ANU BALA
(Certified in S* HANA PP/MM/QM/PM ****)
Professional Summary
Certified and around 14+ years of experience in SAP implementation, support, rollouts, data migration in Production Planning (PP & PP-PI), QM (Quality management), PM/EAM and MM modules
Experience in SAP implementations and support, which involves multiple end-to-end SAP implementations, data migration, rollouts, SAP upgrade projects and supporting multiple clients with different time zones
Quality Incoming, in process, outgoing and returns Inspection
Experience in processes like: BOM, Routing, Material master and Work centers, MRP, Process orders and Production Order Management (execution, confirmation, settlement), MTO, MTS, Process manufacturing, Master Recipe, Production version, classes, Characteristics and Batch management, Goods movement, supply chain (Logistics, Quality management and procurement included), resources and change management (ECM)
Worked on integration parts including BAPI, BADI, IDOCs and debugging
Worked extensively on IDOC (enhancement, custom segments, mapping from SAP to middleware to legacies), triggers for third party legacies, writing functional specs, development help, testing E2E and closing the gaps
Supply chain management and integration experience, development, enhancement, data transfer from SAP S4 to IBP/APO/PPDS (WRICEF functional spec write up/ prep data for testing/approving with UAT scripts)
Worked on PM/EAM module creating different scenarios in few roles gaining rich experience in integration with (MM/Procurement/Manufacturing/Machine down time/labor data syncing between relevant modules)
Supply chain experience with MM, PM/EAM, WM, QM, IBP
Participated in data migration activities like ETL processes excel sheet optimization, data cleansing, uploading, script prep in a given template, error correction
Professional Experience
LTIMindtree Inc., (Remote) Jan’24- Present
SAP S4 HANA PP/QM/PM functional consultant
●Worked as a part of Data migration and Golive for different plants for the client
●Working closely on tables in SAP for all the modules (PP/MM/QM/PM)
●Participated in data migration activities like ETL processes excel sheet optimization, data cleansing, uploading, script prep in a given template, error correction and testing the data upload etc
●Used a lot of excel as part of data verification and checking accuracy of data
●Working (Meetings) with stake-holders (internal and external) to plan deadlines, activities related to the project
●Creating JIRA stories, updating the status, planning on a daily basis and closing them
●Checking the load accuracy via load files comparison with SAP system extraction
Nutrien AG solutions Inc. (Remote) Mar’23- Dec'23
SAP S4 HANA (ver 2020) PP/QM/PM functional consultant
●Worked as a part of COE team, focus is to review/approve/finalize/reject the proposed changes (Global/regional) and RICEFWs
●Supply chain experience with MM, PM/EAM, WM, QM, IBP
●Participated in data migration activities like ETL processes excel sheet optimization, data cleansing, uploading, script prep in a given template, error correction and testing the data upload etc
●Handled a team of 8 people from different modules reporting me in tickets, resolution status, and other technical discussions
●Figuring out the impact of enhancements on the overall solution and suggest modifications and workarounds
●Resolving day to day functional issues for business users for master data, test data
●Enable now content creation for EAM transactions for training purposes and complete cycle of PM/EAM
●Master data analysis, error resolutions, comparison between old (ECC) and new systems (S4)
●Data cleansing,mapping, formatting for data uploads on s4 systems, SQL script runs
●Test data/ sample data creation and maintenance
●Testing and demo creations/training content on Enable now for all the modules
●Working on Fleetwave solutions and Oracle (3rd party legacy tool) to sync data between them and SAP PM/EAM/MES solutions
Coca-Cola, (Atlanta, GA/Remote) . Jun’2022 - Mar’23
SAP S4 HANA PP/QM/PM functional consultant (Brownfield and Global template implementation)
BOM/Recipe and master data
Resolve day to day functional issues for business users for master data, test data
Participated in external and internal meetings with stakeholders
Follow up with team members for day to day tasks, distribution of tasks as per available hours
Data migration and related activities like ETL, script runs, upload, error resolution, formatting and mapping the data fields between 3rd party and SAP tools
Supply chain data preparation and end to end testing in collaboration with team members
Master data analysis, error resolutions, comparison between old (ECC) and new systems (S4)
Test data/ sample data creation and maintenance
MES fields and data mapping with SAP and integrating them through IDOCs and with development/enhancements
PepsiCo, (Plano, TX/Remote) . Mar’2021-Mar’2022
SAP S4 HANA functional consultant (Ver: 2020) (Brownfield Implementation)
Global Template application and Gap analysis
Working extensively on gathering requirements for developing interfaces and closing the gaps
Figuring out the right type of development (WRICEF) for a requirement and getting CRs from business
Writing the functional specs based on CRs and getting them approved from stakeholders
Writing the functional Mapping document (FMDs) and keeping it updated on SolMan.
Working along with developers till the development is complete and perform FUT (functional unit test)
Supply chain modules integration and data testing
Preparing FUT docs and once FUT has passed, performing the E2E testing with legacies
Helping/supporting business users/End (SAP) users with the testing and resolving their issues on the way
Understanding their requirements and working on gaps and loopholes (Zoom/Webex meetings)
Jira/Devops/SolMan experience
APO/IBP reporting, data transfers enhancements and developments, functionals specs and their approval and closure
Working extensively on IDOCs triggering, enhancements and testing with legacy owners/third parties/MES
Creating sample data and test for any type of testing (FUT, SIT, demo)
Integration points with other modules like QM, FI, MM, SD, PM and third party legacy tools
Working on collaborating with various stakeholders (meetings/emails), getting their confirmations on the ADO tasks and completing and closing them
Creating the bugs/tasks on ADO, tracking them, assigning them, providing the ETAs and working on them till they get fixed and closed.
