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MANIKYALA RAO METHANI

SENIOR SAP CONSULTANT

Email: ****************@*****.*** Ph No: 860-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

SAP Datasphere & SAC Consultant with 9+ years of experience specializing in SAP S/4HANA, SAP Datasphere, and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) solutions, focusing on cloud-based data analytics, data modelling, and business intelligence.

Led the integration of SAP Datasphere with SAP BW and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) to enable real-time data reporting and analytics solutions across multiple departments.

Spearheaded the development and implementation of cloud-based business intelligence solutions, ensuring the delivery of scalable and secure data models on the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).

Led the successful transformation of on-premises reporting to cloud-based analytics using SAC and SAP Datasphere, resulting in a 30% reduction in reporting latency.

Hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), building data actions and planning models for real-time forecasting and dynamic reporting, improving decision-making by 20% across the organization.

Spearheaded the design and deployment of secure cloud-based analytics solutions, ensuring data security and compliance with industry standards in the pharmaceutical sector.

Led a team of 6 developers to integrate SAP BW with SAP Datasphere via Smart Data Integration (SDI), optimizing the data flow for real-time reporting on business KPIs.

In-depth knowledge of SAP MM workflows, identifying process inefficiencies, and proposing solutions for continuous improvement.

Adept at configuring SAP Fiori apps to enhance user experience and improve the accessibility of key production planning functions.

Strong proficiency in analysing and debugging custom ABAP programs for SAP SD processes, ensuring optimized functionality and issue resolution.

Experienced in conducting comprehensive user training and workshops, ensuring smooth adoption of SAP PP functionality across business teams.

Skilled in optimizing procurement and inventory management by implementing Goods Receipt (GR) and Invoice Verification (IV) processes.

Mastery in OLAP, data warehouse design, and multidimensional reporting, leveraging SAP Datasphere and SAC to deliver robust business intelligence solutions

Advanced knowledge of customizing SAP SD master data (customer, material, pricing) for accurate and efficient transaction processing.

Experienced in integrating SAP PP with SAP MM, SD, and WM modules to create streamlined end-to-end business processes.

Proficient in configuring pricing procedures, condition techniques, and discount/surcharge management to ensure accurate billing.

Strong background in coordinating SAP S/4HANA migrations, optimizing SD processes, and reducing system costs.

Extensive experience configuring procurement processes, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier evaluations.

Demonstrated success in delivering cloud-based analytic solutions, integrating SAP Datasphere with SAP BW, and enabling real-time analytics to meet business requirements in industries such as pharmaceuticals and manufacturing.

Expertise in configuring make-to-order (MTO) and make-to-stock (MTS) processes to streamline manufacturing and ensure alignment with customer demand.

Highly skilled in managing and optimizing the end-to-end order-to-cash process, enhancing order processing speed and accuracy.

Extensive experience in implementing SAP MM and SD testing, ensuring functional stability, and ensuring smooth system operations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

SAP Modules & Technology

SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP BW, SAP BTP, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Activate, SAP Fiori, SAP Ariba, SAP PP, SAP SD, SAP MM (focus on Analytics & Cloud expertise)

Sales & Order Process

Sales Order Processing, Order Creation, Pricing, Order Scheduling, Sales Contract Management, Delivery Creation, Shipping & Transportation

Material & Procurement

Material Procurement, Vendor Management, Inventory Control, Purchase Orders, Purchase Requisitions, Goods Receipt (GR), Invoice Verification (IV)

Production Planning

Production Order Management, MRP (Material Requirements Planning), Work Scheduling, Make-to-Order (MTO), Make-to-Stock (MTS), Production Order Settlements, ATP (Available to Promise)

Master Data Management

Material Master Data, Vendor Master Data, Work Centres, Routings, Production Versions, BOM (Bill of Materials),

Customization

Custom ABAP Programming, User Exits, BAdIs (Business Add-Ins), Variant Configuration, Custom SAP Reports, EDI/IDoc Integration, SAP Enhancements

Integration & Customization

SAP Datasphere Integration with SAP BW using SDI, SAP BW Import Models, SAC Data Actions (focus on restricted & calculated measures), Advanced Designer Scripts

Project Management

Project management focusing on SAP Datasphere and SAC, Agile methodologies, and cloud-based system integrations.

