Ashokbabu Thorlikonda

Over 8 years' experience as an SAP Production Planning (PP) Consultant, specializing in configuring and optimizing SAP PP modules for manufacturing efficiency. Currently implementing SAP S/4 HANA Rollout in a Make-to-Order (MTO) environment. Experienced in implementation using ASAP methodology and providing production/post-production support across various industries. Configured EDI for receiving inspection results from external labs, accelerating quality control processes and decision-making. Implemented EDI to automate the exchange of non-conformance reports with suppliers, facilitating efficient issue resolution. Leveraged and developed BADIs to automate data migration, ensuring seamless data flow and bridging compatibility gaps between legacy and new SAP environments. This reduced manual effort, minimized data entry errors, and improved overall user experience. Proficient in MM areas including Purchasing, Inventory Management, Configuration and Creation of Material Master, Vendors, Stock Transport Orders, Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Info Records, Source Lists, Scheduling Agreements, Contracts, and RFQs. Skilled in MTS (Make-to-Stock), MTO (Make-to-Order), Assemble to Order, Stock requirements/MRP Lists, MPS, Variant Configuration, and BOMs. Expertise in PP implementation and configuration: Creating and maintaining PP/PP-PI Material Masters, BOM/List of Ingredients, Work Centers/Resources, Routings/Master Recipes, Production/Process Orders, Production Versions, Back Flush, Shop Floor parameters (Order control, Confirmations, and scheduling parameters), etc. Proficient in configuring Process Management, Process Instructions, and Process Messages including Process Orders, PI Sheets, and SAP PP-PI configuration. Executed shop floor activities including Capacity Planning, Availability Checks, Order Releases, Printing Shop-floor Papers, Goods Issues, Goods Movements, Order Confirmations, and Order Settlements. Expertise in Quality Planning, Quality Inspection, Quality Control, Return to Vendor processes, Quality Certificates for Analysis and Conformance, Quality Notifications, Quality Reports, Audit Reports, and Risk Assessment Reports. Skilled in conducting data collection/user training workshops, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of PP, with working knowledge of MM and SD modules. Extensive experience in User Exit, User Training, Documentation, Go-live, post-implementation support primarily in PP/PP-PI, including customization/configuration and enhancement development. Proficient in Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) for transferring data from Legacy systems to R/3 systems. Strong foundation in business processes and demand-driven supply chain management, coupled with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates excellent leadership qualities, systematic approach, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, completing objectives independently within deadlines.