LOKESH PATTABATHUNI
Farmington Hills,MI
Summary
SAP MM Consultant with 5+ years of experience in end-to-end implementations, support, and enhancements using Agile methodologies. Strong expertise in Procure-to-Pay (P2P), inventory management, and invoice verification with a focus on high accuracy and efficiency. Experienced in SAP MM configuration, including enterprise structure, release strategy, pricing procedures, and OBYC, with seamless integration across FI/SD/WM. Hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA, data migration, and leading SIT/UAT within Agile sprints and iterative delivery cycles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
SAP MM Consultant
Walgreens
01.2023 - Current
- Led end-to-end SAP MM implementation across all phases: Requirement Gathering, Blueprint, Realization, Testing, Go-Live, and Hypercare Support.
- Streamlined inventory management for increased accuracy and reduced stock discrepancies, utilizing SAP MM tools.
- Configured and managed 8,000+ purchase orders annually with high compliance and accuracy..
- Conducted AS-IS and TO-BE analysis, identifying process gaps and delivering optimized procurement solutions aligned with business goals.
- Configured enterprise structure including Plant, Storage Location, and Purchasing Organization as per business needs.
- Implemented complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, covering PR, PO, Contracts, Scheduling Agreements, and Invoice Verification.
- Ensured 100% data migration success using LSMW/LTMC with zero data loss.
- Resolved 40+ critical production issues, maintaining SLA compliance and system stability.
- Configured SAP MM modules to align with business requirements and streamline operations. Designed and configured release strategies for purchase documents using classification to support complex approval workflows.
- Configured pricing procedures and condition techniques, ensuring accurate tax and pricing determination.
- Set up automatic account determination (OBYC) to enable seamless integration between MM and FI
- Configured SAP MM modules to align with business requirements and streamline operations.
- Modules.Led data migration activities using LSMW/LTMC, including data validation, cleansing, and reconciliation.
- Led data migration activities using LSMW/LTMC, including data validation, cleansing, and reconciliation.
- Optimized warehouse operations with effective storage techniques and accurate tracking of goods movement.
SAP MM Functional Consultant
KPMG Global Services
05.2020 - 11.2022
- Led SAP MM implementation projects, enhancing procurement processes and optimizing inventory management.
- Worked as an SAP MM Consultant at KPMG, delivering end-to-end implementation solutions for large enterprise clients.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Improved procurement cycle efficiency by 25%, streamlining Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
- Conducted training sessions for end-users, improving user adoption and system proficiency across departments.
- Achieved 99.9% inventory accuracy, reducing stock discrepancies and manual adjustments.
- Implemented advanced procurement scenarios such as Subcontracting, Consignment, and Stock Transport Orders (STO).
- Developed and executed end-to-end testing strategies (SIT & UAT), achieving minimal defects at go-live.
- Successfully handled 50+ critical production issues, maintaining SLA compliance and system stability..
- Coordinated with ABAP team for RICEFW developments, enhancing system functionality based on business needs.
- Developed and maintained documentation for SAP MM configurations, ensuring compliance with best practices and standards.
- Provided end-user training on SAP MM functionalities, resulting in increased user adoption and overall process improvement.
- Ensured high accuracy in inventory and invoice processes, minimizing discrepancies and financial risks.
Education
Master of Science - Information Science
TRINE UNIVERSITY
Allen Park, MI12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
VASIREDDY VENKATADRI INTERNATION UNIVERSITY
GUNTUR05-2021
Skills
- Warehouse management
- Release strategy
- Valuation and account assignment
- Number ranges
- Returnable packaging
- Time-phased planning
- SAP MM configuration
- Purchasing processes
- Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Cycle
- SAP MM Configuration (Enterprise Structure, Master Data)
- Purchase Requisition (PR) & Purchase Order (PO)
- Inventory Management & Stock Handling
- Invoice Verification (LIV)
- Release Strategy (Workflow Approvals)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
SAP MM Consultant
Walgreens
01.2023 - Current
SAP MM Functional Consultant
KPMG Global Services
05.2020 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Information Science
TRINE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
VASIREDDY VENKATADRI INTERNATION UNIVERSITY