Data Modelling & Analytics

Advanced modeling for Analytics using SAP Datasphere, Building SAC Data Actions, Multidimensional Reporting, Restricted & Calculated Measures in SAC and Datasphere

SAP BTP & Cloud Security

Cloud Analytics solutions adhering to security and privacy standards, using SAP BTP to ensure secure data modeling, compliance with cloud-based standards for data governance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Client: Acco Brands Corp., Lake Zurich, Illinois Jun 2022 – Present

Role: Sr. SAP Consultant

Responsibilities:

Led the end-to-end integration of SAP Datasphere with SAP BW, ensuring effective import mechanisms and live data connections for robust business intelligence solutions.

Spearheaded the development of analytic data models and reporting structures in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), enabling the business to gain real-time insights and improve decision-making processes by 25%.

Hands-on experience in developing and customizing SAC data actions, including major factor calculations, optimizing planning and forecasting models, reducing operational costs by 15%.

Led the optimization of live data connections between SAC and external data sources, ensuring data accuracy and reducing data synchronization issues by 30%.

Spearheaded the migration of SAP BW reporting to cloud-based SAC solutions, enabling seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA and improving overall reporting efficiency by 20%.

Monitored and managed SAP MM workflows, identifying bottlenecks and process inefficiencies, and proposed solutions for improvements.

Configured and supported SAP Fiori apps for user-friendly interfaces, improving the accessibility and efficiency of production planning processes.

Analysed and debugged custom ABAP programs related to SD processes, ensuring optimized functionality and issue resolution.

Conducted user training sessions and workshops to ensure end-users understood key functionalities of the SAP PP module, fostering smoother adoption of SAP solutions.

Implemented and optimized the Goods Receipt (GR) and Invoice Verification (IV) processes to ensure accurate and timely inventory and financial management.

Supported the implementation and integration of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) with SAP PP, enhancing long-term production planning.

Managed the integration of SAP MM with SAP SD and SAP WM modules to ensure seamless order-to-cash and logistics processes.

Enhanced standard SD processes by using User Exits, BAdIs, and other SAP enhancement techniques to meet client-specific needs.

Customised SD master data such as customer master, material master, and pricing conditions to ensure accurate transaction processing.

Managed the integration of SAP PP with external systems and tools, ensuring seamless communication and data flow across production environments.

Worked closely with stakeholders to define production planning requirements, mapping business processes to SAP PP functionality for tailored solutions.

Developed and executed detailed SAP MM test scripts and conducted user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure the system meets business needs.

Provided expert input into the integration of SAP PP with SAP Ariba and other third-party applications to enable end-to-end procurement and production planning.

Implemented pricing procedures, condition techniques, and discount/surcharge management to ensure accurate billing and customer satisfaction.

Coordinated the integration of SAP PP with SAP WM (Warehouse Management) to improve material flow and warehouse operations.

Participated in SAP S/4HANA migrations, optimizing SD processes for the new environment, improving system performance, and reducing costs.

Environment: SAP PP, SAP MM, SAP Fiori, ABAP, SAP Activate, SAP APO, SAP SD, SAP WM, User Exits, BAdIs, SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA, MRP, BOM, SAP WM integration, SAP SD integration, Pricing Procedures, Goods Receipt, Invoice Verification, Material Master, SAP Datasphere, SAP BW, SDI, SAC, SAP BTP, Data Modelling, OLAP, Multidimensional Reporting, Secure Cloud Analytics, ABAP Debugging.

Client: Pfizer, New York Nov 2019 – May 2022

Role: SAP Consultant

Responsibilities:

Led the configuration and customization of SAC and SAP Datasphere for dynamic data modeling and real-time analytics, directly contributing to a 25% improvement in the organization's data-driven decision-making.

Hands-on experience building restricted and calculated measures in SAP Datasphere and developing complex data actions to optimize multidimensional analysis for financial reporting and forecasting.

Spearheaded the implementation of cloud data security practices within SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), ensuring compliance with data privacy standards and reducing security risks by 35%.

Led a cross-functional team that integrates SAP BW and SAP S/4HANA data sources into SAC, enhancing reporting capabilities and enabling real-time insights into key business metrics.

Hands-on experience in data integration with SAP BTP, creating custom solutions for data synchronization and improving data flow efficiency by 40% across the enterprise.

Designed and implemented a make-to-order (MTO) and make-to-stock (MTS) process configuration to streamline manufacturing processes based on customer demands.

Optimized the production execution process by configuring production order settlements and controlling cost monitoring in SAP PP.

Implemented availability checks and ATP (Available to Promise) to ensure accurate delivery dates and inventory management.

