JEEVAN KUMAR

As a SAP SD Solution Architect for S4 HANA Implementation, I have a diverse set of responsibilities and expertise in managing large-scale SAP programs and enhancing existing systems. I have a strong track record of managing complex SAP projects. Here's a summary of key roles and accomplishments

• Project Delivery and Escalation Point: Successfully delivered planned projects for SAP SD and acted as the first point of escalation for any issues or challenges.

• Solution Architecting: Demonstrated expertise in solution architecture for SAP OTC (Order-to-Cash), and Interfaces for large and mission-critical programs.

• SAP OTC Management: Effectively managed the SAP OTC Centres of Excellence (COE). This involved coordinating with talent acquisition for recruitment drives and conducting knowledge sharing sessions to upgrade associate knowledge.

• Expertise in SAP Modules: I have hands on experience at an expert level in various SAP modules, including SAP SD (Sales and Distribution). Additionally, I have experience working with 3PL Interfaces

• Delivered S4 HANA Implementation and roll out : Successfully delivered the S4 HANA 2020 implementation for specifically leading the O2C (Order-to-Cash

Extensive experience and expertise in managing projects in the Supply Chain (SAP SD, SAP Vistex ) space for high-tech manufacturing/OEM conglomerates. My expertise in leading POCs and knowledge sharing also reflect my commitment to innovation and continuous improvement within the organization. Here are some key highlights.

• Requirement Gathering and Design: Lead requirement gathering and design sessions meetings, which are crucial in understanding business needs in SAP Vistex direct and indirect agreements, Charge backs and translating them into system design specifications.

• Documentation and Review: Involved in preparing TO BE documents, process flows, and reviewing/approving various project deliverables such as Design, FS (Functional Specification), TS (Technical Specification), Test Plan, Test sets, and test scripts. This attention to detail ensures the quality and accuracy of project outcomes.

• SD/LE Expertise: Deep understanding of these modules and their application. Demonstrated knowledge in SD/LE (Sales and Distribution/Logistics Execution) including SD pricing, and SAP smart forms.

• Proof-of-Concept (POC) Initiatives: Spearheaded several POC initiatives, including, CASE MANAGEMENT in SAP SD and Vistex , SAP screening integration with Sales force and customer portals integrations

• Leadership: Plays a key role in leading and managing a team of up to 50 consultants who work on various SAP and related projects, including coordination with multiple vendors.

As a SAP SD lead consultant is my role was ensuring the successful delivery of projects, managing teams, standardizing processes, and possessing expertise in SAP SD functionality, especially configuring enterprise structure, Pricing, Intercompany sales , 3rd Party sales , Partner profile configuration and prepared FS documents for enhance ments . This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including project management, solution design and development, team leadership, and process standardization. Key responsibilities

• Program Delivery: Responsible for overseeing all the programs delivered from the India Office in the SAP SD space. This involves managing the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring they meet business requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.

• Requirement Gathering and Design: Lead requirement gathering and design sessions meetings, which are crucial in understanding business needs in SAP Vistex direct and indirect agreements, Charge backs and translating them into system design specifications.

• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Functional Consultants, technical team and testing team members in designing and developing robust solutions for effective business operations.

• Project Management: Manages multiple projects and ensures consistent high-quality delivery of projects on time and within budget. This includes project planning, execution, monitoring, and control.

• Talent Acquisition: Responsible for hiring new talent and integrating them into the current team. This involves identifying skill gaps, conducting interviews, and onboarding new team members.

• Standardization of Processes: Work towards standardizing processes by showcasing the standard functionality of SAP SD. This helps ensure uniformity and efficiency across projects.

In a role of a Onsite Support Lead (Switzerland) and Offshore Delivery Lead (Bangalore) demonstrated expertise in SAP modules, project management, team leadership, and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels. These experiences and skills are valuable in the SAP consulting and implementation domain. Key responsibilities

• Handling Escalations: I was the single point of contact for handling escalations at different levels (L1, L2, and L3) for various SAP modules, including SAP OTC (Order-to-Cash), SAP MM (Materials Management), and Responsible for resolving complex issues and ensuring smooth operations.

