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NIKHIL VENKAT BANDARU

SAP Analyst
Elk Grove Village,IL

Summary

SAP Experience: 9 Years Demonstrated proficiency in managing complex projects encompassing various aspects such as transport management, approvals, defect tracking, and system updates using tools like HP-ALM. Successfully conducted root cause analysis to identify inefficiencies and areas for automation, resulting in significant improvements in efficiency and productivity. Developed comprehensive test plans, strategies, and scope, ensuring thorough testing coverage and adherence to quality standards throughout the project lifecycle. Actively participated in strategy meetings, effectively communicating with cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks, report issues, and ensure project success. Specialized in logistics execution applications and inventory management, including stock tracking, movement, transfers, and physical inventory processes, optimizing warehouse operations. Led data migration projects from legacy systems to SAP MM, ensuring seamless transition and accuracy of data, as well as integration with third-party logistics systems. Spearheaded the definition of functional teams, conducted hiring processes, provided training documentation, and mentored team members, resulting in a skilled and efficient workforce. Proficient in configuring and customizing SAP MM modules, including purchasing documents, output determination, and organizational structure settings, to align with business requirements. Enabled EDI integration with warehouse management systems, configured output determination for deliveries, shipping points, and conditions, optimizing shipping processes and document management. Passionate about crafting intuitive user interfaces and engaging user experiences, leveraging user-centered design principles to drive impactful results and improve overall user satisfaction. Managed vendor relationships, configured settings for vendor management in SAP R/3, and streamlined procurement processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in purchasing operations. Led organizational change efforts, providing training and support for end-users during system implementations, ensuring smooth transition and adoption of new processes. Committed to continuous learning and improvement, actively seeking opportunities to explore new challenges, implement best practices, and contribute to innovative projects. Developed and executed test plans for system enhancements, ensuring reliability and stability of SAP MM modules through iterative and regression testing, and contributing subject matter expertise for assigned areas. Documented organizational structure settings, global settings, and functional specifications, facilitating effective communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across project teams.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

SAP Lead Consultant and Onsite Manager

Pelican
10.2013
  • Supported the transition from legacy systems to SAP during the Cut Over period, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and a smooth transition for end-users
  • Configured various standard Material Management documents and enabled EDI messages for seamless communication with Warehouse Management Systems
  • Led the integration of SAP with third-party logistics systems, facilitating efficient data exchange and process automation
  • Monitored Order confirmation and backflush of material on the shop floor, ensuring accurate inventory management and timely production processes
  • Facilitated PI mapping and partner profile creation for logistics systems and suppliers, ensuring smooth data exchange and validation
  • Configured Output Determination for Deliveries, Shipping Points, and Shipping Conditions, optimizing shipping processes and document management
  • Implemented Background/Drug Testing program and Predictive Index – Behavioral/Cognitive Testing, improving recruitment processes
  • Managed all facets of ATS system to ensure accuracy of job requisitions, postings, and hiring process, streamlining recruitment processes
  • Configured Material Management documents such as Purchase Requisition, Purchase Order, and Outline Agreements, ensuring alignment with business requirements
  • Developed mapping documents for interface creation between SAP and non-SAP systems at the 3PLs, facilitating seamless data exchange and integration.

SAP PP-PI/QM SUB LEAD

Miller Coors
10.2016 - Current
  • Managed Transport, CHARM approvals, Management trackers, SolMan updates, and defects management in HP-ALM to ensure seamless project execution
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify areas for automation, resulting in a X% increase in efficiency
  • Reviewed Business Process Procedures and Functional documents and developed Test Plans, Test Scope, and Test strategies to ensure thorough testing coverage
  • Actively participated in strategy and status meetings, effectively communicating with developers and Functional consultants to prioritize bug resolution and project milestones
  • Specialized in Output Determination and maintained Output Condition Records for Purchasing Document types, optimizing document management processes and reducing errors
  • Expertise in Logistics Execution applications, including Warehouse Management, resulting in improved stock management and material flow
  • Managed Inventory Management & Physical inventory processes, ensuring accurate stock tracking and efficient stock transfers
  • Led Data Migration projects from legacy systems to SAP MM, ensuring data accuracy and integrity throughout the migration process
  • Provided day-to-day support for production configuration and assisted in functional change requests, ensuring smooth operation of SAP MM modules
  • Monitored Order confirmation and backflush of material during Cut Over period, ensuring a successful transition from legacy systems to SAP.

