Prabhakar (Goru) Reddy
Sr. Associate Projects
Erfahrungen
Aug. 2021 - Bis heute
3 Jahren 8 Monaten Indien
Sr. Associate Projects
Cognizant Technology Solutions Private Ltd
Client: Medtronic
- Provided Level 1, 2, and 3 support for SAP WM issues, ensuring minimal disruption to warehouse operations by resolving incidents related to inbound, outbound, internal movements, and inventory management processes
- Troubleshot and resolved issues involving warehouse stock discrepancies, transfer orders, and goods movements through effective analysis and SAP WM configuration adjustments
- Delivered end-user training and prepared comprehensive documentation, including process guides and troubleshooting manuals to improve user proficiency with WM transactions
- Supported SAP WM integration with cross-functional modules like MM, SD, PP, and QM, ensuring seamless data flow between warehouse operations and other business processes
- Monitored and optimized key warehouse processes, including stock transfer, picking, putaway, and storage bin management, identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency
- Conducted system testing (UAT, SIT, regression) for new enhancements, change requests, and bug fixes, ensuring smooth implementations and successful user acceptance
- Proposed and implemented system optimizations, leading to improved performance, reduced lead times, and streamlined warehouse operations
- Created and maintained support documentation, including detailed logs of incidents, changes, and configuration updates, ensuring compliance with SAP best practices
- Supported RFID/barcode integration projects, ensuring seamless functionality between mobile devices and SAP WM system for real-time stock visibility and efficient scanning processes
Feb. 2019 - Aug. 2021
2 Jahren 7 Monaten Indien
Senior Consultant
LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech
Client: TRISTONE FLOWTECH & L'Oreal Canada/US (Manufacturing)
- Customized SAP WM solutions to meet the specific needs of each warehouse location, including the configuration of storage types, putaway and picking strategies, and bin management, ensuring operational efficiency
- Conducted gap analysis between the existing SAP WM template and local warehouse operations, identifying necessary adjustments to meet local legal and operational requirements
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (MM, SD, PP, QM) to ensure seamless integration of SAP WM processes with other modules, ensuring end-to-end logistics and supply chain efficiency
- Executed successful data migration from legacy systems to SAP WM during roll-out phases, using tools such as LSMW and BAPI to ensure accurate migration of master data, stock levels, and transactional data
- Developed and executed roll-out plans including project timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring timely completion and adherence to project goals
- Facilitated UAT and SIT for the roll-out of SAP WM functionalities, ensuring the solution met local business needs and was fully operational before go-live
- Provided end-user training for warehouse staff at each roll-out location, creating training materials and conducting workshops to ensure smooth adoption of the SAP WM system
- Post-roll-out support, resolving any issues that arose during the stabilization phase, including troubleshooting WM processes and making configuration adjustments as needed
- Standardized warehouse processes across multiple locations, implementing consistent SAP WM solutions that improved inventory accuracy, picking efficiency, and warehouse operations
- Monitored and optimized post-roll-out performance, using system logs and KPIs to identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in warehouse operations and implement corrective actions
- Collaborated with local and global teams to ensure successful handover and knowledge transfer after roll-out, enabling ongoing support and maintenance by local teams
Feb. 2018 - Feb. 2019
1 Jahr 1 Monate Singapur
SAP Consultant
Versant Systems Pte Ltd
Client: Makino Asia Pte Ltd (Manufacturing)
- Executed end-to-end SAP WM implementations, from project blueprinting and design to go-live and post-go-live support, ensuring successful warehouse management solutions
- Gathered business requirements through workshops with stakeholders, analyzing warehouse operations and translating them into functional specifications for SAP WM configurations
- Designed and configured SAP WM processes including storage types, picking/putaway strategies, transfer orders, bin management, and handling units, ensuring they aligned with client-specific business needs
- Integrated SAP WM with other modules such as MM, SD, PP, and QM, ensuring smooth data flow for warehouse processes like goods receipts, goods issues, and internal transfers
- Customized WM functionalities such as storage control, physical inventory, and batch management, optimizing warehouse operations and improving inventory accuracy and efficiency
- Conducted extensive system testing (SIT, UAT) to validate that the configured SAP WM solution met business requirements, addressing any issues through debugging and reconfiguration
- Led data migration activities, mapping and migrating master data and transactional data from legacy systems into SAP WM using LSMW and BAPI
- Managed the implementation of RFID and barcode solutions, integrating mobile devices for real-time data capture and improving warehouse visibility and operational efficiency
- Created comprehensive project documentation, including business process design documents, configuration guides, and functional specifications
- Trained end users on SAP WM functionalities, creating user manuals and conducting hands-on training sessions
- Provided post-go-live support, monitoring the SAP WM system, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring stabilization of warehouse processes
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across logistics, supply chain, and IT departments
- Developed and executed cutover plans for SAP WM go-live, managing data migration, user training, and system readiness
Juli 2017 - Feb. 2018
8 Monaten Indien
SAP Consultant
Vcentric Technologies Private Ltd
Client: Wipro InfoTech - Arvind Brands Ltd. (Retail)
- Resolved production issues in real-time through ABAP debugging and root cause analysis, minimizing downtime and improving overall system performance
- Managed WM master data including the configuration and maintenance of storage types, storage bins, and warehouse layout to support day-to-day operations
