MANOJ PRAKASHAM
Richmond,TX
Summary
Results-driven SAP S/4HANA Certified Consultant with over 14 years of experience in implementing, configuring, and supporting SAP ERP systems, including ECC and S/4HANA. Expertise in managing full lifecycle implementations, rollouts, and post-go-live support across diverse industries such as FMCG and IS-Retail. Proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive business success. Committed to leveraging deep industry knowledge to optimize SAP functionalities and exceed client expectations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior SAP MM Consultant
TD SYNNEX
04.2023 - Current
- Streamlining the business by providing extended support in SAP.
- Business involves in spare parts, services and sales of electronics marketing & advance solutions.
- Reports building, configuration, testing and deployment.
- Interfacing SAP to 3PL, PIMA & Salesforce.
- P2P integration to SD, PP & FI Module.
Lead SAP S4 HANA MM Consultant
ASAR DIGITAL
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided post-implementation support and development for SAP S/4HANA systems.
- Collaborated with the business development team to identify and deliver client-centric solutions.
- Delivered solution design and implementation, ensuring alignment with business requirements and best practices.
- Coordinated with offshore teams on development activities, including object creation, unit testing, and defect resolution.
- Utilized tools such as JIRA, Confluence, SAP Solution Manager (SolMan), and ServiceNow for project tracking and issue management.
- Managed end-to-end coordination of development, testing, and implementation efforts with cross-functional and remote teams.
SAP S/4HANA MM Lead Consultant
EXO Imagine, Inc.
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked as SAP S/4HANA MM Lead Consultant on a Greenfield implementation of SAP S/4HANA
- Facilitated business blueprint workshops and prepared key deliverables including Business Design Documents and Functional Specification Documents.
- Recommended and implemented SAP best practices to bridge AS-IS and TO-BE processes.
- Responsible for system configuration, unit testing, and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Coordinated with offshore teams for development object delivery, testing, and defect resolution.
- Participated in cutover planning and execution, ensuring a smooth transition to the production environment.
Senior SAP MM Consultant
INK IT SOLUTIONS
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Led the implementation of SAP S/4HANA for the Thailand (Rice product) division, covering full lifecycle activities.
- Conducted blueprint discussions, prepared functional specifications, and defined WRICEF objects and enhancements.
- Executed cutover activities and managed data migration using LSMW and BADI for legacy system integration.
- Supported Go-Live and post-Go-Live phases to ensure operational stability and user adoption.
- Drove SAP implementation for the North America – Cocoa division, gathering business requirements and addressing functional gaps with tailored solutions.
- Coordinated UAT and integration testing across four regions: UK, Germany, Netherlands, and Denmark.
- Participated in Go-Live preparation, focusing on cutover planning and risk mitigation.
- Actively engaged with the Continuous Business Improvement (CBI) team to deliver ongoing enhancements and system optimization.
- Developed and implemented custom FIORI applications for enhancements and change requests to improve user experience.
- Participated in ARIBA workshops, contributing to the roadmap for ARIBA-S/4HANA integration.
- Identified and documented integration touchpoints between ARIBA and S/4HANA for sourcing and contract management.
- Involved in SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration for the US region, including data and workflow transition for BP, PR/PO, and Fiori apps.
- Supported the global ECC to S/4HANA migration, focusing on workflow, oData services, and functional harmonization.
- Provided functional support to parallel CR projects, ensuring consistent standards and knowledge sharing.
SAP S4 HANA Consultant
INFORMATION DYNAMICS
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Facilitated the implementation and support of SAP IS-Retail as an in-house SAP MM/SD Consultant.
- Conducted detailed analysis of complex business processes and provided appropriate system solutions based on customer requirements.
- Led business requirement workshops and collaborated with stakeholders to document and validate requirements.
- Reviewed blueprint documents to ensure alignment with business needs and project goals.