SAP Consultant

Karma Automotive
02.2015 - 10.2016
  • Successfully integrated SAP with third-party logistics systems like Red Prairie and Manhattan, optimizing supply chain operations and reducing manual errors
  • Led the definition of the Functional team, conducted hiring processes, and provided comprehensive training documentation, resulting in a skilled and efficient team
  • Managed projects and break-fix ticket items, ensuring timely resolution and minimal downtime, resulting in improved operational efficiency
  • Designed and implemented new functionalities for OASIS, facilitating smoother roll-out and localization for the OWS MRO project
  • Conducted Transaction Data Processes-Material Consumption analysis, resulting in improved inventory management and cost savings
  • Provided expertise in MM/PP configuration and processes, contributing to the development of test project plans and providing subject matter expertise for assigned areas
  • Facilitated Go-Live planning and activities, ensuring a smooth transition to new systems and processes
  • Conducted iterative testing and regression testing for enhancements, ensuring the stability and reliability of SAP MM modules
  • Supported EDI integration with Warehouse Management Systems, enabling seamless communication and data exchange
  • Managed enhancements and interface development for Material Management, ensuring alignment with business requirements and best practices.

SAP Consultant

GE
- 12.2014
  • Reviewed and created release procedures for RFQ/Quotation, requisition, purchase orders, contracts, and scheduling agreements, enhancing procurement processes
  • Developed Functional Specification Document for a custom report on inventory tracking, providing stakeholders with actionable insights into inventory management
  • Implemented Data Migration strategies using CATT and LSMW, ensuring seamless transition and accuracy of data between systems
  • Configured organizational units, positions, and users, ensuring alignment with business requirements and security standards
  • Facilitated integration of Quality Management (QM) with Material Management and Warehouse Management functionalities, improving quality control processes
  • Configured and customized various MM documents and processes, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and scheduling agreements
  • Led organizational change management efforts, providing training and support for end-users during system implementations
  • Conducted Vendor Management and customized settings in SAP R/3, improving vendor management processes and accuracy
  • Implemented enterprise structure changes, including Plant definition and assignment, Purchasing Organization setup, and Storage Location configuration
  • Developed and executed test plans for system enhancements, ensuring the reliability and stability of MM modules.

SAP PM Consultant

DOW Chemical
02.2012 - 11.2012
  • Supported Supply business in developing a transportation management solution for production byproducts, optimizing logistics operations and reducing costs by X%
  • Documented organizational structure settings and global settings for Material Management module, ensuring alignment with business requirements
  • Conducted trainings to mentor team members and users on ongoing developments, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
  • Defined Warehouse RF Menu Management, optimized GR, GI, Stock transfer, and Physical Inventory processes for improved warehouse management
  • Implemented background/Drug Testing program and Predictive Index – Behavioral/Cognitive Testing, improving recruitment processes
  • Configured settings for handling differences and confirming the transfer orders, ensuring accurate inventory management and stock movement
  • Managed Organizational structure settings, including Plant, Storage locations, and Purchasing Organizations, ensuring alignment with business requirements
  • Developed LSMW methods for extending material to multiple plants and storage locations, streamlining data management processes
  • Conducted physical inventory cycle count testing for materials with split valuation, ensuring accurate inventory management and valuation
  • Led the customization of Invoice Verification with vendor-wise tolerance limits, improving accuracy in invoice processing and payment management.

Education

Master of Science - Information Science

Pace University
New York, NY
05.2001 -

Skills

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Timeline

SAP PP-PI/QM SUB LEAD

Miller Coors
10.2016 - Current

SAP Consultant

Karma Automotive
02.2015 - 10.2016

SAP Lead Consultant and Onsite Manager

Pelican
10.2013

SAP PM Consultant

DOW Chemical
02.2012 - 11.2012

Master of Science - Information Science

Pace University
05.2001 -

SAP Consultant

GE
- 12.2014
NIKHIL VENKAT BANDARUSAP Analyst