KULDEEP, FNU Lead APO Consultant

Professional Experience Summary Over 11 years of experience in IT Industry. Over 9 years of extensive SAP functional consulting experience including 7 years Lead SCM APO/GATP/DP & SNP functional Consulting experience. Five full life cycle implementation experience. Expert level understanding of various management engineering tools including Affinity Diagram, Process Flow Diagram, Mistake Proofing , Cause & Effect Diagram, Pareto Analysis, and other problem solving and quality analysis tools. Good knowledge of ASAP methodologies with experience in all phase of project implementation performing Legacy System Data Analysis, Business Blue Print, Realization, Customization, Final Preparation, Go-Live and Post Live Support. Experience in Best practice implementation methodology. Specific areas of expertise in SCMo APO Demand Planning (DP): Modeling Master data, transactional data, MPOS, Planning area, Planning books, Data view, Advanced macros, DP Interactive planning, Univariate, MLR, Consensus forecast, Life cycle, Promotion, Like modeling, Phase-in and phase-out, mass processing and process chains. Extraction of Data to excel, backup of data to info cubes, transfer of demand plan to ECC(R/3) and legacy systems, releasing DP data to SNP. Parallel processing of the macros, aggregates in MPOS. o APO Global ATP (GATP): Master and transaction data set up for GATP, created integration models in ECC(R/3) for master and transaction data. CIF monitoring and troubleshooting. Set up filter and sort profiles for Back order processing, define rules for Rules based ATP (RBATP), multilevel ATP (MLATP) for configurable products including rules for location and product substitution, Capable to promise to trigger production in PP/DS. Configured Product allocations in connection to Demand Planning (DP), configured Event Driven quantity assignment and backorder processing. Performed configuration work for APO Demand planning ( DP), Global ATP (GATP) and Supply Network Planning (SNP) as needed to support functionality. Worked on SAP R/3 Versions 4.0, 4.6C, 4.7 & ECC 6.0, SAP APO 3.0, 3.1 & my SAP SCM version 4.0, 5.0, 5.1 & 7.0 Extensive experience of Administrative Workbench setup APO BW source system, Info source, Info Area, Info Cubes. Uploading Master and transaction data from Flat files, SAP BW, SAP ECC & SAP Legacy systems. Also performed data transfers between ECC, APO, BW and Live Cache. Strong integration skills of APO with SD, MM, PP. Customized Product Allocations, Product Availability Check in R/3 / ECC ATP. Participate in end user Training & Testing, defining Test cases, performing End-to-End testing as well as defining functional specifications for interfaces. Efficient Problem solving and quantitative background combined with business acumen. Efficient team member with excellent work/time management skills and cross functional awareness. Excellent leadership communications and interpersonal skills. Official speaker at SAP Insider SCM PLM MFG & Procurement 2010 held at Orlando. PROFESSIONAL EXPEREINCE OVERVIEW Owens Corning, Toledo, OH Role: SAP Lead SCM APO consultant Mar 2011 Till Date

Lead the global blueprinting exercise for SCM APO Demand Planning & Global ATP for Owens Cornings Global rollout. Conducted workshop to discuss key Supply & Demand matching issues Conducted workshop for GATP, proof of concepts to define the solution path for the client.

 Discussed process improvement in current S&OP process SABIC, Riyadh Role: SAP Lead SCM GATP consultant Jun 2010 Feb 2011

Lead the global blueprinting exercise for developing a Global ATP process for SABIC Participated in workshops for Rules Based ATP solution capability with Global ATP. Configured Rules based ATP check solution for Consolidation Location & Location Determination. Participated in workshops for Product Allocations solution capability with Global ATP. Configured Product Allocation solution for constraint products to control distribution. Configured Backorder processing (Batch & Interactive) for the Global business model. Configured master data for Global ATP and worked on creating CIF Integration models to transfer master and transaction data from ECC to APO. Lead the testing exercise for Unit and Integration testing and documenting the configuration scripts. Participated in workshop to demonstrate solution capability of Multi-level ATP. Designed & created Planning Object Structures, Planning areas, Planning books/ Data views, Macros and Alerts. Performed rigorous testing for different business processes. Prepared training and Configuration document and imparted training to business users and support teams. Kennametal, Latrobe, PA Role: SAP Lead SCM GATP/DP consultant Nov 2009 May 2010

