MOHAMMED ASHRAF ALI
Bangalore
Summary
SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4 HANA Cloud Private Extended Warehouse Management & SAP Certified Associate – Project Manager SAP Activate & PMP Certified Professional, PMI, USA. Dynamic Managing Consultant / Principal Consultant with 23+ years of robust experience in SAP consulting, specializing in SAP S4 HANA Extended Warehouse Management (EWM),SAP Warehouse Management ,Logistics Execution -LE and SAP S4 HANA Transportation Management (TM ) with a successful track record of end-to-end SAP project implementations, global rollouts, migrations, and upgrades and Application Development & Support. Strong Expertise on Business Process Mapping and Configuration Skills in SAP S4 HANA EWM , Integration of ECC with SAP S4 HANA System and TM , SAP Warehouse Management, Logistics Execution (LE) , SAP Decentralized Warehouse Management (DWM), IS - OIL Transportation & Distribution, Design & Integration of SAP with 3PL WMS Systems, RFID Mobile Solution Design and Implementation, Sourcing & Procurement Modules & Integration with Cross Process Streams SD, PP & QM. Possesses Excellent Skills in Project Management & Service Delivery Management in SAP Implementations, Upgrades, Rollouts, AMS & Enhancement Projects, Hypercare Support, Transition Management, Solution Design , Competency and Practice Building & People Management Skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Consultant & Manager
IBM INDIA Private Limited
02.2010 - Current
- Currently working as Managing Consultant & Manager in IBM INDIA Private Limited, Bangalore since Feb 2010 - Till Date.
Principal Consultant (Business Systems Integrator -Bi-2) & Project Manager
Mahindra Satyam
01.2004 - 02.2010
- Principal Consultant (Business Systems Integrator -Bi-2) & Project Manager in Mahindra Satyam, Bangalore from January 2004 – February 2010.
Senior Software Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
05.2003 - 12.2003
- Senior Software Engineer in Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited, Mumbai from May 2003- December 2003.
Associate Consultant
AG Technologies Limited
09.2002 - 04.2003
- Associate Consultant in AG Technologies Limited, Mumbai from September 2002 - April 2003.
Product Inspector
Saudi Iron & Steel Company (HADEED)
09.1994 - 09.2000
- Product Inspector in Saudi Iron & Steel Company (HADEED), Saudi Arabia from September 1994 - September 2000.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Investment Management
ICFAI University
Bachelor of Engineering - College of Engineering
Andhra University
Vizag, Andhra PradeshSkills
- SAP Modules: S/4 HANA Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), SAP Decentralized WM (DWM), SAP WMS, Logistics Execution , SAP S/4 HANA Sourcing & Procurement & SAP S/4 HANA Transportation Management(TM)
- Methodologies: SAP Signavio,SAP Activate Methodology, RISE With SAP Methodology
- Tools: SAP Solution Manager, ServiceNow, HP ALM Quality Center & SAP Migration Cockpit
SAP IMPLEMENTATION EXPERIENCE
SAP S/4 HANA WM to EWM Migration, SAP S/4 HANA EWM, Setup EWM Organization Structure , Integration and Cross Client settings on ECC &EWM. Inbound Processing -Layout Storage Control,Process Oriented Storage Control,Deconsolidation, Warehouse Process Types,WOCR’s,Batch Management & Serial Number Management in EWM, Outbound Processing - Advanced Wave Management,Post Processing Framework(PPF),Exception Handling,VAS,Packaging Specifications, Putaway & Stock Removal Search Strategies Storage and Operations-Slotting,Rearrangement & Replenishment Setup EWM Integration with QM, Production Integration,Configure WM Monitor Labor Management,Resource Management and Yard Management & RF Frame Work. Implemented Enhancements and Built Solutions in SAP S4 HANA EWM SAP Warehouse Management, Logistics Execution (LE) , SAP Decentralized Warehouse Management (DWM), IS - OIL Transportation & Distribution, Design & Integration of SAP with 3PL WMS Systems, RFID Mobile Solution Design and Implementation, Solution Design, Configurations & Integration from SAP WMS to 3PL Systems to map ASN Inbound Delivery, Inbound & Outbound Shipments and new Output Types. Worked on IS – Oil Transportation & Distribution -TD Bulk Shipments and implemented Load & Confirmation Interface and Automatic Bulk Delivery Confirmation. Designed Interfaces for Goods Issue, Shipment, Inbound Delivery Interfaces with SLI ‘s & 3PL Warehouses and Integrated with EDI. Implemented Enhancements and Built Solutions in SAP Warehouse Management & Logistics Execution & Provided Global Support and Development in the areas of SAP Inbound & Outbound Logistics, Handling Unit Management Shipping & Transportation, SAP ECC & DWM Integration , ASN Inbound Deliveries & Outbound Deliveries, Advanced Wave Planning, Cartonization, Handling Unit Management, Shipping & Transportation. Put away & Picking through Pick-to-Voice Applications, RF Solutions for Warehouse Movements & Configured Mobile Data Entry Setup, Value Added Services (VAS), Cross Docking and Yard Management. Configuration & Implementation of Operational Procurement,Business Partners,Sourcing and Contract Management,Supplier Information and Master Data,Invoices and Payables Management. February 2010 - Till Date, Project-16 SAP S4 HANA Cloud EWM Implementation & Rollouts Jan 2022 to Till Date Client - McCain Foods Inc., Canada & Global Managing Consultant / Process Lead – SAP EWM Environment- SAP S4 HANA EWM & SAP Activate Road Map Viewer . Conducted Design Workshops & Gather Business Requirements, POC to Solution Design & finalize Blueprint and Implementation using SAP Activate and Go-Live Support. SAP Roadmap Viewer ,SAP HANA Guided Configuration, SAP Activate Methodology for S4 HANA Cloud Implementation Project through Agile Project Delivery. Managed & Executed from Integration to Regression ,UAT Testing, Cutover Planning & Execution, Go-Live and Hypercare Support and Transition Management to AMS., Project-15 SAP S4 HANA EWM Implementation & Migrations August 2020 to Dec 2021 Client – The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) Managing Consultant / Process Lead – SAP EWM Environment - SAP S4 HANA & EWM 1909 Lead & Execute Design Workshops & Gather Business Requirements, Fit Gap Analysis, POC & Solution Design & finalize Business Blueprint and Implementation and Go-Live Support. SAP Roadmap Viewer ,SAP HANA Guided Configuration, SAP Activate Project Management Methodology & Agile Project Delivery for S4 HANA Cloud. Managed & Executed from Integration to Regression ,UAT Testing, Cutover Planning & Execution, Go-Live and Hypercare Support and Transition Management to AMS., Project-14 SAP EWM Implementation & Migration Jan 2019 to July 2021 Client – Illumina Inc., Managing Consultant / Process Lead – SAP EWM Environment - SAP EWM 9.5 Gather Business Requirements, Fit Gap Analysis, & Solution Design & finalize Business Blueprint and Implementation and Go-Live Support. Lead and Executed Realization Activities , Configuration, Prepared EWM Migration Strategy Plan with SAP Migration Cockpit . Managed & Executed from Integration to Regression ,UAT Testing, Cutover Planning & Execution, Go-Live and Hypercare to AMS Support., Project-13 BP Nike – US Mexico Implementation & Rollout June 2016 to Dec 2018 Client – British Petroleum Managing Consultant & Delivery Lead – SAP WMS &LE Conducted AS-IS System Analysis of BP Global Template for WMS & Logistics Execution and Involved in Design Workshops, FITGAP Analysis & Business Blueprint for Rollout Implementation in US, Mexico & North America Plants. Solution Design, Configurations & Integration from SAP WMS to 3PL Systems to map ASN Inbound Delivery, Inbound & Outbound Shipments and new Output Types. Worked on IS – Oil Transportation & Distribution -TD Bulk Shipments and implemented Load & Confirmation Interface and Automatic Bulk Delivery Confirmation. Executed Regression & Integration Testing and led Business UAT till Sign-Off, Incident, Change & Release Management through ServiceNow As People Manager, Responsible for Team Management, Training & Development, Project Staffing and Organizational Goals accomplishment, Project-12 Implementations/Global Rollouts March 2010-May 2016 Client - Estee Lauder Companies Inc., USA Project - Strategic Modernization Initiative (SMI) -AMS SAP & Development Senior Advisory Consultant & Delivery Manager – SAP WMS &LE Environment- SAP ECC 6.0,SAP DWM (Decentralized Warehouse Management ) ,Solution Manager,ServiceNow,Remedy & HP ALM Quality Center Managed as Delivery Lead for SAP WM & LE Team located across Onsite and Offshore locations, Tracking & Monitoring of Incidents, Defects & Enhancements, Ensure Delivery as per SLA & KPI’s as per SOW, Service Delivery Management, Team Management, On- Boarding, KT Planning, Resource Planning for Global Hypercare Supports covering North America, US, APAC & EMEA Regions, People Management &Task Allocation to team. Implementation of Major Enhancements and Change Requests in Logistics Execution & Warehouse Management (WM&DWM) from Business Requirements Analysis, Process Mapping to Design and Development, Configuration and Release Management. Plan and Execute Release Plans for Change Requests & Enhancements, Prioritization of deliverables, Incident & Defect Management, Causal Categorization, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Problem Management for Business Critical P1&P2 Incidents and Implemented Continuous Improvement Solutions. Managed AMS Hypercare Support for Five (5) Group Rollouts in Estee Lauder SAP Global Rollouts from Hypercare Support to Stabilization Phase across North America, EMEA, APAC & Middle East Regions since March 2010 to May 2016 & Worked on Resolution of Critical Incidents & Defects. January 2004 - Feb 2010, Project 11-Nestle GBSL SAP Upgrade May 2009-Nov 2009 Client – Nestle S.A.,Switzerland Functional Lead – SAP MM/WM Performed Functional Lead & SME Roles from SAP Upgrade Assessment to Go-Live, Responsible for Delivery Management of Overall Upgrade Testing, Project Planning & Execution, Project Tracking & Offshore Project Management., Project-10 SAP Application Development & Support May 2006 -April 2009 Client - Applied Materials Europe B.V,Netherlands Senior Consultant – SAP WM/MM/LE Analyze new Business Requirements from Process Owners Solution Design, Implemented Change Requests and Enhancements in SAP MM, WM and Logistics Execution using Solution Manager. Resolved Production Support Issues during Post-Go Live of SAP ECC Upgrade Project from Purchasing, Inventory Management, Vendor Managed Inventory, MRP, Output Determination and Subcontracting., Project-9 SAP Warehouse Implementation Feb 2006-May 2006 Client- Applied Materials Inc., Santa Clara ,USA Senior Consultant – SAP WM/MM/LE Responsible for Implementation of new Warehouses in the Régions of Europe, Japan & Austin. Analyzed Warehouse Layouts from Business Owners, Studied Warehouse Processes & Implemented WM for three Warehouses., Project-8 SAP Enterprise Version Upgrade July 2005- Jan 2006 Client - Applied Materials Inc., Santa Clara ,USA Senior Consultant – SAP WM/MM/LE Configured Business Processes by Implementing Functional Enhancements and Provided Solutions for Upgrade Errors from OSS Notes Responsible for Test Scripts Preparation & Execution, Perform Unit Testing of Purchasing, Inventory Management, Logistics Execution, Warehouse Management, & SAP Console Processes. Tested FedEx Integrator with Shipment Tracking Number, System Integration Testing, Cutover Activities & Post Go-Live Support., Project-7 SAP-i2 Planning Solution Rollout Feb 2005- June 2006 Client - Applied Materials Inc., Santa Clara ,USA Senior Consultant – SAP WM/MM/LE Implemented Interfaces for Consignment Sales Orders & Inter Company Transport Orders, Replenishment Planning, and Integration of SAP & K- Warehouse for Stock Updations & Offshore Project Management., Project-6 SAP Application Development & Support July 2004- Jan 2005 Client- Nvidia Corporation,Santa Clara ,USA Business Systems Analyst – SAP WM/MM/LE Implemented new Enhancements, Application Support of Purchasing, MRP, Subcontracting, VMI