EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

• A total of 15+ years of experience, out of which 12+ years of SAP experience in Ariba (On Premise & On Demand) and Multiple other SAP ERP modules like MM, WM, IM & SD with four full life cycle Implementations ( 3 - Ariba x ERP, 1 - MM), 5 Rollouts, 1 Upgrade, Production Support and Maintenance projects.
• SAP Certified Solution consultant in Order Fulfillment of Supply Chain Management with mySAP ERP.
• Diverse SAP experience covering different project aspects such as Project Management, Business Analysis, Business Process Change Analyzing, Business Blueprinting, Requirement Gathering, Designing, Customizing, Configuring, Upgrading, Integration, Testing, Documentation, Cutover Planning & Go-Live Support, Hypercare Support, End-User Training, Production Support and Continuous Process Improvements.
• Strong hands on experience in all the modules of SAP Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration-OnDemand & OnPremise. Ariba Upstream, Downstream, Network & Integration areas - Supplier Lifecycle and Performance Management, Sourcing, Enablement, Contract Management, Invoice Conversion Services, Ariba Buying & Invoicing (P2P - PO Automation & Collaboration), Contract Compliance, Discount Pro, Spend Visibility, Catalog Management and S4 HANA Analytics managed Transactional and Master Data.
• Supply Chain Collaboration with qualified & technically equipped Suppliers for direct procurement using SAP ECC as the ERP system feeding the MRP data into Ariba.
• Profound expertise in all Ariba Administrative, Managerial and Designated Support Contact roles - Customer, Integration, Purchasing & Procurement, Catalog, Contract, Project, Customer User, Invoice, Reporting, Customization, User, Dashboard Ariba Network Buyer Administrator roles. Working Knowledge of Ariba Service Manager, Inspector and Parameter updates.
• In-depth working experience on all Ariba Site Manager roles part of Core Administrator - Site Manager, Procure-To-Pay, Invoicing, Integration, Master-Data, Customization, User, Supplier & Customer, Email Notification, Supplier, S4 Analytics based Dashboard, Commodity Code, Customer Catalog, Contract, PCARD, Payment, Tax, Spend Visibility, Event and SM Manager roles.
• Configured complex Approval Rules for all document types with Base and Chain Rules, Filter Rules, Approvable Edit Rules and Helper Files. Customized Approvals for Invoices coming from ICS-ScanOne, configured End Point Configuration and maintained Data-Dictionary for all the Import/Export of Master Data to/from SAP ERP.
• Integration - Hands-on experience on the integration of Ariba On-Demand suite with SAP ERP system using Web Services (WSDL) and Integration Tool Kit using SAP XI. File based integration with Aurora and Workday. Working knowledge of Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) and S4 HANA Database system.
• Strong knowledge in Ariba Buyer on Premise(9r1): Spend Management, Procurement, Invoicing and Sourcing. Configured Material and Service Catalogues, Contract Templates, clauses, Team Member rule files, Conditions, Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders (Material and Service), Utility Payments, Check Requisitions, Receipts, Approvals levels, Check Point errors, Performance Reports etc...
• Proficient in Procure/Source to Pay (P2P/S2P/RTP): Configured P2P cycle for Inventory, Non- Inventory and Service items. Configured Enterprise Structure, Master Data, Source List, Info Records, Outline Agreements, Vendor Evaluation, Vendor Confirmation, Payee On-Boarding, Work Streams and Purchasing sub-modules including the Quotations, Purchase Requisition, Purchase Order, Blanket Purchase Order, Automatic Creation of Purchase Order and Inter/Intra Company Stock Transport Orders.