Lead the global blueprinting exercise for developing a DP/Global ATP process for Kennametal Participated in workshops for Rules Based ATP solution capability with Global ATP. Participated in the design workshop for Demand Planning process. Configured Rules based ATP check solution for Consolidation Location & Location Determination. Configured Transport and Shipment Scheduling with Route determination in APO. Configured Event Driven Quantity assignment to reschedule orders Configured Backorder processing (Batch & Interactive) for the Global business model. Configured master data for Global ATP and worked on creating CIF Integration models to transfer master and transaction data from ECC to APO. Lead the testing exercise for Unit and Integration testing and documenting the configuration scripts. Participated in workshop to demonstrate solution capability of Multi-level ATP. Analyzed the sales order history and identified Characteristics for Characteristic Value Combinations (CVCs). Demonstrated to the client different solution methodologies that employ DP Univariate, MLR and Composite forecasting methods. Used Promotional Planning, Like Modeling, Phase- in and Phase-out planning to take into account special events like promotions, introduction and discontinuation of the products Designed and created the Data extract structures from BW to pull the gross sales and revenue numbers for forecasting purposes. Configured the required settings to release Demand Plan to SNP. Set up SNP Master Profile and configured SNP master data. Executing various programs and consistency checks for performance tuning of live cache. Configured proportional factor key figure for aggregating/disaggregating purposes. Performed rigorous testing for different business processes. Prepared training and Configuration document and imparted training to business users and support teams.

Fenwal Blood Technologies, Lake Zurich, IL Role: SAP Lead SCM GATP/DP/SNP consultant

May 2009 Nov 2009

Lead the global blueprinting exercise for developing a DP/Global ATP process for Fenwal Blood Technologies. Participated in workshops for Product Allocations solution capability with Global ATP. Configured Global Product Allocation process with Rules based ATP check. Configured Transport and Shipment Scheduling with Route determination in APO. Configured Backorder processing (Batch & Interactive) for the Global business model . Configured master data for Global ATP and worked on creating CIF Integration models to transfer master and transaction data from ECC to APO. Forecasting with Univariate models. Configured MLR and Composite forecast models for proof of concept. Designed and created the Data extract structures from BW to pull the gross sales and revenue numbers for forecasting purposes. Designed & created Planning Object Structures, Planning areas, Planning books/ Data views, Macros and Alerts. Set up SNP Master Profile and configured SNP master data Locations, Products, Resource & PDS. Created prototype for SNP Optimizer and lead a demonstration on solution capability. Performed DRP settings for some key products. Lead the testing exercise for Unit and Integration testing and documenting the configuration scripts. Participated in workshop to demonstrate solution capability for Dynamic Route Determination with Transport Management. Worked on developing Custom Product Allocation reports. Executing various programs and consistency checks for performance tuning of live cache. Configured proportional factor key figure for aggregating/disaggregating purposes. Maintained Allocation quantities for identified customers in Planning Books. Performed rigorous testing for different business processes. Prepared training and Configuration document and imparted training to business users and support teams. Sony Electronics Ltd., San Diego, CA Role: SAP Lead SCM GATP/DP consultant Apr 2008 Mar 2009

Lead the global blueprinting exercise for developing a Rule based ATP process for Sony. Worked on streamlining the BOP in APO based on Product Allocations. Participated in workshops for Rule Based ATP solution capability over Customized location substitution program used. Production Support for APO GATP, CP and DP and their integration with R/3. Worked extensively on issues related to Core Interface (CIF). Designed and configured integration points between R/3 and APO. Created Characteristic Value Combinations (CVCs) for Product Allocation. Responsible for developing Planning areas, Master planning objects structures, Time bucket profiles, Planning books, Data views. Executing various programs and consistency checks for performance tuning of live cache. Designed and created the Data extract structures from BW to pull the gross sales and revenue numbers for forecasting purposes. Configured proportional factor key figure for aggregating/disaggregating purposes. Maintained Forecast profiles and defined Macros and Alerts for DP components. Maintained Allocation quantities for identified customers in Planning Books. Performed rigorous testing for different business processes. Prepared technical document describing step-by-step implementation process and configuration procedures for end user and technical staff.

