Luis (Mata) Vergara Mata
SAP Supply Chain Advisor
Experience
SAP Supply Chain Advisor
Alsea Group
- Led the migration from Oracle to S/4HANA, optimizing supply chain processes across Europe and LATAM (Mexico & affiliates).
- Ensured end-to-end SAP scope alignment, integrating MM, SD, PP, BTP (CPI, Event Mesh), and 3PL/4PL to support business objectives.
- Developed Business Blueprint (BBP) and Functional Design Specifications (FDS) to define system processes, integration protocols and requirements.
- Coordinate with solution integrators and business partners to streamline execution and ensure system efficiency.
- Acted as the primary stakeholder liaison.
SAP RE-FX & BW/Hana Lead & Analyst
REDEIA
- Provided SAP BW/S4HANA and RE-FX advisory for Red Electrica (REDEIA).
- Optimized BW/S4HANA functionalities to enhance system performance.
- Streamlined real estate and fleet management processes for improved asset control.
- Defined functional design and managed evolutions with thorough testing.
- Enhanced BW reporting for finance and controlling departments.
- Performed product demo of Real Estate module in S4HANA.
SAP Senior FI-CO
Sikla
- Provided support and advisory for Sikla Germany and subsidiaries.
- Supported France rollout for S4HANA implementation.
- Customized BPs, intercompany and GL accounts for France and Spain.
- Prepared BBP template for next rollout in Poland.
Senior RE-FX Senior & SAP FI Advisor
Telefonica’s Group O2
- Supported S4HANA brownfield rollout at Telefónica Germany, focusing on lease contract management.
- Developed Lease In/Lease Out functional specifications and FI dependencies with business teams and created a global business partner template for Spain and Germany.
- Led TCI and SAP RE-FX roadmap development, overseeing integration and testing phases for lease management.
- Managed integration with SAP Ariba and VIM, optimizing lease invoicing and vendor transactions.
Senior SAP FI-AA Business Analyst
Imperial Logistic
- Implemented fiscal year change for 2024 including FI-AA impact assessment.
- Customized and tested tax codes, GL, AA, CO, and logistics variants.
- Executed successful rollout and applied the new fiscal year change.
SAP FI Consultant FPSL
Mapfre
- Integrated the FPSL module into the client’s SAP system for the new NIF17 standards.
- Defined GL FPSL account and cost models, including blueprint and functional specifications.
- Collaborated on the To-Be architecture within the existing landscape.
- Consolidated and structured master data across Europe and LATAM regions.
- Conducted pilot UAT testing with ETL processes.
RE-FX Functional & Application Maintenance Support
Bouygues Telecom
- Provided functional and application support for RE-FX and AA modules, including contract, lease, and location management.
- Led S4HANA workshops to drive future RE-FX implementation and align business needs with technical solutions.
- Developed and delivered functional specifications and guidelines, ensuring business users' understanding and seamless adoption of new processes.
Senior FI Business Analyst
Telefonica’s Group O2
- Developed blueprints, templates, and functional specs to meet business requirements.
- Configured CF master data, business mapping, and FIN-FSCM-IHC tax codes in S4HANA.
- Led POC for cash application in FI-CA and implemented Blackline (SAP Smart Close) for financial automation.
- Managed S4HANA customization and integration for Global Ledger, AA, BRF+, and CO (WBS in RE-FX).
- Ensured compliance with Germany's BaFin and Spain's SII standards.
SAP Supply Chain Lead
Alsea Group
- Served as SAP ECC project lead and business analyst overseeing the rollout of MM, SD, TR, and CO modules for new countries (Benelux & France).
- Collaborated with business teams to define functional specifications, customization, and testing processes.
- Implemented 3PL and 4PL models for the Benelux region and France.
- Managed integration of First Data with SAP to enhance the Starbucks Loyalty Program.
Project Lead & Senior Business Analyst
Japan International Tobacco
- Led SAP FI stream for CPM (Retail), overseeing vendor management for SAP BHW and on‐HANA, including basic ABAP debugging.
- Managed BI cloud vendors (SAP BHW, on‐HANA, and MS Databricks).
- Assisted business areas with functional BBP definition for FP&A and conducted testing.
- Designed proof of concepts and dashboards using SAP Analytics Cloud and Power BI, along with their integration.
- Collaborated with the architecture team on technology roadmap strategy development.
Managing Consultant/Strategy & Digital Transformation
Capgemini Consulting
- Acted as global managing consultant with expertise in IT, banking, pharma, oil & gas, and financial services, specializing in cloud strategy, CRM, OSS/BSS, analytics, and digital transformation.
- Served as strategic advisor to vice presidents at Capgemini France and affiliates, driving lead generation and RFP responses for SAP Public Cloud and Microsoft solutions.
- Led transformation for top-tier clients, including HSBC (COE agile transformation), BNP Paribas (cloud strategy), and AXA Insurance (digital transformation).
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Telecommunication (3 years), Food and Beverage (2.5 years), Manufacturing (2.5 years), Energy (2.5 years), Banking and Finance (2.5 years), and Pharmaceutical (2.5 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (9.5 years), Finance (5.5 years), Business Intelligence (4.5 years), Project Management (3 years), Supply Chain Management (2.5 years), and Strategy (2.5 years).
Summary
SAP and Business Transformation Leader with 20+ years of global experience across Europe, the Middle East, the US, and Africa. Expertise in SAP R/3 & S/4HANA (FI, RE-FX, Supply Chain, PP, BTP), Telecommunications, and Digital Payments. Proven track record in digital transformation, cloud integration, and optimizing enterprise operations for Fortune 500 companies. Passionate about leveraging SAP BTP, production planning, and technology-driven efficiencies to drive business growth.
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Education
Institute of Executives-Madrid
Master of Business Administration, Executive MBA · Business Administration · Madrid, Spain
Middlesex University of London (BCOC Institute)
Routing And Telecommunication Engineering · London, United Kingdom
ULB University-Brussels
Information and Communication Technology Systems · Brussels, Belgium
Certifications & licenses
NLP Neuro-Linguistic Certified
Mini Oxford MBA -Bahrain
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