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Luis (Mata) Vergara Mata

SAP Supply Chain Advisor

Luis Vergara Mata
Aretxabaleta, Spain

Experience

Aug 2024 - Present
1 year 7 months

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.
Mar 2024 - Jul 2024
5 months
Spain

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.
Feb 2024 - May 2024
4 months

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.
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
1 year
Germany

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.
Sep 2022 - Jan 2023
5 months
Germany

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.
Jun 2022 - Dec 2022
7 months

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.
Apr 2022 - Sep 2022
6 months

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.
Dec 2020 - Dec 2022
2 years 1 month
Germany

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.
Dec 2019 - Dec 2020
1 year 1 month

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.
Nov 2017 - Dec 2019
2 years 2 months

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.
May 2015 - Oct 2017
2 years 6 months
Spain

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).

Telecommunication
Food and Beverage
Manufacturing
Energy
Banking and Finance
Pharmaceutical

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).

Information Technology
Finance
Business Intelligence
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Strategy

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.

Languages

Spanish
Native
French
Native
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Education

Jan 2003 - Apr 2005

Institute of Executives-Madrid

Master of Business Administration, Executive MBA · Business Administration · Madrid, Spain

Jan 1998 - Apr 1999

Middlesex University of London (BCOC Institute)

Routing And Telecommunication Engineering · London, United Kingdom

Jan 1996 - Apr 1998

ULB University-Brussels

Information and Communication Technology Systems · Brussels, Belgium

Certifications & licenses

NLP Neuro-Linguistic Certified

Mini Oxford MBA -Bahrain

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Where is Luis based?

Luis is based in Aretxabaleta, Spain and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Luis speak?

Luis speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), French (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Luis have?

Luis has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Luis has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Luis may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Luis be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Luis would be well-suited for roles such as: SAP Supply Chain Advisor, SAP RE-FX & BW/Hana Lead & Analyst, SAP Senior FI-CO.

What is Luis's latest experience?

Luis's most recent position is SAP Supply Chain Advisor at Alsea Group.

What companies has Luis worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Luis has worked for Alsea Group, REDEIA, Sikla, Telefonica’s Group O2, and Imperial Logistic.

Which industries is Luis most experienced in?

Luis is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Food and Beverage, and Energy. Luis also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Luis most experienced in?

Luis is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Finance, and Business Intelligence. Luis also has some experience in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Luis worked in recently?

Luis has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication, Food and Beverage, and Insurance.

Which business areas has Luis worked in recently?

Luis has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Finance, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Luis's education?

Luis holds a Master in Business Administration from Institute of Executives-Madrid and a Bachelor in Routing And Telecommunication Engineering from Middlesex University of London (BCOC Institute).

Does Luis have any certificates?

Luis has 1 certificate: NLP Neuro-Linguistic Certified.

What is the availability of Luis?

Luis is immediately available for suitable projects.

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