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SAP S/4 Supply Chain Consultant (MM/SD/TM/EDI) - APICS CLTD Certified - Brazil Localization Expert

Barcelona, Spain
Only remote
BSC in Computing and MBA in Supply Chain
Barcelona, Spain
Only remote
BSC in Computing and MBA in Supply Chain

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SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain Solution Architect | Brazil Localization Expert | APICS CLTD | MBA in Supply Chain
I am a senior SAP S/4HANA consultant and solution architect with over 14 years of international experience delivering large-scale SAP implementations and rollouts across Europe and Latin America. My focus is on Supply Chain Architecture — aligning SAP logistics solutions with real-world operational goals.
What sets me apart is the combination of:
  • Deep functional knowledge (MM, SD, TM, EDI, AIF)
  • End-to-end project leadership (from requirements to post-go-live)
  • Strong business background — APICS CLTD certified and MBA in Supply Chain
  • Specialized expertise in Brazil Localization, tax compliance, and integration with 3PLs and fiscal solutions
I’ve led global rollouts, carve-out projects, and localization streams for top-tier clients in the pharmaceutical, construction, energy, and consumer goods sectors. My ability to communicate clearly, write strong documentation, and design scalable solutions makes me a trusted partner for program managers and business leads.
? Key Skills & Services
  • SAP S/4HANA Solution Design (MM / SD / TM / EDI / AIF)
  • Brazil Localization: taxes, NF-e, SPED, import processes, fiscal integrations
  • Carve-out Projects & Global Rollouts
  • 3PL Integration (IDOC/AIF)
  • Functional Specifications, Testing, and Hypercare
  • Fluent in English, Portuguese, and advanced Spanish
? Based in Barcelona, available for remote or on-site projects across Europe or LATAM.
Open to freelance / contractor roles focused on solution design, localization, or end-to-end delivery in SAP logistics.
Let’s connect to discuss how I can bring value to your SAP supply chain initiatives.

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2011

Languages

EnglishNative speakerPortugueseNative speakerSpanishGood

Project history

Supply Chain Solution Architect and Functional Consultant

SANOFI

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Technology

1000-5000 team member

Client: Sanofi
Role: SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain Solution Architect
Location: Remote from Barcelona - Spain | Industry: Pharmaceutical
Modules: SD, MM, TM, IDOC Interfaces
? Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Acted as SAP Supply Chain Solution Architect for the global carve-out of Sanofi’s Consumer Healthcare (CHC) division, sold to a third-party company.
  • Designed and implemented a temporary intercompany-like architecture to ensure uninterrupted logistical and financial flows between Sanofi and the divested CHC entity.
  • Led solution design and functional alignment across Sales & Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), and Transportation Management (TM) modules.
  • Collaborated with technical and integration teams to specify and test IDOC-based interfaces enabling seamless exchange of order, delivery, and invoice data between the legal entities.
  • Conducted cross-functional workshops to align requirements and design decisions with global and local business stakeholders.
  • Delivered full-cycle solution: from scoping, blueprinting, functional specification, and testing through cutover and hypercare support.
  • Ensured alignment with Sanofi’s global template while introducing carve-out-specific configurations and workarounds to support post-divestiture operations.

SAP Solution Owner

SANOFI

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Technology

500-1000 team member

Client: Sanofi
Role: SAP Supply Chain Solution Owner
Location: Remote from Spain | Industry: Pharmaceutical
Modules: MM, SD, TM, AIF, EDI
Partner: Accenture
? Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Acted as Solution Owner for the entire SAP Supply Chain domain in the integration of one of Sanofi’s largest global manufacturing plant (Brazil) into the S/4HANA landscape.
  • Held end-to-end accountability for solution integrity, functional quality, and cross-stream consistency across MM, SD, TM, EDI, and AIF components.
  • Led the design, scoping, and validation of all functional deliverables produced by the implementation partner (Accenture), ensuring alignment with Sanofi's global template and business strategy.
  • Acted as the single point of contact for the supply chain workstream, providing expert-level guidance on process integration, system design, and localization needs.
  • Reviewed and approved blueprints, functional specifications, test scripts, and cutover plans, safeguarding project quality and timeline adherence.
  • Facilitated collaborative workshops between global IT, local business teams, and the implementation partner to resolve design gaps, streamline decisions, and mitigate risks.
  • Provided leadership across the project lifecycle — from initial scoping through realization, testing, go-live, and hypercare — maintaining a high standard of solution governance.

