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Gaurav Chaurasia

Gaurav Chaurasia

Cardiff

Summary

SAP S/4 HANA MM Certified Consultant with having total experience of 7.8 Years in procurement, sourcing & logistic and having 4+ years in SAP MM Configuration. A multi-skilled & result-oriented IT/SAP professional with rich experience in the SAP logistics & procurement domain. Completed the following projects:

  • 2 E-to-E SAP S/4 HANA Implementations.
  • 2 ECC/S4 HANA Rollouts,
  • 5+ Supports on S/4 HANA & ECC.
  • Having exposure to configuration and support in the areas of Material Management (MM): Enterprise Structure, Material Master Data, Vendor Master Data, Info Record, Purchase Requisition, Schedule Agreement, Purchase Order, Invoice verification, and External Service Management
  • Good exposure in configuring business procurement like Domestic, Asset, Import, Subcontracts, purchase return, consumables, vendor Consignment, etc.
  • Due to my spouse's distinguished position as a lecturer at Cardiff Met University, I am in the UK on a dependant visa. This allows me to work in the UK.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Motherson Technology Services Limited (MTSL)
2021.06 - Current

Providing support to Motherson's Group of overseas companies, including SMP (Samvardhana Motherson Peguform) based in US, Germany & Mexico, SMIA (Samvardhana Motherson Innovative Autosystem) based in Germany, and SMRC (Samvardhana Motherson Reydel Companies) based in France, Slovakia & Croatia.

Working with both S/4 HANA and ECC systems.

· Support Motherson's overseas companies, SMP & SMIA, in implementing SAP S/4 HANA 2021 with implementation partners, such as Accenture or NTT Data.

· 2 new plant rollouts have been completed, one for the Serbia location and one for the Mexico location.

· Ticket monitoring and resolving within SLA using IT-Service Desk application.

· Communicate with the technical team for customization or development.

· Maintaining documentation of the system configuration, processes, and procedures.

· Initiation of testing, root cause investigation, and configuration adjustments for all new CRs.

· IDOC/EDI creation & validation for DELJIT, DELFOR & DESADV

· Hands-on EWM (Extended Warehouse Management).

· Collaborate with other team members to develop work program timelines, risk assessments, and other planning documents.

· Demonstration and training to business users.

· Creating test scripts, FS, DS documents

· Offering end-user assistance, training and a user manual.

Associate MM Consultant

Corporate Serve Solutions Private Limited
2017.09 - 2019.05

Assignment (1): Onsite post go-live support in Choudhary Groups (CG) Nepal’s Largest Business Corporate House. Worked as an Associated MM Consultant.

Deployed Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Environment: S/4 HANA 1610

  • Providing post go-live support to client for smoothing working in the SAP system.
  • Assisting end-users to help them navigate the system or in any issues, and optimize their use of the system.
  • Address any technical or functional issues that may emerge in the live environment.
  • Providing additional training sessions, creating user manual and offering helpdesk support.
  • Responsible for making changes to any existing customized reports/enchantment or business process as per business requirement.


Assignment (2): SAP S4 HANA end-to-end Implementation in a Haridware, India based pharmacy company

Deployed Location: Haridware (onsite)

Environment: S/4 HANA 1610

Roles and Responsible:

  • Detail discussion with client to understand business process and business requirement, as well as preparation of AS IS - TO BE process.
  • Explanation and submission of AS IS - TO BE process
  • Creation of KDS, BPML and WRICEF as per the requirement of Client.
  • Baseline configuration & business process designing/mapping and testing
  • Baseline Demonstration and user training
  • Mater data template preparation and explanation
  • Quality Testing and Integration Testing
  • User Training and User manual
  • Cut over Data Activities (Template preparation, Collection and Cut Over Initial Data upload)
  • Go Live support for 2 months


Assignment (3):

SAP S4 HANA end-to-end implementation in an edible oil company based in Agra, India.

Deployed Location: Agra (Onsite).

Environment: SAP S/4 HANA 1810

  • Detail discussion with client for understanding business process and business requirement as well as prepared a detailed document of AS-IS study and developed the detailed TO-BE processes to suit the company\'s objectives.
  • Creation of KDS, BPML and WRICEF as per the requirements of the client.
  • Defining & assignment of MM Organization Structure in the System
  • Customizing Material Masters, Vendor Masters, by assigning Material Types, Account Group, No. ranges and uploading master data in the system via LSMW & BDC.
  • Baseline configuration, business process mapping in the system & testing
  • Business process demonstration & user training
  • Creation of purchasing documents for PO Doc Type, PR Doc Type, RFQ and assigned number range.
  • IMG setting for version, industry sectors, partner functions, creating purchasing groups, no. ranges for info records, RFQ, P.O, Contract, etc.
  • Setup release strategy procedures for purchasing documents. Define release conditions, pre-requisites, codes, indicators, and strategies.
  • Rigorous business processes testing
  • Service category creation and number range assignment for service entry sheets.
  • Final preparation and cut over data activities
  • Go Live and Go Live post support.

