Candidates About

 

Venkat Akileshwaran

Career Overview

●      SAP functional consulting and support experience of 9 years with focus on procurement, warehousing, quality management and supply chain activities in various industries such as Manufacturing, Wholesale, Automotive and Pharmaceutical sectors

●      Extensive experience in blueprinting, design, configuration, testing and documentation of SAP MM, WM and QM modules involving 5 full-cycle implementations and several support projects

●      Integration knowledge  between multiple modules in SAP such as sales and distribution, purchasing, FICO, production planning, and logistics execution

●      Experience in carrying out gap-fit analysis and creating functional specifications for business process improvements, user-exits and interfaces in the areas of SAP MM, WM, LE and QM

●      Experience in leading data migration efforts involving extraction, transformation and load activities from legacy systems to SAP. Proficient knowledge of data migration tools such as LSMW, Idocs, BAPIs and ALE. Working knowledge of ABAP and debugging

●      Well versed in SAP best business practices to accelerate delivery of SAP projects on a global basis

                                     

Work History

SAP MM/WM/QM Analyst – Haas Automation (Manufacturing) (Feb 2015 – Current)

SAP Senior Application Consultant – itelligence USA (Jan 2014- Feb 2015)

●      BorgWarner (Automotive Supplier)

●      Ariel Corporation (Oil and Energy)

●      M&G Duravent (Building Materials)

 

SAP Application Consultant – itelligence USA (Jan 2009- Dec 2013)

●      MGA Entertainment (Consumer Entertainment Products)

●      Elo Touch Solutions (Electronics)

●      Cintas (Facilities Services)

●      Cintas First Aid & Safety (Wholesale Distribution)

●      Dorman Products (Automotive OEM)

●      Maquet Inc (Medical Devices)

 

SAP Business Analyst Intern – itelligence USA (June –Dec 2008)

SAP Business Analyst – Larsen & Toubro India (Aug 2006 – July 2007)

 

Education

●      Masters in Information Systems – University of Cincinnati (2007-2009)

●      Bachelors in Engineering, Electrical and Electronics – Anna University, India (2002–2006)

 

Work Experience

Haas Automation, CA (Feb 2015 – Current)

   - SAP MM/WM/QM Analyst

Lead MM/WM/QM analyst responsible for implementation and support of SAP solutions for a global manufacturer of CNC machine tools and specialty cutting and drilling machining centers based out of Oxnard, CA

 

Responsibilities include:

●      Analyze business processes, needs, and requests and recommend solutions using SAP best practices and industry standards

●      Configure, modify and implement SAP solutions in the areas of Inventory Management, warehouse management and quality management across multiple locations in the United States, Europe and China

●      Work with cross-business teams to review current solution landscape and align IT systems to meet company mission and growth areas

●      Draft detailed functional and technical specifications and collaborate with developers to create and implement end-to-end solutions

●      Coordinate, test, and confirm all application upgrades and patches

 

Some implemented solutions include:

●      Develop iOS app-driven operations for receiving, putaway, queue driven picking/production staging, expedited material requests, production order confirmation and cycle counting

●      Implement quality planning, inspection and monitoring for external PO receiving, production receipts and miscellaneous inspection

●      Introduce quality notification process to handle customer returns, analyze and identify defects, and return defective materials to vendors and ensure product traceability

●      Integrate batch management functionalities for tracking/traceability of electronic circuit boards through the supply chain

●      Work with technical resources to create SAP BW reports and dashboards to monitor logistics processes and key performance metrics such as inventory turns, warehouse operational efficiencies, vendor evaluation etc

●      Create multi-level workflow based approval procedure for in-house and vendor scrap

 

BorgWarner SAP Project, MS (March 2014 – Feb 2015)

   - SAP MM/WM Consultant

Lead MM/WM consultant implementing SAP ECC solutions for a global technology leader in powertrain solutions and manufacturer of automated transmission clutch components and electro-hydraulic control modules based out of Water Valley, MS

 

Responsibilities included:

●      Lead SAP MM/WM consultant  for BorgWarner’s Water Valley, MS manufacturing plant to implement the enterprise template built for BorgWarner

●      Setup scheduling agreements to vendors with FDS releases being planned using MRP and transmitted to vendors through email/Supplier workplace

●      Integration of Handling unit managed serialized inventory with WM and shipping of finished HUs with packing instructions and printing of customer specific labels

●      Implemented several planning techniques including quota arrangements for multi sourcing with priorities and Range of coverage for dynamic reorder point planning

●      Other procurement processes involved subcontracting with delivery schedules, vendor consignments with ERS, and third party vendor drop-ship integration with subcontracting involving MRP areas

●      Inbound process implemented include receiving with POs/inbound deliveries, custom placement strategies into different warehousing areas, and quality inspection at goods receipt

●      Integration of WM with discrete and repetitive manufacturing environments, staging to PSA bins through pick/pull lists, and manual Kanban processes and putaway of manufactured items

 

 

Ariel SAP Project, OH (Feb 2014 – Mar 2014)

   - SAP EWM Consultant

Shadow EWM consultants on the project to get training and exposure to SCM EWM 9.1 for an SAP implementation for a major manufacturer of gas compressors in the global energy industry.

