SAP EWM-WM Logistics Solution Architect

vCentric Technologies Limited – SAP Principal Consultant – from May2017 to Sep 2017
Key Result Areas and Achievements

• Two implementation projects in SAP WMS process with efficient Freight Process and Transportation Unit in two new Plants in Textile Industry,
• Full SAP WMS BARCODE Scanning Custom ITS Mobile process deployed in two new warehouses in Textile Industry to ensure business satisfaction throughout the program,
• Ensure Integration of SAP WMS with Weight machine applying SAP Process Integration methodology,
• Leading Freight Process, Transportation Unit, Inbound and Outbound Shipping Processes, Warehouse Monitoring and control, Assortment, Merchandise Cross Docking, Complete RF Custom Framework for Physical Inventory, Batch, Serial Number activation having Storage Unit Management and Handling Unit Management Systems. 

Honeywell Technologies Solutions – SAP Functional Implementation Lead, Logistics – from May2016 to May2017
Key Result Areas and Achievements

• Expert in the Global Template for SAP Logistics processes  as well as integration points with other functions,
• Champion of the CP/S solution and assist in change management. Work with HPS process owners during the deployment process to ensure business ownership throughout the program,
• Managing Business Process Flow, Modelling (BPM) using ARIS and To-be process finalization with business and business blue printing,
• Leading EWM and ECC Integration, Maintained Master Data using Core Interface (CIF), Configuration for Inbound & Outbound Process, Availability Group, Warehouse Process Type, Put-away Control Indicator, Location Oriented Storage Control, Packing, Deconsolidation, Pick Denial & Differences handling, Wave Processing, Physical Inventory Process, Post Processing Framework, Warehouse Order creation Rules, RF Framework, Batch & Serial Number activation, Handling Unit Management with EWM. 

HCL Technologies Limited – SAP Lead Logistics – from April 2011 to April 2016
Key Result Areas and Achievements

• Delivering and executing SAP EWM implementation to optimize inventory usage, material flow and resource utilization. Responsible for processed and mapped IDOCs, QRFC management and interfaces.
• Managing team in SAP MM, PP and QM processes in HealthCare, Automobile industry, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Aerospace and Transportation industries. Extensive handling of Forms, Reports, Interfaces, Enhancements, Workflow (FRIEW) elements.
• Rich knowledge in SAP FICO concepts and processes in Logistics Execution.
• Expertise in planning, development, configuration and implementation of data migration, management and archiving strategies of SAP MM-WM-EWM apps,
• Excels in ASAP Resource management, Risk management, Quality Assurance, Cost Control, Time management and Contingency management

Projects Handled

• SAP SCM Implementation and Roll-outs, Client:  GE Healthcare, Europe, America and Canada

            Team Size: 71, Duration: Apr2014-Apr2016, Software: SAP ECC with SOLMAN 7.1
Conducting workshops and creating Blueprints for EWM. Customizing and operations for Outbound Logistics, Inbound Logistics, Packing, Deconsolidation, Post Processing Frame Work, Cross Docking, Yard Management, Storage Control, Batch Management, HUM, Serial Number Management, RF Frame Work, Labour Management. Knowledge transfer and perform Training. SAP S/4 HANA with BI/BO apps in end- end implementation and Change Management for Dashboard reporting as per Management’s Requirements.

• SAP EWM Functional  Implementation Practice, Client:  Lego, Denmark 

            Team Size: 53, Duration: Oct2013-Apr2014, Software: SAP ECC with SAP Solution Manager 7.10
            Defined EWM systems strategy, developing systems requirements, designing and prototyping, SI and UA
            Testing, training, defining support procedures. Implementing practical business solutions under multiple  
            Deadlines in Outbound Process, Availability Group, Warehouse Process Type, Put-away Control Indicator,             
            Location Oriented Storage Control, Packing, Post Processing Framework, Warehouse Order creation Rules,
            RF Framework, HUM, Batch & Serial Number activation, 

• SAP Logistics Functional  Roll-out and Update Practice, Client: Linde, Germany

             Team Size: 52, Duration: July 2013- Oct2013, Software: SAP ECC 6.05 with SAP Solution Manager 7.10
            Delivered EWM / WM workshops to deliver the Global Template blueprint document. Documented the high-
            Level business requirements. Reused RICEF objects in Purchasing, WM Inbound and WM Outbound Logistics,
            Troubleshooting and assisting on the implementation and Coordination of the new developments.

• SAP LE- Implementation and Roll-outs in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Battery Directives Compliant, Client: GE Energy, USA, Team Size: 65, Duration: Sep 2012-July2013,Software: SAP ECC with Solution Manager 7.10

SAP EWM Inbound and Outbound Logistics, Intra-WM Processes, Mobile Data Entry and RF/ Bar Coding solutions, Third Party Warehouse & Barcode integration solutions,
Deployed Materials Management, Inventory Management, Serial Number Management, Batch Management, Handling, Unit Management, Logistics Execution, Shipping & Transportation, Warehouse Management, Quality Management, Sales and Distribution,

• SAP Performance Upgrade and AMS Practice, Client:  Celestica  Ltd,  Canada,  IPC & ASEA

             Team Size: 52, Duration: Jan 2012-Aug 2012, Software: SAP ECC with SAP Solution Manager 7.10
            SAP WM-PP various RICEF objects in Purchasing, Warehouse Management Bar Coding Solutions, and SAP WM
            Mobile Data Entry using ITS Integrator, RF Frame Work, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and ALEIDOC. System
            Analysis, Solution Design and Functional Specification for RICEF objects, Design and architecture of add-ons that
            are highly integrated with SAP standard solutions, Implementation of solutions using User Exits, Enhancements and
            BAdI, Data Migration with custom programs, LSMW, SCAT, Testing, User Training, Deployment cum Post
            Deployment Hyper care.