• Experienced in writing and creating SQL queries, Indexes, Views, Temporary tables, Triggers, Tablespaces etc. Designed and Developed SQL, Data Import/Export, Data Conversions and Data Cleansing. Migrated database from SAP MM ERP to Ariba P2P using migration tool (Using ITK) to make the application work on Ariba P2P.
• Worked on Pricing Procedure, Release Strategies, Version Management, Material Requirement Planning, MRP Area, MRP Procedures and Conversion of Planned Orders to PRs.
• Customized settings for IM-Inventory Management, Inventory Transaction Scenarios, Physical Inventory including Goods Receipts, Goods Issue, Transfer Posting, Special Stock Types (Subcontracting, Consignment, Pipeline), Third Party logistics, Batch Management, Partial Delivery, Material Document and Accounting Document.
• Configuration of WM-Warehouse Management including Storage Type, Storage Section, Storage Bin Types, Storage Unit Types, Quant, Blocking Reasons, Shipment types, Picking Strategies, Put Away Strategies, Transfer Requirements, Transfer Orders, Interim Storage Type, Staging area, Cross Docking, Storage of Hazardous Material and Storage Classes.
• Worked on Cross Functional application Interdependencies and Interfaces Configuration among the SAP modules including SD, QM, WM and FI.
• Extensively used MS SharePoint, Service Now and SAP Solution Manager 7.1 as an Incident Management, Change management, and Problem Management and Knowledge Database tool.
• Excellent working knowledge in HP ALM for Requirements Gathering, All types of project Testing-Unit, Integration, System, Smoke, Regression, UAT & Stress and Defects logs.
• Excellent Business Analysis and System Analysis skills including Requirements Gathering, Prototyping, configuration and Full Life Cycle Development.
• Known to be dynamic software professional with excellent communication, analytical, Presentation and Project Management (PMBOK 5th Edition) skills. Comfortable in working with all Proj Mgmt methodologies, ITIL Standards, Lean Management Techniques.
• Expertise in Onsite-Offshore delivery model. Strong Functional Team lead experience handling team size 3-28 consultants on various assignments in USA and India.
• Excellent record for being Pro-active in problem solving, decision making, interpersonal skills. Enjoyed substantial visibility and appreciations by Team members, Peers, Senior executives and operations directors of own and Client organization.
• Awarded SAP Best Performer award from J&J Global Services for the year 2010.
• Proficient in SAP Ariba (CI9 & 9r1) - In all Administrative and Manager Roles for both Downstream and Upstream (all modules).
• Strong SAP ERP knowledge in MM/IM/WM/LE module of SAP R/3 4.0,4.5c, 4.6c, 4.7, ECC 5.0 and ECC 6.0, SAP SolMan 7.1, HP-ALM Project Management, Business Analysis and Overall Project Coordination.
• Good working knowledge analyzing and working with data management tools like SAP Ariba ITK(Integration Tool Kit), S4 HANA, Basic SQL, cURL and cXML/AML.
• Understanding in SAP SD, EWM, Fieldglass, eCATT, SAP CRM, SAP SRM and SAP ByD. Basic knowledge in ABAP, XI, SAP HCM, Remedy, Maestro and WebMethods.
• Environment: Windows NT, Windows 95/98/2000.
• Adept in analyzing information system needs, evaluating End-User requirements and custom designing solutions and troubleshooting any problems in the process.

