Asha Prakash Panda
Al-Khafji
Summary
As a dedicated SAP MM & WM analyst and driven by a passion for business process optimization and SAP solution design, I leveraged analytical thinking and SAP configuration expertise at KJO to drive significant improvements.
My knack for data analysis and workflow optimization led to actionable insights, enhancing efficiency and contributing to strategic progressive plans that met company objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
System Analyst
Al-Drees Transport & Petroleum Services
Al-Khafji
08.2024 - Current
- Performed analysis on a huge amount of data and created informative, actionable, and repeatable reporting that highlighted MTD KPIs, and opportunities for improvement.
- Developed complex reports based on need by utilizing the SAP system and Microsoft Excel advanced formulas to track progress against key performance indicators, such as purchase spend analysis, inventory stock reports, etc.
- Created tables, pivot reports, and charts for information-tracking purposes.
- Identified opportunities for business process improvement by analyzing existing systems, processes, and business user feedback.
- Created detailed documentation, including VISIO flowcharts, diagrams, and manuals, to explain business process steps and design specifications.
- Documented all changes made to the production environment according to established change control procedures by preparing Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) and Change Request Forms (CRFs).
- Collaborated with ITD consultants to ensure the successful development of the requirements submitted by MTD for progressive enhancements.
- Assisted as firsthand support to MTD business users with SAP issues and difficulties with the usage of applications.
- Provided firsthand technical support during UAT.
- Prepared presentation documents summarizing findings from stakeholder meetings and workshops.
- As part of the MDRM project, I continuously guided and monitored project timelines and budgets by tracking milestones, deliverables, and tasks.
- Translated business user needs into actionable items that could be addressed by ITD.
- Suggested changes to the supervisor and superintendent, using presentation slides and an analytics summary to support the recommendation, and actively participated in the implementation of approved changes.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of MTD purchasing policies and procedures.
- Assisted vendor capabilities to determine if they met KJO standards for reliability, consistency, and quality assurance.
- Provided guidance on purchasing decisions based on industry best practices.
- Assisted business users in investigating potential issues or discrepancies related to material delivery or payment.
- Providing PR awareness sessions once a year to all business users across KJO who are responsible for part of the supply chain management.
- Coordinate with business users in negotiated contracts with vendors for optimal terms and conditions.
- Analyzed and completed supplier performance reviews, addressing corrective actions.
- Prepare and assess supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery metrics, and address any issues.
- Assisted in the purchasing division in order to prepare and present reports on purchasing activities, savings achieved, and challenges faced to management.
- Coordinate the purchase team and work with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and ensure the timely clearance of pending invoices.
- Liaised with accounting and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies.
- Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Reviewed and updated purchasing policies and procedures to improve efficiency and compliance.
- Proficient in capturing and documenting key points, decisions, and action items during meetings.
- Prepare minutes of meetings, ensuring all minutes are correct by giving attention to detail in the meetings.
SAP MM WM Analyst
DSV-Agility
Kuwait
02.2018 - 07.2024
- Conducted a detailed business analysis, outlining problems, opportunities, and solutions for business process improvements.
- Defined business requirements and reported them back to stakeholders.
- Identified gaps between current state and desired future state operations.
- Designed test plans, scenarios, scripts, cases, and results matrices to validate system functionality.
- Gathered feedback from end users regarding usability issues related to applications or systems.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to define requirements for new projects.
SAP MM WM Consultant
Zieta Technologies
Bangalore
10.2014 - 01.2018
- Executed end-to-end integration tests between SAP ECC systems and other third party applications used by client.
- Maintained documentation related to all aspects of SAP MM implementation projects.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in current processes through gap analysis exercises.
- Developed test scripts and executed them periodically to validate accuracy of data flow between various systems connected via EDI interface.
- Evaluated new products and tools which can be integrated with existing SAP MM landscape.
- Gathered business requirements and translated them into SAP MM configuration.
- Developed, documented and revised system design procedures and quality standards.
- Configured and maintained master data, such as material types, material masters, vendor masters, purchasing info records and source lists.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss progress and resolve challenges encountered during implementation phases.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams while designing solutions for complex scenarios.
- Assisted in optimizing the existing SAP MM implementation based on best practices.
- Developed functional specifications for custom reports and interfaces related to SAP MM processes.
- Conducted user training sessions on the usage of newly implemented modules.
- Performed unit testing of the configured system in accordance with the project scope.
- Conducted and documented Root Cause Analysis of production system failures to minimize future failures and optimize operations.
- Developed and managed project plans while providing status updates to management.
- Defined system goals and devised flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps.
- Provided technical support to users during post-implementation phase.
- Implemented change management procedures for controlling changes made to production environment.
SAP MM Consultant
ABM Knowledgeware Limited
Mumbai
01.2012 - 09.2014
- Configured various settings like plant parameters, material types and number ranges in order to meet client's specific needs within the SAP MM Module.
- Provided guidance on best practices while troubleshooting problems related to Materials Management processes within the SAP MM Module.
- Resolved issues related to purchasing documents, inventory management, invoice verification and goods receipt and issue postings.
- Assisted users with day-to-day operations related to purchase orders, invoices, deliveries and stock transfers within 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.
- Documented detailed design specifications for development objects created in accordance with customer requirements within the SAP MM Module.
- Coordinated with other teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions in the SAP MM module.
Purchase Officer - Procurement
Super-Max Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Coordinated logistics activities such as shipping, receiving, storage and distribution of goods.
- Ensured that all purchased items met quality standards before releasing payment.
- Developed relationships with key suppliers in order to secure better deals on materials, or services.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess supplier performance.
- Maintained records of purchases, pricing and other important data.
- Conducted research on potential vendors and suppliers to identify suitable sources of supply.
- Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders, invoices and received materials and services.
- Prepared purchase orders, invoices and other documents related to procurement activities.
- Created reports based on procurement activities for management review.
- Evaluated existing contracts for cost savings opportunities.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements with suppliers.
- Identified new sources for supplies and materials through researching industry contacts.
- Developed strategies to optimize the supply chain process.
- Adhered to company policies when making purchasing decisions.
- Updated vendor information database regularly with accurate data points.
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
- Developed and implemented strategic purchasing plans to meet company objectives.
- Utilized BAAN ERP systems for efficient management of purchasing processes.
- Collaborated with other departments to identify and fulfill their purchasing needs.
- Conducted performance evaluation of suppliers to drive continuous improvement.
Education
MBA - Finance
ICFAI
Hyderabad05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
Hinjilcut Science College
Hinjili Cut04-2004
Skills
- SAP solution design
- SAP user training
- SAP analytics solution
- SAP workflow management
- Business process optimization
- SAP configuration expertise
- Proficient in Microsoft office
- Gap analysis
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Business process improvement
- Agile methodologies
- Analytical thinking
- Data analysis
- Workflow optimization
Timeline
System Analyst
Al-Drees Transport & Petroleum Services
08.2024 - Current
SAP MM WM Analyst
DSV-Agility
02.2018 - 07.2024
SAP MM WM Consultant
Zieta Technologies
10.2014 - 01.2018
SAP MM Consultant
ABM Knowledgeware Limited
01.2012 - 09.2014
Purchase Officer - Procurement
Super-Max Pvt. Ltd
01.2009 - 12.2011
MBA - Finance
ICFAI
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
Hinjilcut Science College
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