Worked on ECM for master data (maintaining the history of BOMs, Recipes etc)
Integration and syncing with PPDS
Medipharm Labs Inc., Barrie. Feb’2020- Mar’2021
SAP S4 HANA (ver: 1920) functional consultant
Greenfield implementation
Handling sap pp/qm/pm modules & Sap s/4 hana on fiori apps
Enable now tool for training purposes with scripts execution (created training videos and delivered trainings to the super users)
Data mapping, extraction, migration cockpit, validation, conversion, configuration and master data
Supported EAM processes from implementation to creating training materials for end users
Customized the forecast from previous years and upload excel in the system as requirements and generate the orders through MRP
Worked on flexible packaging concept during manufacturing for different clients on per order basis
Worked on order types, capacity planning, qm digital signatures, certificates, operations and phase confirmation, PI sheets, factory calendar, BOM, Master recipes, Resources, workcenters, SIT, UAT, working with business users
Understanding their requirements and working on gaps and loopholes (onsite and Webex meetings)
Ticketing system (Topdesk/Jira) experience
Supply chain management efficiency by automating SAP processes and increasing accuracy of data
Integration points with other modules like QM, FI, MM, SD, PM and third party legacy tools
RICEFW (Reporting, features, screen enhancements, forms, new app) development
Screen Enhancements, config changes, Webex meetings for supporting users and discussing potential developments
Change number Maintenance 6(ECM)
Axsource Infotech, Oakville Jan’2019– Jan’2020
ERP (S4 HANA ver 1920) Functional Analyst
Roles and Responsibilities:
Configure Material Master, BOM, Routing and Work Centers, Plant parameters, MRP types, Variant configuration for complex BOMS, DMS for BOMS and Production orders
Configure PPPI master data, Recipes, sheets, formula-based calculations for materials in BOMs, Xsteps and messages configuration, Maintaining and creating production versions
Supported a contract manufacturer of electronics with variant config cycle
Setup of confirmation parameters of process orders and its full execution cycle
Procurement integration, strong knowledge on purchase requirements, orders, master data like vendors, customers, info records etc
Worked on PM (Equipment, Functional Location, EAM cycle, preventive maintenance, equipment, maintenance orders, corrective maintenance, service sheet entry)
Setup of master data, production order and parameters and production order confirmation and execution
Responsible for design of MRP, capacity planning, S&OP, demand management, dependent and independent requirements, reduction of requirements strategies
Work onshore/ offshore for training and mentoring, meetings with business users
Celestica Inc., Mississauga June’2016 – Nov’2018
SAP Specialist & Advisor (PP); SAP Version: ECC 6.0
Roles and Responsibilities: Client: Honeywell BRownfield Implementation)
Handled PP related issues with telephonic and face on interaction with end user and client.
Configure Material Master, BOM, Routing and Work Centers, Plant parameters, MRP types, Variant configuration for complex BOMS, DMS for BOMS and Production orders
Worked on variant configuration for some parts being manufactured, MTO type with sales order creation, super boms, super routings, bom combination with price strategies
Planning strategies, Inventory and Stock list configuration (Goods movements and calculations during production order execution)
KIT BOMs and manufacturing concept experience
Discrete manufacturing and Process manufacturing (PI) environment
Demand management: Creating PIR & CIR and Planning strategies-10 & 20, MRP list
Worked on IDOCs for Nno SAP and MES data sync
EAM/PM module integration and support tickets to resolve within SLAs
Accenture services Pvt ltd., March 2015 – July 2015
Analyst SAP Manufacturing (QM, PP); SAP Version: ECC 6.0
Mapping PP, PP-PI and QM as per the business processes
Data Migration with Mapping rules, PI sheets
Maintained BOM, Routing and Work Centers, Plant parameters, MRP types
Material Master, inspection characteristics, Sampling schemes, Sampling procedure, DMR rules
Preparing Business requirement Documents and modifying as per the requirements
Technaitra Dec 2012 – March 2015
SAP (ECC VER: 6.0) Manufacturing Analyst (Kudos Checmicals Greenfield Implementation)
Mapping and interfaces business processes to the SAP system
Effective intermediator between project team, client staff and senior management
Work with the functional team to design high-level solutions
Use LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) to load various tables
Cummins Inc. Sep 2011 to Nov 2012 Roles and Responsibilities: Engineer (SAP ECC 6.0)
Prepared master data for PP and PI (Master data, variant configuration, Master recipe, Resources, PI sheets etc.)
Modified production order management and shop floor configuration
Configured plants and factory calendars
Safety stocks, Production order management & Material requirement planning
Attended Post Implementation Support onsite
Anvil Metal Art, INDIA Aug 2004 to June 2009
Industrial Engineer:
BOM, Routing, Work Centers, MRP & MTS (Demand management)
Material planning, Material master and Batch management
Customizing Production order management (Order types, conversion, Confirmation and release)
Handled Scrap (also co product and by product) and settlement, safety stock
Prepared and Executed Unit and Integration Test Scripts
Handled the Uploading of master data during Go-Live
Attended Post Implementation Support onsite
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Engineering (BE-PRODUCTION ENGINEERING) from Punjab Technical University, India
Masters of Technology (CAD/CAM & Robotics) – Thapar University, India
SAP MM and PP Training – GB Trainings, India