Sudhakar resume 3 - Technical n Functional Project lead

Sudhakar R MediboyinaAPICS CPIM Certified.

113 Thornton Ct, East Peoria,IL 309-648-8409Email: [email protected]

SAP SCM SPP and gATP FUNCTIONAL & TECHNICAL SENIOR LEAD/ARCHITECT and Project Lead

Professional Summary Over 13 years of experience as Functional and Technical Senior

Lead/ Architect in SAP SCM SPP, SCM GATP, ECC MM and SCM SNC modules. Participated in 9 full implementations of SAP projects from Blueprint through Stabilization phases.

Over 10 years of experience in Project Management, Training and Mentoring.

Overall 22 years of IT experience primarily in Supply Chain Logistics, Inventory Management and Material Management systems on SAP, Mainframe and Java systems.

SAP SCM’s Functional Competencies: Extensive experience and knowledge in modeling different business

processes (Order to Stock, Plan to Procure , Order to Cash) and performing feasibility study prototyping in APO-SCM and ECC-MM.

Extensive functional knowledge in SCM SPP (Service Parts Management), SCM SNC (Supplier Network Collaboration) and SCM gATP(global Availability to Promise) modules that includes gATP core engine, CPS scheduling, Back Order Processing, EDQA configuration, Demand Forecasting algorithms, Forecast Releasing, Stocking/De-stocking, Demand history Management & realignment, Triggers, Alerts, EOQ/Safety Stock, DRP Planning engine, CIF, STO processes, Inventory Balancing, Deployment and Surplus and Obsolescence planning and APO-BW functionalities.

Extensive functional knowledge in ECC MM (Material Management) that include Purchasing, Pricing, Goods Issuing & Receiving, material storage, Inventory Management, Consumption based planning and all Supply Chain logistics functionality.

Experience and extensive knowledge in Time Series Data management & Customization, Live Cache, ATP stock categories, Rules based ATP configuration, Triggers, Alerts, PSM framework, PPF(Post processing Framework), EDQA, Order Due lists, CIF processing, Table structures for both Master data and transactional data that include Material Master, BOD, Transportation lanes, ATP Rules, Pricing records, Packspec, Schedule Agreement, Contracts, Vendor Master, Customer Master, Fixed Demands and several others.

Certified in APICS’s CPIM (Certification in Production and Inventory Management).

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Overall 22 years of IT experience in implementing several projects within Supply Chain Logistics, Inventory Management, Material Management, Warehouse Management and related systems.

SAP Technical Competencies: Extensive knowledge in ABAP/4 – Reports, Dialog programming,

interfaces, ABAP Objects, BAPIs. IS-Supply Chain Logistics, Inventory Management, Warehouse

Management, SNC. IDOCS/EDI,BDOC processing, CIF between R/3 between APO,

Data Extraction to SAP BW, IBM’S ETL and IBM’s Cognos, Switch Framework, BgRFC programming, Synchronous and asynchronous RFCs, parallel processing, Work Flows, WebDynpro, ADOBE Forms, SAPScripts, User exits.

SAP ECC 6.0, SAP Netweaver, SCM 5.1, SCM 7.0, SCM 7.2, SAP R/3 4.7

SAP Version Upgrades. Extensive experience in Performance Tuning Tools: LSMW, ALV, ABAP/4 Development Workbench, Screen

Painter, SQL Trace, Runtime Analysis. Formal Sap’s training in ABAP, Performance Tuning and Techniques

and Business Work flows. Very good knowledge in SAP’s SOA (Service Oriented Architecture)and Webservices.

Newer ASAP Methodology, Change & Transport management.

Other Software & Misc. soft Skills: Has extensive experience in several IT methodologies including SAP’s

ASAP, Solution Manager and Change and Transport Management. Very effective communicator, possesses excellent leadership,

mentoring, interpersonal skills and can liaise with people at all levels. Worked in the past on IBM mainframe and Java technologies. Has extensive experience and skills in Relational Database

management systems (DB2, Oracle). Proficient in Microsoft suite of products –MS Project,Excel,

PPT.Created and managed complex and large project plans using MS Project.

Certified 6 sigma Greenbelt. Has extensive experience in several quality control and other 6 sigma tools – FMEA, Pugh Matrix, Fish-

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bone daiagrams.

Education and Certifications: Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Computer Science & Engg, S

V University, India APICS CPIM (Certification in Production and Inventory Management)

certified. Attended SAP’s BC-400, BC-402 (ABAP Training) and SCM 600

(GATP) training courses.

Visa Status:US Citizen

Client Summary: Caterpillar Logistics, Inc – 20 years

o 13 years on SAP Platform in 9 projectso 7 years on Mainframe and Java technical platforms in 9

projects Sealand Inc, Charlotte, NC – 2 years

o 2 projects on Mainframe platform.

