Priyanka Gobhil

• Working as a SAP Retail Master Data for Mckinsol with EscillorLuxottica (EL) Retail for Washin Optical Japan Acquisition and Grand Vision (GV) - Sweden/ Denmark/ Greenland Roll out.
• EL recently acquired Washin Optical Luxury brand in Japan. The project was to set up the washing business in Japan in the current EL landscape of FMS/AFS.
• Lead the Master data team from EL IT to have the business requirement sessions with Washington Business Team.
• Gather business requirements and map them with the current EL process/landscape.
• Entire master dataset set up in the FMS system for GV - Sweden, Denmark, and Greenland. Set up Enterprise Structure( Purchase Org/ Sales Org / Shipping Point/Ref Sites/ Sites/ Ref Articles/ Articles) etc.

• Executed Article Archiving Project as SAP Retail Architect at Mckinsol, collaborating with EscillorLuxottica Retail to drive data analysis and implement a strategic solution.
• Devised a strategy to identify and remove outdated articles from the business operations.
• Reduced the size of ever-growing tables by optimizing current processes and archiving inactive articles, such as MARC, MARD, and MBEW.
• Design overall approach for archiving their Article Master, which is very big in size, via standard archiving tools in SAP.

• As a Functional Consultant for SAP S/4 HANA Fashion/Retail since 2009, I have been part of an international IT team handling EU/China processes for Spain, France, and China. Focused on aligning EU/China processes with US standards using Agile Methodology.
• Analyzed and improved business processes for Master Data and Supply Chain in Europe.
• Gathered requirements, created functional design documents, and conducted Functional Unit Testing (FUT) for both new developments and modifications.
• Developed Membership Renewal Reports for the Costco Loyalty Program to assist marketing efforts.
• Managed Depot rollout, including integration, reporting impacts, and enhancements in master data and supply chain.
• Implemented mass upload functionality for large quantities of items in the tire department.
• Provided solutions for the Salvage with Credit process, including vendor charge adjustments.
• Migrated warehouse sign labels to Adobe forms and developed a Depot Freight Matrix for EU, incorporating handling, labeling, and storage costs into shipping processes.
• Enhanced the Open PO Report to include additional columns and integrate with the TMS system for better tracking of partially received POs.

• As a Principal Consultant for SAP S/4 HANA Fashion/Retail 1809, I work closely with the Business Operations team to support SAP implementation for Tommy Hilfiger in North America. My focus is on assisting with Master Data and Supply Chain processes to ensure a successful go-live.
• I focused on understanding and improving business processes related to Master Data and Supply Chain, particularly around Article commercialization and creation. My work includes:
  - **Process Improvement**: Advising on automation and improvements to streamline the cumbersome article creation process and reduce manual effort.
  - **Reporting and Data Quality**: Generating reports to ensure clean and complete data, which is critical for timely purchase order creation and the overall buy process.
  - **Training and Support**: Providing system user training, documentation, and post-Go Live support for Article creation and the buy process.
  - **Incident Management**: Part of a task force resolving high-priority incidents and managing issues via SNOW.

• As an SAP S/4 HANA Fashion/Retail Consultant in the CoE team, I lead the Merchandising, P2P, and Supply Chain streams. Following the go-live of S/4 HANA 1809 on the cloud in September 2020, I support ongoing operations and work to streamline business processes across all platforms.
• Key Highlights:
  - **Process Understanding**: Expert in Merchandising, Procure to Pay (P2P), and Supply Chain areas.
  - **Process Improvement**: Streamlining processes, including Target stock-based Material Requirement Planning (MRP), and automating manual tasks.
  - **Daily Operations**: Managing daily Business as Usual (BAU) issues.
  - **Implementation**: Oversaw SAP MPL (Merchandise Planning) solution go-live in March 2021, including data conversion between S/4, CAR, and MPL.
  - **Replenishment**: Handling processes related to replenishment and dynamic target stock management based on consumption and forecast.
  - **Training**: Developing training materials and documentation using SAP Enable.

• I worked as an SAP Master Data Consultant and SAP Procurement Lead for TCS on ULTA Beauty's SAP S/4 HANA 1809 implementation in Canada. Phase 1 (Finance & Procurement): Managed non-merchandise procurement for fixtures, IT, construction, and loss prevention, utilizing internal orders and cost centers for store build and consumables/services procurement. Phase 2 (Fashion): Focused on launching ULTA retail stores in Canada (Canada Glow Phase 2).
• Business Process Understanding: Analyzed and documented business processes for merchandising products and services in S/4 HANA, identifying key decisions and gaps.
• Design and Development: Led detailed design sessions for master data and process requirements.
  Identified gaps, converted them into RICEF objects, and managed custom developments.
  Created Functional Design/Mapping documents and handled configurations for master data entities (Article Master, Site Master, Business Partners).
  
