Kevin Odera
Richmond,VA
Summary
I am Senior SAP MM LE WM Functional Consultant with over 11 years of experience in SAP standard and custom solution design and implementation, including 7 full cycle implementations in MM/WM/EWM and LE. Possess exceptional functional, technical, analytical, and presentation skills with superior communication and interpersonal abilities. Proven track record of leading requirement gathering sessions, developing functional and technical specifications, and managing testing, data migration, and business cutover activities. Adept at working with multi-functional and offshore teams to deliver in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SAP MM/LE/WM Consultant
Altria
Richmond, USA
11.2018 - Current
- Supported Full cycle greenfield implementation from requirement gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, cutover, to post-go-live support for new division acquisition
- I performed process and gap analysis for Procurement, Warehouse Management, shipping Transportation and SD to identify gaps requiring custom enhancements
- I designed application to application and Business to business interface with legacy systems to support business data exchange
- For the different functional area workstreams
- Collaboratively developed business requirements document based on business input in addition to developing functional and technical specification documents based on gap analysis
- I performed all standard configuration activities for OTC, P2P LE and WM workstreams
- I developed test plans and test cases and oversaw the test execution for OTC, P2P LE and WM workstreams
- I collaborated with offshore development team in implementing development requirements for custom solutions related to OTC, P2P LE and WM workstreams
- I designed and implemented new overage, shortage and damages business process to track the complex returns process from wholesalers and customers
- I Designed and Implemented handling cost determination bases on SU and total LB per delivery in addition to cost allocation for different operating companies
- Collaboratively designed and implemented shipment cost reclassification report to enable fright and handling cost classification based operating company
- I Implements custom batch determination for Cigar products based on customer minimum shelf-life requirements
- Collaborated in implementing JIT/Schedule Agreement Process to align with global inventory cost reduction requirements
- Implemented IDOC/EDI interface with new 3PL partners to enable efficient transfer of order/delivery details, Inventory snapshot details, Order confirmation details, ASN details, Subcon confirmation details and invoicing details
- Designed and configured Warehouse target concept based on site blueprints and material flow (inbound, Outbound, and Internal) requirements for the new repacking conversion center
- Mapped WM organization structures, defined and configured storage types, section, Bin type, picking area, doors and staging areas based on storage requirements and related strategies to enable efficient storage for raw materials and finished foods from production conversion centers
- Collaboratively designed and implemented warehouse bin consolidation function to maximize storage capacity
- Supported ECC 6.0 systems upgrade for manufacturing domain in addition to data Validation and standardization functions in preparation for data migration
- Supported the OCM Team with Preparation of Training material /KT Session with super user
SAP MM/LE/WM Consultant
HCL @ American Airlines
Dallas, USA
09.2017 - 11.2018
- As needed Configured the logical MM org structure and dependencies based on Parts Procurement, Parts Planning and consumption, Inventory management and Warehouse Management rules and Requirements
- Collaborated in implementing ECC interface with legacy systems: DWMS, MAPS, SMAARTS (PCS), Flight Schedule / JMOCA to support WO parts provisioning at maintenance centers
- Implemented Reservation priority using Stock Determination rules for parts allocation and Picking & Staging for part issuance and delivery
- Developed functional specs for smart form and enhancements base on procurements rules and vendor output requirements
- Configured warehouse structure in addition to storage type/sections assignments, placements and removal strategies for the key maintenance base in Tulsa OK
- Implemented product serialization for Ratable and Repairable parts
- Implemented the Stock Repositioning functionality which considered Inputs from other processes that are interfaced to Servigistics to provide M&E SAP alternatives to supply/demand situation
- I Implemented Stock Determination and Allocation functionality which considered request for material or receipt, Stock Determination will be called to determine the correct source or destination for that material
- I Implemented Shortage Management and AOG Processing which was a Manual process to request for material where Stock Determination is unable to automatically determine a source location
- Developed FDS documents and Implemented Subcontracting, Advanced exchange and lease borrow business process in support of MRO
