Master Data Sap Mm
Resume:
Saad Ahmeduddin
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Professional Summary
●SAP Certified in S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement.
●12+ years of experience in SAP Materials Management (MM), designing, configuring, and implementing complex logistics solutions.
●Proven track record of leading successful SAP S/4HANA transformation projects, from blueprinting and design to configuration, testing, and user adoption.
●Skilled in leveraging SAP best practices to optimize materials management processes, including material master data, purchasing, and inventory control.
●Demonstrated expertise in configuring the SAP MM module to meet unique business requirements while ensuring seamless integration with other functional areas.
●Adept at conducting comprehensive process analysis, translating business needs into technical solutions, and driving user acceptance through effective change management.
●Collaborative problem-solver, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, sustainable SAP implementations that enhance operational efficiency.
●Experienced in supporting SAP Ariba implementation and post-go-live support.
●Expertise in SAP MM/WM implementations and rollouts.
●Strong SAP S/4HANA data migration experience in SAP MM/WM, including material masters, vendors (BP), purchasing info records, source lists, and storage bins.
●Well-versed in SAP project management methodologies and processes.
●Skilled in writing high-quality functional specifications and collaborating with teams to bring project visions to life.
●Strong configuration knowledge in PR, PO, RFQ, subcontracting, consignments, pricing procedures, inventory management, MRP, account determination, physical inventory, outputs, and forms.
●Experience handling data upload tools such as LSMW, LTMC, and LTMOM.
●Managed projects involving large-scale master data, including vendor masters, material masters, BOMs, and routings.
●Knowledgeable in best practice master data management and governance procedures.
●Experienced in collaborating with ABAP developers, writing functional specifications, and providing technical details.
●Expert-level knowledge in Handling Unit Management (HUM).
●Extensive configuration experience with SAP Warehouse Management (WM).
●Hands-on experience with SAP Fiori Apps, including Fiori for Ariba.
SAP Certifications
SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement December 2019
● Procurement Processes in S/4 HANA
● Valuation and Account Determination
● Purchasing Optimization
● Inventory Management
● SAP S/4 HANA Essentials
● Logistics Processes in S/4 HANA
● Master Data and Enterprise Structure Configuration
● Procurement Processes in SAP
SAP Certified Application Associate - Logistics Execution and Warehouse Management with SAP
ERP 6.0 EHP6 (002*******) August 2019
● Goods Receipt Processes
● Storage Type Determination
● Goods Issue Processes
● Handling Unit and Storage Unit Management
● Warehouse Management deployment options
● Storage Section Determination
● Physical Inventory
SAP TERP 10 Academy June 8, 2012
SAP Certified Business Associate
C_TERP10_65: SAP Certified - Associate Business Foundation & Integration with SAP ERP 6.0 EHP5
Professional Experience
California Department of Corrections August 2024 – April 2025
Sr SAP Supply Chain Consultant
●Led the implementation of SAP S/4HANA for MM-IM, transitioning from SAP ECC, enhancing operational efficiency for the California Department of Corrections.
●Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and define business requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
●Conducted detailed mapping of existing ECC P2P processes to S/4HANA functionalities, optimizing procurement processes and inventory management.
●Configured a complete end-to-end solution for SAP MM, including all P2P requests, logistics functions, and more.
●Set up key components of the SAP MM module, including purchasing, inventory management, and material master data, to meet department-specific requirements.
●Developed and executed comprehensive testing strategies to validate system functionalities and ensure data integrity post-migration.
●Designed and delivered user training sessions, workshops, and documentation on S/4HANA features to enhance user adoption and proficiency.
●Facilitated workshops to identify process improvements and best practices, optimizing P2P procurement and inventory management.
●Worked closely with stakeholders to prioritize and manage change requests, ensuring timely delivery of enhancements.
●Provided ongoing support and troubleshooting post-implementation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
●Participated in system configuration and customization to tailor S/4HANA functionality to meet departmental needs for SAP P2P and MM-IM.
●Ensured compliance with relevant regulations and standards, aligning SAP functionalities with state requirements.
