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Ananda Kumara A

Bengaluru,KA

Summary

  • Result-driven SAP MM Sourcing and Procurement certified Consultant with over 6 years of experience optimizing end-to-end procurement processes within SAP environments.
  • Proven expertise in implementing and customizing SAP MM modules, leading successful sourcing initiatives, and ensuring seamless integration with other SAP modules.
  • Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive efficiency, cost savings, and process improvements. Strong analytical skills, coupled with a track record of delivering high-impact solutions that align with organizational goals.
  • Seeking to leverage a wealth of SAP MM knowledge and consulting experience to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking organization

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SAP Sourcing and Procurement Functional Consultant

Fayat Engineering Centre, Bangalore, India
10.2019 - Current
  • Configuring Master Data: Material types, Number Ranges, Field selection
  • Vendor Master: Configuring Vendor Account groups
  • Configuring Purchasing documents: PR, PO, Contract, Scheduling Agreement, RFQ
  • Configuring Release procedures for Purchasing documents
  • Inventory Management
  • Customizing/Configuring processes for Sub-contracting, STO’s, Consignment
  • Service procurement- Planned and Unplanned
  • Configuring Source lists and Quota arrangement
  • Setting up Partner functions
  • Physical inventory
  • Automatic account determination
  • Creating Enterprise structure
  • Legacy system data migration
  • SAP Fiori Apps for MM: Modern user interfaces and applications for SAP MM processes.
  • Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
  • ALE (Application Link Enabling)

SAP MM Technical Consultant

Allygrow Technologies Pvt.Ltd
07.2012 - 09.2019

Relevant SAP Experience Jan 2017 – Sept 2019

1. Part of the SAP implementation team, responsible for SAP S&P module implementation in Dynapac India.

2. Preparation of Business blueprint for SAP Sourcing and procurement module.

3. Testing of various functionalities and processes in Purchasing

4. Training and development of end users

SAP MM Core Team Member

BEML LTD, Rail Coach Division
Bengaluru, KA
01.2007 - 06.2012
  • Core-team member for SAP MM implementation. Purchase functions.
  • End- user in purchasing department involved in following responsibilities:

1. SAP ECC Navigation: Efficiently navigate and use SAP procurement modules.

2. Goods Receipt and Invoice Verification: Verify invoices against purchase orders and goods receipts in SAP MM system.

3. Quality Management: Collaborate with quality management teams to ensure purchased goods meet specified quality standards. Utilize SAP quality management features for inspections and approvals.

4. Reporting and Analytics: Generate reports and analyze procurement data using SAP MM analytics tools. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement processes.

5. Preparation of BOM in SAP PP

6. Coordination with Planning Department for preparing Production schedule and Capacity planning

7. Plant maintenance using SAP plant maintenance module

8. Purchase Requisition (PR) Management: Receive and review purchase requisitions from different departments.

9. Validate and ensure that purchase requisitions are complete and comply with company policies.

10. Sourcing Strategies: Collaborate with stakeholders to determine optimal sourcing strategies. Utilize SAP functionalities for sourcing events, such as Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP).

11. Purchase Order (PO) Creation and Management: Create purchase orders in SAP based on approved requisitions. Ensure that POs are accurate, comply with contracts and agreements, and adhere to procurement policies.

12. Collaborate with suppliers using. Facilitate communication regarding order confirmations, delivery schedules, and issue resolutions.

Education

MBA - Marketing & Operations Management

MSM Meerut, India
Meerut, India
04.2006

Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Production Technologies

BIET
Davangere, India
05.2002

Skills

  • Articulate value proposition and identify main components of SAP S/4HANA for Sourcing and procurement
  • Configure Account Determination And Valuation
  • Execute and configure major procurement processes
  • Execute features and leverage innovations supporting optimized procurement
  • Identify and configure master data and organizational structure
  • Identify and process inventory management functions
  • Perform and configure invoice verification
  • Set up and run consumption-based planning

Certification

  • SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement
  • Agile certified Project management professional
  • Certified Data Analyst and Machine Learning Professional
  • Six-Sigma Green belt certified
  • ISO 9001 internal auditor

Timeline

SAP Sourcing and Procurement Functional Consultant

Fayat Engineering Centre, Bangalore, India
10.2019 - Current

SAP MM Technical Consultant

Allygrow Technologies Pvt.Ltd
07.2012 - 09.2019

SAP MM Core Team Member

BEML LTD, Rail Coach Division
01.2007 - 06.2012

MBA - Marketing & Operations Management

MSM Meerut, India

Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Production Technologies

BIET
  • SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement
  • Agile certified Project management professional
  • Certified Data Analyst and Machine Learning Professional
  • Six-Sigma Green belt certified
  • ISO 9001 internal auditor
Ananda Kumara A