PROJECT DETAILS:

Confidential, Boston, MA

SAP ARIBA Suite Specialist

Responsibilities:

• As an SAP Ariba suite specialist my responsibility was to work with the Business to analyze the AS IS processes, gather requirements and document the specifications, identify the corresponding modules and work flows in Ariba that cater to the business needs and configure the same.
• Modules Implemented are SAP Ariba SM-SLP, Ariba Buying and Invoicing, Sourcing, Contract Management, Catalog Management, Automatic Invoice Integration as a part of Supply Chain Collaboration and Spend Visibility.
• Coordinated with SAP and IT infrastructure team to open firewalls, whitelist the IP addresses, Provide Certificate data and meet Security Protocols (TLS1.2) of SAP Ariba for both Test and Production Realms of the Enterprise site and Guided Buying User Interfaces. Set-up end point configuration with Aurora.
• Work with the IT team to ensure cURL scripts are running correctly to do HTTP data posting To-From Ariba into Aurora/Workday and ensure that the data transferred is correct.
• As part of Supplier Management, designed the Supplier Registration & Qualification process. Designed Questionnaire as needed by the Business, Configured Registration Approval, Qualification Review and Approval process involving both Strategic Purchasing and Finance Teams.
• Created Supplier Request Form to allow Buyers to request for a Supplier Registration and Qualification.
• Designed Non Ariba Network Registration and Qualification process for the Suppliers who are unwilling to join the Ariba Network. Customized the questionnaire accordingly.
• As Master Data Manager, designed Data-Dictionary for master data elements mandatory for Ariba work flows, Existing in Aurora Invoice processing & payment system and required by the Business. Configured Purchasing Units, Supplier, User, Accounting and Commodity Code, Currency Master Data. Created Flex-Master Data files where needed. Using SQL queries, extracted, massaged and moved Data between the ERP and Ariba purchasing systems.
• Worked with IT team to set-up data transferring for both Master Data and Transactional data between Aurora - Ariba - Workday, systems based on client Business needs. Data transfer was designed using the cURL scripts.
• In Downstream, Configured the Purchase Requisition form with the help of the Ariba team per the client requirements, getting the Custom fields created where needed by the Client Business and setting up the Flex-Master Data files as needed.
• Configured Approval Processes for Requisitions, Receipts, PO and Non-PO Invoice Reconciliations, Credit Memos, User Profiles etc… based on the Monetary Approval limits, Responsible Associates, Validation needs, and other requirements provided by the Client.
• As Customization Manager Designed Approval Rule files to feed the Approval processes and created approval groups where needed.
• As Procure-To-Pay Manager configured the Invoice Exceptions types, Receiving Types, Relationship files per Client Business processes. Created Master Data files for Payment Terms and Methods.
• As PCARD Manager, configured the end to end process starting with integrating with the Bank site by the help of the IT Infra team and configuring the Level2Charge files needed by Ariba, uploading the Ghost Cards and assigning suppliers to the same. Set up the receiving types, designed approval processes for Charge Reconciliation and transmitting the ChargePaymentRequest files with Aurora.
• As Catalog Manager worked with the High transactional volume Suppliers to Automate the Catalog Buying process using Guided Buying and set up Punch Out Catalogs and Landing pages in the system. Created and uploaded CIF Standard Catalogs for Non-PunchOut Suppliers. Set-up UoM mapping data.
• Worked with Ariba Cloud Integration expert and the relevant Suppliers to Automate the cXML Invoicing process directly from the Supplier System. Set-up the Parameters where possible and worked with the Ariba team where needed.
• As Site Manager, Control all Data Import/Export Tasks (Batch & individual) tasks and manually update CSV files as needed. Maintain Flex Master Data files, Confidential Commodity Codes, Commodity Code rules, Receiving Types by CC, CC and ERP Material Group Mapping, UoM Mapping, Invoice Exception types, Internal Orders, WBS Elements, Cost Centers, G/L Accounts etc.
• As Supplier Manager, performed end to end Supplier creation and management with SM/SLP, including supplier enhancement with AN-ID and Light Enablement, set up communication, Dispatch type and Preferred Ordering method, Partner Profiles, Company Code and POrg mapping, Tested functionality as Ariba Network Test Supplier. As Ariba Network Buyer Admin set Supplier Order and Invoice rules on the AN. On Both Upstream and Downstream Supplier Data.
• As User Manager maintained Enterprise Users, 3rd Party Users & Contractor profiles along with their Groups, DOA, Approval Queues, Work Groups, Approval limits, Org and Reporting Structure, Dashboard, Notifications, Purchase Groups and User Data Import/Export between the Ariba and ERP systems, along with providing Audit Logs. Set-up Executive Approval Delegation process and Trained Executive Admins.
• Conducted Unit and Functional Testing on all the processes and facilitated UAT by providing required Test Data and guiding the business users.
• After the implementation prepared Quick Reference Guides/Videos and trained Buyers, Procurement Team, Finance and Accounts Payable teams.
• All the set-up is rolled out to multiple departments and demographics of the client creating and/or uploading the Master Data as needed and configuring the processes/Approval flows as needed and Training new users of the system.