- Developed FDS documents and implemented periodic MAUP calculation process for serviceable, unserviceable, lease and borrow valuation types
- Developed and implemented automatic scrap approval process for unserviceable offloaded parts
- Performed all shipping and Transportation Configurations for new maintenance locations
- Acted as level 2 and 3 supports in addressing process and technical defects experienced by end user in addition to ensuring adherence to client service level agreement standards
- Regularly used HPQC and SharePoint in prioritizing and managing exception and development tickets
- I supported go live activities for new system functions
- Performed training in addition developing related training documents
SAP EWM Consultant
Luxottica
Atlanta, USA
07.2016 - 12.2017
- I conducted requirement gathering sessions with business to map inbound, outbound, internal, Process oriented storage, VAS, Packing, QI, and inventory processes
- I configured the interface elements between ECC and decentralized EWM in addition to working with basis team to implement and test QRFC interface
- Based on business blueprint I preformed standard configuration for EWM target concept which include EWM system environment, Integration, Structural elements, and master data, WPT, GR, GI, Storage Control, Posting change, STO and replenishment, PI Slotting and PPF
- I Created and maintained EWM Core Interface (CIF) and an integration model required for EWM location and partner creation in addition to creating IDOC field mappings for custom master data (Material Master, Customer Master, Vendor Master, Batch Master, Class and characteristics) transfer from ERP to the decentralized EWM system
- I maintained delivery document integration setting for in EWM based on business requirements and ERP documents
- I implemented the availability group concept to support the different stock types
- Supported implementation of Posting change, STO, Slotting, rearrangement, and Physical Inventory Processes
- I Configured and maintained warehouse order creation rules for all relevant activity areas
- I have experience in customization of EWM Post Processing Framework to support and leverage automation
- I Collaborated in implementing opportunistic crossdocking for A category high volume items during outbound process
- I have Working experience in configuration of RF framework in SAP EWM including designing/develop custom mobile data entry applications, to fulfill warehouse specific process requirements
- Mapped IDOC interface between EWM and WCS conveyor system and HCM lightning pick system in support of 2 step picking process and Lightning picking implementation
- Monitored and addressed interface and PI communication exceptions between EWM, and WCS conveyor system, lightning pick system
- I have a working experience in customization of EWM Production integration to support raw material provisions to production and finished goods receipts
- Supported data validation and standardization functions in preparation for pre go- live data migration functions
- Conducting workshops with super users and getting signoffs on E2E business flows
- Working experience in developing and executing unit test plans/ cases
- Created training documents and lead knowledge transfer activities
- Supported Go live and post go live activities
SAP MM/LE Consultant
SABIC
Houston, USA
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Facilitated Business Process workshops to define ASIS and TOBE processes for PTP processes for 3 manufacturing sites from different geographical locations
- I configured Organizational elements for material management and related dependencies
- Defined Message types, Access sequences, Message Determination Schema for Output Control of Purchase Orders
- I configured Planning elements covering plant parameters for MRP, Master data and planning elements
- I configured procurement objects including PR, PO, SA, in addition to related release/approval strategies
- I Created and maintained MM master data objects (IR, Source list, Quota arrangement, Vendor and Material Mater, MRP controller, MRP type, MRP area and planning calendar)
- Defined internal and external confirmation categories in addition to confirmation control
- Defined partner determination parameters for each purchasing organization
- In depth knowledge of Inventory Management processed, movement types and related dependencies/integration to FICO
- Defined settings for cycle counting based on Material ABC analysis indicator
- Initiated vendor EDI on boarding process
- Configured IDOC types and related structures and mappings to segments and related fields based on data exchange requirements with 3PL partners
- Collaboratively Supported Mass data migration and master data maintenance
- Developed and executed test Plans, in addition to documenting all deliverables
- During Post Go live I provided end user training and knowledge transfer for different business process and system functionalities in addition to creating training documentation/references, process maps and task sequences for the different business processes
SAP Business Analyst
MAT Holdings
