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Muralidharan Devaraja

wintersprings,FL

Summary

SAP Certified P2P Functional Lead Consultant with 18+ years of SAP experience in Implementation projects. Specializes in Business Requirements Analysis, Change Management, and Organizational Readiness. Hands-on experience with S/4 HANA, P2P procurement, and S4HANA Public Cloud versions. Proficient in Agile Sprints, Sprint Planning Meetings, and Sprint Execution Activities. Strong background in supply chain space and integration on COPA analytics. Expertise in ASAP Methodology and SAP ACTIVATE Methodology. Demonstrates strong integration knowledge with modules such as SD, PP, WM, PM, QM, FI/CO, GTS, EWM, TM, APO. Globally recognized as a P2P Supply Chain Consultant with a proven track record of successful project outcomes through innovative design techniques and thorough planning.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SAP Architect_Interface_P2P(Inventory) along with WMS

HCL Americas
  • Disney_Blue Yonder Warehouse systems GWMS Project
  • Client Handled: Walt Disney services

P2P Lead

HCL tech
  • Alkermes Inc, Work from home (Client location; UK and USA)
  • Client Handled: Alkermes Pharma

Lead P2P

HCL tech
  • Spring board Tenneco (Chicago, Illinois)
  • Client Handled: Tenneco

Lead P2P

Wipro Technologies, USA
  • Embeccta -S4 Hana RISE With SAP And Sapphire Systems-Greenfield implementation (New Philadelphia) Work from home.
  • Client Handled: Embecta BD

SAP 3PL- P2P Consultant

Wipro Technologies, USA
  • Estee and Lauder-ELC BCP -(Great Britain )Work from home.
  • Client Handled: Estee and Lauder

Business Consultant

Wipro Technologies, USA
  • Bronco California (work from home)
  • Client Handled: GOOGLE Inc

IT-P2P_Business Analyst

Wipro Technologies, USA
  • Philips Healthcare, Seattle, Ultrasound USA
  • Client Handled: Royal Philips

Consultant- P2P

Global Source IT
  • Granite , Milwaukee
  • Client Handled: Briggs and Stratton Inc

Business Process Consultant P2P

Wipro Technologies, USA
  • Cardinal Project - Patient Recovery , Ohio
  • Client Handled: Cardinal Health

Lead Consultant-P2P

Cognizant Technology Solutions
  • Merck Life Science- Roll out, Support and Maintenance ,New York
  • Client Handled: Merck & Co-Life Science

Business Process Consultant-P2P

ISS SOFTTECH Limited-Freelancer
  • SAP ECC Implementation-S4 Hana- Oman
  • Client Handled: AL KHALILI GROUP

Senior P2P Consultant

Larsen and Toubro Infotech Limited
  • Metro Project
  • Client Handled: L & T Metro-India

P2P Consultant

Daimler India coP2Percial vehicles limited
  • SAP ECC-Support
  • Client Handled: Daimler-In-house-Germany

P2P Lead

IBM India limited
  • SAP ECC-Implementation
  • Client Handled: Jyothi Structures-Houston,USA

P2P Consultant

DLAM
  • OLAM
  • Client Handled: OLAM Group-Americas-Gillroy,US

P2P/QM Consultant

TVS InfoTech Limited
  • SAP ECC-Implementation
  • Client Handled: Powertech,LLC-Oman

P2P/PM Consultant

TVS InfoTech Limited
  • SAP ECC-Implementation
  • Client Handled: Bridge Stone Tyres-India/TVS SriChakra

SAP Architect (IM/WM)