- Designed, customized, and configured PR and PO workflows, P2P with Variant Configuration, and O2C cycles within the SAP IS-Retail environment.
- Configured essential master data components: Merchandise Category Hierarchy, Article Master, Attributes, Variants, Site Master, Business Partner, Assortment, and Listing.
- Delivered WRICEF objects, including preparation of Functional Specification Documents for finalized developments.
- Configured development environments for unit testing and conducted UAT sessions with business users.
- Involved in Change Management processes to ensure smooth transition of enhancements and updates.
- Designed and customized a Supplier Portal for vendor sourcing, bidding, and selection processes.
- Implemented and configured VAT settings in compliance with Dubai tax standards.
- Oversaw IDOC monitoring and integration through the EDI process.
- Led integration testing across modules and systems to ensure seamless functionality.
- Authored end-user manuals and conducted training sessions for both end-users and suppliers.
- Implemented custom Fiori tiles for transactional and analytical reporting, enhancing user experience.
- Managed cutover activities and preparations for Go-Live.
- Handled data migration using LTMC and LSMW for both master and transactional data.
SAP S4 HANA MM Consultant
ITELLIGENCE
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Participated in AS-IS process analysis, providing structured templates to document current business operations.
- Conducted gap analysis, identifying both process and physical system gaps during AS-IS discussions.
- Gathered detailed business requirements based on AS-IS documentation for TO-BE process design.
- Delivered Level 1 and Level 2 training sessions to business users across relevant functional areas.
- Proposed and implemented SAP best practices for the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle.
- Developed comprehensive TO-BE documentation using AS-IS processes as the foundation.
- Created and presented the Business Blueprint, aligning technical design with business expectations.
- Performed configuration, development, and integration testing with PP, QM, SD, and FI modules during UAT.
- Led the GST implementation in accordance with Indian tax compliance requirements.
- Designed enhancements for vendor selection processes based on custom business criteria.
- Built custom interfaces to integrate SAP with the client’s internal systems.
- Prepared L3 training documentation and developed UAT test scripts based on business scenarios.
- Implemented SAP Fiori with both standard tiles and custom analytics reports to improve user experience and decision-making.
- Set up and validated a pre-production client for mock runs before go-live.
- Managed cutover planning and execution for go-live readiness and system deployment.
Senior SAP MM Consultant
HITACHI VANTARA
05.2014 - 04.2017
- Provided support for existing projects in SAP MM and SD modules, ensuring system stability and issue resolution.
- Handled Change Requests (CRs) including enhancements for Intercompany Sales and Split Valuation processes.
- Prepared and maintained technical specification documents for developments and enhancements.
- Executed rollouts, including the addition of new plants in MM and new company codes in SD, aligning with organizational expansion.
- Actively involved in pre-sales activities for SAP S/4HANA, supporting solution design, estimations, and proposal preparation.
- Participated in the re-implementation of SAP integrating with five external systems, including e-Procurement and other business-critical applications.
- Conducted walkthroughs of Business Blueprint (BBP) documents to align with business stakeholders and identify process improvements.
- Revised and delivered an updated version of the Business Blueprint (BBP) reflecting changes in business and technical requirements.
- Verified and validated SAP configuration against existing configuration documents, ensuring system accuracy.
- Coordinated with the BASIS team to provision a new testing client in the DEV environment.
- Gained deep understanding of the e-Procurement (e-Proc) process flow, enabling efficient integration with SAP.
- Designed and implemented custom Remote Function Calls (RFCs) to facilitate seamless interface between e-Proc and SAP.
- Authored and reconstructed Functional Specifications for all interface scenarios.
- Performed end-to-end interface testing in the DEV system for the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle and other modules.
- Conducted interface testing across PS, FM, FICO, and HR modules to ensure holistic integration.
- Managed transport request releases, coordinating with BASIS for migration to the QAS environment.
- Executed final integration testing in QAS, incorporating enhancements and adjustments based on business input.
