SUMMARY:

• SAP PP functional Consultant with around 7 years experience in Implementation and configuration of PP/MM/PP - PI/ QM module
• Over Seven (7) years of Business/Industrial experience as SAP Functional consultant.
• Experience in 3 full life cycle projects in implementation and configuration in SAP R/3 and ECC having worked on versions R/3 4.6C, 4.7 and ECC 6.0.
• Experience in requirement gathering, Configuration, Upgrade, Gap-Analysis, Unit testing, Integration testing, User and production support.
• Implementation experience with ASAP methodology includes Project Preparation, Business Blueprint, Gap Analysis, Realization, Final Preparation, and Go-Live and Support with Continuous improvements.
• Expertise in manufacturing environments comprising Discrete and Repetitive with Make to Order (MTO) and Make to Stock (MTS) scenarios, KANBAN, Process Manufacturing and Variant Configuration.
• Worked on various Planning Strategies in Make to stock (MTS - 10, 40, 11), Make to Order (MTO-20, 50) and Variant Configuration.
• SAP PP expertise in Master Data (Material Master, BOMs, Work Center, Routing, Resources, Master Recipe, Production Versions), Engineering Change Management (ECM), Order Change Management, Material Types, Order Types, Confirmation Parameters for Process Orders, Production Scheduling Profile, Availability Check, Sales and Operation Planning (SOP), Demand management, Material Requirement Planning (MRP), Product Costing and Capacity Planning.
• Experienced in Material Management Master Data- Vendor Management, Purchase Info Record, and Source List, with hands-on knowledge of Purchase Requisition, Purchase Order, Goods Receipt and Invoice Verification Process.
• Experience in Quality Management Module areas - Q-Info record, Inspection Plan, In-Process Inspection, Defect recordings. Worked on Quality notification for recording internal problem Notification during production run and include batch characteristics as part of Inspection.
• Worked on Variant Configuration and Scenario including Classification- Created Class, Class types, Characteristics, Characteristics Values, Object Dependencies. Maintain Material Master, Created Super BOM and Routing
• PP-PI area Involves: Mapping of Recipe, Process order, Control recipe destination keys, Creation and execution of ABAP based and browser based PI sheet.
• Experience in working with batch management, batch classification, batch characteristics. Worked with batch sort rules, batch search strategy and batch shelf life of the materials. And involved in tracking customer returns using batch management.
• Good understanding of Integration points in PP with MM, QM, SD and CO modules.
• Rich experience in Requirement gathering from end users and transforming the requirements into functional documents in RICEF objects.
• Worked on Data Migration from Legacy system to SAP using LSMW and BDC Procedures for Interface related issues.
• Understanding of various ABAP Tables and Fields.
• Worked with User Exits and Enhancements based on requirements of the Business Blue Print.
• Extensively worked on PP /PP-PI/ MM Unit Testing, UAT, Volume Test, Regression Testing and Integration Testing.
• Provide Go-Live and Post-Go-Live support and performed Production Support Consultant Role.
• Excellent team member with solving, logical and analytical abilities and interpersonal skills; ability to perform under stress and timeline pressures; open to new ideas & concepts with an ability to learn quickly.
• Proven track record of utilizing a fact-based, process - oriented approach towards reaching aggressive goals in support of cost, profit, service and organizational objectives.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

ERP Systems: SAP R/3, ECC 6.0

SAP: PP, MM, SD, QM, SRM

Operating Systems: Windows XP/NT/2000 Professional

Industries: Food & Beverages, Electronics, Lighting

Packages: MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, OneNote) MS Visio

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Covina

SAP-PP-Consultant

Environment: SAP ECC 6.0

Responsibilities:

