Seasoned professional with over 8 years of experience in Software Analysis/Design/Development/ Implementation inclusive of 5 years of experience as a SAP SRM Consultant

and 2 years of onsite experience in Finland. Currently working as SAP Functional Consultant in UPM Kymmene Paper Mill, Finland, one of the largest paper mills in Europe and a reputed client of Wipro Technologies Ltd., India. Notable contributions as a certified SAP SRM Functional Consultant are: o o Roll Out Implementation of 4 paper mills of UPM Kymmene Paper Mill, Finland. Rendered expert support in SRM 3.0, SRM 5.0 on areas of Contracts Management, Shopping Cart etc for the clients like Intel, DLA Cable & Wireless.

Possessing skills in SRM 6.0 including Contracts Management, Bidding Engine and SUS scenarios as well as experience in procurement process in SAP SRM/ERP. Adept in process design, development and implementation. An energetic, self-motivated individual with abilities to grasp new technical concepts and utilize them in a productive manner. Possessing sound understanding of ASAP methodology and Solution Manager tools used in this project. Actively involved in the Blueprinting and Fitgap phase for the project. Understanding of different processes and developments around SRM like: o o o o o o Contracts Management Operational Bidding Shopping Cart and Catalog Management Configured SRM System of the client Configured MM system of the client Ordering and Procurement scenarios like ordering to stock, ordering of external services,

ordering of consumption, ordering of investment, ordering of pigments & chemicals with contracts. Resolving SRM Techno Functional issues as well as Post Go live issues. Capturing Roll out Project Request and providing solutions. Contributing significantly during the integration/user acceptance testing phase.

This SAP implementation project involves the use of SAP Materials Management (MM) module for all their procurement activities related to direct materials. Any communication with the vendors is done via email, phone and fax as the vendors are not electronically enabled/integrated into the system. Utilizing the SRM-SUS solution, vendors will be electronically integrated to the system thereby reducing the lead time for procurement related activities as well as inefficiencies existing in the current supply chain and improve the relationship with the vendors.

Key Responsibilities: Interacting with WIN IT Management and their vendors to realize their requirements as well as suggesting process improvement and feasibility analysis. Possessing sound knowledge of SRM SUS MM XI scenario during the implementation phase. Handled the Custom Development activities like: o o o o o Revision Level of the material to be displayed on SUS Item Overview Screen. SUS screen / BSP configuration related changes. Inbound XML mapping BADI implementation. Posting of GRN through scheduled job instead of manual posting. Updated the means of transport list on SUS. Understanding of existing AS-IS process based on continuous discussions with the process owners

Preparation of WM Organizational structure for Finished Goods warehouse, Engineering Stores, Mould Stores.

Business Process Mapping workshop done with SAP ECC 6.0 and Blueprint documentation

Preparation of Master Data Template

 Conducted Level 1 & Level 2 Training for process owners from respective countries/plants

Configured SAP to implement the following business processes

WM Organizational Structure

Configuration of various Storage Types for each warehouse

Putaway & Picking Strategy

Storage Unit Management configuration for Palletization process

Barcode Interface development for WMS

Preparation of Test Case Scenarios for Unit & Integration Testing

Configured SAP to implement the following business processes

Purchasing

Contract Manufacturing & Subcon

Service Management

Inventory at Warehouse, putaway, picking etc.,

Customized and configured SAP to implement the followings

Procurement using info records/ contracts

Sub Contract Procurement

Procurement of Consignment Goods

Creating service Master and Material contracts

Extending Pricing Conditions

Stock Transfer Using stock Transport Orders

Split Valuation of Materials

Responsible for New Source Development.

Contact Sources worldwide Commercial and Technical Evaluation Adding to Approved Vendor List.

Responsible for Material Planning and Purchasing.

Placing orders with Approved vendors on the basis of Past sales trends, Follow-up for delivery and maintaining an optimum inventory.

Responsible for Vendor Management.

Negotiation of prices and vendor selection Conduct Periodic Process Audits Resolve Quality issues - Maintain Cordial relations.
Existing System and process study. Requirement gathering for GAPS, giving the required specification, development and testing of enhancements in the PP module and providing the End User documentation of GAPS.

Business Process Mapping for MM/PP Module Shop floor control. Re-Order Point planning for some specific materials. Use of negative BOM for by products. Designed flow for the Job Work procedure for both Internal and External, integrated with MM, CO and SD function.

Configured Split Valuation for Raw Materials and Semi finished Materials Account determination in MM. Master Data collection and uploading. Blue print documentation. Unit and Integration testing with SD, MM, CO & QM Modules. Designing of Master Data (Material Master, Bill of Materials, and Routings & Work centers), collection, and validation and uploading.

Training Key End Users & End User Documentation. Internal and External SAP Audit. Configured the order types, item categories and schedule line categories that control the service contract, sales, delivery and billing processes. Configured pricing procedures for all the processes . Configure service and maintenance contract for renting using periodic billing and recognizing the revenue using revenue recognization process . Configured billing request process using DIP profile with the integration of CS module using service contract for spare parts order. Configured credit management , revenue Account determination for SD and ETM , Text determination and partner determination procedure.

Customized Time based and performance based process for equipment renting to internal project and external customers with the integration of PS and PM modules.

Configuartion of BOS functionality for construction process using milestone ,periodic billing and cost plus billing with the consideration

of retention , advance payment scenarios and variations with the bill of quantities.

Configure Logistic execution activities includes shipment and shipment cost calculation. Designing Functional Specs for customizing reports which are required by the Involved in preparation of unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing for the business process procedures along with key users. Given Training to super users for understanding the functionality of SAP along with the testing data and training material to understand the business processes.

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