WALT DISNEY WORLD
01.2024 - Current
  • Implementing WMS to Blue yonder for 13 warehouses mapping interface from SAP WMS with integration towards master data and Business process related activities.
  • Decoupling WMS from systemform existing bin inventory along with IM inventory to be reconciled along with intermittent WM stocks along with destination storage type stocks.
  • Taking clearance from Disney financials for Inventory valuation on IM WM Stocks.
  • Interface methods for middleware with flat file or JSON file along with Webvan and SFTP(Globalscape) folders with platform (SCSP)-Blue yonder integration.
  • BAPI (BAPI_GOODSMVT_CREATE) used to take API calls for Inbound notification for Inventory purpose.
  • SNOW request and Change requests (Charm ID) creation process along with CAB approval.
  • Performed SOAP UI tool test for inbound (Inventory process )
  • Working knowledge on SAP interfaces RFC, BAPI,SOAP Webservices and REST
  • Worked extensively on providing needed details to ensure proper technical diagram can be achieved for MW, FTP Globalscape and WEBVAN details.
  • Worked on preparation of FSD For new interfaces and development objects.Review TS doc.
  • Idocs generated for Inbound on PO (ORDERS) along with MATMAS and CREMAS (Inbound Masterdata) and outbound for Inventory related MBMGCRO2 for all other movement types.
  • Middleware mapping with Output conditions triggering the XML.
  • Mapping file along with IDoc for inventory management for MRECRO1 (Reservation) and MBMGCRO2 (goods movement ) and Inbound messages PORDCR01 (purchase order ) along with BAPI for API Calls for WMS(Third party services).
  • Working on PCR for efforts and time estimation for interfaces and Integration of objects related to changes required.
  • S4 Hana program changes with existing ECC program comparison checks and review regression testing .
  • Cutover on table top exercise along with pre-cutover activities for go live preparation.
  • Attending workshops for initiating mapping sessions for Inbound and outbound objects and there related functional resolution required to address 3rd party software issues in SAP and workarounds proposed for few of the standard business process.

SAP Lead (P2P)

Alkermes Pharma
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: Alkermes plc is a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company that focuses on developing medicines for psychiatric and neurological disorders.
  • Worked on Workflow releases from PR along with Email notification and SOST.
  • Worked on Workflow for custom based multiple levels releases on PR with single release codes with complexity on release process.
  • Workflow builder process enhancements along with work items verification and function module BADi implemented for release process levels.
  • Scaling development for pricing procedure on Purchase orders.

SAP Lead (P2P)

Tenneco
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Company Overview: Tenneco is an automotive components original equipment manufacturer and an aftermarket ride control and emissions products manufacturer.
  • Design and enhance SAP P2P : Material master, Purchase order, Scheduling Agreement, Delivery Schedules, Releases, Goods receipt, Stock Transfer Orders, Returns / reverse logistics, FIORI Apps.
  • Supported current Supply Chain with helping on a day-to-day basis to optimize the Schedule agreement, MRP and Delivery schedules.
  • Review open requirements, monitor supplier performance, and implement valid exception message generated by MRP.
  • Data migration LTMC tool used for business partners and transactional data
  • Demand management MRP relevant to delivery scheduled from quota arrangement also Multi-level subcontracting process based on Production order (MRP).
  • Supported Material master interfaces and Purchase Order Release procedures
  • Design and implement Scheduling Agreement, Shipment, Intercompany Stock Transfer Order, Quality inspection, Migration tools, Approval Workflows etc.
  • Deployed key processes in SAP P2P processes: Consumption based planning, Purchasing, Inventory Management and Physical Inventory, Logistics Invoice Verification and Returnable Packaging Logistics
  • Configuring SAP Material Management (P2P), Inventory Management (IM), Planning functionality (MRP/MPS), Warehouse Management (), and Logistics Execution (LE) modules and associated master data.
  • Adopted use of BADI ME PURCHDOC POSTED is used for the post processing of purchase order with reference to a sales order.
  • Based on user requirements analysis prepare functional design and specifications, system configuration, perform relevant testing and deployment of the designed business solution use of charm process ( Use of solution Manager).
  • Perform Fit-gap analysis of the as-is design and development of the to-be design
  • SNC configuration with integration APO, POP,PI (Web methods) used. SNC and ECC framework worked on customer specific business process in relation with EDI and Non EDI suppliers.
  • Costing-based COPA, Worked on SAP users are enabled to
  • Determine the profitability of individual customers, products, and sales channels based on actual costs
  • Created flexible, intuitive reports to improve decision-making for managers, executives, and other key stakeholders
  • Leverage activity-based costing (ABC) to allocate and trace costs to specific activities, products, customers, and channels
  • Support multi-level costing functions to calculate the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) more efficiently and effectively
  • Consolidate data from other SAP applications, like Financial Accounting (FI), to provide a more comprehensive view of actual data and improve traceability