Inventory, Inventory Management, Batch Management, Warehouse Management, Shipments and SAP Mobile Business Applications with Catamaran RF Device and developed Bar Code HU Labels on Zebra Printers., Project-5 SAP Implementation May 2004-June 2004 Client - LNM Marketing FZE,,Dubai Business Systems Analyst – SAP WM/MM/LE AS-IS Study of LNM’s Business Processes in Procure-to-Pay area for Contracts, Quotations, Purchase Orders & Intercompany Business Processes from its mills and vendors. Scope Study using QADB, Generated BPML and Prepared Business Blueprint using Value SAP Implementation Methodology., Project-4 SAP Mobile RFID Implementation Jan 2004-May 2004 Client - Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA),Bahrain Project Manager & SAP WM/MM Consultant Worked on RFP & Solution Design, Project Management, Implementation & Interaction with SAP AG, Wolddorf to resolve critical issues in using RF Device Function Keys with LXE RF Device. Developed Application to print RF Scan Bar Code Labels for Shipping & Storage Bins by Interfacing SAP with Zebra Barcode Software. Configured Mobile Data Entry and Bar Code Configuration, Queue, Management & Warehouse Activity Monitor. Executed Unit and Integration Testing for RF Transactions on LXE RF device, Coordinated UAT Execution, User Training & Go-Live Support. May 2003 - December 2003, Project-3 Implementation of SAP Treasury & Cash Management Module Oct 2003- Dec 2003 Client - Larsen & Toubro Limited Functional Consultant – SAP MM Business Process Study of all the eight L&T E&C SBUs relating to Global Procurement, & Implementation & Testing of SAP TRCM Module., Project 2- EWAC SAP Enterprise Upgrade Project May 2003- Oct 2003 Client- Larsen & Toubro EWAC Alloys Ltd., Mumbai Planned Upgrade Project Planning & Execution from 3.1H to Enterprise Version using SAP Solution Manager & Value SAP Implementation Methodology Integration Testing, Master Data Transfer using CATT, Production Cut-Over Activities, Go- Live Support and Prepared User Training Manuals. Sept 2002 - December 2003, Project-1 Siemens SAP Application Development & Support Project Oct 2003- Dec 2003 Client- Siemen’s ICN,Florida,USA (for Tata Consultancy Services Limited,Mumbai) Functional Consultant – SAP WM/MM Responsible for Application Development & Maintenance Support for SAP MM - Purchasing, Inventory Management, Logistics Verification & Warehouse Management. Development of Functional Design Documents for Change Requests, Enhancements and Configuration and Implementation. Saudi Iron & Steel Company (Hadeed), Saudi Arabia, Client - Saudi Iron & Steel Co.,(HADEED),Saudi Arabia Role - Product Inspector / SAP Implementation Project Core Team Member – SAP MM Sept 1994 - Sept 2000 Involved in Full Life cycle of HADEED SAP Implementation Project as Project Core Team Member from AS-IS Business Process ,Business Blue Print to System Design to Go Live & Support.
Certification
- SAP Certified Associate – SAP S/4 HANA Cloud Private Edition , Extended Warehouse Management.
- SAP Certified Associate – Project Manager SAP Activate.
- SAP Certified Associate – SAP S/4 HANA Cloud Private Edition, Transportation Management.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified from Project Management Institute - PMI, USA Since Feb 2007.
- SAP Certified Solution Consultant in my SAP Supply Chain Management – Procurement in April 2006.
- ITIL V3 Foundation Certified from EXIN International, UK on IT Service Management.
Timeline
Managing Consultant & Manager
IBM INDIA Private Limited
02.2010 - Current
Principal Consultant (Business Systems Integrator -Bi-2) & Project Manager
Mahindra Satyam
01.2004 - 02.2010
Senior Software Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
05.2003 - 12.2003
Associate Consultant
AG Technologies Limited
09.2002 - 04.2003
Product Inspector
Saudi Iron & Steel Company (HADEED)
09.1994 - 09.2000
Bachelor of Engineering - College of Engineering
Andhra University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Investment Management
ICFAI University