●Analyzed and resolved issues during the implementation phase, maintaining project timelines and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.
●Conducted performance evaluations of the new system, identifying areas for further optimization and enhancement.
●Collaborated with IT and security teams to ensure data protection and system integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
●Prepared detailed project documentation, including user manuals, process flows, and technical specifications for future reference.
●Served as the SME for SAP Plant Maintenance and Fleet Management throughout the implementation.
●Successfully configured and deployed SAP Fiori applications, enhancing the user interface and streamlining access to key procurement analytics.
Honeywell (Aerospace Division) April 2024 – August 2024 Senior SAP MM Consultant
●Supported client’s SAP procurement processes.
●Led the SAP MM project to migrate Honeywell Aerospace division plants from legacy systems to the SAP ERP platform.
●Collaborated closely with Honeywell stakeholders to define and document business requirements, designing tailored solutions to meet business needs at new plants.
●Coordinated a cross-functional team to execute a complex SAP implementation, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption to operations.
●Managed the parallel transition from the Celestica manufacturing platform to SAP MM, ensuring a seamless handoff and business continuity.
●Configured SAP MM to enable seamless data mapping from Celestica to SAP.
●Developed and executed cutover plans to ensure smooth data migration into SAP, including material master, material extensions, storage locations, Bills of Materials, routings, etc.
●Performed data loading using LSMW.
●Served as the functional lead for cutover planning and UAT testing.
LSC Communications January 2024 – March 2024 Senior SAP Procurement Consultant
●Supported client’s SAP Procurement processes.
●Enhanced the procurement landscape to optimize business processes.
●Assisted client in understanding the migration from SAP ECC to S/4HANA.
●Supported ongoing SAP Sourcing and Procurement initiatives.
●Improved integration between SAP Procurement and OTM.
●Served as an SME for SAP MM & IM.
●Collaborated with client to gather requirements and design SAP solutions.
●Configured and customized SAP MM modules based on client needs.
●Conducted system testing and resolved issues and bugs.
●Worked with technical teams to integrate SAP systems with other applications.
●Provided end-user training and support during the implementation phase.
●Performed SAP MM configurations as needed.
The Hackett Group January 2021 – November 2023 Senior SAP MM (P2P) Consultant
●Aligned SAP team’s goals with organizational objectives.
●Spearheaded the implementation of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module as part of multiple clients' S/4HANA migrations.
●Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conduct comprehensive business process blueprinting and design sessions, ensuring alignment with client requirements.
●Configured the SAP MM module, including material master data, purchasing, inventory management, and core logistics processes.
●Developed and executed comprehensive user acceptance testing (UAT) plans to validate end-to-end functionality and user readiness.
●Led change management initiatives, including stakeholder management, end-user training, and communication, to facilitate seamless adoption of the new SAP system.
●Applied expertise in SAP MM best practices, integration points, and S/4HANA capabilities to deliver high-quality, sustainable solutions.
●Consistently met project milestones while maintaining alignment with client expectations throughout the implementation lifecycle.
●Received client recognition for technical competence, project management skills, and a collaborative approach in driving successful SAP transformations.
●Implemented complete end-to-end S/4HANA Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) solutions for multiple clients.
●Led and facilitated workshops, design sessions, and gap analyses based on client requirements.
●Mapped out clients' business processes to align with SAP best practices.
●Designed solutions and enhancements to meet customer requirements.
●Ensured the implementation team configured and executed solutions tailored to customer needs.
●Aligned customers' business initiatives with S/4HANA implementation strategies.
●Defined project scope for S/4HANA implementations in P2P.
●Created comprehensive documentation, including test scripts, business process procedures (BPPs), and training materials.
●Ensured project scope remained aligned with customer requirements.
●Managed new configuration requests for SAP Procurement and Materials Management.
●Explored opportunities to implement new modules or SAP products such as Ariba for clients.
●Maintained client relationships post-go-live to ensure continued support and optimization.
●Analyzed customers' business processes and aligned S/4HANA solutions accordingly.
●Configured end-to-end P2P solutions based on client needs.
●Supervised ABAP developers, ensuring programs met customer requirements.