• Involved in the Cut over Activities and Post Production Support for the smooth and effective implementation of production activities.
• Analyzed the PP Configuration, Coordinated the Go-Live, provided Post Go-Live Support for PP and MM with emphasis on MRP, Purchase Orders, Stock Transport Orders, Inventory management and Goods Movement, also logging of Production Issues.
• Worked in Discrete Manufacturing, Make-to-Order and Make-to-Stock from Demand Loading to Back flushing settings to match the customer requirements.
• Worked with Production processing, IM movement types, MIGO transactions: Goods Receipt (GR), Goods Issue (GI), availability check, printing shop floor papers, stock transfer, sales order, picking, delivery and order settlement.
• Suggested changes in configuration for service order type to generate auto purchase requisition and were successfully implemented.
• Supported in material revision numbers and BOM components affectivity dates with ECM.
• Resolved the Confirmation Issue Production Order by blocking it when right quantity of component’s not picked.
• Customized reports for PP by creating SAP queries for mass updating Storage locations, Bins, etc.
• Worked with end user teams to mediate, resolve incidents, problems and find solutions so as to help in the day to day smooth transacting of the SAP system.
• Helped end-users on process flow, stock/requirements list, planned order conversion, use of various movement types for different purposes.
• Performed single-item single-level/multi-level MRP runs and monitored MRP/Stock requirement list-individual display and collective display.
• Handling consigned stock: batch determination (FIFO) and stock determination strategy.
• Worked extensively with the MM, WM and SD teams to integrate those modules with PP.
• Automated PO process by assigning and processing requisitions based on info records for all regular materials reducing the number of transactions and release points.
• Inventory Management for production and consumption; external procurement, inter-company and intra-company transfers, materials transfers, and rework for materials that were batch managed and split valuated.
• Performed Inventory Management tasks through MIGO transactions, Reservations, Special Stock Procurement and Management.
• Worked with interface between IM and WM by creating Interim storage types. Both standard and customized IM & WM movement types are linked through movement types, so that each activity posted in WM will be reflected in IM at storage location level and vice versa.
• Trained the core users and prepared customized documents, user manuals and knowledge transfer to end-users.
• Continues production support, alert monitoring and responding quickly to solve issues.

Confidential, Milwaukee, WI

SAP-PP-Consultant

Environment: SAP ECC 6.0

Responsibilities:

• Provided Production Support post Go-Live, to identify day-to-day process related issues.
• Worked in Discrete manufacturing environment using Planning Strategy - 50 & 25.
• Prepared functional specifications and test scenarios for the PP, QM, and MM enhancements by interacting with the client. Also, handled related issues like Master Data, Planning and Execution on a day to day basis.
• Involved in the Configuration and reconfiguration of BOM, Routings, Work Scheduling, Product Costing and Capacity Scheduling to meet the new requirements from the client.
• Created end to end STO flow and Batch Management.
• Involved in Variant Configuration by creating Characteristics, Classes types, alternate and super BOM’s.
• Defined and maintained configuration for KMAT materials types associated with CTO products.
• Updated Object Dependencies in super BOM as per Customer Change Requests, along with pricing of the associated variants.
• Reconfigured the various Planning Strategies at the back end in order to resolve tickets issued by the users.
• Tested several Interfaces between SAP PP and other legacy systems.
• Worked with ABAP developers for tickets requiring custom code changes for issue resolution.
• Coordinated with the Business User teams to recognize the current business processes and legacy data as well as identify their specific business needs.
• Worked on Procure to Pay Process (P2P) Right from the Source Determination to Invoice Verification
• Carried out functional Test Cases and evaluated the results.
• Configured QM batch management, QM Characteristics, QM Classes and the object assignment.
• Worked with QM Analyst to determine QM Master Data, Sampling procedure, Inspection methods in Routing component.
• Worked on additional characteristics and classes for engineering department, new master inspection characteristics and new quality plans.
• Maintained customer relationships at its highest peak so as to understand customer requirements, timeliness and schedules.
• Exceeded customer expectations by meeting deadlines and successfully delivering the project scope.
• Coached end user in effective ways of using the applications to reduce issues and helped team members of the project through effective communication.

Confidential, Morrisville, NC

SAP-PP-PI-Consultant

Environment: SAP ECC 6.0

Responsibilities:

• Involved in Production/Post Production Support for various issue, to ensure smooth functioning of SAP system for end to end production process and also to enhance the Client’s SAP knowledge.
• Worked on monitoring goods movement by Material Reconciliation for process orders and recorded results.
• Worked on Batch Management and batch classification. Use of Batch search strategy. Created Characteristics, Classes and maintained Batch Management for Materials.
• Configured PI sheet for Auto Confirmation through barcode, goods issue, goods movement and errors correction during these activities.
• Analyzed and resolved issues related to Process Instructions, Types, Process Messages, Control Recipes, PI Sheets raised by end users based on priorities on a daily basis.
• Extensively worked on the Priority Tickets related with MRP and Stock/ Requirement lists, Planned and Purchase orders, Goods Movements, standard value keys, control keys, Work center formulas, production supply and Stock postings.
• Supported re-configuration of Master Inspection Characteristics (MIC), Inspection Lot, Inspection types and quality control charts.
• Facilitated end users, super users and application developers on the functionality, Rate routing, Back Flush, Batch and reconciliation features by imparting .
• Configured control keys to trigger inspection of material to satisfy regulatory requirements setup in QM.
• Updated the GR processing time and maintained minimum shelf-life expiration date (SLED), for both batches processed in-house and externally processed products.
• Worked on Support for day-to-day business process related to issues classified as bugs, enhancements and new developments.
• Interacted with End Users and was also responsible in preparing end user’s and preparing help manual.