Bayer Corp, Pittsburgh, PA Role: SAP Lead SCM Consultant

Feb 2007 Mar 2008

Gathered Business requirements in liaison with the Business Lead and translated the same into Functional Specifications for the system. Worked on customer data configuration and sales organizational data configuration. Configured Product Allocation in connection to Demand Planning (DP). Configured Event Driven Quantity Assignment with reference to changing stock situation. Configured CIF Integration models for master Data transfer R/3 APO. Responsible for Planning and executing of regression testing for Rule Based ATP. Configured master data for Demand Planning. Created planning books, storage bucket profile, planning bucket profile and macros. Responsible for designing the key figures, characteristics, alerts, planning books, data views in consensus planning with planners. Uploading Master and transaction data from Flat files, SAP BW, SAP ECC & SAP Legacy systems. Also performed data transfers between ECC, APO, BW and Live Cache. Analyzed the sales order history and identified Characteristics for Characteristic Value Combinations (CVCs). Demonstrated to the client different solution methodologies that employ DP Univariate, MLR and Composite forecasting methods. Configured the required settings to release Demand Plan to SNP. Set up SNP Master Profile and configured SNP master data. Used Promotional Planning, Like Modeling, Phase- in and Phase-out planning to take into account special events like promotions, introduction and discontinuation of the products. Participated in workshops to demonstrate solution capability with MLATP. Creating documents for training and testing purposes. Training documentation includes business activity scripts and activity profiles which define and describe in detail every functionality. St J u d e M e d i c a l , S t P a u l , M N Role: SAP SCM Consultant Apr 2006 - Feb 2007

Involved in Project preparation, business blue print, realization, final reparation, go-live and support. Worked in team to understand the business requirements and translated them in to configuration and development requirement. Performed the Rule based ATP check along with the configuration of the overall GATP settings in APO. Tested backorder processing, Product allocations, Rule based ATP check. Did workshop on differentiating between solution capabilities of GATP over R/3 for backorder processing. Master data maintenance including Locations, Products, Resources, Production Process Models, Transportation lanes and Quotas Performed configuration work for APO Demand planning (DP). Created planning books, storage bucket profile, planning bucket profile and macros. Configure for GATP Product Allocation with connection with DP. Configured the GATP functionality to check Unrestricted Stock and Stock in Transit then trigger production if the requirement has not yet been filled in a MTO scenario. Creating documents for training and testing purposes. Training documentation includes business activity scripts and activity profiles which define and describe in detail every functionality. Avnet Inc. Phoenix,AZ Role: SAP APO GATP Consultant Mar 2005- Apr 2006

 Worked in team to understand the business requirements and translated them in to configuration and development requirement. Configured Back order processing (Batch & Interactive) in APO Performed the Rule based ATP check along with the configuration of the overall GATP settings in APO. Consolidation in a Consolidation Location using Ruled Based ATP check. Tested and configured Backorder processing (BOP), Product Allocations and Rule based ATP check. Worked in transferring (CIF) the Master data like the Materials, Plants, Classes, Characteristics and related Master data from ECC system to SCM system using the integration models. Worked on Master Data and various elements of SD like Basic Functions, Shipping, Transportation, Billing, and Sales Support including Service Management with Customer Service Processing. Customized pricing Procedures using Condition technique settings in pricing, Condition records, customer hierarchy, Product Hierarchy, Special condition types, free goods and rebate as well as credit/debit notes. Engaged in preparing Training Manual including Data set, Users Manual and imparted training to end users. Provided post implementation support. Endo Pharmaceuticals, PA Role: SAP SD/GATP Functional Consultant Jan 2004- Feb 2005