SAP Consultant (P2P)

Embeccta Medical Devices
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Prepare a Business Blueprint (BBP), AS-IS, TO-Be Documents, Functional, Technical and Test Specification Documents for FICO/FM-GM/Procurement business processes and store the documents in MS-SharePoint for approvals and sharing with other team(s).
  • Design, Configure, Develop, Implement and Deliver SAP solutions using tools such as JIRA, HPQC & ALM to achieve defined business goals as per the blueprint, Functional & Technical specifications.
  • Attend meetings & closely follows the strategic direction & decision set by senior management on matters where they may need to gain acceptance/approval on business processes for ongoing and project(s) in pipeline.
  • Provide solutions for end-to-end business processes implementations, cutover tasks & Integration including data migration & conversions from legacy systems into target systems using various SAP tools such as APO,SAP ECC, SAP ALE/IDOC, API, LSMW, BADI/BAPIs etc.
  • Review, approve, and execute proposed configuration changes to SAP global systems.
  • RecoP2Pend and prepare documentation on best practices, business procedures, reporting, SAP configuration and master data maintenance.
  • Follow change control procedures, including the creation and ownership of business requirements, functional specifications, and testing. Identify areas of continuous improvement to reduce overall RUN support requirements
  • Review ERP enhancements and provide input/guidance thereby design best practices and leverage Global Usage of IT enhancements.
  • Deploy SAP S4 Interfaces with partner system using flat file, EDI, ALE, IDOC, XML technology. Get partner system and middleware systems (like SAP PI/PO) system requirement to provide an optimal data exchange among the systems for smooth business transaction.

SAP Consultant (P2P)

Estee and Lauder
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Project Blueprint experience as well as other Project phases such as IT, SIT, UAT and Hypercare. Ability to write Scripts when needed to be delivered to the Users for testing scenarios
  • Experience in discrete and repetitive manufacturing environments. Experience and hands-on configuration experience in the following areas: Purchase requisitions and Purchase orders setup; Purchase order release strategy
  • Contract Management with shopping cart-Upstream module with catalogue management worked on.
  • Contracts, purchasing info record and source list Receipts of materials using MIGO, Inbound deliveries setup Shipping processes and Logistics Execution in SAP EDI integration and master data setup to receive ASN and Incoming Invoices from Vendors
  • Worked on an extension which will be used to transfer Tool ID associated with a specific Supplier to another Supplier .
  • Created and enhancement to trigger a tooling requisition. Once quote for part is received in SAP from legacy system, accounting objects, such as WBS, Asset, Cost center plant are added automatically for user to process it using custom transaction.
  • Tested the Functional Specifications to carry out the development works so that proper interface is developed between the TMS and SAP for ORDERS05, SHIPMT05, EDI 204, 214 and EDI 990, Invoice 810, ASN 856.
  • Monitored all inbound and outbound EDI transaction processing. Analyzed, identified and tracked all exceptions and errors processing
  • Worked on a required to capture tool capacity and work patterns within a given purchase order. to custom fields were added to EKPO and BAPI CONTRACT CREATE was leveraged to populate those fields

SAP Consultant (P2P_SRM)

Google Inc
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Worked on SAP SRM EBP such as Self-service procurement, Workflow, Strategic sourcing, SUS - supplier.
  • Self-service, CCM -catalog content management, XI, contract management, and direct procurement.
  • Configuration of release procedures with classification for purchase requisition & purchase order.
  • Conducted feasibility study for implementation of vendor evaluation component. Material integration for product classification integration with starting gate and Asset serial no with gallops.
  • Sap Hybris process aligned with VAR (Value added retailers) and Drop shipment process with 3PL- integration along with S4 systems.
  • SAP Ariba Procurement based on Up and Down stream integration with 3PL distribution process.
  • Involved in configuration and error handling Execution of IDOC & EDI 860 (Change of PO data), EDI 850 (PO creation) for inbound and out bound processes.

