Christian (Dr.) K.
Consultant “S/4HANA Implementation in MM Module”
Experience
Jan 2023 - Present
3 yearsConsultant “S/4HANA Implementation in MM Module”
ABISCON GmbH
- Support of the SAP modules “Sourcing & Procurement” as part of the “S/4HANA Brownfield” rollout project for the entire company
- Analysis, design, and organization of IT-supported business processes
- Further development of SAP MM from ECC 6.0 to S/4HANA, from requirements/process analysis to design and implementation (customizing, 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 their implementation/testing in collaboration with internal key users and process owners
- Support for SAP key users in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
- Training and support of users in connection with the rollout
Apr 2022 - Jun 2023
1 year 3 monthsSubproject 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” to maximize the use of Best-Practice processes in S/4HANA
- Recording of as-is processes with key users and process owners, comparing them to Best-Practice processes using process visualization in Microsoft Visio
- Development and definition of target requirements (systemic/processual) in collaboration with functional areas
- Selection and definition of suitable Fiori apps to optimally map customer-specific requirements according to Best-Practice processes
- Evaluation and assessment of options for process harmonization between different plants/sites to avoid workarounds
- Development of cross-module solution concepts to systemically close gaps from an end-to-end perspective using SAP standard
Apr 2022 - Oct 2022
7 monthsConsultant “SAP ERP 6.0 Optimization in MM Module”
CSV GmbH
- Development, design, and implementation of a SET order consisting of two material numbers under a parent material number
- Development and evaluation of solution scenarios for mass changes in the order book within automatic source determination
- Evaluation of options and limitations for planning and visualizing rough and detailed production planning in SAP ECC vs. SAP S/4HANA, including market analysis of competitor solutions and preparation for top management
- Development and implementation of a solution to avoid duplicate order texts from info records and order text, including customizing
- Development and go-live of a new costing schema for automatic price determination in procurement
Sep 2021 - Mar 2022
7 monthsAgile Project Lead “Optimization of E2E Processes in MM and WM (SAP ECC)”
All for One Group SE
- Optimization, further development, and rethinking of the materials management and logistics end-to-end processes in MM and WM by increasing the level of digitization and automation in terms of guided buying, platform-based procurement using standard SAP functionalities
- Professional and agile project planning, management, and preparation of all relevant master and transactional data in SAP Embedded Analytics
- Close collaboration with cross-functional areas, suppliers, and supporting internal departments through remote workshops
- Conducting process analyses and assessing potentials for cross-module and cross-department process optimization and harmonization from an end-to-end perspective
- Management of material master data (creation, changes, and blocking), including mass data changes
- Creation and modification of company codes, plants, storage locations, etc.
- Setup of the order book, maintenance of quotas, planning parameters, lot sizes, etc.
Aug 2021 - Mar 2022
8 monthsProject Lead “S/4HANA Implementation in MM Module”
All for One Group SE
- Recording of as-is processes together with central purchasing and market unit purchasing using BPMN diagrams
- Development and definition of target requirements with functional areas
- Fit-gap analysis of Best/Right Practice processes and development of solution concepts to systematically close the gaps
- Customizing the systems regarding organizational units, number ranges, document types, movement types, item categories, user parameters, etc.
- Definition of Fiori apps to map requirements according to the target process
- Support of the technical development of custom apps regarding recurring customer needs such as subscriptions, licenses, etc.
- Planning and execution of integration tests
- Training of key users including preparation of documentation materials
Jul 2021 - Jun 2023
2 yearsProject Lead “S/4HANA Implementation in the MM and PP Module”
2nd-tier mechanical engineering supplier for couplings and components
- Independent analysis, design, implementation and rollout of selected MM and PP processes as part of the redesign of logistics processes and production planning and control using PP-DS
- Designing target processes, defining standards in coordination with business departments and independently implementing them in test and production systems
- Creating functional specifications and implementing them in the relevant module
- Designing and developing SAP applications and functions in direct contact with (global) key users and business departments
- Customizing deviations in the PP area such as bill of materials usage, routings, variant configuration and batch creation, etc.