Confidential, Newark, NJ

SAP ARIBA Suite Specialist & DSC

Responsibilities:

• As an SAP Ariba suite specialist my responsibility was to work with the Business to capture and analyze requirements, identify the processes in Ariba that cater to the business needs and configure the same working alongside with Ariba Engineering team and ERP MM/ABAP team.
• Products Implemented are SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing, SCC, Invoice Management, SIM & SPM, Spend Analysis and Discount Pro.
• After installing Ariba OOTB product in the Test mode, as the Ariba Suite Administrator for all the solutions I configured all the business processes of the client in Ariba Test Realm with the help of Ariba Service Manager for certain Parameters.
• Designed and published Supplier Profile Questionnaire as part of Ariba SIM to create PO and Non-PO suppliers with Partner functions and setting up a communication channel for the suppliers to fill certain data and acknowledge the same. Set-up Export Tasks to send over “Supplier Profile Data” and Supplier Organization Data over to ERP.
• As Integration Manager, performed end-point configuration and designed Data-Dictionary for elements needed in the .CSV files for carrying Master and Transactional data between Ariba/ERP systems based on Business needs and to cater to the master data needs required for seamless Supply Chain Collaboration. ERP integration was through Web Service for PO Create, PO Change and RC Create. Worked with XI team to map the WSDL and provide functional support for ITK set up to run Import/Export tasks periodically. Maintained ITK Security and URL mapping.
• Facilitated the periodic Cloud Integration updates, Certificate updates, TLS Security Protocol Updates, Advanced Front Door upgradation etc. along with Testing the system for Ariba Quarter Releases as needed. Inform Business of the concerning points if any.
• As Site Manager, Control all Data Import/Export Tasks (Batch & individual) tasks and manually update CSV files as needed. Maintain Flex Master Data files, Confidential Commodity Codes, Commodity Code rules, Receiving Types by CC, CC and ERP Material Group Mapping, UoM Mapping, Catalogs, Kits, Validation Rules, Internal Orders, WBS Elements, Cost Centers, G/L Accounts, etc. Troubleshoot all the failures by analyzing the cXML PayLoad data from XI and provide solutions.
• As Customization Manager, update Parameter Settings per business requirement, Create and Manage complex Approval rules for all Approvable types like Requisition, Receipt, Contracts, Inv Recon, Cancel Inv Reqs, PCARDs, Charges, User Profiles etc. by setting up apt base and chain rules, created and uploaded Helper files, Managed Filter Rules and Approval Edit rules along with Enumerations.
• As Supplier Manager, performed end to end Supplier creation and management with SIPM, including supplier enhancement with AN-ID and Light Enablement, set up communication, Dispatch type and Preferred Ordering method, Partner Profiles, Company Code and POrg mapping, Tested functionality as Ariba Network Test Supplier. As Ariba Network Buyer Admin set Supplier Order and Invoice rules on the AN.
• As User Manager maintained Enterprise Users, 3rd Party Users & Contractor profiles along with their Groups, DOA, Approval Queues, Work Groups, Approval limits, Org and Reporting Structure, Dashboard, Notifications, Purchase Groups and User Data Import/Export between the Ariba and ERP systems, along with providing Audit Logs.
• As Invoicing, P2P & Contract, PCARD Manager, created and ranked Invoice exception rules for all possible scenarios including but not limited to Receiving, Pricing, PO Matching, Validation, over & under Tax, Shipping & Freight, Accrual & Math errors, Invalid User etc. and Designing Approval flows in Order to handle these exceptions by setting Accept /Non-Accept/ Defer/ Manual Match parameters. Managed Payment updates between Ariba and SAP ERP with OK2PAY, OK2PAY Status & Remittance files. Triggered apt Statuses of the same. Set up PCARDs/Ghost Cards and Suppliers for auto reconciliations and Automatic Bank payments.
• Configured Contract Approval flows for CRs and Contract Based Invoices, Created Contract Requests, milestones, contract groups and guided users to use BPOs and Contract Based Non-PO Invoicing process.
• Have a seamless integration with ERP system and schedule data update tasks in such a way that the Master Data is always current. Coordinate with SAP to send current Data directly to ScanOne - Invoice Conversation Services and Ariba Network for PayMeNow interface for Discount Pro.
• Unit and Functional Test all the processes using HP-ALM and facilitate UAT by providing diverse Test Data and guiding the business users.
• After the implementation prepared training documents to the System Managers, Power Users & End Users specific to Confidential process and conducted trainings. (On Going)
• As a Designated Support and Expert Care contact for the Client, I work with hand in hand it Business, Ariba engineering and ERP teams for all ongoing Departmental & Process Inclusions, customizations and improvements. Provide periodic reports as requested.