●Conducted business process analysis and recommended improvements using S/4HANA.
●Designed and configured punch-out catalogs to enable seamless integration with external supplier systems, improving procurement efficiency and user experience.
●Collaborated with stakeholders to define requirements and customize punch-out catalog features to align with business needs.
●Conducted training sessions for end-users on effectively utilizing punch-out catalogs, driving adoption and maximizing benefits.
●Managed troubleshooting and provided support for punch-out catalog issues, minimizing disruptions to procurement operations.
●Facilitated workshops to gather feedback on punch-out catalog functionality and implemented enhancements based on user input.
Blue Diamond Growers October 2017 – January 2021 Sr SAP Supply Chain Analyst (MM/WM)
●Supported full operation of SAP MM and WM modules for the organization, including troubleshooting, training, documentation, creating functional requirements, testing, maintenance, and enforcing policies/controls.
●Collaborated with the Procurement Department to maximize SAP utilization.
●Designed, developed, and implemented solutions to meet business needs for the Procurement and Inventory Management teams.
●Provided daily support to the Inventory Management team, troubleshooting stock transport orders, outbound deliveries, inbound deliveries, shipments, and material movements.
●Served as the SAP P2P lead for the entire company.
●Managed the rollout of new 3PL plants, including end-to-end configuration, testing, validation, and go-live.
●Acted as the in-house SAP P2P S/4 HANA subject matter expert for the migration project.
●Configured end-to-end MM and WM structures in S/4 HANA.
●Conducted testing of business processes in the S/4 HANA sandbox environment.
●Supported physical inventory cycle counting on an ongoing basis.
●Served as the in-house SME for MRP issues, including setup, troubleshooting, and BOM management.
●Resolved MRP issues related to source lists and ensured proper master data setup on MRP tabs of the material master.
●Assisted business users with troubleshooting process orders.
●Assisted with the rollout of Ariba Buyer Network and Invoice Pro, as well as Ariba SIPM Sourcing.
●Designed and configured punch-out catalogs to enhance procurement efficiency and user experience.
●Led the Amazon Purchasing Catalog integration project with Ariba.
●Provided day-to-day support for Ariba Buyer Network and Invoice Pro issues.
●Improved procurement processes through punch-out catalog configurations for multiple vendors.
●Configured end-to-end procurement processes for new plants.
●Provided daily support for all WM functions.
●Set up and configured 3PL locations in SAP.
●Acted as the in-house SME for SAP WM and Handling Unit Management.
●Set up and tested scenarios for idle transfer between warehouse and 3PL locations.
●Authored functional specifications and collaborated with developers to create procurement reports.
●Troubleshot issues related to outline agreements and source lists.
●Participated in a team developing a migration plan to SAP S/4 HANA.
●Served as the in-house Project Manager for SAP Ariba implementation.
●Trained end users on SAP Ariba functionalities.
●Configured new output types for SAP and Ariba communication.
●Configured new confirmation control parameters for purchase orders communicating with Ariba.
●Established communication between SAP ECC and Ariba using ANID.
●Served as the primary SME for SAP PLM.
●Completed and tested configurations for EHS (PLM) property trees.
●Set up and edited WWI reports to meet changing business needs.
●Managed the QM-PLM interface to ensure materials generated inspection lots in QM.
●Enhanced the material master to meet business needs, including adding new fields and linking to the specification master (PLM).
●Explained MRP functionalities to users to optimize business processes.
●Educated users on the MRP tabs of the material master and their impact.
●Participated in a team tasked with testing and rolling out SAP Winshuttle for data entry.
●Tested Winshuttle capabilities between Excel and ECC.
●Utilized LSMW as needed for mass updates.
●Managed SAP MM master data, ensuring compliance with governance laws and authorization policies.
●Troubleshot purchasing issues related to Bill of Materials and forecasting.
●Handled SAP PP-related tickets and requests.
●Served as the SME for all MRP-related issues.
●Used SAP Panaya to create scripts for mass master data updates.
●Provided SAP PP support as needed.
●Set up vendor catalogs through SAP SRM for multiple vendors.
●Worked with the implementation team for IBP.