SAP 3PL and Distribution Consultant

SANOFI

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Technology

500-1000 team member

Role: SAP S/4HANA 3PL & Distribution Consultant
Location: São Paulo, Brazil | Industry: Pharmaceutical
Modules: SD, TM, AIF | Integration with DHL (3PL)
? Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Designed and documented the AS-IS and TO-BE distribution flows for the creation of a new legal entity and its integration with a third-party logistics provider (DHL).
  • Defined and supported the implementation of interfaces between SAP and the 3PL, covering outbound deliveries, shipping confirmations, inventory updates, and exception handling.
  • Collaborated closely with SAP TM and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless logistics process integration from production through distribution.
  • Participated in the design and execution of data migration activities, validating master and transactional data readiness for go-live.
  • Developed detailed functional and techno-functional specifications for AIF-enabled interfaces and enhancements.
  • Led and supported integration testing (E2E) and user acceptance testing (UAT) phases, ensuring solution reliability and process alignment.
  • Acted as a key liaison between business stakeholders, SAP technical teams, and the 3PL to guarantee successful end-to-end delivery execution.

SAP MM Consultant and Brazilian Localization Specialist

SIKA

Automotive & Vehicle Manufacturing

>10.000 team member

Client: Sika
Role: SAP MM Consultant | Rollout Lead – Brazil
Industry: Construction & Automotive
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Project Type: Global Template Rollout
? Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Acted as the lead SAP MM consultant for the rollout of Sika’s global SAP S/4HANA template across 23 manufacturing plants in Brazil.
  • Adapted and validated global business processes to comply with Brazil localization requirements, including tax compliance, Nota Fiscal handling, and GRC integration.
  • Responsible for designing all TO-BE process flows, presenting and aligning them with local business and global IT teams.
  • Led MM configuration, functional testing, and documentation, ensuring accurate deployment of purchasing, inventory, and logistics scenarios.
  • Supported the data migration process, including coordination with master data teams and testing of converted objects.
  • Produced business process diagrams and functional input for GRC Inbound and TMS integration flows.
  • Provided ABAP debugging support during development and testing of enhancements and interfaces.
  • Collaborated across modules including FI, SD, MM, IDOC, and GRC, ensuring cohesive and stable implementation.

SAP Supply Chain Consultant

Sterlite

Energy, Water & Environment

1000-5000 team member

Client: Sterlite Power
Role: SAP MM Consultant
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Project Type: Global Template Rollout | Industry: Electricity
? Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Participated in the rollout of the SAP S/4HANA global template for Sterlite’s Brazilian operations, with a focus on materials and services procurement.
  • Implemented Release Strategy for Purchase Orders, tailored to local approval flows and compliance standards.
  • Provided comprehensive process documentation for all MM scenarios, ensuring full transparency and knowledge transfer to the global SAP team.
  • Delivered Sprint Review presentations, highlighting functional progress, risks, and deliverable status.
  • Supported Brazil-specific requirements such as Nota Fiscal handling and integration with FI for tax-relevant postings.
  • Collaborated with development teams using ABAP debugging to validate custom logic and resolve issues during realization and testing.

SAP MM Specialist

Monster

Goods & Retail

1000-5000 team member

Client: Monster Energy
Location: Remote from São Paulo, Brazil
Project Type: Global Template Rollout | Industry: Energy Drinks
? Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Participated in the rollout of Monster Energy’s global SAP S/4HANA template for the Brazilian subsidiary, with a focus on local legal and operational requirements.
  • Designed and supported procurement and logistics processes, including imports, freight handling, intercompany and intracompany flows, returns, inventory management, and MRP.
  • Implemented the standard SAP solution for IPI Pauta to comply with Brazilian tax law.
  • Managed the Brazil localization setup, including Nota Fiscal configuration, tax posting validation, and integration with the FI module.
  • Led the preparation and execution of data migration for key MM objects and validated results with business users.
  • Produced highly detailed process documentation and sprint review presentations for the global IT and business teams.
  • Provided technical and functional input using ABAP debugging to support custom development and interface validations.