- Handled configuration changes for warehouse processes such as picking strategies, handling units, and transfer orders to meet evolving business needs
- Executed mass data updates using tools like LSMW, BAPI, and custom reports for warehouse data migrations, ensuring data integrity and smooth transitions
- Collaborated with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for WM enhancements, translating them into actionable solutions that align with business objectives
Dez. 2016 - Juli 2017
8 Monaten Indien
Associate Consultant
Harjai Computers Private Ltd
Client: Reliance Defense (Manufacturing)
- Configured warehouse structures, including storage types, sections, and bins, to optimize space utilization and inventory management
- Managed material master data for warehouse management, ensuring accurate WM-specific views and batch management integration
- Defined and customized movement types for various goods movements, enhancing the efficiency of inventory transactions
- Developed and implemented picking and putaway strategies, such as FIFO and LIFO, to improve warehouse operations and reduce picking time
- Ensured seamless integration between Warehouse Management and Inventory Management (IM) for accurate stock levels and reporting
- Implemented RFID and barcode scanning solutions, enhancing inventory accuracy and reducing manual handling errors
- Provided training to end-users on WM processes and system usage, ensuring effective adoption of warehouse management practices
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate WM with MM, SD, and PP modules, ensuring end-to-end process efficiency
Juli 2016 - Dez. 2016
6 Monaten Indien
SAP Consultant
Vcentric Technologies Private Ltd
Client: ITC Infotech (FMCG)
- SAP WM roll-out projects across diverse geographies, ensuring alignment of global warehouse processes with local business requirements while adhering to corporate standards
- Facilitated UAT and SIT for the roll-out of SAP WM functionalities, ensuring the solution met local business needs and was fully operational before go-live
- Provided end-user training for warehouse staff at each roll-out location, creating training materials and conducting workshops to ensure smooth adoption of the SAP WM system
- Post-roll-out support, resolving any issues that arose during the stabilization phase, including troubleshooting WM processes and making configuration adjustments as needed
- Standardized warehouse processes across multiple locations, implementing consistent SAP WM solutions that improved inventory accuracy, picking efficiency, and warehouse operations
- Monitored and optimized post-roll-out performance, using system logs and KPIs to identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in warehouse operations and implement corrective actions
- Collaborated with local and global teams to ensure successful handover and knowledge transfer after roll-out, enabling ongoing support and maintenance by local teams
Aug. 2015 - Juni 2016
11 Monaten Indien
Assistant Manager
Reliance Retail Ltd
Client: AJIO.com (E-commerce platform)
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and timelines for the SAP WM implementation
- Conducted feasibility studies and requirement gathering sessions to identify warehouse processes and needs
- Developed a detailed blueprint of the warehouse management processes, documenting business requirements and mapping them to SAP WM functionalities
- Facilitated workshops to gather inputs from end-users and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals
- Configured the SAP WM system based on the defined blueprint, including warehouse structure, storage types, and master data setup
- Defined movement types, picking and putaway strategies, and transfer order processes to optimize warehouse operations
- Led various testing phases, including Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and UAT to ensure system functionality and reliability
- Coordinated with users to validate business processes and resolve any issues identified during testing
- Developed training materials and conducted training sessions for end-users on SAP WM functionalities and processes
- Provided ongoing support and troubleshooting to ensure effective system usage and user adoption
- Prepared for the go-live phase by finalizing cutover plans, data migration strategies, and system readiness checks
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure all aspects of the warehouse management system were operational before the official launch
- Successfully executed the go-live process, ensuring a smooth transition to the new SAP WM system
- Provided post-go-live support, addressing user queries, resolving issues, and monitoring system performance
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to gather user input for system enhancements and process improvements
Zusammenfassung
- SAP WM Consultant with 9 years of experience in SAP Warehouse Management (WM), Materials Management (MM), and Logistics Execution (LE) modules, specializing in providing end-to-end implementation, support, and rollout services.
- Proven track record of delivering robust solutions for warehouse processes, including inbound, outbound, inventory management, and internal warehouse operations.
- Strong expertise in system configurations, cross-module integrations (MM, SD, PP, QM), and troubleshooting complex issues using ABAP debugging.
- Adept at leading RFID and barcode mobile device integration projects, managing master data, and optimizing warehouse operations through tailored solutions.
- Extensive experience in UAT, SIT, change requests, and providing top-notch user support and training across industries like manufacturing, FMCG, retail, and e-commerce.
- Configuration skills in SAP WM/IM/LE: Organizational Structure, Master Data [Storage Type / Section / Bin], Strategies [Storage Type / Section search, Put away / Picking Strategies], Inbound and outbound delivery processes, Automatic TO creation, HUM, SUM, Batch Management, Replenishment, Movement types, goods receipt, stock transfers, goods issue, Delivery, LSMW.
Sprachen
Englisch
Muttersprache
Ausbildung
Okt. 2010 - Juni 2014
Visvodaya Engineering College
Bachelor of Technology · Civil Engineering · Indien
Zertifikate & Bescheinigungen
SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
SAP
SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement
SAP
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