• SAP Performance Upgrade and AMS Project, Client:  New South Wales (NSW), Australia

Team Size: 59, Duration: Apr 2011 – Dec. 2011, Software: SAP ECC 6.05, SAP Solution Manager 7.01
            Conducted interviews and workshops with the business experts about the client business process as-is analysis.
            Complete Configuration of MM-WM module. Worked on various RICEF objects in Purchasing, Warehouse
            Management. Carryout the Unit Tests & Integration Tests for MM Support to super users in knowledge transfer
            activities. Post GO-LIVE support.
CFC, Softcorp – SAP Materials Management Consultant, from Oct 2006 to March 2011
Key Result Areas and Achievements

• Guided the implementation of ARIS models in association with SOLMAN for SAP MM-WM apps.
• Implemented SAP procurement cycle, SAP FICO concepts and processes, inventory management & Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV).
• Delivering SAP LE scenarios in Handling Unit/Storage Unit-->Internal and External Number, Scan activities, picking Process and Packing Process as well as post goods issue.
• Lead integration Test, Systems Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), executing and tracking the data management results.
• Expertise in Client interaction, problem solving and training manuals for power users and end-users. Excels in communication for Process Changes & Activities, Cut Over activities & Go-Live Support.

Projects Handled

• SAP Implementation Practice, Client: Liberty Group, Karnal (Haryana), Team Size: 32

Duration: Feb 2010 – Mar 2011, Software: SAP ECC with Solution Manager 7.01
Defined functional specifications for reports, forms and layouts and output determination and prepare documentations for configuration and business process instructions in close co- ordination with COE team, MM, PP and WM Team Leads. Variant Configuration, Classification and Characteristics, BOM, Product Groups, MRP Data, APO Product Master Data, Batch Management, WM and shipping Support to super users in knowledge transfer activities.

• SAP Upgrade Practice, Client: Vishwakarma Auto Industries, Ludhiana, Team Size: 57,

Duration: Dec 2008 – Jan 2010, Software: SAP ECC with Solution Manager 7.01
Responsible for design and implementation of the RF/Sap console for MM, PP-PI, SD and WM. Interfaced the MES system with the SAP WM. Support after GO LIVE for SD/WM/LES. Deployed Inventory Management, Serial Number Management, Batch Management, Handling, Unit Management, Logistics Execution, Shipping & Transportation, Warehouse Management, Quality Management, Sales and Distribution,

• SAP Implementation Practice, Client:  Subros Ltd, Noida, Team Size : 37

Duration: Oct 2006 – Nov 2008. Software: SAP R/3 4.7, SAP Solution Manager 7.01
            Responsible for blue-printing in business design and activity flows, process validation, configuration, prototyping,
            mapping, testing of test scripts; unit test, systems integration test and user acceptance test, documentation of BPPs
            and Job Aids and SU training. Entire configuration of IM/WM/Shipping- Transportation modules and Handling Unit
Management.
Tata Steel, Jamshedpur – Manager, ASPIRE and PH3 from Jun-1991 to Sep 2006.
Key Result Areas and Achievements

• Execute a SAP project management review of the current status and provide feedback on daily status and go-live risk factors for the instances of the company.
• Delivering and co-ordinating of SAP MM-WM-PP Modules implementation and support in different steel plants.
• Lead configuration of SAP WM in areas such as Handling Unit Management & Storage Unit Management with Order to shipment Process, WM monitor, Stock Removal and Placement strategies.
• Rich experience in leadership, direction, strategy and vision for Client interaction and project management.

Projects Handled
Completed SAP Implementation Projects for 5 big plants, Client: Cold Rolling Mill Complex, Jamshedpur
Technical Assistant: Nippon Steel Corporation, Osaka, Japan, Team Size: 112, Duration: Feb 2001 – Sep 2006
Software: SAP ECC.

• Conducted interviews and workshops with the business experts about the client business process as-is analysis. Configured SAP MM-WM-PP-QM system that meets the business requirements as defined during the Business Blueprint phase for packaging materials. Configuration of a new material type for non-stock purchasing. Working closely with the developers’ team in order to test the functionality of the new ABAP programs,
• Deployed WM Yard Management, Storage Control, Batch Management and Serial Number Management,
• Responsible for process improvement of the procurement cycle & master data management. Creating External Service Management, Logistics Invoice Verification, Batch and Serial no. Management, Output Determination, Cross Module Integration, Purchasing, Pricing, Release Strategies. Unit Test and Test Case for a new material type of packaging for various valuation classes, training to end users.
• Fostered Risk Analysis, Process Improvement Change Management, Project Team Training, Rapid Deployment Solution cum Accelerated SAP.

Key Contributions

• Improved cycle time by 10% and better internal cum external customer satisfaction
• Reduced Total Cost of Implementation by 11% for SAP – project.
• Reduce customer complaints by 10% and defect reduction by 5%.
• Inventory reduction 8% by optimizing 25 warehouses using Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and reduced cost of goods sold for strategic sourcing 11% of a supply line delivery system.