Confidential, Shelton, CT

SAP MM and STO Specialist

Responsibilities:

• The Client is implementing APO for their major sites in US, Europe and Pacific Regions analyze the scenarios from the SAP Materials Management perspective and leverage on the benefits with APO implementation along with the concerns that may arise.
• Recommended the Stock Transport Order process to replace the current custom PO process to increase the visibility with the In-Transit stock and Shipping advantages by using STOs.
• Met with the business team to gather requirements and Prepared the Business Blueprint and design document with the To-Be process (STO) comparing with the As-Is process. (Custom PO).
• Defined and Assigned - Plants, Purchase Organizations, Purchase Groups, Document Types for Inter and Intra Company STOs and Return STOs, Number Ranges, Delivery Types, Item Categories, Item Category Groups, Checking Rule, Goods Receiving and Shipping Points.
• Created Vendors codes and Customers Numbers for the plants and extended them to the appropriate purchase organizations and Sales areas respectively.
• Define Special Procurement Types, Transportation Groups, loading groups, Shipping conditions and Routes. Set up the route automatic Determination process by creating the TZones.
• Create Master data for all the materials that will be transacted via STOs, like the Info Records and Source lists with respect to the new vendors considering the points Confirmation Control Key, Transportation Group, Loading Group, Special Procurement Type and MRP active keys.
• Configure the automatic creation of the PRs and automatic conversion of the PRs to STO after the MRP is run in APO and ECC.
• Configuration of the automatic output determination for automatic inbound delivery creation at the receiving plant, Customs Invoice Process and dynamic route determination.
• Created Requirements documents, Functional design documents and test scripts for Unit testing and facilitation of the User Acceptance testing meeting the SoX and GxP guidelines.
• Prepared and loaded the required master data needed for the new STO scenario using Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) and Mass Transactions as needed.
• Prepared training documents and presentation with regards to the new process and train the power users across all the plants located globally.
• Assist the business users with the Test Script authoring, UAT, maintain a lessons learnt document and set-up standard processes and Work Instructions for the users going forward.
• Preparation of the Cutover and Go-Live activities and reviewing with the steering committee.

Confidential, Skillman, NJ.

Team Lead and Project Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Provide Level 2 and level 3 supports and onsite coordination to the team of ProcureTo Pay area including SAP and ARIBA 9r1 of the Consumer business of J&J meeting the SLAs.
• Supporting for all the break fixes and ongoing enhancements for SAP MM, SCM-ICH, Ariba Procurement and Spend Management Systems.
• Meet with Business to understand the requirements and prepare Functional Specs and work with the Technical Team for enhancements.
• Monitor the Ariba system for Master Data consistency with SAP MD and monitor the backend job for the same.
• Address all the Ariba error emails about the Check Point 1, 2, 3 errors and perform the necessary fixes and advice business users about any process changes or trainings for new users.
• Coordinate with the offshore team, Assign tasks and conduct knowledge transfer sessions about the new enhancements and projects. Manage deliverables with time and quality.
• Attend Change Control meetings, meet the SOX and GxP compliance rules and move the new changes to production adhering the production move schedule and making sure all the validation rules are met.
• Work on consolidation of the issues and perform problem management tasks if needed.
• Prepare trainings documents and build consolidated knowledge database.
• Use HP Quality Center testing tool for requirement gathering, all kinds of Unit testing & Integration testing, Functional system testing, Regression testing and Defect Logging.
• Use SAP Solution Manager 7.0 & 7.1 used for Incident Management, Change management and Problem Management process.
• Batch Job Processing and monitoring, IDOC monitoring and processing and Production Control.
• Conduct meetings with the client to propose process improvements and Value-Adds.
• Work on Integration with OTC (SD), FTS Plan (PP & DP), FTS Make (QM & PM) and RTR (FICO).
• Received many client appreciations and awards for being proactive and providing timely solutions.