Candidates About

 

Mohanraj Ardhanarisamy Govindarajan

Senior Certified SAP SD Specialist ò  SAP Lead Consultant

Solutions-oriented Senior SAP SD and Technical Consultant with an extensive history of success directing large product implementation projects, testing and analysis, rollouts and upgrades, systems integration and team management. Outstanding leader, recognized for my strong work ethic and exceptional talent for consistently meeting aggressive deadlines involving multiple teams while still remaining under budget. Academic qualifications include an MBA in Marketing as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Highly-effective communicator and presenter with a determination to succeed in diverse and challenging environments and an ongoing goal of ensuring that all solutions meet or exceed business objectives.   

 

§  SAP/Business Consulting	§  Systems Integration/Engineering	§  Resource Management
§  Business Requirements/Analysis	§  Product/Project Management	§  Quality Assurance
§  Client Relationship Management	§  Cross-Functional Team Leadership	§  Client/Vendor Relations

 

Bharathiar University, India

Master of Business Administration in Marketing

 

Bharathiar University, India

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

 

SAP R/3                                4.6B, 4.6C, ECC 5.0 & ECC 6.0

Platforms:                           Windows, Mac OS.

Database:                            Oracle

 

Wipro Technologies Ltd. ò Sunnyvale, CA ò 2006 - Present

Lead Consultant- SAP SD

§  Perform analysis of existing processes and services and their functionality with a view to re-engineer that functionality into a new SAP platform.

§  Analyze business requirements and propose technical solutions utilizing SAP core capabilities as well as enhancement solutions.

§  Develop and execute unit test plans to meet functional and technical requirements; troubleshoot production issues by analyzing configuration and implementation across multiple functional domains.

§  Work collaboratively and cross-functionally as part of a team, guiding other developers in implementing solutions based on self-developed technical specifications.

§  Consistently demonstrate outstanding leadership and project management skills while directing numerous, complex technical endeavors. Projects include:

 

Apple Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, US:  Apr. 2015 - Present

Rollout & Enhancement Project

§  Served as Lead Consultant for migration of sending invoices to integrators from SFTP to Web Methods invoices.

§  Actively participated in design and development of the interfaces and co-ordination between Apple and integrators.

§  Prepared E2E test scripts and coordinated with multiple teams including offshore for completion of integration testing. Coordinated with businesses for UAT and got the sign off for same.

§  Cut Over and decommission of old SFTP.

§  Redesigned the process of order creation for integrators minus errors.

§  Conducted detailed analysis of Batch Jobs for AOS and Retail business for iTunes GC and fixed timings of the same, which corrected reconciliation issues.

§  Actively involved in automation of EAN/UPC for iTunes Gift Cards in European regions (EMEA).

§  Actively involved in detailed analysis of iTunes Volume Purchase Program for Gift Card’s new business process and designing solutions for campaigns & promotions. Co-ordinating with SAP AG & multiple teams for the design solution.

§  Actively involved in iTunes Gift Card configurations (design , development & testing) for new retail store in Belgium & Spain

§  Involved in analysis of Credit Management for Integrator and provided detailed solution for certain existing issues in integrator model.

§  Involved in detailed analysis & support for iTunes personal pick up business process for European region through Apple Retail Store for iTunes Gift cards for UK, Nether Lands, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden & Germany. It involved new configuration, customization & co-ordination with multiple teams in offshore, European regions & US.

§  Co-ordinate with Global Team in Apple for design approval by preparing the required design documents.

§  Prepare and execute business play back for the design with the business users for all the iTunes projects.

§  Co-ordinate with Regression testing team for performance testing for iTunes Gift Card project.

§  Co-ordinate with info sec team for necessary approvals.

§  Co-ordinate with offshore team for developments.

§  Application development and unit testing.

Apple Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, US Nov. 2014 - Apr. 2015

Rollout & Enhancement Project

§  Lead Consultant for Reconciliation for all SAP systems for merging iTunes Gift Card & Apple Gift Card into ONE Card. (SAP R/3, SAP RMCA system and SAP IS Retail systems)

§  Analyzed feasibility studies for all reconciliation interfaces across SAP systems for standardization and rationalization of interfaces. Communicated with businesses on key requirements for reconciliation and proposed solutions, presenting the conceptual design to the Global SAP Team and business playback for sign off from business on design.

§  Provided field mapping for the multiple reconciliation interfaces & preparation of functional specifications.

§  Prepared Cut Over documents; tested and coordinated with offshore team for developments.

 

Apple Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, US Oct. 2013 - Oct. 2014

Rollout & Enhancement Project

§  Lead Consultant for iTunes Gift Card project in SD, analyzing feasibility studies for multiple iTunes Gift Card Projects.

