SUMMARY

SAP Consultant with over 8 years of experience in SAP R/3 functionality of Material Management (MM) and Inventory Management (IM).

• Strong experience with SAP R/3 MM, IM modules including 3 Full Life Cycles of SAP Implementation and over 4 Production Support Projects.
• Skillful in adapting Business Requirements and mapping to SAP processes.
• Good knowledge in ASAP methodology from business blue print till the post go-live support phase.
• Familiar with upgrading the SAP system from 4.6x, 4.7 to later versions.
• Materials Management Overview: Organization Structure, Master Data, (PTP) Procurement, Special Procurements, Stock Movement, Stock Transfers and Replenishments.
• Extensive knowledge in configuration of Material Master, Vendor Master, Purchase Order, Purchase Requisition, RFQ (Request for Quotation), Quotation, Info Records, Outline Agreements, Release Procedures.
• Worked extensively in the areas of Purchasing, Inventory Management, Consumption Based Planning, Invoice Verification, Physical Inventory, Non-valuated Materials.
• Inventory Management and Logistics Overview: Goods Movement, Physical Inventory, Movement Types, Valuation.
• Experience with Third Party Logistics, Transportation and Freight Invoice Settlement process.
• Post implementation support for PP with emphasis on MRP, Purchase Orders, Stock Transport Orders, Production Orders and Goods Movement.
• Knowledge in cross functional integration of MM module with SD, PP, FI & LE modules and readiness to learn other modules.
• Well-versed in configuring SAP IMG, Testing and Preparation of test plans, User Training, Go-Live & Support, User Training and Knowledge Transfer.
• Industry based SAP exposure in Consumer, Chemical, Specialty Chemical and Automotive sectors.
• Experience in SAP best practices based and industry specific solutions for MM and IM modules.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize multi upgrade activities backed by efficient quantitative background combined with business acumen.
• Experienced in working in a team oriented environment and a good problem solver.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivated and high project management skills.

Enterprise Structure: MappingofOrganizational Structure of Company, Customizing Purchasing Organization, Plant, and Storage Location.
Master Data: Configuring Material Master, Material type, Number Range Assignment, Vendor Master, Account group assignment, Partner Determination, Batch Management Data, and Batch-Number Assignment.
Purchasing and Logistics: Creating Quota Arrangement, Request for Quotation, Quotation, Purchasing Requisition, Purchasing Info Record, Purchase Order, Outline Purchase Agreements - Contracts & Scheduling Agreements, ESM, Source Determination, Delivery Schedules, Vendor Consignment, Subcontracting, Consumption based planning, Third Party Processing, Release Procedures for Purchase Documents, Freight invoice settlement.
Inventory Management: Configuring and customizing Goods Receipts, Goods Issues, Transfer Postings, Stock Transfer Orders, Movements Types, Returns, Reservations, Subcontracting, Consignment, and Physical Inventory.
Valuation and Account Determination: Material Valuation, Pricing control, Split Valuation of materials and Account Determination.
Logistics Invoice Verification: Invoice Posting, Document Parking, Blocking and Release Invoices, ERS Invoice, Consignment, Automatic Settlement, Account Maintenance, and Payment Run.

• ERP Skills : SAP ECC 6.0, ECC 5.0, SAP Enterprise 4.70, SAP R/3 4.6C, 4.6B
• Logistics : MM-PUR, MM-SRV, MM-IM, MM-IV-LIV.
• Cross Modules : MM-SD, MM-PP, MM-FI.
• Methodologies : ASAP
• Operating Systems : MS-DOS, Windows 3.1, 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Vista, 7.
• Office Tools : MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, Project, Visio.
• Reporting Tools : Report Writer, Report Painter, ABAP Query
• Documentation Tools : RWD uPerform
• Testing Tools : Mercury Quality Center

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Confidential, Redmond, WA Jan 2012 - Present
SAP PTP Functional Consultant

Univar is a leading global distributor of industrial and specialty chemicals, with an extensive network of over 260 distribution facilities in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, and additional sales offices in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Univar serves over 115,000 customers in more than 115 countries, representing nearly every major industry and a highly diverse set of end markets.