●Managed and configured end-to-end processes for new plants in MM & IM.
●Played an integral role in SAP QM implementation.
●Trained and educated procurement users on process changes following SAP QM implementation.
●Provided training on SAP QM processes, including recording usage decisions, attaching certificates of analysis, managing QM lots in ATP checks, and quality inspections related to process orders.
●Led user acceptance testing for SAP QM implementation.
Ferrara Pan Candy Company April 2016 – October 2017 SAP MM/WM/PP Analyst
●Was responsible for supporting the full operation of the SAP MM module, including troubleshooting, training, documentation, creating functional requirements, testing, maintenance, and policy implementation.
●Configured Purchase Order Release procedures to align with business needs.
●Designed, developed, and implemented solutions for the Procurement and Inventory Management teams.
●Successfully led a project to automate the emailing of purchase orders to vendors from SAP.
●Served as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the SAP Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.
●Developed, tested, and rolled out functionality to automate purchase order emails.
●Developed, tested, and implemented functionality to allocate freight based on purchase order quantities.
●Worked with ABAP developers to create an Outline Agreement report displaying remaining balances.
●Worked with the Procurement department on SAP projects, daily support, and enhancements.
●Gathered requirements from the Procurement department and delivered solutions using SAP P2P functionality.
●Troubleshot stock transport order processes for completed production orders.
●Designed and supported interfaces between SAP and third-party systems, including Shippers and Ryder's 3PL.
●Supported the End-of-Fiscal-Year Physical Inventory count.
●Extended Materials, Bills of Materials, and Routings to multiple plants within the company network.
●Worked with Procurement to ensure Outline Agreements and source lists were utilized effectively.
●Acted as SME for purchase order pricing issues.
●Configured and tested new material blocks requested by the business for costing and material inspection.
●Configured and maintained MRP Controllers on an ongoing basis.
●Conducted functional testing of implemented applications and provided initial production support.
●Supported Procurement during the implementation and post-go-live phases of SAP APO SNP.
●Helped users interpret planning results in APO during CTM implementation.
●Changed Base Units of Measure on materials as required.
●Served as the primary in-house resource for SAP EH&S (PLM) implementation.
●Configured characteristics and classes for materials as part of the SAP PLM implementation.
●Participated in integration testing, conversion, and deployment activities for SAP PLM.
●Executed cut-over activities for PLM go-live.
●Was part of the SAP PLM (Recipe Management) implementation team.
●Conducted mass data loads into PLM using the LSMW tool.
●Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for SAP PLM go-live.
●Configured value assignment number ranges for specifications.
●Created new phrases and phrase sets for specification compositions.
●Ensured consistency of data loaded into PLM with SAP standards.
●Trained end users on SAP PLM functionalities using SAP R/3 and WebUI.
●Configured and activated new material master views for SAP PLM (EH&S) implementation.
●Configured Property Trees for PLM.
●Supported daily Warehouse Management (WM) processes, including transfer orders, bin-to-bin transfers, and picking/packing strategies.
●Managed the SAP tool for activating and deactivating batch management (RVBCONVMAT2BM & RVBREVMATBM).
●Managed and completed the end-to-end process for enabling batch management, including all Inventory Management (IM) and WM processes.
●Worked with users to ensure demand requirements flowed correctly from APO CTM and MRP
●Troubleshot master data issues for procurement, including special procurement keys, MRP types, lot sizes, lead times, and procurement types.
●Supported a team of consultants in the rollout of Handling Unit Management at a WM-managed facility.
●Thoroughly tested the inbound delivery process at WM-managed facilities to ensure successful Handling Unit creation.
●Configured WM to prioritize picking inventory from other storage types before full pallets from fixed bins.
●Configured new storage types and sections for WM-managed facilities.
●Ensured newly created storage locations could accept materials and that goods flowed correctly using handling units.
●Employed SAP solutions to rate vendors using procurement reason codes.
●Served as Procurement SME for SAP BOBJ reporting.
●Worked on integration points between MM and other SAP modules, including PP, FI, and SD.
●Developed Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) documentation.