SAP MM Consultant - Localization Expert

SIKA

Automotive & Vehicle Manufacturing

5000-10.000 team member

Client: SIKA
Role: SAP MM Consultant – Brazil Localization
Location: Brazil (Hybrid) | Duration: Feb 2020 – Mar 2020
Project Type: Rollout | Industry: Construction / Automotive
? Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Acted as the SAP MM localization lead for the planned rollout of SIKA’s global SAP template in Brazil.
  • Conducted fit-gap workshops with global teams based in Switzerland to analyze and align local business requirements with the global design.
  • Created comprehensive TO-BE process flows and presented Brazil-specific solutions to both business stakeholders and global IT leadership.
  • Focused on compliance with Brazilian tax and legal requirements, ensuring system readiness for localization needs.
? Project was suspended due to the global COVID-19 pandemic shortly after the initial blueprint phase.

SAP 3PL/Distribution Specialist

Pfizer

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Technology

5000-10.000 team member

Client: Pfizer
Role: SAP MM / 3PL Distribution Consultant
Location: São Paulo, Brazil (On-site)
Project Type: New Legal Entity Creation | Industry: Pharmaceutical
? Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Led the SAP MM stream for the creation of a new legal entity within Pfizer, including all logistics and procurement process design, tax configuration, and 3PL connectivity.
  • Designed and implemented inbound tax configurations, including ICMS-ST, tailored to Brazilian legal requirements.
  • Defined and configured the subcontracting scenario, including inventory management and vendor collaboration.
  • Responsible for the design, documentation, and implementation of all TO-BE processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and SAP standards.
  • Managed the data migration strategy for MM objects, ensuring data integrity and successful cutover.
  • Led the design and validation of interfaces between Pfizer and 3PL partner DHL, including configuration via IDOCs and SAP AIF.
  • Delivered full-cycle support from blueprint and realization to integration testing, documentation, and go-live support.
  • Configured and supported GRC Inbound processes for tax and compliance control.
  • Provided ABAP debugging support during testing and troubleshooting phases.

SAP MM Consultant

Raizen/Shell

Industry & Mechanical Engineering

1000-5000 team member

Client: Raízen
Role: SAP MM Consultant
Consulting Firm: Blend IT
Location: Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil (On-site)
Project Type: System Improvements | Industry: Oil, Gas, Energy, Agribusiness
? Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Delivered advanced SAP MM solutions for complex Inbound Nota Fiscal scenarios, ensuring legal compliance and operational accuracy.
  • Supported SAP MM processes tailored to Oil & Gas-specific logistics and financial requirements, in alignment with Raízen’s supply chain and energy operations.
  • Designed and implemented a Return to Vendor process using MIGO and automatic Nota Fiscal generation, streamlining reverse logistics and tax posting.
  • Contributed to the development and functional design of new features for the Trucking Unloading Portal, enhancing transportation management and unloading visibility.
  • Provided ABAP debugging support for MM/FI/SD integration issues and functional testing.

SAP MM Consultant – Data Migration & Localization

Bunge

Other

5000-10.000 team member

Client: Bunge
Role: SAP MM Consultant – Data Migration & Localization
Location: Santa Catarina, Brazil (On-site)
Project Type: Full Implementation | Industry: Agribusiness
? Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Designed and executed the data migration strategy for the SAP implementation across Bunge’s Brazilian operations, focusing on master and transactional data.
  • Coordinated data gathering activities and created structured data loading templates with clear usage instructions for business key users.
  • Developed and executed data load programs using LSMW, ensuring successful population of SAP with validated data sets.
  • Participated in global planning sessions to assess project gaps and localization requirements for Brazil, providing time, effort, and complexity estimates.
  • Led data cleansing activities to prepare and validate objects prior to system migration.
  • Managed critical data objects, including Customers, Vendors, Materials, Batches, Cost Centers, Source Lists, PIRs, QIRs, and Open Items.
  • Delivered training sessions for key users focused on SAP master data structure, migration methodology, and data integrity best practices.
  • Supported localization analysis for MM, SD, FI, and PP modules within the global template rollout.