Responsibilities:

• Participating in various workshops ranging from business strategic intent group identification to business blue print validation.
• Identifying process, technological, and organizational gaps and recommending bridges for the same.
• Reviewing and refining business process procedure and configuration documents within the project defined scope.
• Configuring PTP process for Indirect Procurement - Org Structure, Master Data, Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders: Standard and Framework, and Logistics Invoice Verification.
• Configuring ESM in SAP - Service master ranges, service entry sheet ranges, service category and conditions.
• Implementing requisition approval via release procedure for PRs with workflow task generation.
• Setting up material group specific account determination for free text materials and service procurements.
• Working with FI team in setting up various test scenarios for integrating Vertex taxware solution with SAP system.
• Creating custom ABAP queries, functional specs for various RICEFW objects related to core PTP and cross functional requirements.
• Creating end user documentation using uPerform, process flow diagrams, process procedures and other training media and linking them to glossary on SharePoint.
• Using database (mdb) files for segregating master data components before finalizing the template for upload via LSMW.
• Supporting cut-over and post go-live activities for Indirect Procurement process.
• Participating in second workshop involving blue print re-validation for Direct Procurement.
• Working with rest of team members for designing rest of the processes related to direct procurement and other cross functional processes.

Confidential, Houston, TX Feb 2010 - Dec 2011
SAP COE MM Consultant

Confidential, is a leading supplier of performance polymers worldwide. Kraton polymers are used in a wide range of applications including adhesives, coatings, consumer and personal care products, sealants, lubricants, medical, packaging, automotive, paving, roofing, and footwear products. Kraton offers approximately 1,000 products to over 700 customers in over 60 countries worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Working on proposed list of enhancement projects in MM to improve business processes from SAP's standpoint.
• Planning and executing various activities in production environment to meet crucial and urgent requirements of the business.
• Data conversion, sorting and migration of master records from legacy system to ECC 6.0 using LSMW tool.
• Maintaining service masters and implementing CATS with MM-SRV integration for service IT contractors/consultants.
• Configuring STO, subcontracting, and consignment scenarios for the newly introduced plants and tolling sites.
• Handing ESM requirements by maintaining service masters, troubleshooting service entries, and providing reports for services.
• Creating revised versions of Manual of Business Authorizations along with Internal Audit team and mapping the same in SAP via release procedures for PRs with workflow.
• Customizing various scenarios via user exits at PO and PR level to meet specific client's needs.
• Coordinating with Finance team in testing and setup of new GL accounts and pricing conditions.
• Performing unit testing for all MM transactions during the technical upgrade of ECC 6.0 from enhancement pack 3 to 4.
• Working on the IDOC functionality for process orders, goods movements, deliveries and invoices and troubleshooting IDOC related issues.
• Providing functional specs for a number of enhancements, reports and developing customized ABAP query reports for end users.
• Preparing application help documents for key MM transactions using RWD uPerform Tool.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting day to day production support tickets globally.
• Training end business users on multi-transactional activities in SAP and developing training manuals for the same.

Confidential, Richmond, VA Nov 2008 - Dec 2009
SAP MM Lead Consultant

Confidential, is the parent company of Afton Chemical Corporation and Ethyl Corporation. Afton Chemical develops and manufactures petroleum additives that enhance the performance of lubricating oils and fuels. Ethyl Corporation manufactures diesel cetane improver and gasoline performance additives. NewMarket Corporation has been serving customers worldwide which include major oil companies like Shell, Exxon Mobil, and British Petroleum.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining current Organizational Structure and creating new Org. Elements as per Business requirement.
• Creating, fixing, and maintaining master data: Material Master, Vendor Master, Batch Master, Purchasing Info Records, and Customer Master.
• Refining configuration of the SAP Logistics/MM functionality with integrated view of Procure-To-Pay process.
• Setting up reorder point planning (CBP) along with automatic purchase order creation for MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) supplies and using source lists wherever needed.
• Converting traditional purchase requisition process into SAP standard purchase requisition process and implementing release procedure for the same.
• Configuring Stock Transport Order process, both Inter Company and Intra Company, with outbound delivery and billing from SD module.
• Teaming up with ABAP and SD resource in developing a price upload program to update constantly changing oil/chemical prices being purchased or sold.
• Interacting with business users and process owners to gather requirements and converting them into functional specs for customized inventory reports.
• Creating new storage locations and setting up batch jobs for monthly inventory cycle counts for each.
• Working with Basis team in deciding a retrieval strategy to setup various MM related objects for archiving using SAP ADK.
• Coordinating with technical team in implementation of ADP Taxware and testing all MM purchase cycles inclusive of integration testing on FI side.
• Supporting the integration of GE Water and Process (fuel additives) Business in client's SAP system and implementing SD third-party sales process for the same inclusive of post go-live support.
• Handling production issues and conducting training sessions for business users on current and newly introduced processes.
• Developing training manuals, configuration design documents, testing documents and business process procedures.