Learned EWM processes such as inbound to putaway, process/layout oriented storage controls, slotting, re-arrangement, outbound picking, wave processing and production staging.

 

M&G DuraVent SAP Project, CA (Dec 2013 – Feb 2014)

   - SAP MM/WM Consultant

Provide go-live support in the areas of MM and WM for a leading manufacturer of Vents and Chimneys based out of Vacaville, CA

 

MGA Entertainment SAP Project, CA (March 2013 – Nov 2013)

   - SAP MM/WM Consultant

Lead Warehouse Management consultant implementing SAP ECC solutions for a global manufacturer and distributor of children’s toys and playsets based out of Van Nuys, CA

 

Responsibilities included:

●      Implement SAP WM for Global distribution center based out of Redlands, OH and manufacturing and warehouse facility based out of Hudson, OH

●      Inbound processes implemented include receiving with POs/inbound deliveries, custom placement strategies, receiving into bulk/case/active pick locations with RF directed putaway

●      Implement Storage Unit management based storage types, pick points and interfacing with HUM/Serialization

●      Setup Kanban control system and interfacing with WM for material staging for production

●      Outbound fulfillment activities include wave picking, interfacing with outbound shipments, staging to multiple doors, implementation of fixed/2-step picking, directed picking using picking areas and bin sorting techniques

●      Implementation of cross-docking functionalities to reduce warehouse processing and increase system throughput of goods from receiving to shipping

●      Setup RF based processes to minimize errors in warehouse activities using scanning and barcoding. Minimize user interaction with RF screens to improve user productivity

 

ELO Touch Solutions, CA (Jan - Feb 2013)

   - SAP Data Migration Consultant and International project coordinator

●      Lead the data migration team at ELO and reported on day to day data load activities to integration team to meet project deadlines

●      Lead workshops on data mapping of master/transactional data objects from ELO legacy to new SAP system

●      Created LSMW templates and resolved load errors and bugs with data migration activities

●      Coordinated activities with international teams (Belgium/Japan/China) as well as itelligence UK/Europe/Malaysia teams to resolve integration test issues

 

Cintas FAS Wholesale Stabilization Project, OH (July 2012 – Nov 2012)

   - SAP MM/WM Consultant

Stabilize system, people and processes from the original SAP implementation at Cintas First Aid and Safety so that the organization will be able to realize the planned benefits from the original SAP Implementation.

     Responsibilities included:

●      Lead the Procurement and Warehouse management team in identifying process discrepancies and put in place improvements and efficiencies

●      Implement Available to promise (ATP) across multiple functionalities including Stock transfer orders, delivery processing, production replenishment and backorder rescheduling

●      Optimization of purchasing process – Quantity/Cost optimization

●      Automation of warehouse tasks – Putaway, fixed bin replenishment, delivery processing and picking/staging

●      Develop enhanced RF transactions to improve performance and usability for picking/putaway/cycle count operations

●      Split production processing from warehouse activities in order to secure a clean interface for stock management and ATP

●      Optimize forms, reports available in SAP in order to better help end user productivity

●      Setup new processes for tracking serialized units across the enterprise along with automated packing instructions

●      Simplify current WM cycle count processes and improve operational inventory accuracy

 

Dorman Products, PA (June 2012 and January 2013)

   - SAP MM/WM Consultant

Itelligence it.wholesale SAP solution implementation for a leading supplier of automotive replacement parts, fasteners, and service line products to the automotive aftermarket based in Colmar PA.

     Responsibilities included:

●      Create functional specifications for requirements identified in MM/WM areas during business blueprint phase

●      Review functional specs already created for possible issues overlooked and tested enhancements coming out of development

●      Go-live support for MM/WM at Louisiana warehouse

 

 

Cintas Enterprise Project, OH (Jan 2012 – May 2012)

   - SAP MM/WM Consultant

Standardization of common business practices across Cintas Lines of Business in order to implement a single Cintas Enterprise solution on SAP.

     Responsibilities included:

●      Lead the Procurement and Inventory management team in identifying common supply chain processes across different lines of businesses

●      Organized workshop sessions on different topics in supply chain management and currently implemented processes in Cintas to document fits/gaps with other lines of business

●      Solution gaps identified to determine level of complexity/effort by lines of business

●      Document a future client deployment strategy that can be used as a roadmap for future implementations

 

Cintas FAS (First-Aid and Safety), OH (Feb-Nov 2011, July-Aug 2010)

   - SAP MM/WM Consultant

SAP ECC 6.0 installation of SAP solution for a manufacturer of first aid, safety and document shredding products based in Cincinnati, OH.