• ODC Setup: Played a significant role in setting up an Offshore Development Center (ODC) in Bangalore for a one of Start up company's support center for clients

• Reporting to Leadership: Responsible for reporting support metrics and performance to the leadership team of the customer.

• End-to-end Project Management: Led and monitored various stages of the project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, business analysis, configuration, customizing, unit and integration testing, and post-go-live support for change requests (CRs) and small enhancements.

• SAP OTC Expertise: Experience and strong knowledge in SAP OTC, specifically in sales, delivery, billing processes, as well as consignment and intercompany processes.

• Knowledge of Standard SAP Functionalities: Solid understanding of the standard SAP functionalities in Order-to-Cash (O2C).

As an SAP SD and VMS specialist, I have extensive experience and skills in various aspects of SAP Sales and Distribution and other SAP Modules like VMS .Displayed SAP VMS implementations and business process optimization skills within the automobile manufacturing industries. Key points about your expertise and responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Led a team of 10 consultants, managing and coordinating their activities across different geographical regions.

• Implementation Experience: Part of the design team responsible for implementing SAP SD and VMS across Latin America and EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa).

• Configuration Skills: Configured various SD items such as SD Enterprise Structure, condition techniques for pricing, output, text, partner functions, copy controls, and item/schedule line categories and VMS actions

• Functional and Technical Expertise: Experienced in requirement gathering, identifying RICEF objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms), developing functional specifications, and designing solutions based on business needs.

• Built the below Dealer facing application: Stock allocation: This application is used by head office to allocate vehicles to dealerships, dealers can place requests of suggested vehicles configurations

Pipeline Application: This application is dealers to track vehicles they will be getting with respect to ETA.

Vehicle locator and trade application: This application is used by dealers to trade vehicles with other dealers.

Business Process Documentation: Skilled in preparing AS-IS and TO-BE business process documentation, capturing current and future state processes during system implementations.

• Integration Knowledge: Experience in understanding and configuring SD-MM (Sales and Distribution - Materials Management) and SD-FI (Sales and Distribution - Financial Accounting) integration points.

• Unit and Integration Testing: Involved in unit testing and integration testing to ensure the functionality meets business requirements for VMS.

• Solution Documentation: Experience in documenting solutions using the SAP Solution Composer or other relevant tools.

As a SAP SD consultant is my role was ensuring the successful delivery of project in Agile methodology, managing teams, standardizing processes, and possessing expertise in SAP SD functionality, especially configuring enterprise structure, Pricing, prepared FS documents for enhancements for health care client. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including discussion with Business stake holders, solution design and development, team leadership, and process standardization. Key responsibilities

• Program Delivery: Responsible for overseeing all the programs delivered from the India Office in the SAP SD space. This involves managing the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring they meet business requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.

• Requirement Gathering and Design: Lead requirement gathering and design sessions meetings, which are crucial in understanding business needs in SAP SD to implement solutions in healthcare sector .

• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Functional Consultants, technical team and testing team members in designing and developing robust solutions for effective business operations.

• Project Management: Manages multiple projects and ensures consistent high-quality delivery of projects on time and within budget. This includes project planning, execution, monitoring, and control.

• Talent Acquisition: Responsible for hiring new talent and integrating them into the current team. This involves identifying skill gaps, conducting interviews, and onboarding new team members.

Standardization of Processes: Work towards standardizing processes by showcasing the standard functionality of SAP SD. This helps ensure uniformity and efficiency across projects.

· Provide Root Cause analysis once the issue is resolved.

· Interaction with the client for process clarifications.

· Resolving day-to-day problems for business support.

· Involved in As-Is Phase understanding the business process, study and analyze workflow for design solutions.

· Involved in To-Be Phase explain the SAP solutions to the user’s business process wise for clarifications.

· Identified objects for Developments accordingly prepared RICEF object ids assign the objects to the ABAP team members.

· Prepared functional specification for Development for Reports and Smart forms and Enhancements (RICEF)

· Prepared Test script business scenarios for Unit & Integration testing

· Involved in the total unit testing and module integration testing for the business scenarios and Solved Issues raised by users.

· Prepared End user manuals and provided user training.