Confidential, Moncure, NC Sep 2007 - Oct 2008
SAP MM Senior Consultant

• Performance Fibers is one of the world's leading producers of industrial polyester fibers and fabrics and the only manufacturer with operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

Responsibilities:

• Creating a framework for organizational structure of Business Processes that is to be integrated with SAP system.
• Creating Purchase Organization and Storage locations; assigning Purchase Organization to Company Code, Plant; assigning Plants to Company Code.
• Configuring Material Master Record: Maintaining choice of field for data screens, defining attributes for material types, output format of material numbers, material groups; configuring standard material types as per the client's requirement.
• Configuring Vendor Master Record: Maintaining vendor account groups, creating number ranges for vendor accounts, defining account groups with screen layouts for vendors, defining Partner Functions, updating payment and contact information of vendors.
• Defining Pricing procedure, conditions, schemas access sequence for P2P cycle.
• Implementing advanced shipping notification and delivery tracking for Logistics.
• Setting up vendor consignment process: defining and assigning consignment info records in source list and creating consignment contracts.
• Working on batch management, release procedure, source lists.
• Implementing Outline agreements for raw materials and operating supplies: scheduling agreements, contracts - value/quantity based.
• Defining message output types for purchasing documents, testing print layout and setting up e-mail and fax communication mediums.
• Testing integration of PP module; MRP runs, conversion of Planned Orders into Purchase Requisitions, creation of schedule lines.
• Configuring settings for Goods Issues, Goods Receipt, Movement types and other relevant objects in Inventory Management as required by business logistics.
• Creating functional specs for custom modifications and working with ABAP resource for user exits.
• Testing out all the configurations for any errors, making necessary corrections at each stage, and documenting the results.
• Supporting post go live phase and providing training to business users.

Confidential, West Palm Beach, FL Oct 2006 - Jul 2007
SAP MM Functional Consultant

The main responsibilities of South Florida Water Management District include regional flood control, water supply and water quality protection, and ecosystem restoration. It operates and maintains approximately 1,800 miles of canals and levees, 25 major pumping stations and about 200 larger and 2,000 smaller water control structures.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding the business processes, mapping and preparation in MM for the SAP implementation.
• Participating in the activities related to upgrading the system from ECC 4.6C to ECC 6.0.
• Creating Purchase requisition, RFQ and Purchase orders using Source lists and purchase info records and using Release Procedures based on predefined Release Groups, Codes, Indicators and Strategies.
• Performing detailed Quotation Comparison using relevant comparison criteria for price like Discounts, Reference Quotation and Minimum Value.
• Defining conditions in purchasing process and implementing suitable condition type for the same to determine the pricing procedure.
• Adding Contracts, Quota Arrangement and Scheduling Agreements to assist in source determination in the long run.
• Setting up screen layouts for purchasing documents like Purchase Requisitions, Request for Quotations, Quotations, and Purchase Orders.
• Defining message types and access sequences to output control; printing message outputs for the relevant purchasing documents.
• Taking care of Management of Stocks and Goods movement for implementing Goods receipts, Goods issue and Transfer posting.
• Configuring Logistics Invoice Verification for procure to pay process and testing the integration with FI.
• Maintaining Goods Receipt for a number of Purchase Orders and Goods Issue for various production orders and plant maintenance.
• Processing Stock Transfers between Storage Locations and Plants using suitable procedure and movement type.
• Configuring the Valuation of the Material for different material types; working on Debit & Credit Posting keys for Automatic Postings to G/L Accounts.
• Creating specs for custom modifications and working with development team on user exits.
• Testing the integration and compliance between MM and FI modules during customization.