●Troubleshot currency issues on purchase orders between U.S. and Mexico plants.
●Set up framework purchase orders for temporary labor.
●Served as SME for MRP issues and CTM results.
●Reconciled stock-in-transit issues using 557 and 558 movement types.
●Worked on the initiative for Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI).
●Configured Purchase Order settings to be acceptable for international currencies.
●Worked with the Basis team to apply SAP Notes as needed.
CSL Behring August 2015 – March 2016 SAP MM/WM/PP Business Analyst
●Analyzed business requirements to design and configure SAP solutions.
●Designed and supported interfaces flowing between SAP and third-party systems, including MES, DCMS, and Trackwise.
●Defined requirements for SAP and MES integration, including Recipe/BOM interface, process orders, transfer orders, batch master, incoming transports, process order status, inventory reconciliation, goods issue (Take out, Take over), and goods receipt/confirmation.
●Set expiration date check for batch management.
●Extended materials, BOMs, and routings to different plants for testing purposes.
●Customized SAP tables to allow the business to extract relevant data for manufacturing.
●Troubleshot issues related to failed process orders.
●Performed overall maintenance of plant parameters.
●Maintained MRP controllers.
●Defined item categories for bill of materials.
●Provided ongoing SAP configuration support for procurement.
●Managed and configured settings for global factory calendar changes.
●Ensured syncing between SAP and Redwood for factory calendars.
●Established the practice of automating shelf-life calculation at the time of goods receipt.
●Worked on interfaces between SAP and Trackwise.
●Wrote and executed in-depth test cases for SAP enhancements, including SAP-MES interface.
●Defined control keys for master recipe data.
●Trained end users on MM and PP.
●Executed data migration using LSMW.
●Customized packaging process orders for operators to scan barcodes.
●Led enhancements for SAP MM and PP.
●Configured warehouse management storage types and storage bins.
●Wrote functional specifications for ABAP programmers and edited existing functional specifications in accordance with enhancements.
●Ensured the integrity of warehouse management.
●Led serialization efforts from the SAP team to comply with pharmaceutical industry standards.
●Handled change requests and helpdesk tickets for SAP PP and MM.
Kraft Foods – Northlake, IL May 2015 – July 2015 Business Analyst (P2P), consultant
●Transferred knowledge to end users regarding SAP MM and P2P.
●Provided support to the purchasing (P2P) department.
●Utilized SAP (P2P) best practices to ensure cost-efficient solutions.
●Performed business analysis and suggested solutions to ensure cost efficiency.
●Gathered requirements from end users and developed automated IT solutions to facilitate business processes.
●Handled production issues and conducted training sessions for business users on current and newly introduced processes.
●Defined conditions in the purchasing process and implemented suitable condition types to determine the pricing procedure.
●Added Contracts, Quota Arrangements, and Scheduling Agreements to assist in source determination in the long term.
●Familiarized end users with SAP capabilities for ranking suppliers.
Wolters Kluwer – Riverwoods, IL December 2014 – April 2015 Analyst (SAP P2P), consultant
●Transferred knowledge to end users regarding SAP PTP.
●Customized purchase requisition screens for end users.
●Provided support to the purchasing (P2P) department.
●Utilized SAP (P2P) best practices.
●Maintained Goods Receipt for multiple Purchase Orders.
●Collaborated with Accounts Payable to ensure optimal use of SAP capabilities.
●Set up screen layouts for purchasing documents such as Purchase Requisitions, Request for Quotations, Quotations, and Purchase Orders.
●Worked with the global team to resolve issues related to failed orders.
●Analyzed SAP business processes and suggested improvements.
●Wrote technical and functional specifications for ABAP developers for SAP Purchasing Processes.
●Assisted in testing change requests affecting master data.
●Collaborated with various vendors for IT product procurement and maintenance.
●Performed essential SAP transactions related to purchasing.
●Assisted in creating process documentation and recommended improvements.
●Proposed alternative, cost-effective methods.
●Raised issues and risks related to master data and their impacts in other areas of the business.
●Ensured efficient use of SAP in the Purchasing Process.
●Troubleshot SAP issues related to procurement.