• Integration:Managed integration with external systems (PIM, 3PL, RM-Addplanner, POS) via middleware (BODS, ESB, Tibco).
  Implemented Dangerous Goods Module, integrated with 3E and POS systems.
  
• Data Management: Executed data loads using LTMC and LSMW for master data.
  Handled data replication via DRFOUT.
  
• Testing and Support: Conducted FUT and SIT testing, defect tracking using JIRA, and resolved configuration and master data issues.
  Prepared training documents, configuration documents, and supported business UAT.
  
• Fiori Integration: Managed Fiori-based testing, identified relevant tiles, and executed both standard and custom processes.
  

• As an SAP Retail Consultant at Mckinsol, I worked with Luxottica Retail to manage EMEA country rollouts and led the project for change pointers optimization for master data across various POS systems to address issues with master data and pricing. This included resolving problems caused by an excessive number of Change Pointer records that were clogging POS servers and causing synchronization issues between POS and ECC systems. My responsibilities encompassed troubleshooting, manual file deletions, and ensuring accurate data synchronization to prevent pricing and master data discrepancies. Also, we were working towards streamlining their Markdown Pricing Process globally. Defining how to use promotions for markdowns and defining the was/now pricing strategy.
• System Setup: Configured country-specific enterprise organization structures, created and listed country-specific assortments, and set up new store sites.
• Master Data Management: Uploaded and managed master data, such as article creation, vendor extensions, sales prices, and markdowns, using WinShuttle scripts and LSMW. Pushed this data to POS systems via IDOCs and set up batch jobs for regular updates.
• Error Handling: Addressed and resolved master data errors related to new stores, ensuring accurate data synchronization between SAP and POS systems.
• PLM Integration: Managed article master creation through PLM and its integration with SAP, including understanding and handling Change Pointers and their impact on master data.
• Change Pointer Analysis: Analyzed various message types (e.g., WP_PLU, ARTMAS) and their customized versions to identify active fields for Change Pointers, monitored system behavior, and recommended improvements for data management.
• Pricing and Markdown Management: Understood the AS-IS process for markdown pricing and overall retail pricing. Set up promotions (VKA0) for markdown prices and updated Was/Now price functionality as per new requirements.
• Documentation and Analysis: Prepared BRD (Business Requirements Document) based on business needs, identified RICEF (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, and Forms) impacts from master data and supply chain changes, and performed impact analysis for new processes. Updated Functional Design Documents accordingly.
• Testing and Implementation: Updated and tested price tag printing programs, conducted integration testing with FMS, AFS, PKMS, and POS systems, and implemented the final solution in the production system.

Overall, I focused on ensuring seamless data integration and synchronization across systems to support efficient retail operations.

As part of the Target Canada Expansion program, I played a pivotal role in the Merchandising Team across multiple project releases (R1/R2/R3). My key responsibilities included:

• Master Data Conversions: Led the functional design, build, testing, and deployment of master data conversions, overseeing the entire process from development to production deployment. This included conversions for Article Master, Purchase Info Records (PIR), Vendor Master, Purchase Pricing, Merchandise Hierarchy (MCH), and Article Hierarchy (AH).
• Site Master Configuration: Managed the comprehensive configuration and setup for Site Master, including ALE (Application Link Enabling) setup to facilitate site transfers across systems. Established Site Hierarchy and Site Groups across all systems.
• Article Master Configuration: Handled all aspects of article master setup and configuration.
• Promotions and Testing: Created and tested Bonus Buys, Promotions, and Markdown Plans to ensure functionality and accuracy.
• L3 Support and Issue Management: Led Level 3 support for the program, addressing and resolving tickets and issues related to Merchandising and Supply Chain Management (SCM) post-Go Live.
• Deployment Leadership: Served as Deployment Lead for various sub-projects, preparing detailed deployment plans, listing pre- and post-cutover activities, and developing mitigation plans. Coordinated with teams to ensure smooth deployment by managing dependencies and following up on deployment activities.

Overall, my role encompassed end-to-end management of master data conversions, configuration, testing, support, and deployment, ensuring a successful and seamless expansion for Target Canada.

• In the On-Site Domestic Support Project, I played a key role in the Functional Upgrade Team, managing day-to-day operations and contributing to the implementation of the Material Serialization Process. My responsibilities included gathering new business requirements, creating and streamlining master data, configuring new business processes, and overseeing the master data upload to production. I also handled FI-MM integration, configured procurement processes, and managed CIN pricing. Additionally, I prepared functional specification documents, tested customized developments, and created test case documents for both purchasing scenarios and custom solutions.