- Oversaw master data migration via interface from e-Proc to SAP, ensuring data consistency and accuracy.
- Conducted mock runs to validate data migration readiness and process accuracy.
- Defined and prepared UAT scope, along with supporting documentation for SIT, UAT, and EUT.
- Delivered UAT, EUT, and SIT training sessions to business users and project stakeholders.
SAP MM Process Associate
ACCENTURE SERVICES
07.2010 - 11.2012
- Participated in testing activities during the SAP ECC 6.0 functional upgrade, ensuring smooth transition and system stability.
- Monitored production line shortages and supported timely resolution to avoid disruption.
- Played a key role in setting up and managing Master Data, including defining master data requirements and creating material numbers.
- Prepared detailed user manuals for the Materials in Hands with Vendor Reduction Process, supporting the logistics team’s operational efficiency.
- Managed procurement of critical components such as Power Management, Mechanical Systems, Electrical Components, and Critical Rotating Parts from global suppliers to meet MRP demands.
- Created and maintained Info Records and Source Lists for procurement optimization.
- Executed mass price updates and mass contract updates to maintain pricing accuracy across the system.
- Provided ongoing end-user support and troubleshooting to resolve day-to-day issues related to MM, WM, and LIV modules via the ticketing system, adhering to SLAs.
- Delivered post-implementation support for the MM module, ensuring smooth operations after system upgrade.
- Developed a strong understanding of warehouse structure and processes, including physical mapping in Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- Supported warehouse movements, including put-away and picking strategies, managing warehouse numbers, storage types, and storage bins.
- Managed WM inbound and outbound process flows and coordinated Transfer Orders for efficient warehouse operations.
Purchasing officer and coordinator - Fabrication & Engineering Projects
SRINIVASA ENGINEERING WORKS
05.2008 - 05.2010
- Worked extensively with clients in the Fabrication and Engineering sector, supporting projects for notable companies such as Madras Petrochemicals Limited, Madras Fertilizers Limited, Chennai Petrochemicals Limited, and others.
- Managed the procurement of critical materials required for engineering and fabrication activities, including: Structural materials like I-beams, C-sections, bars, rods, plates and various carbon steels (structural shapes, plates, tubing, and pipes) / Consumables such as welding materials and oxy-fuel for welding and metal cutting operations.
- Coordinated project execution by Finalizing job orders based on project requirements / Scheduling jobs and effectively allocating manpower to ensure timely completion.
- Overseeing billing and collections, ensuring smooth financial operations related to the job orders.
Education
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Raja Rajeswari College of Engineering
01.2008
Skills
- FIORI Applications
- Master data management
- Supply chain optimization
- Purchase order management
- Change request management
- Project management
- Business process analysis
- Procurement process
- SAP implementation
- S/4 HANA
- User training
- Requirements gathering
Certification
- Certified SAP S/4 HANA Application Consultant, Sourcing and Procurement - ID 0020227507
- Certified SAP ERP 6.0 EHP5 , Procurement - ID 0010349077
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior SAP MM Consultant
TD SYNNEX
04.2023 - Current
Lead SAP S4 HANA MM Consultant
ASAR DIGITAL
03.2022 - 03.2023
SAP S/4HANA MM Lead Consultant
EXO Imagine, Inc.
02.2021 - 02.2022
Senior SAP MM Consultant
INK IT SOLUTIONS
05.2019 - 01.2021
SAP S4 HANA Consultant
INFORMATION DYNAMICS
01.2018 - 10.2018
SAP S4 HANA MM Consultant
ITELLIGENCE
06.2017 - 12.2017
Senior SAP MM Consultant
HITACHI VANTARA
05.2014 - 04.2017
SAP MM Process Associate
ACCENTURE SERVICES
07.2010 - 11.2012
Purchasing officer and coordinator - Fabrication & Engineering Projects
SRINIVASA ENGINEERING WORKS
05.2008 - 05.2010
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Raja Rajeswari College of Engineering