§  Worked on key design solutions for Apple integrator in Mexico involving commissions for Apple Gift Cards; enhanced Pricing Procedures for payment to integrator through Purchase Order.

§  Effectively managed numerous priorities involving the following:

§  Rollout and configuration of Volume iTunes program for Singapore.

§  Rollout of Volume Purchase Program for Business and Enterprise Customers in 10 countries and provided required functional specifications for multiple enhancements.

§  Presentation of conceptual design to Global SAP Team and business playback for sign off from business on design.

§  Configuration of Margin Discounts as well as working extensively in Pricing for VPP.

§  Testing and coordinating with offshore team for developments.

 

National Grid, USFP, Syracuse, NY, US Aug. 2011 - Sep. 2013

Implementation Project

§  Served as Lead Consultant for Non-Utility Billing (SD), performing business requirement gathering, design and configuration.

§  Worked on enhancements in Sales Order processing - Web Dyn Pro Portal to meet business requirements.

§  Coordinated with onsite and offshore teams for development and testing

§  Collaborated with businesses to build testing strategies for product testing phases surrounding end-to-end scenarios.

 

Schneider Electric Paris - Offshore Development Factory, Bangalore:  Jan. 2011 - July 2011

Rollout & Enhancement Project

§  Worked as Senior Architect, involved in design issues for key complex processes.

§  Supported rollout issues for Australia and complex change requests for Europe.

 

Bacardi Inc., Geneva & European Markets:  Feb. 2010 - Jan. 2011

Team Lead

§  Rolled out global template to European markets as part of V2.

§  Involved in Blue Print workshops for localization requirements.

§  Extended Rebates functionality; implemented for markets.

§  Enhanced and configured intercompany processes to handle more than two company codes.

§  Coordinated onsite and offshore model for developments.

§  Expertly handled full responsibilities of Team Lead for OTC.

 

Bacardi Inc., Geneva - Switzerland - Trading Companies:  Nov. 2008 - Jan. 2010

Team Lead

§  Managed rollout of the global template in Switzerland as part of V1 for the manufacturing plants in Europe and Bacardi International Limited - Bermuda.

§  Assisted in Blue Print workshops for localization requirements.

§  Implemented several successful enhancements to meet the trading requirements of Bacardi while leading the OTC team.

 

Johnson Diversey Inc., Milan, Italy:  Jan. 2008 - Nov. 2008

§  Delivered key support for all rollout activities related to the Sales and Distribution module for Milan, Italy. Directly responsible for the following critical functions:

§  Analyzing business processes as part of the discovery phase of the project.

§  Interacting with the client to understand business requirements and communicate developments.

 

Colgate Palmolive - Latin America:  Mar. 2007 - Dec. 2007

§  Played a key support role surrounding process enhancements for Colgate Palmolive, solely accountable for the Latin America Region, Brazil and Argentina.

§  Involved in implementing a new business process:  BR on Packs for Brazil; drafted changes to Brazil's Nota Fiscal document to meet their legal changes.

§  Provided comprehensive training to the GSSO Colgate team regarding Brazil's Taxation requirements.   

 

Pitney Bowes - UK - Leasing Project:  Jan. 2007 - Mar. 2007

§  Lead Consultant for the SD Module and its implementation into the existing business processes of Pitney Bowes.

§  Analyzed the existing SAP configuration in addition to direct involvement in the requirements study and the Build phase of the project.

 

Pitney Bowes - UK:  Oct. 2006 - Jan. 2007

§  Worked on a SAP Upgrade project for Pitney Bowes UK. (Version 4.6 B to ECC 5.0)

§  Ensured required customizations in ECC 5.0 were in alignment with version 4.6B

§  Conducted Unit and Integration testing.

 

Robert Bosch India Ltd ò Bangalore/Germanyò 2005 – 2006

Technical Manager

§  Participated directly in the implementation of SAP for MICO-Bangalore and rollouts in Robert Bosch Germany. Projects included:

MICO - Bangalore:  Jan. 2006 - Oct. 2006

§  Played a key role in the implementation of the Sap SD module, responsible for the following:

o    Scoping.

o    Configuring Standard SD processes including Pricing and Taxation.

o    Automatic Determination of Storage Location in Sales Order.

o    Customization of Credit Management for Credit Block at Goods Issue level.

o    Implementation of Country India Version (CIN- 4.0). Implementation of VAT.

o    Local configuration based on country, location and plant-specific requirements.

o    Unit testing, Integration testing and Key User training.

o    Functional and Technical Specifications for ABAP requirements.