     Responsibilities included:

●      Implement Materials Management (MM) and Warehouse Management (WM) functionalities for Cintas First Aid and Shredding Divisions (wholesale and retail)

●      Warehouse management functionality implemented for the wholesale division, IM for around 70 retail locations

●      MM functionalities include procure to pay cycle, intercompany stock transfers, reservation management and material dispositions

●      WM functionalities include directed putaway/picking, automatic bin replenishment from reserve area to fixed bins, shipping integration, WM cycle counting and batch determination

●      Set up the WM-PP interface to handle material staging to production, and corresponding goods receipts

●      Designed RF transactions to handle putaway/picking/replenishment processes

●      Designed functional specifications for syndicating master data for materials/vendor/customers through MDM/Portal and interface with ECC

●      Handle replenishments from retail locations to trucks by means of reservations and storage location MRP

●      Designed interfaces to handle retail procurement using legacy systems from wholesale SAP solution

 

Cintas FAS (First-Aid and Safety), OH (Aug 2010 – Feb 2011)

   - SAP Data Migration Consultant

SAP ECC 6.0 installation of SAP solution for a manufacturer of first aid, safety and document shredding products based in Cincinnati, OH.

     Responsibilities included:

●      Data migration from existing legacy systems into SAP ECC and CRM

●      Work with the Client IT systems team to identify existing master and transactional data in legacy systems and map them to corresponding SAP objects

●      Conduct workshops on SAP master data to client BPOs and work with business and functional teams to resolve data inconsistencies and cleanse existing data before loading to SAP

 

Maquet Inc, NJ (Feb 2010 – May 2010)

   - SAP MM/WM Consultant

SAP ECC 6.0 rollout of SAP solution for a provider of medical equipment, devices and instruments for cardiac and vascular surgery for its divisions in the US based in Mahwah, NJ

     Responsibilities included:

●      Implement Warehouse Management functionality for the Cardio-Pulmonary division of Maquet Inc

●      Functionalities include directed putaway, picking, cycle counting and stock transfer between bins

●      Implemented Fedex interface (IT.Express) for direct interface with Fedex for handling shipping and printing Fedex labels

●      Label printing at the time of Good Receipt, shipping and dispatch

●      Created custom movement types/non-valuated plant to handle demo/loaner stock according to company requirements relating to fixed assets and inventory valuation

●      Re-engineered client business processes to follow standard SAP business processes in the areas of procurement and inventory management

 

itelligence Presales support (June 2009 – Oct 2009)

   - SAP Functional Consultant

Engaged in providing support to itelligence presales/support teams in the following activities.

Responsibilities included:

●      Configure and test standard SAP best business practices scenarios in the it.CPG industry solution in the following areas

●      Batch recalls in SD

●      Quality certificates in SD

●      Batch determination for the Made to Stock scenario for Process industry

●      Work on MM/WM related tickets for Support Advantage

●      Configure roles and debug issues in Netweaver Business Client (NWBC) presentation layer for presales demos

●      Migrate test data to demo systems using LSMW tools in order for effective sales demos to clients

●      Provide training to itelligence consultants in data migration/LSMW

 

itelligence Support Advantage, OH (Jan 2009 – May 2010)

   - SAP MM/WM Consultant

The TPS Program is a training project that focuses on developing consulting skills, SAP functional and technical competency, and itelligence methodologies, tools, and industry solutions. Implemented MM/WM modules for a mock manufacturing company, Crystal Vision Systems, based on it.manufacturing solution developed by itelligence.

Responsibilities included:

●      Carried out role of project manager during CRP (conference room pilot) phase of the project and successfully demonstrated benefits of SAP to the client team

●      Procurement processes including Procure to pay standard process with PR release strategies

●      Procurement with QM integration along with vendor notifications and returns processing

●      Warehouse Management – Stock transfers, production staging, automatic TO creation, storage bin level search strategy implementation and physical inventory

●      Procurement load builder to optimize large scale procurement

●      WM integration with Kanban control cycles to trigger replenishment

●      Configured maintenance planning and execution as part of Plant Maintenance module

 

 

itelligence Industry Solutions, OH (Jun 2008 – Dec 2008)

   - SAP Functional Consultant Intern

Tested and documented custom functionality developed by itelligence in the Wholesale industry segment. Held training sessions for new hires and itelligence members to promote new functionalities developed. Involved in configuring demo environments for customer specific scenarios for pre-sales team to conduct sales demos.

 

Larsen & Toubro Ltd, India, India (Aug 2006 - Jul 2007)

   - SAP Business Analyst

SAP Business analyst for a full blown SAP implementation cycle involved in all phases from Project initiation, Business requirements mapping, Gap analysis, Finalizing Project scope, Integration, User acceptance and Go-Live from the client side.

     Responsibilities included:

●      Served as interface between users and technical consultants for design, analysis and implementation of collaborative PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions for Marketing and Proposal functionalities.

●      Analyzed end user customer requirements for Document Management workflow solutions and Risk management SAP applications developed in-house, and prepared functional specifications for the same

●      Mapped business processes of marketing, proposal and procurement for business blueprint formulation