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Ashika M

Chennai

Summary

Results-driven SAP MM Consultant with extensive experience at Cognizant Technology Solutions, specializing in SAP ECC and S/4HANA. Proven track record in optimizing procure-to-pay cycles and resolving complex integration issues, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong analytical skills complemented by a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions and enhancing system performance.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

SAP MM Consultant

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chennai
09.2022 - Current

Company Overview:

Client: Merck Life Science.

  • Handled procure-to-pay (P2P) cycles, maintained plant, storage location, purchasing group, HSN codes, batch master, purchase info record, and source list data specific to lab materials.
  • Worked closely with the SAP MDG and MDS teams in maintaining material and vendor master data, ensuring consistency and accuracy across systems; involved in data validation, enrichment, and distribution of master data to downstream SAP systems.
  • Worked with release strategy configuration for purchase orders and requisitions, including workflow triggers and approval hierarchies.
  • Resolved IDOC errors and supported inbound deliveries between SAP systems

Client: Merck Healthcare.

  • Integrated SAP MM with Ariba, Oracle, JDA, PI, and Legacy 3PL systems using IDOC and RFCs.
  • Worked on SAP MM tickets involving WM/EWM integration, such as inbound delivery failures, queue blocks, bin assignments, and inventory mismatch between IM, WM, and EWM layers.
  • Designed and configured background jobs linking 3PL interfaces and SAP systems, optimizing system performance, and reducing manual efforts.
  • Resolved issues related to special procurement types, including stock transport orders (STO), consignment, subcontracting, and third-party procurement, by handling document inconsistencies, movement type errors, and ensuring correct inventory postings.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (EWM, Basis, ABAP, PL2P, O2C, and business users) to gather inputs, analyze root causes, and deliver timely support by resolving over 60 SAP MM tickets per month with defined SLAs, ensuring minimal business disruptions.

Client: Merck Electronics.

  • Worked as an SAP SRM consultant, handling user creation, security role mapping, and managing user access workflows in coordination with the security team.
  • Monitored and managed SRM workflows for shopping carts, approvals, and purchase order generation in connected ECC systems.

SAP MM Intern

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Bengaluru
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Exposure to company code, plant, storage location, purchasing organization, and purchasing group. Hands-on experience with purchase requisition (PR), purchase order (PO), goods receipt (GR), and invoice verification (MIRO).
  • Identifying system errors, replicating issues, and re-posting to senior consultants.
  • Documenting standard procedures for procurement and inventory management.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Information And Communication Technology

SASTRA DEEMED UNIVERSITY
Tanjavur
06-2022

MBA - Corporate

SASTRA DEEMED UNIVERSITY
Tanjavur

Skills

  • SAP ECC
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • Service NOW
  • SAP SRM

Accomplishments

  • Supported M2C go-live phase by ensuring smooth system transaction, resolving issues promptly and minimizing disruptions to business operations.
  • Played a key role in bug-fix activities, addressing system errors and enhancing the reliability and efficiency of procurement and inventory process.

Timeline

SAP MM Consultant

Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2022 - Current

SAP MM Intern

Cognizant Technology Solutions
03.2022 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Technology - Information And Communication Technology

SASTRA DEEMED UNIVERSITY

MBA - Corporate

SASTRA DEEMED UNIVERSITY
Ashika M