Christian Kämmerer - Freelance Work Focused on SAP MM and SAP PP

Kürnach, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present

2 years 7 months

Consultant "S/4HANA Implementation in MM Module"

ABISCON GmbH

Support of the SAP modules "Sourcing & Procurement" as part of the "S/4HANA Brownfield" rollout for the entire company
Analysis, design, and organization of IT-supported business processes
Upgrade of SAP MM from ECC 6.0 to S/4HANA including requirement and process analysis, design, customizing, and programming
Optimization and documentation of business processes and applications
Responsible implementation of the S/4HANA rollout as an external consultant
Independent problem analysis and resolution
Definition of change requests and implementation/testing in collaboration with key users and process owners
Support for SAP key users in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Training and support of end users in connection with the rollout

Apr 2022 - Jun 2023

1 year 3 months

Subproject Manager "S/4HANA Implementation in PP Module"

CSV GmbH

Development of a global group template based on SAP S/4HANA best-practice processes using a greenfield approach
Planning, design, and execution of fit-gap analyses for maximum use of best-practice processes
Documentation of current processes with key users and process owners using process visualization in Microsoft Visio
Development and definition of target requirements in collaboration with functional areas
Selection and definition of suitable Fiori apps for optimal mapping of customer-specific requirements
Evaluation and assessment of options for process harmonization across plants/sites
Development of cross-module solution concepts for closing gaps from an end-to-end perspective using SAP standard

Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

7 months

Consultant "SAP ERP 6.0 Optimization in MM Module"

CSV GmbH

Development, design, and implementation of a set order with two material numbers and an overarching material number
Development and evaluation of solution scenarios for mass changes in the order book as part of automatic source determination
Evaluation of possibilities and limits for rough and detailed planning in SAP ECC vs. SAP S/4HANA, including market analysis and preparation for top management
Development and implementation of a solution to prevent duplicate order texts from info records and order text, including customizing
Development and production deployment of a new calculation schema for automatic price determination in procurement

Sep 2021 - Mar 2022

7 months

Agile Project Lead "Optimization of E2E Processes in MM and WM (SAP ECC)"

All for One Group SE

Optimization and redesign of materials management and logistics end-to-end processes in MM and WM by increasing digitalization and automation for guided buying and platform-based purchasing
Professional and agile project planning, management, and preparation of relevant master and transactional data in SAP Embedded Analytics
Close collaboration with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and internal departments via remote workshops
Process analyses and assessment of potentials for cross-departmental process optimization and harmonization
Management of material master data (creation, change, blocking), including mass data changes
Creation and modification of company codes, plants, and storage locations
Setup of the order book and maintenance of quotas, planning parameters, and lot sizes

Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

8 months

Project Lead "S/4HANA Implementation in MM Module"

All for One Group SE

Documentation of current processes with central purchasing and market unit purchasing using BPMN diagrams
Development and definition of target requirements with functional areas
Fit-gap analysis to best/right-practice processes and development of solution concepts to close gaps
System customizing for organizational units, number ranges, document and movement types, item categories, and user parameters
Definition of Fiori apps to map target processes
Support for technical development of custom apps for subscriptions, licenses, and other customer needs
Planning and execution of integration tests
Training of key users and creation of documentation materials

Jul 2021 - Jun 2023

2 years

Project Lead "S/4HANA Implementation in MM and PP Modules"

2nd-Tier Mechanical Engineering Supplier for Couplings and Components

Analysis, design, implementation, and introduction of selected MM and PP processes to redesign logistics processes and production planning with PP-DS
Design of target processes and definition of standards in coordination with functional areas
Creation and execution of functional concepts in each module
Design and development of SAP applications and functions in direct contact with global key users and functional areas
Customizing of PP deviations such as BOM usage, routings, variant configuration, and batch creation
Creation of training materials and test plans in English and German
Leading integration tests and go-live
Change management and regular coordination with functional areas and stakeholders

Jun 2021 - Sep 2021

4 months

Project Manager "BPML Development and Migration in SAP Solution Manager"