SAP MM Consultant

UCB Pharma

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Technology

1000-5000 team member

Client: UCB Pharma
Role: SAP MM Consultant – Localization & SRM
Location: Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil (On-site)
Project Type: Global Rollout | Industry: Pharmaceutical
? Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Led the SAP MM workstream for the Brazil rollout of UCB’s global SAP template, ensuring localization, functional completeness, and end-user readiness.
  • Conducted and documented the full blueprint, realization, and testing lifecycle, including functional configuration and solution validation.
  • Facilitated fit-gap workshops between global teams (Belgium, India) and local business users to align on legal and operational requirements.
  • Coordinated the selection and integration of Softway as the localized imports and Nota Fiscal solution provider.
  • Configured and customized MM and SRM processes including importation, inventory, direct and indirect procurement, and service management.
  • Managed Brazil tax localization, including withholding taxes, GRC Inbound (Nota Fiscal), and tax-relevant posting logic.
  • Oversaw MM and data migration activities, coordinating cross-regional teams for a successful data load strategy.
  • Planned and led E2E and UAT execution, key user training sessions, and training material preparation to ensure adoption and stability.

SAP MM Consultant

Syngenta

Industry & Mechanical Engineering

5000-10.000 team member

Client: Syngenta
Role: SAP MM Consultant – Brazil Localization
Consulting Firm: Lodestone
Location: Greater São Paulo Area (On-site)
Project Type: Global Rollout | Industry: Agribusiness
? Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Led the specification and configuration of Brazilian tax scenarios, including withholding tax and localization-specific purchasing flows.
  • Customized and tested direct and indirect procurement processes, including services, imports, stock transfer orders (STOs), and future purchasing scenarios.
  • Created fit-gap analyses and solution documentation, presenting localized adaptations to Syngenta’s global business and IT stakeholders.
  • Participated in weekly global steering meetings, reporting on rollout progress, KPIs, and functional risks.
  • Developed training materials for procurement and tax processes, supporting knowledge transfer and end-user readiness.
  • Provided ABAP debugging support during testing and enhancement cycles to ensure technical alignment.

SAP MM Consultant

Pepsico

Goods & Retail

5000-10.000 team member

Client: PepsiCo
Role: SAP MM Consultant – Brazil Rollout
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina (On-site)
Project Type: Global Rollout | Industry: Food & Beverages
? Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Acted as the SAP MM lead for Brazil, responsible for localizing PepsiCo’s global template to meet Brazilian legal and operational requirements.
  • Designed and configured tax scenarios, including withholding taxes and specific Brazilian regulations such as MP135.
  • Delivered fit-gap analysis presentations to global stakeholders in Ireland and the U.S., proposing localized solutions to align with Brazil's fiscal framework.
  • Adapted and validated global procurement and logistics processes to match local Brazilian business practices.
  • Prepared training materials to support end-user enablement and solution adoption.
  • Provided support during the realization and testing phases, including ABAP debugging for technical validation.

SAP MM Consultant – Rollout & Localization Support

Diageo

Goods & Retail

5000-10.000 team member

Client: Diageo
Role: SAP MM Consultant – Rollout & Localization Support
Consulting Firm: WA
Location: Greater São Paulo Area (On-site)
Project Type: Global Rollout & Support | Industry: Alcoholic Beverages
? Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Provided local SAP MM support for key business processes in purchasing, imports, and inventory management, aligned with Diageo’s global SAP rollout strategy.
  • Implemented batch management functionality to support traceability and compliance within inventory flows.
  • Authored and reviewed functional specifications for enhancements and localization-specific developments.
  • Performed tax table maintenance and updates using J1BTAX, ensuring accuracy in tax postings and compliance with Brazilian fiscal rules.
  • Supported the deployment of global MM processes in Brazil, adapting configurations and ensuring local readiness.
  • Acted as the Master Data lead for materials and vendors during rollout and stabilization phases.
  • Coordinated User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, including script preparation, issue tracking, and business validation.

Certificates

Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)

APICS - Credential ID 166788

2021

SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sales Upskilling

SAP

2019

SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Implementation Scenarios for Architects 1610

SAP

2019

SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement 1709

SAP

2019

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