●Acted as a liaison to the business community and participated in user and task analysis to maintain the business perspective.
●Identified and defined detailed requirements for purchasing needs.
●Worked on creating user exits to automate certain processes.
●Led changes and drove improvements in SAP MM Procurement processes.
●Contributed to the enterprise-wide service delivery of the ERP (SAP) platform for the corporation.
●Provided general SAP support to end users.
●Collaborated with hardware, software, and services vendors.
●Coordinated business users with SAP support activities.
●Worked with users to create new business cases and complete deployment activities for all changes affecting the assigned user base.
●Ensured master data met quality standards in SAP.
Accenture at U.S. Army – Fort McCoy, WI September 2014 – November 2014 SAP Analyst
●Managed activities of project team resources to support and deliver solutions related to the program.
●Collaborated with a team responsible for the overall, enterprise-wide service delivery of the ERP (SAP) platform across the corporation.
●Coordinated business users with SAP support activities.
●Worked with users to create new business cases and complete deployment activities for all changes affecting the assigned user base.
●Ensured that master data met quality standards in SAP.
●Participated in the implementation of new support processes and monitored application performance.
●Ensured that all delivery artifacts were reviewed and aligned with the standards and guidelines for the systems being supported.
GE Healthcare – Madison, WI November 2013 – May 2014 Project Administrator, consultant
●Acted as the direct liaison between the business and ERP teams to ensure system requirements, deadlines, and priorities were clear and met.
●Collaborated with team members to implement and deliver the project.
●Communicated the project status regularly to the team.
●Consulted with multiple business process owners to identify, define, and document business needs, objectives, current operational procedures, problems, and input/output requirements.
●Accurately created materials, Bill of Materials (BOM), routings, and production versions.
●Reviewed information for completeness and accuracy based on business requirements and processes.
●Worked with product costing teams to ensure BOM relevance.
●Coordinated requirements, design, and development activities to establish product release.
●Maintained material master data to ensure data integrity and uniformity.
●Developed documentation to support ongoing system maintenance.
●Managed activities of project team resources to deliver solutions related to the program.
●Led the project to integrate Bill of Materials to improve inventory management.
●Coordinated and maintained Material Master content derived from cross-functional groups including Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Production.
●Stayed current with technologies and worked as a partner to promote their use.
●Configured changes to engineering records.
●Assisted with end-user training.
●Collaborated with the material master data migration team to complete material master data for executing business processes..
●Worked with Service, Marketing, and Product Finance teams to ensure correct material attributes.
●Customized material settings.
●Communicated with global teams to ensure product readiness for sales and service.
●Updated material attributes in databases and price lists.
●Executed Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and Material Requests (MRs) as needed.
●Approved Engineering Requests as part of the Change Control Board (CCB).
●Created and maintained material master records.
●Reconciled Bill of Material discrepancies to reduce excess inventory.
●Provided technical support to various users.
●Presented various aspects of the project to audiences with varying technical abilities.
●Provided item number assignments for new parts.
R-Tech Solutions Inc – Irving, TX July 2013 – October 2013 Analyst (Consultant)
●Ensured project objectives were met.
●Communicated business needs to developers to facilitate IT solution development.
●Facilitated productive interactions between developers and clients.
●Coordinated with project teams to outline recommendations for material master requirements.
●Led project team status meetings and coordinated work with developers.
●Acted as a liaison to various business areas.
●Adhered to best project management practices and methodologies.
●Ensured conformance to system architecture, standards, and best practices.
●Organized testing activities and contributed to test plan creation.
●Partnered with various IT and business functions to execute and communicate business solution initiatives.
●Supported business processes by identifying and resolving issues.
●Collaborated with different groups and business units to gather relevant information.
●Provided regular project updates.
Johnson Health Tech North America – Cottage Grove, WI November 2012 – April 2013 SAP Junior Analyst
●Developed and tested SAP training documents for users.
●Prioritized and managed SAP MM support tickets submitted to the IT Help Desk.
●Represented the SAP team in meetings with other departments.
●Provided general SAP support and troubleshooting assistance.
●Analyzed evolving SAP
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