UAT execution.

●Validated SAP implementation using GxP, HIPAA and GAMP 5 risk-based approach.

●Drafted end user and admin SOPs

●Provided training to the end users on SAP

SAP EWM Consultant

Novartis –- East Hanover, NJ Feb 2021 – June 2023

Responsibilities:

●Responsible for participating in the design of business processes and related configuration activities in SAP S/4 Hana 2020.

●Configured the end-to-end business process (Inbound, outbound, Internal movements) as per the warehouse process and layouts.

●Contributed as a vital team member, actively participated in implementation, and conducted comprehensive end-to-end process testing.

●Managed the intricacies of the STO (Stock Transport Order) process, including transfers from non-EWM relevant plants to EWM relevant plants and inter-EWM plant transfers for logistics execution

●Worked on Quality Inspection Documents, Quality Inspection Object Types and Quality checks.

●Involved in S4 Hana EWM Implementation and Data Migration workshops with Business users.

●Understanding As-IS Process, Gaps, Requirements while deploying.

●Identified the gaps and mapped with custom developments to achieve the Business requirements.

●Involved in the FUT and UAT testing phases.

●Involved in the change management as per the business process.

●Configured Exception Codes and Process Codes for both Inbound and Outbound processes.

●Configured the delivery process by optimizing processes.

●Spearheaded the implementation of Order-based Replenishment strategies, enhancing inventory management.

●Executed POSC (Process Oriented Storage Control) and LOSC (Layout Oriented Storage Control) processes, including Kitting, within training systems, bolstering proficiency in Inbound and Outbound processes.

●Conducted rigorous end-to-end testing across Inbound, Outbound, and Internal processes, ensuring system reliability and performance.

●Demonstrated expertise in handling various aspects of procurement, including purchase orders, stock transport orders, cross-company orders, transfer postings, subcontracting, and special stocks. Proficient in managing Inbound, Outbound, Replenishment, Physical Inventory, and as well as RF (Radio Frequency) processes.

●Having efficient knowledge on IDOCs (Intermediate Documents) and QRFC (Queue Remote Function Calls) queues, ensuring seamless data flow.

●Provided valuable troubleshooting and support for RF Handheld scanner devices, resolving issues promptly to maintain operational continuity in logistic warehouse system.

●Demonstrated strong post-implementation user training capabilities, actively assisting users, and creating User Application Manuals and reference documentation.

●Developed customized reports tailored to the specific requirements of the Client, enhancing data visibility, and reporting capabilities.

●Successfully managed STO processes between EWM relevant plants in logistics execution and configured Storage Types and Warehouse Process Types (WPT) to accommodate special requirements.

●Collaborated on the integration of the Transportation Management (TM) system with the EWM system in facilitating efficient logistics operations.

●Provided KT sessions to the end users.

●Provided Hyper care support after going live as per the schedule.

SAP EWM Functional Consultant

MRC Global – Houston, TX June 2017 – Dec 2020

Responsibilities:

●Primary focus on priority tickets that are Business Impacting & in Client’s Radar. Provided resolution at the earliest by working with the development team.

●Worked on ECC 6.0, EWM 9.5.

●Worked with EWM system for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) driven staging at the PSA for manufacturing orders.

●Maintained master data for Inspection types for Quality management along with Inspection objects.

●Develop ABAP program specifications with a data dictionary to meet the special requirements of the client and coordinate with the ABAP development team for program development.

●Responsible for troubleshooting, resolving, and closing the assigned Tickets & Tasks in logistics warehouse management system within defined Service Level Agreements without breaching the SLAs and updating the status in daily & weekly meetings.

●Raised Change Requests (CRs) and prepared functional specifications document along with the test data for Testing CRs and documented the test results.

●Interacted with other module consultants to understand the business requirements to perform, test, and execute.

●Worked on enhancements, Identified the gaps to be filled up for already existing enhancements and upgrading the versions.

●Hands-on exposure to work on MDES (Manufacturing Data Exchange Specification) devices.

●Provided value adds to clients as per their business process.

●Attended all the mandatory training and Knowledge Transfer sessions provided by client and Organization.

SAP MM Consultant April 2015 – June 2017

Uniphar Logistics– Garner, NC

Responsibilities:

●Responsible to test assigned Customized Transaction scenarios for rolled out project and provided the expected/desired results.

●Having worked on Enhancements, Upgrading the versions for customized transactions and identified the GAPS and provided appropriate Solutions.

●Responsible to troubleshoot, resolve and close the assigned Tickets & Tasks within defined Service Level Agreements without breaching the SLA’s and update the status in daily & weekly meetings.

●Raised Change Requests (CRs) and prepared functional specifications document along with the test data for Testing CRs and documented the test results.

●Interacted with other modules consultants to understand the business requirements for testing and execution with test results.

●Develop ABAP program specifications with data dictionary to meet special requirements of the client and coordinate with the ABAP development team for program development.

●Providing value adds to client as per their business process.

●Attended all the mandatory training and Knowledge Transfer session provided by client and organization.

SAP MM Consultant

PepsiCo International -Dallas, TX May 2013 – March 2015

Responsibilities:

●Configured MM enterprise structure ECC 6.0 and worked on procure-to-pay (P2P).

●Customize material master data and vendor master data.

●Worked on a purchase requisition, RFQ/quotation, purchase order, source list, and goods receipt.

●Customize material types, and material groups & assign number ranges to the Material types.

●Define purchasing groups, purchase value keys, and tolerances.

●Performed unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance tests.

●Interacted with clients and trained end-users as per project requirements.

●Handled tickets and tasks. Responsible for closing the same within defined Service Level Agreements.

Functional Analyst

Ncell – India March 2010 – May 2013

Responsibilities:

●Understanding different Businesses and gathered the functional requirements and prepared a

Test Plan document and reviewed by the Business Analyst. (Agile).

●Conducted various types of testing like functionality, regression, UI, performance and sanity.

●Generate and evaluate test report.

●Attended weekly status meetings and provided detailed status reports.

●Generating bug reports.

●Reporting and tracking the defects using a pivotal tracker and preparing test documents.

Education

●MS. (Electrical Engineering) from Blekinge Institute of Technology -Sweden

●Bachelor of Technology (Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering)-India

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