Cat Logistics Inc– SAP SCM gATP and Deployment Period :May 2013 – CurrentRole: SAP SCM Technical Functional Lead/Architect and Project Lead

This project is to roll-out SCM gATP and SCM SPP’s Deployment modules into spare parts business with integration of multiple warehousing systems and other legacy systems. First phase was completed and second Phase is in Realization Phase. Closely worked with Business and IT partners map the TO_BE solution while

leveraging standard SAP solution and keeping the End-state in mind. Actively participated in brainstorming and prototyping activities to identify

efficient integrated solutions for complex business requirements which include STO execution process, gATP Sourcing, TPOP Sourcing and Execution and Dealer to Dealer Sourcing in gATP.

Helped the project management in project and resource planning activities. Helped in reviewing and uploading the Solution Maps into Solution Manager

for all business processes for Deployment and GATP which will make the integration and the UAT testing efforts easier during Realization phase.

Worked closely with SAP Max Attention team and helped to tune gATP Sourcing processes.

Executed and led multiple 6 sigma projects to get inventory updated correctly and timely for different legacy warehouse facilities to facilitate correct sourcing decisions.

Selected accomplishments:

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Came up with creative solution to effectively merge multiple Supersession Chains into fewer ones to help performance during gATP Sourcing.

Identified creative custom solutions with flexibility to exclude/include facilities/suppliers during gATP Sourcing.

Cat Logistics Inc– SAP SCM SPP’s DRP module implementation Period: Jan 2011 – Apr 2013Role: SAP Technical Functional Lead/Architect and Project Lead

This project is to roll-out DRP module of SAP SCM’s SPP into Spare parts business with integration of multiple legacy and SAP systems. Identified TO_BE solution for the entire project. Created Cross functional process

flow diagrams, authored several BPDDs(Business Process Design Documents), helped in finalizing the project scope during Advanced Prep and Blueprint phases of the project. Reviewed the final FRICE Object list and helped in getting them approved by PMO.

Architected several complex interfaces with corporate legacy systems and other SAP instances like ECC, CRM, SNC and EWM to transfer master data and transactional data.

Architected several data extract programs to Teradata using IBM’s Datastage tool (ETL) for both high-volume transactional and master data.

Heavily involved in performance tuning of several standard and custom programs.

Came up with several Development standards to develop robust, easy supportable and maintainable applications.

Actively involved in reviewing the designs for custom development, reviewing and validating the test results throughout Realization phase.

Provided necessary mentoring and training on both Functional and technical aspects to global functional and Development teams.

Assisted in creating Cut-over activities and supervised the execution of conversion and confirmation activities during Go-live and Stabilization phases.

Worked closely with SAP on the System readiness activities during Final preparation phases.

Selected accomplishments: o Came up with innovative and revolutionary “de-duping”

solution to effectively extract and load very high volume of 3.5 Billion records of DRP Matrix data into Teradata in 3 hours.

Cat Logistics – Upgrade Project from SCM 5.1 to SCM 7.0 for SPP component. Period: Jan 2010 – Dec 2010Role:SAP Technical, Functional Lead/Architect and Project lead.

This project is to upgrade SCM component from 5.1 to 7.0 for SPP component Collaborated with the business, reviewed the new features of SCM 7.0 and

identified the changes as many as 20 that need to be made to the custom applications and identified required conversion activities which include new Badi around parent Safety Stock, Material Master Interface changes and custom developed applications due to moving around of some data

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fields between product master and product location Master databases, TPOP Forecast changes and Partial work days.

Assisted in creating the comprehensive project plan and helped in resolving conflicts with tasks and resources.

Managed the project plan throughout and provided timely updates to Leadership.

Provided necessary mentoring and training to both onsite and off-shore teams to changes and testing of several FRDs, SPAU adjustments, Interface changes and custom enhancement changes.

Actively involved in cut-over planning activities and helped in finalizing the cut-over plan. Spearheaded the cut-over activities and helped in achieving a very successful and smooth installation.

Selected accomplishments: Impressed with few of custom solutions, SAP AG has incorporated

it as a part of standard solution in SCM 7.0 of SPP.

Cat Logistics Inc– Performance Improvement for SAP SCM’s SPPPeriod: July 2009 – Jan 2010

Role: SAP Technical, Functional Lead/Architect and Project Lead .This project is to improve the runtime performances of several SPP functionalities when executing on huge volume of planning objects (25 mil planning objects). Performed extensive performance traces and analysis using ST12. Created innovative solutions to improve the runtime performances include Parallel

thread execution using ABAP, SQL changes, create/update indices on Tables, File mode of data transfer between SAP and Legacy systems, Leveraging Hashed/Indexed Internal tables in ABAP, Applying buffering techniques whenever applicable.

Created and managed the project plans and provided status reports timely to the management.

Performed necessary training and mentoring to performance tuning and techniques to the off-shore development teams.

Selected accomplishments: Achieved the Runtime KPI of 12 hours from 16 hours for critical batch window in 6

months and beats the expectations.

Cat Logistics – SAP SCM’s SPP Demand Forecasting and Inventory Planning modules Implementation Nov 2007 – Jun 2009 SAP Technical Architect and Team lead.

