Anup Balkawade
Pune
Summary
Trustworthy SAP PP Consultant with 16 years of practical experience and dedicated work ethic. Self-motivated to consistently provide first-class results in line with stringent targets and deadlines.
Overview
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Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Cadential Technologies Pvt Ltd
Pune, MH
07.2024 - Current
- Knowledge & hands on for Complete Production Cycle Process & Implementation for Discrete Manufacturing.
- Streamlining shop floor activities in SAP including creation of orders, conversion of planned orders, order release, availability check, shop floor documentation, Production Order - Creation and Execution.
- Configured production orders within MRP to streamline manufacturing processes.
- Configuration & Managing the Materials Master (Material master, BOM, Routing, Work Centre) including definition of views required for material types, Shop-Floor Control.
- Material Requirement planning and its types, Various Strategy groups and their application.
- Formulating the daily production plans, demand management as per requirements & forecasting for scheduling.
- Formulating BOM for Various Applications.
- Building ramp-up plans after periodical review of production capacity, assembly and internal & operational activities.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that reduced production costs, raw material usage, and manpower while optimising machine utilisation.
- Participated in value addition and value engineering activities that led to cost reductions and improved resource efficiency through technology enhancements.
- Assessing available resources & allocation of shifts/scheduling accordingly to ensure effective utilization of resources to improve the efficiency.
- Liaising with materials, quality & engineering to own and drive supply chain related activities & objectives.
- Ensuring the reporting of daily progress of production to the management & highlights the threats by daily, weekly & monthly reports.
- Evaluated existing business processes and recommended improvements that enhanced operational efficiency while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.
- Conducting technical presentations, preparation of project reports and technical documentation.
- Experience in Interfaces with SAP and Non-SAP systems, IDOCs.
- Defining Organizational Unit hierarchy and their assignments.
Senior Associate Consultant
Infosys Ltd
Pune, MH
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Streamlining shop floor activities in SAP including creation of orders, conversion of planned orders, order release, availability check, shop floor documentation, Production Order - Creation and Execution.
- Configured production orders within MRP systems to enhance production efficiency.
- Executed material requirement planning and applied various strategy groups for effective inventory management.
- Configuration & Managing the Materials Master (Material master, BOM, Routing, Work Centre) including definition of views required for material types, Shop-Floor Control.
- Formulating the daily production plans, demand management as per requirements & forecasting for scheduling.
- Formulating BOM for Various Applications.
- Developed ramp-up plans based on periodic reviews of production capacity, assembly, and operational activities.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives leading to reductions in production costs, raw material consumption, manpower, and machine utilisation.
- Contributed to value addition and value engineering activities that resulted in cost savings and reduced manpower through technological improvements.
- Assessing available resources & allocation of shifts/scheduling accordingly to ensure effective utilization of resources to improve the efficiency.
- Liaising with materials, quality & engineering to own and drive supply chain related activities & objectives.
- Facilitated interfaces between SAP and non-SAP systems, including management of IDOCs for data integration.
- Ensuring the reporting of daily progress of production to the management & highlights the threats by daily, weekly & monthly reports.
- Defined organizational unit hierarchy and assigned roles to improve team structure and communication.
- Conducting technical presentation, preparation of project reports and technical documentation.
- Evaluated existing business processes and recommended improvements for efficiency gains without sacrificing quality or customer satisfaction.
- Knowledge & hands on for Complete Production Cycle Process & Implementation for Discrete Manufacturing.
Application Development Analyst
Accenture
Pune, MH
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided expertise in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to SAP PP functionality, minimising downtime for critical business processes.
- Improved production planning accuracy by implementing SAP PP functionalities and streamlining processes.
- Enhanced system usability for end users through customised SAP PP configurations and user training sessions.
- Led training sessions for new hires and refresher courses for experienced employees, enhancing proficiency with SAP PP modules.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements that streamlined production cycles.
- Engaged in continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest SAP PP developments, applying new knowledge to current projects.
- Assisted in successful system migrations, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations during transitions.
- Maintained strong relationships with stakeholders across various departments, ensuring alignment on project goals and expectations.
- Monitored system performance, resolving potential issues before escalation to minimise disruptions.
- Documented and maintained technical specifications for SAP applications.
- Traveled to client locations to implement SAP solutions and offered post-installation support services.
- Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
- Developed comprehensive documentation on system configurations and processes, enabling knowledge transfer among team members and end-users.
Associate Consultant
Cripton Technosoft Private Limited
Pune, MH
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided tailored solutions and recommendations to improve client satisfaction and address specific business needs.
- Streamlined SAP PPQM processes and optimised system configurations to enhance production efficiency.
- Assisted quality management across production, procurement, sales, and quality planning.
- Managed quality certificates, quality notifications, audit processes, and quality information records.
- Linked class characteristics to inspection characteristics for improved data accuracy.
- Worked on Inspection Plan, Inspection lot, Sampling Procedure, Configuration setting of Inspection Types.
- Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.
Assistant Manager
Tata Motors Limited (IJP Interims)
Pune, MH
03.2013 - 08.2019
- Optimised resource allocation by identifying and addressing bottlenecks in project workflows, resulting in faster product releases.
- Streamlined release processes through close coordination between development teams and operations staff.
- Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
- Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
- Facilitated Scrum framework by coordinating sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing Agile methodologies and facilitating daily stand-ups.
- Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Coordinated with product owners to ensure backlog items were prioritized for maximum project impact.
- Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
- Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
- Reduced bottlenecks in development process by actively removing impediments and facilitating solutions.
- Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction through regular sprint reviews and timely updates on project progress.
- Navigated through complex project challenges, leveraging Agile principles to adapt plans and meet evolving business needs.
- Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
- Developed custom Scrum boards for better task tracking and transparency within the team.
Assistant Manager
MAN, Trucks India Private Limited
Pune, MH
10.2010 - 04.2013
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pune
Pune, IndiaSkills
- Material requirements planning
- Production planning
- Process optimisation
- Agile methodology
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Technical documentation
- Data analysis
- Operations management
- Stakeholder management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
Professional Experience Summary
- Total Experience: 16 Years Ongoing
- Relevant Sap PP & IT Experience: 6.2+ Years Ongoing
Certification
- Certified Professional Scrum Master-I
- Certified in SAP PP & MM S/4 HANA
Assignments
- SAP PP S/4 Hana support for Client Rivian Automotive LLP (At Infosys)
- SAP PP S/4 Hana Implementation for Client Kao Corporation (At Accenture)
- SAP PP S/4 Implementation for various clients (At Cripton & Tata Motors)
- SAP PP Support for Tata Motors Limited (At Tata Motors)
- Development Project for 497 Vehicle Application at Tata Motors Limited
- Production Support & Management for MAN Trucks India
Personal Information
Pan Number: AVDPB1381M
Passport Availablity: Yes
DOB:12/03/1988
Timeline
Consultant
Cadential Technologies Pvt Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Senior Associate Consultant
Infosys Ltd
04.2023 - 06.2024
Application Development Analyst
Accenture
08.2021 - 03.2023
Associate Consultant
Cripton Technosoft Private Limited
09.2019 - 07.2021
Assistant Manager
Tata Motors Limited (IJP Interims)
03.2013 - 08.2019
Assistant Manager
MAN, Trucks India Private Limited
10.2010 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pune