Results-driven Material Preparation Specialist & SAP Key User with 5+ years at Volvo Buses, VE Commercial Vehicles LTD. Expertise in SAP PP customization, production planning, and optimizing material flow to improve efficiency and team collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Preparation Specialist & SAP Key User
Volvo Buses Division, VE commercial Vehicles LTD
Bengaluru
07.2017 - 05.2024
Configured and Customized SAP PP Module, managing master data (BOMs, routings, work centers) and optimizing material flow to meet production planning requirements.
Provided Technical Support and Training on SAP PP, enhancing user proficiency and troubleshooting performance issues to ensure smooth operations.
Led SAP Implementation and Testing, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and integration with MM, SD, and WM modules for seamless production processes.
Analyzed and Improved Production Planning by reviewing MRP parameters and generating reports to monitor KPIs, driving continuous process enhancements.
Project Trainee
Volvo Buses, Division of Volvo Group India Private Limited.
Bengaluru
10.2016 - 06.2017
Led Design Change Implementation and managed material master data in SAP, ensuring accurate BOM creation and control for project vehicles.
Analyzed DCN Parts and Variants, collaborating with multiple functional teams to source local parts and maintain accuracy.
Specialized in SAP and PDM Interfaces, ensuring seamless integration and data flow between systems.
Monitored BOM Accuracy, identifying discrepancies and implementing solutions to maintain high data quality.
Graduate Apprentice Trainee
Volvo Buses, Division of Volvo Group India Private Limited.
Bengaluru
10.2015 - 10.2016
Led Chassis Design Improvements and Alterations, managing design change requests and ensuring timely updates to the Bill of Material in SAP.
Guided Modifications to Meet Customer Demands, collaborating with procurement, engineering, and SAP systems to ensure availability of parts for production.
Managed the Complete Production Order Process, synchronizing workflows across teams to maintain seamless production and timely delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology -
East Point College of Engineering And Technology
Bengaluru
05-2014
Pre-University -
Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College
Kolar Gold Fields
05-2010
10th - CBSE -
Kendriya Vidyalaya BEML Nagar
Kolar Gold Fields
05-2008
Skills
SAP Proficiency & Material Preparation Expertise
Production & Manufacturing Knowledge
Data Analysis & Analytical Problem-Solving
Team Collaboration & Project Management
Training, Support, & Documentation Management
Accomplishments
Presented a Case study at NIQR on lean approaches in the manufacturing sector and Won third Prize
Languages
Kannada
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Material Preparation Specialist & SAP Key User
Volvo Buses Division, VE commercial Vehicles LTD
07.2017 - 05.2024
Project Trainee
Volvo Buses, Division of Volvo Group India Private Limited.
10.2016 - 06.2017
Graduate Apprentice Trainee
Volvo Buses, Division of Volvo Group India Private Limited.
10.2015 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Engineering Technology -
East Point College of Engineering And Technology
Pre-University -
Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College
10th - CBSE -
Kendriya Vidyalaya BEML Nagar
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