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ARUL KUMAR B

ARUL KUMAR B

CHENNAI

Summary

SAP MM Consultant:

Experienced SAP MM Consultant with over three years of expertise in implementing and optimizing SAP Materials Management solutions. Proficient in configuring SAP MM modules to streamline procurement, inventory management, and supply chain processes. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate SAP MM with other modules, like FI, CO, and SD, ensuring seamless business operations. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support organizational goals.

SAP FICO Consultant:

Experienced SAP FICO Consultant with over 2 months of expertise in implementing and optimizing SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules. Proven track record in streamlining financial processes, enhancing reporting accuracy, and delivering cost-effective solutions across diverse industries. Adept at integrating SAP FICO with other modules, like MM, SD, and PP, to ensure seamless business operations. Committed to driving financial excellence and supporting organizational growth through innovative SAP solutions.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SAP FICO Consultant

DEVI POLYMERS PVT LTD
CHENNAI
05.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with external vendors providing third-party solutions integrated with SAP FI and CO module.
  • Supported the design and implementation of a new Chart of Accounts structure according to company's specific needs.
  • Prepared documentation for all phases of project life cycle including but not limited to requirements gathering, design specifications, fit gap analysis documents and user training manuals.
  • Monitored performance metrics related to system utilization by creating reports in various tools like MS Excel and Access database.
  • Troubleshot issues related to upgrades, patches or interfaces involving SAP FICO modules.
  • Created test plans for unit testing of custom development objects within the system.
  • Assisted with developing training materials for users on the use of SAP FICO modules.
  • Conducted knowledge transfer sessions with customers regarding their usage of SAP FICO modules.
  • Identified opportunities to streamline processes by leveraging existing functionality within the ERP system where possible.
  • Provided guidance and expertise on setting up security roles and authorizations in order to ensure proper segregation of duties among users.
  • Developed and implemented business process designs in the areas of FI and CO, using best practices.
  • Validated data migration from legacy systems into SAP FI and CO environment through LSMW tool.
  • Performed post-production support activities including root cause analysis, troubleshooting and resolution tracking for reported incidents.
  • Provided functional and technical support to end-users on SAP FICO modules.
  • Actively participated in meetings with stakeholders at all levels throughout the organization.
  • Analyzed and identified customer requirements for configuration of SAP FICO modules.
  • Worked closely with cross-functional teams such as IT Infrastructure team and ABAP developers in order to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Participated in user acceptance testing prior to go-live activities.
  • Configured financial accounting and controlling components such as General Ledger Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Cost Element Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting and Internal Orders.
  • Provided appropriate system solutions and identified, interpreted, validated, and documented customer requirements.
  • Designed, customized, configured and tested FI/CO modules.
  • Proactively identified and proposed business processes and system enhancements.
  • Liaised with clients for troubleshooting, investigating and solving software problems.
  • Expanded or modified system to serve new purposes or improve workflow.

SAP MM Consultant

DEVI POLYMERS PVT LTD
CHENNAI
06.2022 - Current
  • Managed integration points between other modules with respect to Materials Management transactions within the SAP MM Module.
  • Analyzed business requirements and developed solutions using standard functionality or customizing features available in the SAP MM Module.
  • Assisted users with day-to-day operations related to purchase orders, invoices, deliveries and stock transfers within the SAP MM Module.
  • Provided technical support and training to end-users on SAP MM modules.
  • Performed configuration of new organizational structures for materials management activities within the SAP MM module.
  • Performed configuration settings for MRP areas including lot size determination based on customer's business needs using standard tools available intheSAPMMModule.
  • Maintained master data, such as vendor, material and pricing information in SAP MM module.
  • Provided guidance on best practices while troubleshooting problems related to Materials Management processes within the SAP MM Module.
  • Configured various settings like plant parameters, material types and number ranges in order to meet client's specific needs within the SAP MM Module.
  • Coordinated with other teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions in the SAP MM module.
  • Documented detailed design specifications for development objects created in accordance with customer requirements within the SAP MM Module.
  • Developed functional specifications for custom enhancements in the SAP MM module.
  • Created test plans for unit testing of all system changes within the SAP MM module.
  • Monitored performance of existing configurations and provided recommendations for improvement within the SAP MM module.
  • Customized materials management processes by configuring the system accordingly.
  • Investigated department processes and facilitated company becoming ISO9000-qualified.

Education

Master of Science - Geographic Information Systems

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
CHENNAI
04-2020

Skills

  • SAP FICO configuration
  • Financial reporting
  • Data migration
  • Process optimization
  • User training
  • Vendor management
  • SAP MM configuration
  • Inventory management
  • Purchase order processing
  • Master data maintenance
  • MRP configuration
  • SAP FICO integration
  • Materials management
  • Warehouse management
  • Third-party order processing
  • Physical inventory
  • Material management
  • Invoice verification
  • Quota arrangement
  • Release strategy
  • Time-phased planning
  • Valuation and account assignment
  • Master data management
  • SAP software administration
  • Pricing procedures
  • Logistics execution
  • Reorder point planning
  • Vendor evaluation
  • Consumption-based planning
  • Material requirements planning
  • Returnable packaging
  • External services management
  • Automatic PO generation
  • Purchasing processes
  • Batch management
  • Split valuation
  • Stock transfers
  • Info record maintenance
  • SAP implementation
  • MS Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Microsoft Excel, Project and Visio

Certification

  • SAP MM certification for success in ERP
  • SAP FICO certification for global certificate

Timeline

SAP FICO Consultant

DEVI POLYMERS PVT LTD
05.2025 - Current

SAP MM Consultant

DEVI POLYMERS PVT LTD
06.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Geographic Information Systems

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
ARUL KUMAR B