Senior Executive Operation

Get IT Grocery Private Limited
2015.07 - 2016.06
  • Worked as a Senior Executive in (Askme.com) for vendor management
  • Establishing the distributor network by developing new potentials vendors.
  • Managing contracts with vendors, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, tracking expiration dates, and facilitating contract renewals or terminations.
  • Negotiating prices, quantities and delivery time-scales with Vendor.
  • Managing escalations and resolving conflicts or disputes with vendors and company in a timely and effective manner.
  • Preparing of Reports such Daily/Weekly Sales Report, Monthly P/L Reports & Vendor payment.

Department Manager

Pantaloons Fashion & Retail Limited
2014.12 - 2015.09
  • Worked as a Department Manager and responsible for managing store warehouse & inventory
  • Worked as super end user on SAP IS-Retail, was responsible for Inventory Management
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct regular audits to prevent shrinkage and discrepancies
  • Responsible for staff training on SAP for inventory management and creation of user manual
  • Responsible for Annual PI of Store/Warehouse
  • Train new employees on store procedures, product knowledge, and inventory management
  • Oversee the receiving, stocking, and organization of merchandise in the store
  • Contributes and create a positive, fun and collaborative work environment.

Senior Associate - Operations

Reliance Retail Limited
2014.12 - 2015.07
  • Worked as a Department Manager in Reliance Retail Ltd
  • Was responsible handling the operations, sales, inventory and managing the Team
  • Worked on SAP - IS Retail as a super end user in Reliance Retail Pvt Ltd
  • For inventory management
  • Maintaining the stock -in and stock -out in the system to ensure effective planning
  • Managing the Store Inventory and ensure zero pilferage
  • Responsible for supervision of Team along with Team Training, Curriculum Activities, HR activities, Individual achievement reports
  • Manage daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and security protocols
  • Supervise and lead a team of store associates, delegating tasks and ensuring smooth operations
  • Develop strategies to increase sales and meet targets
  • Ensure that the store layout and displays are visually appealing and comply with company standards.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Footwear Technology

FDDI
Noida, India
03.2013

B.C.A -

University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India
01.2009

Intermediate (12th Class) - Commerce

Army School, Ayodhya, India
01.2006

High School (10th Class) -

J.B. Academy, Ayodhya, India
01.2004

Skills

  • Enterprise Structure Configuration
  • Vendor & Master Data Configuration
  • BBP, KDS & BPML Documentation
  • Procurement & Logistics
  • Inventory Management Configuration
  • Business Process mapping/Baseline Configuration
  • Warehouse Management
  • Mater data template preparation and explanation
  • User Training, User Acceptance Test in Development System & User Manual Preparation
  • Release Strategy Configuration
  • Excellent training skills and analytical ability.
  • Integration knowledge of MM with FI and PP.

Experience

Total Experience 7 Years & 8 Months

SAP Relevant Experience 4 Years & 4 Months

Certification

SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement

Accomplishments

  • Participated in Reliance Annual Review Competition, Bengaluru (2014) won the 2nd position twice.
  • Initiated BTL marketing activities for Reliance to enhance its sale, which was appreciated.
  • Represented School as a Basketball Captain in CBSE Cluster Meet in the year 2005 and 2006 and Table Tennis in the year 2006.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Avid Reader of Newspaper (especially Business News)
  • Trekking
  • Cycling

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Motherson Technology Services Limited (MTSL)
2021.06 - Current

Associate MM Consultant

Corporate Serve Solutions Private Limited
2017.09 - 2019.05

Senior Executive Operation

Get IT Grocery Private Limited
2015.07 - 2016.06

Department Manager

Pantaloons Fashion & Retail Limited
2014.12 - 2015.09

Senior Associate - Operations

Reliance Retail Limited
2014.12 - 2015.07

Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Footwear Technology

FDDI

B.C.A -

University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India

Intermediate (12th Class) - Commerce

Army School, Ayodhya, India

High School (10th Class) -

J.B. Academy, Ayodhya, India

SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement

Gaurav Chaurasia