Confidential, Cincinnati, OH

SAP-PP/PP-PI Consultant

Environment: SAP ECC 6.0

Responsibilities:

• As a PP-PI Consultant joined the project in the Realization Phase and carried out all PP-PI configurations based on the Business blue print document.
• Carried out AS-IS study, prepared functional specifications and documented the whole Business Process for validation.
• Worked on PP-PI Master Data- Material Master, Task Lists, Resources, BOM, Work Centers, Equipment Master, Vendor Master, and Control Recipes with operation and phases including Process Instruction Sheets and Production Versions.
• Configured Resource Hierarchies, Production Versions Selection, Master Recipe Selection, Operations, Phases, Process Order Scheduling Types, Process Order Release, Goods Movement, Control Recipe, Destinations.
• Worked with Process Management, PI Sheet and Process Category.
• Used Planning Strategy - Make to Stock (MTS-40) - discrete manufacturing environment.
• Maintained Master recipe profiles, Recipe status and defined control key to print time ticket.
• Configured Standard Value keys, formula and production supply areas for capacity requirements in resources.
• Responsible in creating operations and phases in Master Recipe by defining the control keys.
• Defined and configured Batch management in Process Orders.
• Defined and configured Production schedule profile, MRP Plant Parameters and Batch determination processes.
• Defined and configured Process Order Type and its parameters.
• Configured MRP Demand planning and scheduling procedures to integrate with Purchasing and delivering requirement.
• Created business procedures (BPP) for execution of PI sheet.
• Configured RFC and control recipe destination keys to transfer information to PP-PI sheet.
• Coordinating with technical team by working on functional specifications for customization according to user requirements to address all RICEF objects that were identified in the business blueprint.
• Setup MRP Run parameters for background processing.
• Conducted Workshops for Business Process Owners (BPO) and Subject Matter Experts (SME) - in PP-PI Master Data, Planning and Execution.
• Created Test Scripts, Test Cases and Test scenarios for various testing environments.
• Conducted Unit testing, User Acceptance testing (UAT) and Integration testing.
• Worked on Cut-over Phase and migrated the data from Legacy to SAP using LSMW Procedures.
• Prepared Configuration document and End user manual and provided Post Implementation Support.

Confidential, Jackson, MI

SAP-PP-Consultant

Environment: SAP ECC 6.0

Responsibilities:

• Worked as Functional member for PP track in different phases of the project plan.
• Made Knowledge transfer presentations, in the Ideation phase, to client in the areas of Engineering, Order Change Management (OCM), Material Planning and Operations Overview.
• Conducted Scoping sessions in S&OP (Product Hierarchy) Manufacturing Engineering, Materials and Capacity Planning, Production (Time & Attendance), during Proposal phase.
• Comprehended and documented the AS-IS process. Made available standard SAP solution in TO-BE process. Carried out Business workshop sessions for Engineering, MRP, Production to understand both Business process (AS-IS) & SAP Solution (TO-BE) process.
• Assisted Process owners in documenting and signoff of the Business Blueprint Print document.
• Organized the Process design for Material master creation, BOM, Work center, Routing, MRP (consumption based planning, reorder point planning, Safety stock replenishment & Forecast based planning) and KANBAN, holding the process description and Process flow chart.
• Recognized the Functionality gaps in Engineering and Production with the help of Functional Design. Comprehended the requirement of Reports, Interface, Forms and Enhancement, and Preparation of Functional Specifications for RICEF Specifications in Engineering & Production.
• Build Baseline Configuration by defining MRP Controllers, MRP Areas, storage location MRP per plant, Scope of planning for total planning, Special Procurement type, settings for Material creation, Product Hierarchy and configure settings and validate baseline, in Development phase.
• Carried out User Acceptance Testing for Order Confirmation, cancellation of Goods Issue & Goods Receipt with MTS, MTO Production orders, BOM’s, Classes, Characteristics, conversion order creation and release, Work Center & Routing, Mass Processing, and Production orders MTS & MTO.
• Complete Transition Management activities like preparing materials; prepare trainers (super-users).