- Preparing training materials and test plans in English/German
- Leading integration tests and go-live activities
- Change management and regular coordination with business departments and stakeholders
Jun 2021 - Sep 2021
4 monthsProject Manager “BPML Creation and Migration in SAP Solution Manager”
2nd-tier niche supplier for actuation, insert molding and hybrid assemblies in the automotive sector
- Documenting and modeling current processes with business departments in Signavio and transferring them to the central Business Process Master List (BPML)
- Cross-departmental analysis and modeling of core processes such as make-to-order, engineer-to-order, order-to-cash, purchase-to-pay, install-to-repair, plan-to-order and record-to-report
- Defining target processes in coordination with business departments and updating them in Signavio
- Defining and supporting the technical development of interfaces for automated import and export between Signavio and SAP Solution Manager
- Designing, defining and setting up process libraries in SAP Solution Manager based on SAP best practice methodology
- Planning and executing test scenarios to represent use cases in coordination with business departments and stakeholders
Jan 2020 - Jul 2021
1 year 7 monthsProcess Manager “Pre-Study S/4HANA Transformation”
1st-tier automotive supplier and market leader for safety technology in Europe
- Planning, designing and conducting process current-state analyses according to BPMN 2.0 conventions
- Independently developing and modeling target level-3 end-to-end processes in SAP SD, PM, PP, MM, WM, PS, FI and CO
- Structuring and conducting fit/gap analyses and process optimizations through remote workshops with key users and process owners
- Comparing against SAP best practice and All for One Right Practice processes using the All For One business process library
- Evaluating and consolidating target processes
- Precisely creating potential and organizational analyses as the basis for an S/4HANA roadmap
- IT solutions used: SAP ECC 6.0, EhP 6.0 and Signavio
Jan 2020 - May 2021
1 year 5 monthsSubproject Lead “Application Transition”
World market leader for pumps, valves and services
- Responsible for and managing the subproject with an agile approach, including management of the three business areas (network, applications, databases)
- Close collaboration with the project manager from the business unit
- Interface role to other subprojects, e.g. security, SAP migration, Citrix
- Project planning and controlling (time/budget/resources)
- Creating and preparing weekly status reports and presenting subproject status in the steering committee
- Communicating and, if necessary, escalating challenges that cannot be resolved within the project team to the project manager or project sponsor
- Developing and maintaining communication and reporting structures within the project and with other subprojects
- Preparing documentation in German/English regarding the transition process, integration of security requirements, etc.
- Establishing and managing risk management and the change request process
- Collaborating on developing the transition concept and collecting and evaluating requirements from the subproject perspective
- Conflict management within the team
Jan 2020 - Jul 2020
7 monthsSpecialist Consultant SAP S/4HANA Greenfield Implementation in the MM Module
Market leader in Germany for electrical connections and charging stations
- Training business departments on the optimal use of MM functionalities
- Efficient preparation and execution of project workshops and training sessions
- Creating process descriptions and user documentation
- Conducting integration tests and providing go-live support
- Successfully configuring the SAP system
- Customizing SAP organizational units, number ranges, document types, etc.
- IT solutions used: SAP S/4HANA 1909
Jan 2018 - Jul 2018
7 monthsProject Lead Global Parts Logistics Excellence
Institute for Inventory Optimization
- Profitable design, planning and development of a project to realign spare parts logistics
- Independent analysis and design of logistical, administrative and planning processes
- Preparation and formatting of analyses and decision papers for the Steering Committee
- Management and optimization of the supply chain
- Achievements: reduced safety stock by approx. 11% while increasing availability to >80%
- IT solutions used: SAP Business Warehouse and simulation tools based on the LAKOR method
Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
1 year 3 monthsProject Lead New Design of Materials Planning
Institute for Inventory Optimization
- Independent planning, design and development of a strategy project for the analysis, design and implementation of operational and strategic materials planning processes along the supply chain in a three-tier distribution network
- Successful implementation of a test system, including planning and conducting simulation runs
- Achievements: increased forecast accuracy from 71% to 82%, improved item availability to >98%, reduced safety stock by 18% and decreased inventory coverage by 21%
- IT solutions used: leading planning tool, best-pick forecasting method with automatic outlier detection and correction as well as robust trend detection, simulation tools based on the LAKOR method
Summary
As an experienced SAP consultant, I apply my expertise in ECC and S/4HANA to guide your customers in making the most of their SAP solutions in the logistics area, focusing on MM/PP. Precisely linking the ERP system with its processes is crucial. This requires a deep understanding of both the system and its processes. I have gained this through many years of consulting and solid knowledge of logistics processes. This way, I ensure a seamless integration of the SAP solution with people, strategies, processes, and functions that are vital for your competitive edge.
Skills
- 10 Years Of Experience In Sap Consulting (Self-employed And At A Leading Sap Consulting Firm), Across Industries
- Focus On Sap Ecc And S/4hana Logistics Modules Mm And Pp
- Multiple Successful S/4hana Implementations In Sap Mm/pp
- Proven Expertise In Harmonizing And Standardizing Business Processes Using Sap Best Practices/all For One-right Practice Approaches
- Business Process Analysis And Modeling According To Bpmn 2.0 Conventions, Including Bpml Creation
- Several Years Of Experience Leading Strategy Projects For Planning And Designing Global Logistics Networks
- Planning, Managing, And Controlling Complex Supply Chains In Global Distribution And Production Networks
Languages
German
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedEducation
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Executive MBA · Business Informatics
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PhD · Value-Oriented Inventory Management
Certifications & licenses
SAP MM Consultant Procurement ERP 6.0 EhP 7
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