SAP Consultant (P2P_ARIBA/SRM)

Philips-Ultrasound Healthcare
09.2018 - 12.2020
  • Responsible for business requirement gathering of the current distribution facility by interacting with the key business users and converting it into technical design specifications.
  • Defined plants, purchase organization and storage locations, assigned them to company code.
  • Involved in Configuring, Customizing, and updating Master data: Material Master, Vendor Master, Customer master, Info Records, Partner Functions, Source Lists, Routings, Work centers and MRP views, Inventory Management.
  • Ariba Collaborative supply chain management- Virtual Supply Chain, SAP P2P Ariba Integration, Confidential SAP Ariba Admin Role, Confidential Account DSC (Designated Support Contact person).
  • Ariba Implementation, Ariba Sourcing solution, Ariba Contract Management, Ariba Workbook enablement.
  • Implemented SAP Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration connection (Portal and B2B) with 140 External Manufacturers and Suppliers to achieve end to end supply chain integration (Planning, Procurement, Inventory, Material Handling, Quality).
  • SAP Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC) with Contract Manufacturers and Direct Suppliers.
  • Defined partner schemas and assigned to account groups.
  • Configured the Physical inventory settings for cycle counting.
  • Customized messages for PR, PO, RFQ, Contracts, scheduling agreement.
  • Utilized, established and configured full procurement functionality from Automatic PR creation to invoice verification, including PR/PO cycle, stock transports, Source determination, scheduling agreements, contracts, request for quotes, pricing schemas, shipping notifications for all stock categories and special stocks like consignment, third party, and sub-contracting.

SAP Consultant (P2P-B2B)

Briggs and Stratton Inc
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Responsible for gathering requirements, Prepare functional specifications for Conversion, Definition documents and Interface definition documents.
  • Responsible to present global templates at regional sites and gather requirements to address gaps, enhancements and prepare functional specification documents. Testing, Mock data loads.
  • Worked on the processes of Scheduling Agreements, regular POs, Blanket POs and service PO's
  • Create functional specs for enhancements including creating test scripts unit test and UAT using HPQC
  • Responsible for the update and preparation of Configuration documents, Conversion Definition documents and Interface definition documents make available in Solution Manage Linked with Material requirement planning (MRP) and Bill of material (BOM) to accoP2Podate MRP planning (PB & VB type) Configured the inventory management system-Goods receipt (GR), Goods return (RE), Goods issuance (GI), Transfer order posting and Inter plant material transfer.
  • Customized Document Types, Number Ranges, Item Categories, Screen Layout.
  • Designed, developed and implemented of SAP R/3 Material Management module.
  • Provided functional support and best business practices.
  • Performed Unit testing, Process testing and Integration testing

SAP Senior/Lead Consultant (P2P)

Cardinal Health
09.2017 - 03.2018
  • Analyzed it so that the same can be made understand to technical consultant.
  • Provided training to on-site users and solving tickets over the phone.
  • Created functional specification for RFQ, Contract and invoice reduction.
  • Created and assigned the tax codes to company codes.
  • Involved in few developments like (Enhancement of customized fields in PR, Creation of header condition types in PO, Creation of PM order on web based application and getting it replicated in SAP).

SAP Project lead (P2P)

Merck animal health
09.2016 - 04.2017
  • Configured in the areas of Materials Management Overview, Organizational Structure.
  • Purchased, Master Data, Purchasing Info Record and Inventory Management.
  • Coordinated and performed successful analysis, design, configuration, testing and implementation of SAP Materials Management (P2P) application module using SAP Reference IMG.
  • Configured Master Data: Created material groups.
  • Configured Organizational Data - Created plants, storage locations, purchasing organizations and groups.
  • Handled non-routine task's pertaining to z reports (contract coverage report) and other process.
  • Involved in resolving daily incidents faced by business users related to sap P2P.

SAP Senior Consultant-(P2P)

SIGMA ALDRICH
10.2014 - 09.2016
  • Worked closely with SAP development team to evaluate alignment of enhancement and proposed solutions with business requirements. Coordinated support of SAP systems across multiple locations.
  • Facilitated business consulting, business process design, systems integration, application design and administration.
  • Responsible for Risk Analysis, Security Approval and processing of Segregation of Duties violations across the organization.
  • Developed enhancements, authored business process guidelines and created training materials.
  • Provided training to Power Users in the performance of physical inventory and cycle counting through SAP.
  • Designed and developed a complex error notification process for EDI and Batch Interfaces.
  • Involved in setting up various inbound and outbound EDI IDOCs including setting up partner profile, process codes etc., and creating custom function modules for those outputs for which no standard SAP function modules existed.