Configured and managed vendor master data, vendor evaluations, and supplier agreements to ensure effective supplier relationship management.

Managed SAP S/4HANA MM implementation and supported clients in migrating from legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA, ensuring smooth transitions.

Delivered expert SAP MM training and user support to end-users, ensuring efficient use of the system across business teams.

Created and optimized material master data to support various product types, including raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products.

Implemented the functionality of Kanban in SAP PP for the automated replenishment of materials, improving material availability and reducing waste.

Coordinated the setup of Automatic Goods Movement (AGM) and Goods Receipt (GR) posting for accurate inventory tracking in production environments.

Developed end-to-end SAP MM implementation projects, ensuring alignment with business requirements for procurement and inventory management processes.

Conducted unit testing, integration testing, and UAT to ensure SD functionalities worked as expected and provided end-user training and support.

Analysed and troubleshooted SAP MM errors, providing timely solutions and improvements to prevent system downtimes and data inconsistencies.

Implemented and managed EDI/IDoc integrations to enable automated order processing and communication with external partners.

Environment: SAP MM, SAP Fiori, SAP S/4HANA, SAP PP, ATP (Available to Promise), Vendor Master Data, SAP SD, Kanban, Automatic Goods Movement (AGM), Goods Receipt (GR), EDI/IDoc, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, UAT (User Acceptance Testing), Material Master Data, Vendor Evaluations, Supplier Agreements, Production Order Settlements. SAP Datasphere, SAP BW, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP BTP, Data Actions, Planning Models, SDI, Data Governance, Cloud Security, ABAP

Client: Apollo Tyers, Gurgaon, India Apr 2017 – Sep 2019

Role: SAP Consultant

Responsibilities:

Conducted detailed analysis and optimization of the end-to-end order-to-cash (OTC) process, improving sales order processing speed and accuracy.

Created comprehensive documentation for SAP MM processes, including configurations, user manuals, and process flows to ensure business continuity and knowledge transfer.

Managed SAP SD testing cycles, including regression testing, functional testing, and integration testing to ensure system stability and compliance.

Configured and managed variant configuration for customizable products, ensuring accurate order processing and production planning.

Designed and execution of custom SAP MM reports for materials, vendor performance, stock movement, and procurement metrics.

Supported SAP SD users by troubleshooting issues, providing resolution, and ensuring smooth daily operations across various business units.

Supported SAP MM integration with other enterprise systems, including external vendor systems, for real-time data synchronization.

Developed and executed training programs for end-users on SAP SD processes, improving system adoption and reducing user errors.

Conducted performance optimization activities to improve the efficiency of SAP SD transactions, reducing processing times and enhancing system reliability.

Performed system enhancements and customizations in SAP MM to address unique business requirements and improve operational efficiency.

Supported data migration and conversion activities for SAP MM during system upgrades and new implementations.

Developed custom enhancements and reports using ABAP to address unique client requirements and extend SAP SD functionality.

Environment: SAP MM, SAP SD, SAP, variant configuration, SAP MM reports, SAP SD testing, functional testing, integration testing, custom SAP MM reports, SAP SD processes, SAP MM integration, SAP SD transactions, ABAP.

Client: Havells India Ltd, Noida, India Jul 2015 – Mar 2017

Role: SAP consultant

Responsibilities:

Facilitated SAP SD implementations by conducting workshops and gathering business requirements to align system processes with organizational needs.

Implemented SAP SD workflow management for sales order approvals and escalations to streamline business processes and improve efficiency.

Developed custom reports using SAP SD data to provide detailed insights on sales trends, order processing, and financial performance.

Managed and resolved high-priority incidents in SD, working closely with support teams to ensure minimal business disruption.

Worked closely with SAP Basis teams to ensure optimal performance and uptime of SAP SD systems in production environments.

Assisted in the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) for SD processes, providing actionable insights for continuous improvement.

Oversaw the configuration of SD-related reports and dashboards, enabling real-time tracking of sales performance and order statuses.

Managed the full lifecycle of sales contract management in SAP SD, from creation to completion, ensuring accurate contract terms and compliance.

Managed the setup and maintenance of shipping and transportation management processes within SAP SD, ensuring timely deliveries.

Environment: SAP SD, workflow management, custom reports, SAP Basis, KPIs, SD processes, sales contract management, shipping and transportation management.

EDUCATION: BTech in Computer Science and Engineering, June 2011 - May 2015 at JNTUH, India.

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