Confidential,, Lafayette, IN Jan 2006 - Sep 2006
SAP MM Consultant

A joint venture of Japan's two largest automobile manufacturers, serves the American automotive industry with automobiles belonging to different segments from the $1billion facility at Indiana.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting and guiding other team-members in SAP-MM configuration especially in SAP-MM Purchasing/Inventory Management, and Invoice Verification.
• Configuring Inventory Management Parameters for Goods Receipt, Goods Issue, Reservations and Reversals when required.
• Processing Transfer Postings, Reservations and Special Stocks of inventory management i.e. Sub-contracting/Consignment.
• Analyzing all the material and financial documents created subsequent to Goods Issue/Good Receipt posting.
• Printing Goods Issue Slip and Good Receipt Note using suitable printed version for the Warehouse Personnel.
• Working on available movement types for different goods movement with rare modifications to suit the logistics process.
• Configuring Automatic Posting to the G/L Accounts for various types of Goods Movements.
• Customizing Physical Inventory documents and posting of the difference quantity for carrying out physical inventory using cycle counting.
• Entering invoice parameters into the system for a standard 3-way match and simulating the Invoice posting to check for any errors or warning messages.
• Configuring the Invoice verification process for the vendors, handling both planned and unplanned delivery costs, tax calculations and validity.
• Setting up the automatic release of Invoice to generate postings to Accounts Payable as a requirement of FI/CO integration.
• Participating in the creation of User Training Manual and training/providing support to the End-User Team.

Confidential, New York, NY May 2005 - Dec 2005
SAP MM Consultant

Confidential, is a major producer of flavors and fragrances with sales of $1.99 billion (as of 2005) are located in many locations all over the world. They have established their expertise in a wide range of consumer products such as Beverages, Fabric care, Perfumes and Toiletries.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitating generation of Purchase Requisitions from Standard MRP for different materials to automate the requisition process.
• Working on automating the purchase ordering process to covert the Requisitions into Purchase Orders with reference from Contracts/Info Records.
• Configuring number ranges and screen layout for Outline Agreements: Contracts and Scheduling Agreements.
• Reviewing, Creating and modifying characteristics and classes for release procedures applicable to Purchase Orders.
• Supporting PTP process from material creation, source selection and PO transmission through EDI and email.
• Customizing the goods movement types occasionally to go well with the vendor needs and to support logistics.
• Creating Reservations, Stock Transfers, Good Issue Posting and Physical Inventory Posting.
• Setting up price and quantity based variance for blocking non-compliant Invoices.
• Handling Evaluated receipt settlement for the vendor with reference to goods receipt and purchase order only.
• Facilitating automatic release of invoice and also manual release for the Accounts Payable department to review the reasons for block if any.
• Customizing Invoice Verification with vendor-wise tolerance limits as per the business requirements.
• Working on split valuation process of determining Valuation Type and allocating the same to Valuation Category and Valuation area.
• Taking care of the production support and enhancements for IFF.

Confidential, Mumbai, India - Apr 2004 - Mar 2005
Trainee/Junior SAP MM Consultant

Confidential, Automotive Sector Mahindra and Mahindra Limited is in the business of manufacturing and marketing utility vehicles, light commercial vehicles including three-wheelers, agricultural tractors and army vehicles. It is the market leader in utility vehicles in India since inception, and currently accounts for about half of India's market for utility vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• Getting familiarized and understanding various aspects of SAP MM module as a trainee in Tech Mahindra Limited.
• Understanding the current business setup and processes in SAP for Mahindra and Mahindra Limited.
• Maintaining Material Master, Vendor Masters, Purchasing Info Record, Source Lists.
• Creating new Purchase Orgs and assigning them to the concerned Purchase groups.
• Setting up new pricing conditions for Contracts and Purchase Orders.
• Defining pricing elements like basic price, discounts, freight and taxes for various Materials, Material Groups and Vendors.
• Maintaining changes in classification system concerned with release procedure.
• Gathering specific requirements for Inventory reports and delivering the results through the use of SAP Query.
• Configuring Logistic Invoice verification (LIV) involving System Messages, Vendor Tolerance Group, and Planned Delivery Costs.
• Supporting Inventory Management Processes including Goods Receipt, Goods Receipt from Production, Storage Location to Storage Location Transfer.
• Coordinating with other functional and technical resources in developing functional specs for custom tailored programs for the business.
• Scheduling regular meetings to keep users informed on the latest news, issues or problems concerning MM processes.
• Involving in Helpdesk activities and coordinating with team leads to quickly solve open tickets.