SAP Senior Consultant-Lead (P2P)

L&T Metro
01.2014 - 10.2014
  • Metro Rail: Proposed SAP Implementation Methodology, deliverables, Solution Design, SAP Implementation roadmap, Recourse plan, Project organization structure and Implementation roadmap. The Design focused on SAP EAM/LAM Implementation along with other SAP core modules. SAP Modules implemented SO, P2P, FICO, PP system integration. Managed key stakeholders and other teams for project delivery. Worked with off-shore development teams to coordinate and implement solutions
  • Creation and testing functional specs developments from (RICEFS) Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms and Labels.
  • Leading the go-live in France under the IM/P2P umbrella, supporting also the previous implementations in America and co-supporting the entire supply chain
  • Training users in all IM/P2P areas and scenarios including knowledge transfer.
  • Review and cleansing of the uploading files (inventory, batches, batch characteristics and movement)
  • Vendor master cleansing activities from scratch resulting from Preproduction creating FS for IDoc team transferring the fresh data to the production client.

SAP Consultant- Lead (P2P Support)

Daimler India CoP2Percial vehicles
12.2012 - 01.2014
  • Heading function CBFC (CoP2Pon basic financial controlling) function based on Indirect/Direct taxation functions: Catering towards to the financial implications towards the business functions:
  • Responsible for carrying out Daimler-BUS Project, Pune,India for all the tax related (CIN) related Depot settings customization and user training:
  • Heading Project preparation for new projects like BUS: Blueprint stage for AS_IS and TO-BE Process study preparation along with GAP Analysis of Business processes of the organization.
  • Responsible for implications towards the split architecture towards the cbFC,D2S and Globus business functions
  • Responsible for the AIF interface between the all the three split architecture towards the cbFC,D2S and Globus business functions
  • Responsible for Workflow complexity involved during release function applicable for PR/PO

SAP Consultant- Lead (P2P)

Jyothi Structures Limited
11.2011 - 08.2012
  • Good knowledge in Automatic Account Determination, which includes configuration of Account Category Reference, Valuation Classes and determination of G/L Accounts for Valuation Classes. Configured Split valuation for materials.
  • Involved in Final preparation, Final cut over plan for Mock & Production stage.
  • Developed Gate Entry(LECI) for materials arriving at plant location interfaced with MIGO;
  • EXIMTA Interfaced with SAP R/3 for Imports procedure for Bank guarantee process and Bill of lading with the customized reports like Annexure IV and Steel imports report development
  • Development of Quotation comparison statement for Refer for quotation:
  • Integration of PS-P2P: PO/PR/Inventory management considering account assignment category as Q for Project Valuated stock.
  • Integration of PS-P2P: External services procurement for PR/PO considering account assignment category as P & D for Project services.
  • Interfaces with Planwusage,Nirvana and SAP MII for proper optimization of steel cutting utilization and facilitating correct procurement lengths:
  • Involved in Cut over data and User training in Conroe,Texas,USA:
  • Worked on batch search strategy Use of FIFO - and FEFO,Batch statuses are maintained by QM,Batch determination at warehouse & batch data level, Happens during TO creation except for active ingredients where it has to be entered manually, Process order - automatic batch determination on release
  • Sales process – own search strategy, Along with SLED and batch status, they also have export checks built in for embargo countries and other things Batch sorting by SLED, date of prodn. , last GR date
  • Three batch statuses are taken into consideration – released, restricted released and released.