This project is to roll-out Demand Forecasting and Inventory planning modules of SAP SCM’s SPP into Spare parts business with integration of multiple legacy and SAP systems.

Involved in FRD Finalization during Blueprint phase. Created and managed the comprehensive project plan Architected several complex interface solutions with legacy systems during

Realization phase. Actively involved in planning and execution of cut-over activities. Involved in design and development of several custom functionalities and

complex interfaces.

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o Designed and developed very complex Material master interface which includes BgRFC, synchronous and asynchronous RFC calls, EDI/ALE IDOC processing, CIF between APO and R/3.

o Designed and developed very complex Demand history data load processing using APO-BI Info cubes, SWITCH FRAMEWORK, ENHANCEMENT FRAMEWORK, ABAP Objects for on-going daily runs and for cut-over activities.

o Designed and Developed multiple extractors to extract data from TSDM, Live Cache to load into Teradata.

o Designed and developed the Complex interfaces with APO’s EWM instance from APO’s SPP instance using synchronous and asynchronous RFCs.

o Designed and developed multiple custom applications to update Live cache, TSDM by leveraging Enhancement framework and Switchframework.

Provided necessary mentoring and training to Off-shore development teams on both Functional and Technical areas.

Provided extensive support and help during the Integration Testing, Performance Testing, the UAT and the Production Stabilization phase.

Selected accomplishments: Received special appreciation from the SPP Architect from SAP

AG,Germany for his vast functional and technical expertise.

CAT Logistics – Pilot EWM implementation June 2007 – Nov 2007 SAP Technical AnalystThis is CAT Logistics’s pilot implementation of EWM system at St.Paul facility.

Involved in design and development of multiple Interfaces using several technologies with ALE/IDOCs through XI, Enhancement Framework, Work Flow, User exits.

o Designed and developed Work flow for IDOC monitoring and resolution process.

Provided support during Integration Testing, UAT and Cut-over activities.

CAT Logistics – Global Template for SCM’s SPP Feb 2007– June 2007 Role: SAP Technical AnalystThis is the development of global template for SCM’s SPP for later roll-outs for other customers.

Worked as a technical analyst to add and improve the features of the standard SPP solution.

Developed several enhancements on SPP package which include the Mass load feature, Changes to Intermittent logic, incorporate Partial days logic in Demand posting etc.

o Designed and developed several enhancements and stand alone custom applications using Enhancement framework, ABAP Objects, OO methodology for several modules.

Cat Logistics –Support for IM applications for external Clients, Morton, IL Aug’05-Feb’07 Senior Design Analyst/ Team Lead.

Supported mainframe based IM applications for various external clients involving Land Rover, MG Rover, Ford of Mexico and Bombardier in client facing and team-lead roles and helped in meeting the Service level agreements with business.

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Cat Logistics –IM Application for Bombardier client, Morton, IL Sept’04-Aug’05 Design Analyst/Programmer

Design, Development and customization of CAIRO application for Bombardier client for Forecasting processing. Involved in design and development of several interfaces with SAP platform and during all phases of Development, Testing, Cut-over, Stabilization and Production Support.Cat Logistics – FL Outbound Installation at Melbourne facility, Morton, IL

Aug’03-Sept’04 Design Analyst/ProgrammerRolling out of Outbound portion of Facility Logistics warehouse management systems at Melbourne Distribution facility.Cat Logistics – Part Authorization Support system, Morton, IL

Jan’02-Aug’03 Senior Design Analyst/ProgrammerDevelopment and Maintenance of 3-tier web based application with mainframe platform as the back-end to assist Parts Product Analysts(PPA) in processing the Engineering Drawing Notices (EDNs) more effectively and efficiently.Cat Logistics Inc– Software Solution Center, Morton, IL Apr’01-Dec01 Senior Design Analyst/ProgrammerDevelopment and Maintenance of CAIRO (Caterpillar Advanced Inventory Replenishment Optimizer) applications on mainframe platform for various external clients. Cat Logistics Inc - Receipt Reconciliation Routines, Morton, IL

Jun’99-Apr’01 Senior Design Analyst/ProgrammerDevelopment of Cleint/Server Mainframe based application to correct the previously posted purchase/finish manufacturing base receipts in Warehouse management system.Cat Logistics Inc -Stock Record Audit, Morton, IL, Dec’96-Jun’99 Senior Design Analyst/Programmer.Development of Client/server mainframe based application to monitor the accuracy of parts inventory records and ensuring the data integrity among various IM applications and WM systems.Cat Logistics Inc - Global Audit Trail,Morton, IL Jul’96-Dec’96 Analyst/Programmer.Development of Audit trail on Mainframe platform to track parts activity across multiple IM and Warehouse Management applications.

Sealand Inc - Stowage System, Charlotte, NC Jul’94-Jul’96; Lead Analyst/Programmer.Support and maintenance of stowage system on Mainframe platform.

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