Confidential, Lincolnshire, IL

SAP-PP-Consultant

Environment: Upgraded from SAP R/3 4.7 to ECC 6.0

Responsibilities:

• Involved in the re-implementation and Configuration of PP functional module during an upgrade to from SAP R/3 to ECC 6.0
• Studied the AS-IS business procedure and identified the functional gaps and developed Functional Specification documents for the enhancements.
• Prepared Flow Chart Documentation and Presentation on various Business Scenarios for end users.
• Reconfigured Material Masters, BOMs, Routings, Work Centers, and Production Version for the old and new materials.
• Reconfigured BOM usage with relevance to production, order of priority for BOM usage, BOM status for MRP explosion, planned orders and release orders.
• According to User Requirement developed new display filters for Stock/Requirements list and MRP list.
• Created test scenarios in Demand Management; PIRs for different requirement types and planning horizon.
• Using procurement types and MRP indicators, Tested MRP Run for materials planned at different storage levels and for Storage Locations.
• Worked in the configuration of Flexible SOP by re-configuring the Info Structure, Planning hierarchy and Macros based on additional requirements to meet the planners’ needs.
• Worked on Planned Orders, Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Planning Table, Material Staging using Pull List, Phantom Assemblies and Back flushing processes
• Classified and customized lot sizes, MRP area, MRP and MPS.
• As per client, configured planning strategies; requirements types and requirement classes and assigned strategy group to MRP groups.
• Created functional specifications for Reports and Enhancements.
• Efficiently used LSMW to upload specific master data.
• Supported in resolving issues with Vendor Master, Info Records, Source list, Contracts, Scheduling Agreements and Purchase Requisition.
• Tested the reconfigured functions in SAP system to ensure desired functionality and maintained documentation for the same.
• Interacted with end users and assisted in usage of reconfigured screens and developed additions to the User manual.

Confidential, Akron, OH

SAP-PP-Consultant

Environment: SAP R/3 4.7

Responsibilities:

• Accomplished in Production Planning - Worked on MRP, BOM set up, Work Centers and Routings, Planning Strategies, Stock Requirements list and Material Master.
• Configured settings in planning run, worked on basic dates scheduling and lead time scheduling in the planning run
• Deep understanding of Demand Management configured planning strategies - Make to stock
• Demand Management: Generated of Planned Independent Requirements, Sound knowledge of different Planning Strategies and their applications
• Material Requirement Planning: Worked on Material requirement planning, Master production scheduling and Consumption based planning
• Sales and Operation Planning: Well versed with and worked on Planning methods and Transferring SOP data to demand management, capacity planning MRP Run.
• Assisted in Formulating Unit Test scenarios and Integration Test scenarios, developed test scripts.
• Learned Variant Configuration: defining new characteristics and pre-conditions and made relevant changes in process instructions.
• Developed KMAT material and material variants, performed configuration simulation and tested the VC materials for MRP.
• Worked on creating Super BOM, Super Routing, assigning selection conditions and procedures.

Confidential

SCM Assistant Manager

Environment: SAP R/3 4.6C

Responsibilities:

• To aggregate Mid Term Plan (MTP) for lamps and to take corrective actions on forecast variability to achieve Annual Operating Plan (AOP) in terms of sale, closing stock in coordination with CSM.
• Actively participate in S&OP process for product availability, to release monthly Goods Movement Report (GMR) to control FG capital & supply source capacity.
• Daily tracking of Back & projected orders & communicate with RSM & CSM to improve service levels.
• Maintained Statistical finished goods stocking policy at upstream & downstream for maximum flexibility and responsiveness of supply chain.
• Demand planning of local & imported ROP items as per stock norms decided. Import planning & order management of imported products in coordination of import department.
• Responsible to firm efficient, shift wise Production Plan for VLF manufacturing unit for product mix based on capacity & critical material availability.
• Production line scheduling as per market demand & urgency of product in market.
• To insert elephant & rush orders during production horizon based on critical material availability.
• To release firmed & tentative three months production plan for 3rd party manufacturer and coordinate for shipments as per schedule.
• To ascertain net demand for MTP at regional level and formulate weekly regional distribution plan.
• Decide regional distribution priority based on stock availability and criticality of the product·
• Truck load planning by bundling of weekly shipments & lead time considerations and ensuring weekly stock availability at depot level for weekly sale.
• Coordinate with CSM for redistribution of lamps across regions based on back & projected orders.
• Set up statistical stock norms for RM & PM based on average consumption & lead time consideration.
• Responsible to take MRP run and arrange critical materials as per firmed production plan.
• To plan long term material requirement as per GMR to support future demand.
• Release purchase orders for imported components & coordinate with supplier for shipment as per agreed lead time to support long term demand.
• To control component inventory cost below AOP targets by optimum material planning.