2nd-Tier Niche Provider for Actuators, Insert Molding, and Hybrid Assemblies in Automotive

Documentation and modeling of current processes with functional areas in Signavio and transfer to a central Business Process Master List (BPML)
Cross-functional analysis and modeling of core processes (Make-to-Order, Engineer-to-Order, Order-to-Cash, Purchase-to-Pay, Install-to-Repair, Plan-to-Order, Record-to-Report)
Definition of target processes in coordination with functional areas and adjustment in Signavio
Definition and support of technical development of interfaces for automated import and export between Signavio and SAP Solution Manager
Design and creation of process libraries in SAP Solution Manager according to SAP best-practice methodology
Planning and execution of test scenarios to map use cases with functional areas and stakeholders

Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

1 year 7 months

Process Manager "Pre-Study S/4HANA Transformation"

1st-Tier Automotive Supplier and European Market Leader in Safety Technology

Planning, design, and execution of current process analyses following BPMN 2.0 conventions
Development and modeling of level-3 end-to-end target processes in SAP SD, PM, PP, MM, WM, PS, FI, and CO
Structured execution of fit-gap analyses and process optimizations via remote workshops with key users and process owners
Alignment with SAP best-practice and All for One right-practice processes using the All for One process library
Evaluation and consolidation of target processes
Creation of potential and organizational analyses as the foundation for an S/4HANA roadmap
Used IT solutions: SAP ECC 6.0, EhP 6.0, Signavio

Jan 2020 - May 2021

1 year 5 months

Subproject Lead "Application Transition"

World Market Leader for Pumps, Valves, and Services

Responsibility and management of the subproject with an agile approach, including coordination of network, applications, and database teams
Interface role to other subprojects (Security, SAP Migration, Citrix)
Project planning and controlling (time, budget, resources)
Preparation of weekly status reports and reporting to the steering committee
Communication and escalation of challenges to the project manager or client
Development and adherence to project communication and reporting structures
Creation of documentation in German and English on transition procedures and security requirements
Setup and management of risk management and change request processes
Contribution to the transition concept and requirements assessment
Conflict management within the team

Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

7 months

Consultant SAP S/4HANA Greenfield Implementation in MM Module

Market Leader in Germany for Electrical Connections and Charging Stations

Training of functional areas for optimal use of MM functionalities
Preparation and execution of project workshops and training sessions
Creation of process descriptions and user documentation
Conducting integration tests and go-live support
System parameterization
Customizing of organizational units, number ranges, and document types
Used IT solutions: SAP S/4HANA 1909

Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

7 months

Project Lead Global Parts Logistics Excellence

Institute for Inventory Optimization

Design, planning, and development of a project to realign spare parts logistics
Analysis and design of logistic, administrative, and planning processes
Creation of analyses and decision templates for the steering committee
Management and optimization of the supply chain
Reduction of safety stock by approx. 11%
Increase of availability to over 80%
Used IT solutions: SAP Business Warehouse, simulation tools following the LAKOR method

Apr 2017 - Jun 2018

1 year 3 months

Project Lead Redesign of Material Planning

Market Leader in Office Technology Wholesale in Germany

Planning, design, and development of a strategy project for analysis and implementation of operational and strategic planning processes in a three-tier distribution network
Implementation of a test system and execution of simulation runs
Increase in forecast accuracy from 71% to 82%
Increase in item availability to over 98%
Reduction of safety stock by 18%
Reduction of inventory coverage by 21%
Used IT solutions: leading planning tool, best-pick forecasting with automatic outlier detection and correction, simulation tools following the LAKOR method

Summary

Many years of experience in planning, organizing, and controlling materials management processes in SAP
Strong leadership skills with excellent communication abilities
Certified SAP MM consultant, specializing in procurement, with years of hands-on experience in material planning and PP applications
Highly self-motivated with excellent time management and strong stakeholder focus
Successful consulting projects for planning and optimizing logistic and planning processes in SAP, including mid-sized companies and mechanical engineering
Very high performance and commitment with clear goal orientation
Excellent methodological knowledge of logistic business processes
Ability to think outside the box, combined with pragmatism