 

SIAM Italy and SIAM Iberia:  Apr. 2005 - Dec. 2005

Sap SD Consultant

§  SAP Version 4.6C rollout based on global template and post Go Live support.

§  Took part in concept workshops to understand business requirements.

§  Performed customization of CQS, FOE and Scrapping process; provided functional specifications for development of FORMS and customization of new Output Type.

§  Trained teams of Key Users from Spain and Portugal.

 

Wipro Ltd. - Bangalore ò Bangalore/Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia ò 2002 - 2005

Associate Consultant

 

Sap SD Consultant - Version:  4.6C

Solved all problems pertaining to the SD module and performed configuration per the requirements of the client. Projects included:

SAP Rollout for GAS Plant - Order to Invoicing

§  Enhancements and Post Go Live support for other plants.

§  Availability Check based on Product allocation.

§  Provided functional specifications for ABAP reports.

§  Actively participated in end-user training and month-end closing activities.

 

SABIC and SEPC GOLD RUSH Project

Sap SD Consultant - Version:   4.6C

§  Integration between SEPC (Sabic Europe Petrochemicals) and SABIC.

§  Monitoring of IDOCS; identifying and processing errors.

§  Analyzing IDOC errors and quickly correcting them.

 

Britannia/VST

SAP SD Consultant - Version:  4.6B/4.6 C

§  Provided full support pertaining to SD modules for the above clients.

 

Wipro Biomed - New Delhi

SAP SD Consultant - Version:  4.6B

§  Managed implementation using R/3 Version 4.6C with FI, CO, SD & MM modules. Responsibilities included:

§  Preparation of Business Blue Print, Realization, Final Preparation, Go Live and Support.

§  Configured Sales Area Settings.

§  Master Data maintenance and Pricing; Pricing procedure determination.

§  Creation of New Order Types for the process.

§  Sales Orders and Delivery/Billing.

§  Configured Intra Company STO settings as well as Return Order and Consignment process.

 

TEKSOFT ò Chennai ò 2002

Consultant

§  Heavily involved in design of prototype projects and integration with various other modules including MM and FICO.

§  Involved in providing functional specifications for reports for support project.

 

Additional Experience

ASAP Info Systems Pvt. Ltd., Chennai:  2000 - 2001

Consultant for Business Development

§  Assisted in business development for Corporate Training in addition to activities pertaining to in- house training.

§  Gained rich exposure in developing Siebel Applications using Siebel suite of tools:  Siebel 1999 (Version 5.5) and Siebel 2000 (Version 6).

§  Completed training in Sap-Sales and Distribution module.

 

Lee & Muirhead Ltd., Chennai: 1999 - 2000

Assistant Manager -Marketing

§  Assisted in business development for Freight Forwarding for outbound shipments by sea and air.

§  Co-ordinated with multiple overseas partner across the world for all activities pertaining to Freight Forwarding & Consolidation.

§  Established excellent relationship with several clients.

§  Participated and provided several seminars for business development in Freight Forwarding industry.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

St. John Freight Systems Ltd., New Delhi: 1997 – 1999

Assistant Manager –Marketing & Branch in Charge

§  Assisted in business development for Freight Forwarding for outbound shipments by sea and air.

§  Responsible for obtaining CHA license for Freight Forwarding activities for New Delhi.

§  Successfully completed feasibility study for few Indian Inland Container Depots (Guntur, New Delhi, and Ludhiana) for startup business.

§  Independently managed New Delhi branch.

 

R.S.L. Industries Ltd., Chennai: 1996-1997

Executive –Imports

§  Co-ordinated with various overseas suppliers for import of raw materials, order placement, follow up & suitably arranged for consolidating the shipments by air or sea.

§  Co-ordinated with operations department for clearing & forwarding activities.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

 

SAP Skills                     Certifications

§  Requirements Gathering and Analysis, GAP Analysis §  Setting up Organization Structure, Master Data, Customer and Material Masters §  Pricing, Free Goods, Material Determination, Material Listing and Exclusions §  Sales Information Systems, Billing and Credit Management §  Stock Transport Order and Intercompany Billing §  Availability Check and Transfer of Requirements §  Logistics Execution - Deliveries, Transfer Orders and Shipments and Route Determination §  Integration Modules:  FI-SD, MM-SD,PM-SD §  Enhancements in Intercompany Sale for Trading Flows §  Rebates - Extended Rebates for Beverage Industry, Taxation for Brazil, US, Europe& India   §  my SAP Supply Chain Management - Order Fulfillment (my SAP SCM) - SAP AG, Walldorf, Germany §  Certificate in Office Computing in Marketing – First Computers, Chennai, India   §  First Computers

Languages     Interests

§  English (Full Professional Proficiency).     §  Cricket, Travelling & Music

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