Endo Pharmaceuticals has established market leadership in pain management. They are engaged in the research, development, sale and marketing of branded and generic prescription pharmaceuticals used primarily to treat and manage pain. Responsibilities: Responsible for gathering for gathering business requirements and preparing business blue print documentation for sales orders, delivery and billing processing. Fit and Gap Analysis: analyzed the existing legacy system and legacy master data files to build the conversion strategy. Performed availability check with Multi-level ATP. Configured Product Allocation. Configured the availability check with ATP by defining checking groups, checking rules for availability check in sales orders and deliveries. Worked in transferring (CIF) the Master data like the Materials, Plants, Classes, Characteristics and related Master data from ECC system to SCM system using the integration models. Tested Backorder processing, Product allocations and Rule based ATP check. Configured Order to Cash Management with various Pricing procedures, Taxes, Rebate agreements, Credit Controls, Billing and Reports. Configured complete sales Cycle for Variant Configuration from Inquiry to Billing. Configured Order to Cash Process for SD. Configured consignment process. Customized pricing Procedures using Condition technique settings in pricing, Condition records, customer hierarchy, Product Hierarchy, Special condition types, free goods and rebate as well as credit/debit notes. Engaged in preparing Training Manual including Data set, Users Manual and imparted training to end users. Participated in the workshops for requirement gathering discussing the solution capability using SCM GATP. Provided post implementation support. JM Smucker Company, Orrville, OH Role: SAP SD Functional Consultant Apr 2003- Dec 2003

 One of the team member amongst five consultants and involved in the SAP implementation right from design and gap analysis. Our team is playing a vital role in making various business improvements in the firm and involved as key member in solving various cross-functional barriers. Worked as a part of Sales & Distribution team, in implementing pricing and conditions by establishing Pricing Procedures through the creation of condition tables access Sequences and condition types. Worked with setting up of Shipping Conditions, Route Determination, Delivery Types and Work List Layouts in Shipping. Consignment shipping for different customer bases like direct - export, dealers network and time contracts. Processing of return items in view of defects. Extensive experience solving end user problems related to Logistics Execution such as Delivery, Picking, Packing, ATP and Pricing related issues. Configuration of output types to facilitate the printing of the required documents like order confirmation, sales invoice, credit note etc. Involved extensively in the Customer Order Management in Sales & Distribution that includes Delivery and Billing along with resolving issues concerned with Tax Determination. Customized inter company stock transfer and inter company order processing. Involved extensively with the end users in solving the problems related with Delivery and Billing related issues. Bose Corporation, Kent, UK Role: SAP SD Functional Consultant Jun 2002- Mar 2003

Involved in implementation, configuration and customization of SD module and integration with other modules (MM, FI) Designed important business transactions in SD for client demonstration. Involved in Pricing Procedure Determination and Account Determination. Reviewed and designed Credit Management functionality. Involved in special business processes in sales like Consignment & third party processing. Identified Sales to Cash unit test scenarios. Helped in defining tester roles and responsibilities. Developed Integration test scenarios with the help of Business users. Developed template for the integration test scenarios and recorded the results. Prepared documents for Knowledge transfer to the subsequent support team.

Nexus Computers, New Delhi, India Role: Network Administration

Jul 1999- Jun 2002

Software and Hardware Support for the sites configured. Installations & Maintenance of PCs with operating system UNIX, Windows98, NT, XP, 2000. Installation and administration of Windows 2000 network. Troubleshooting all the issues related to Group policies, profiles, permissions, Terminal Servers, Replications i.e. File replication system and Active Directory replication, Trusts, DNS and Account Lockouts, AD Migration, AD Disaster recovery, DFS, EFS. Preparing health check report of all the Microsoft Windows Servers and taking proactive actions to work on any issue in the network. TECHNICAL SKILLS Operating Systems MS-DOS, MS Windows 9X,2000/XP/NT4.0, VISTA, UNIX , Linux

ERP Databases Software Languages Project Management Tools

SAP R/3 Versions 4.0, 4.6C, 4.7 & ECC 6.0, SAP APO 3.0, 3.1 & my SAP SCM version 4.0, 5.0, 5.1,7.0 PL/SQL, ORACLE 9i/10g, MS Access C, C++, VB, JAVA MS Office, HTML, Dream Weaver, Adobe Acrobat