SAP Consultant- (P2P)

OLAM Spices & Vegetables, Inc
09.2010 - 07.2011
  • OLAM International, USA- Gilroy, Hanford, Ohio, Mexico Plants- SAP implementation in OLAM International a coP2Podity trading company successfully implemented SAP using ASAP implementation methodology.
  • Involved in Project preparation: Blueprint stage for TO-BE Process study preparation.
  • GAP Analysis of Business processes and realization with the blue print of the organization.
  • Involved in Configuring Release strategy Procedure with Classification for PR, PO, Contracts & Services.
  • Involved in Final preparation, Final cut over plan for Mock & Production stage.
  • Developed forms & reports for shipping documents & logistics execution.
  • Uploading of masters (Materials, Vendor, PIR, Customer master, Initial Uploading of GR Balances)
  • Extensively worked on EDI IDOC (inbound, outbound, mapping with third party logistics service providers’ P2P system, message type, segment extension, IDoc monitoring, posting)/ALE(distribution model maintenance, logical system, ports, partner profiles.
  • Manipulated data in Idocs, Analyzed and Solved Idoc errors in WE02 and WE19 transaction Codes
  • Configure Pricing procedure, Inventory Management & types of procurement.
  • Involved in configuring purchasing documents that Purchase requisition, RFQ, Purchase Orders & Service purchase.

SAP Consultant- (P2P/LE)

TVS SRICHAKRA
12.2003 - 09.2010
  • Managed TVS Srichakra SAP landscape and process improvements in procurement, sales and service for 8000 Cr Tyre Company, 15000 employees, 150 sales offices and Export market in 65+ countries, 11 Manufacturing plants and 150 Depot plants in India. Key business Procure to Order (PTO), Third party consignment, Subcontracting, MTS, MTO process was implemented that drastically reduced manual interventions.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Kuvempu University
01.1999

Skills

  • Proficient in SAP MM and WM modules
  • S/4HANA procurement expertise
  • S4 Hana PTP module expert

Accomplishments

Designed for S4 cloud based premises implementation

Certification

S4 hana 1809 certified

Timeline

SAP Architect (IM/WM)

WALT DISNEY WORLD
01.2024 - Current

SAP Lead (P2P)

Alkermes Pharma
11.2023 - 01.2024

SAP Lead (P2P)

Tenneco
04.2023 - 10.2023

SAP Consultant (P2P)

Embeccta Medical Devices
08.2022 - 04.2023

SAP Consultant (P2P)

Estee and Lauder
04.2021 - 08.2022

SAP Consultant (P2P_SRM)

Google Inc
01.2021 - 04.2021

SAP Consultant (P2P_ARIBA/SRM)

Philips-Ultrasound Healthcare
09.2018 - 12.2020

SAP Consultant (P2P-B2B)

Briggs and Stratton Inc
04.2018 - 08.2018

SAP Senior/Lead Consultant (P2P)

Cardinal Health
09.2017 - 03.2018

SAP Project lead (P2P)

Merck animal health
09.2016 - 04.2017

SAP Senior Consultant-(P2P)

SIGMA ALDRICH
10.2014 - 09.2016

SAP Senior Consultant-Lead (P2P)

L&T Metro
01.2014 - 10.2014

SAP Consultant- Lead (P2P Support)

Daimler India CoP2Percial vehicles
12.2012 - 01.2014

SAP Consultant- Lead (P2P)

Jyothi Structures Limited
11.2011 - 08.2012

SAP Consultant- (P2P)

OLAM Spices & Vegetables, Inc
09.2010 - 07.2011

SAP Consultant- (P2P/LE)

TVS SRICHAKRA
12.2003 - 09.2010

SAP Architect_Interface_P2P(Inventory) along with WMS

HCL Americas

P2P Lead

HCL tech

Lead P2P

HCL tech

Lead P2P

Wipro Technologies, USA

SAP 3PL- P2P Consultant

Wipro Technologies, USA

Business Consultant

Wipro Technologies, USA

IT-P2P_Business Analyst

Wipro Technologies, USA

Consultant- P2P

Global Source IT

Business Process Consultant P2P

Wipro Technologies, USA

Lead Consultant-P2P

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Business Process Consultant-P2P

ISS SOFTTECH Limited-Freelancer

Senior P2P Consultant

Larsen and Toubro Infotech Limited

P2P Consultant

Daimler India coP2Percial vehicles limited

P2P Lead

IBM India limited

P2P Consultant

DLAM

P2P/QM Consultant

TVS InfoTech Limited

P2P/PM Consultant

TVS InfoTech Limited

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Kuvempu University
Muralidharan Devaraja