Chicago, USA
05.2014 - 07.2015
- In collaboration with business user, I reviewed existing logistics business processes in order to identify gaps requiring process improvement and enhancements
- I developed project plans, identified and coordinates resources, involving those outside the business unit
- I leveraged SAP best practices and standard functionality in adoption of new processes to optimize supply chain processes
- As needed, I developed functional document for RECIFW development for process enhancements and collaborated with development team in implementing the enhancement
- To support logistics footprint expansion I developing a warehouse management layout and structure design concept in addition to mapping efficient storage path optimization for new offsite warehouse facilities
- Based on business blueprint I configured storage types, section and corresponding indicator based on storage requirements
- I Configured stock placement and removal strategies based on storage path optimization
- I Designed and configured automatic fixed bin replenishment and consolidation based on process blueprints
- As needed I created and monitored automatic batch jobs for MRP, Auto PO creation, PGI, invoicing, fixed bin replenishment, consolidation, and inventory cycle count document creation
- I was responsible for Master data maintenance in the logistics environment covering Material Master, Vendor Master, quota arrangement, source list, Information Record, Customer Master, Pricing record, Routings, BOM, Work Centers, Production versions, Control cycles, Warehouse Master record and WM strategies
- I have working Knowledge of EDI based on X12 Standards using FTP (File Transfer protocol), RFC (Remote Function Call from/to SAP R/3), ALE/IDOC
- I Collaboratively worked in supporting Data migration using LSMW MASS and MM17 tools
- I developing custom reports using SQVI and SQ00 based on user reporting requirement
- As needed Performed data analysis using SQL and tableau applications in order to determine RIO in support of project justification
SAP MM/LE Consultant
Sabra Dipping
Richmond, USA
08.2012 - 03.2014
- I designed Warehouse target concept based on site blueprints in addition to proposed material flow
- I mapped the Warehouse organization structures In SPRO in addition to related assignment/interfaces to MM
- I defined and configured storage types, section, Bin type, picking area, doors and staging areas based on storage requirements and business blueprint
- I defined the Bin structure/template for automatic storage bin creation
- I defined strategies for storage type search, storage section search and bin type search in addition to material master assignments (WM 1 View)
- Based on material movement requirements I configured movement types with corresponding requirement and shipment types
- I configured wave picking functionality based on warehouse and labor capacity
- I configured automatic batch determination based on SLED by defining class, search class, sort rule and batch search strategy in addition to material master settings
- Configure automatic fixed bin replenishment via batch execution of program RLLNACH1
- I configured physical inventory and cycle counting strategies for each storage types and SKU turnover classification
- I defined the WH print control for the, WH evaluation objects in addition to RF queue management
- Worked in carbonization and palletization of the product shipped to optimize the packaging size and weight
- Worked with UPS parcel shipping program (connect-ship), and conveyor system interface with SAP
- Worked with implementation of RF device setup and implementation of RF scanning solution
- Supporting DC during go live and after go live in addition to troubleshooting and resolving all SAP issue in SD, WM and MM environment
- Processing and resolving all incident tickets from global IT operation
- SAP trainer: Trained super user and end users
- Creating documentation for training
- Supported wireless Zebra printers, conveyor system in addition to print control for warehouse management
- Set up and maintained all master requirement for WM put away and picking strategies
- Achieved successful go live for the implementation of SAP in the consolidation for 4 DCs into one
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Strayer University
Skills
- Agile Project Management
- Business Solution Design
- Road Map Implementation
- FDS Development
- Business Process Mapping
- Test Management
- Data Migration
- Master Data Management
- User Support
- Process Analysis
- SAP MM/WM/EWM/LE and SD Configuration
- Tableau Analytics
- Azure DevOps
- MS Office
- ALM
- BPMN
- SharePoint
Certification
SAP EWM
Languages
- English, fluent
- Swahili, fluent
Timeline
SAP MM/LE/WM Consultant
Altria
11.2018 - Current
SAP MM/LE/WM Consultant
HCL @ American Airlines
09.2017 - 11.2018
SAP EWM Consultant
Luxottica
07.2016 - 12.2017
SAP MM/LE Consultant
SABIC
08.2015 - 07.2016
SAP Business Analyst
MAT Holdings
05.2014 - 07.2015
SAP MM/LE Consultant
Sabra Dipping
08.2012 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Strayer University
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