NANDHINI SUBRAMANIAN
Lead SAP ATTP Consultant
Chennai,TN
Summary
Dynamic technology and domain expert in pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain with over 13 years of experience in leading digital transformation, serialization, and IT/OT integration for top global pharmaceutical companies. Proven ability to translate complex compliance and business requirements into effective solution architectures, successfully delivering end-to-end projects across manufacturing and quality operations. Extensive hands-on expertise in SAP ATTP, S/4HANA, SAP WM, TraceLink, EPCIS, and integrations with packaging lines, 3PLs, and CMOs ensures 100% compliant reporting to health authorities in highly regulated markets. Recognized as a strategic advisor during delivery phases, fostering stakeholder alignment, solution design, and change management across cross-functional and global teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Lead Consultant – SAP ATTP (Serialization & Digital Supply Chain)
AstraZeneca India Pvt Ltd
01.2024 - Current
- Lead domain expert for serialization and digital track & trace across legislation-controlled markets, ensuring on-time and 100% compliant submissions to EU Hub and US DSCSA.
- Own solution design and integration of SAP ATTP with SAP and non-SAP systems (e.g., Movilizer, packaging lines, 3PL/CMO systems), aligning IT/OT architecture with pharma manufacturing and quality processes.
- Assess business and compliance requirements, translate them into solution concepts and technical designs, and guide cross-functional teams through build, test, deployment, and hypercare.
- Act as central contact for technical topics and incident/change management, improving SLA and stability for global serialization operations.
- Mentor offshore/onsite teams, standardize reusable patterns for integrations, and contribute to internal knowledge building on serialization best practices.
Senior Consultant – SAP ATTP
AstraZeneca India Pvt Ltd
11.2020 - 12.2023
- Designed and configured SAP ATTP 3.0 for multiple markets, including master data setup, legislation configuration, and E2E testing (Unit/Integration/UAT) with detailed documentation.
- Led transition from PML to EPCIS by designing packaging-hierarchy EPCIS structures, enabling better interoperability, analytics, and reporting.
- Implemented RU MDLP/OMS connectivity via SAP PI/ICH, deploying SAP ICH Adapter with full configuration and testing to support secure crypto code reporting.
- Enhanced EU Hub reporting by optimizing ATTP master data, building EU Hub/3PS submissions, and batch stock quantity XML interfaces, and streamlining MDM syndication.
- Enabled US blockchain-based serial ID reporting and integrated handheld SAP WM events (pack/unpack/load) into ATTP to close traceability gaps across the supply chain.
- Result: Reduced reporting defects, faster submissions, standardized integration patterns, and stronger multi-market compliance.
Senior Consultant – TraceLink / SAP ATTP
Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Led RU Serialization (MDLP) using Data Cockpit: requested, retrieved, and mass-confirmed crypto codes; performed mass status checks; integrated ATTP with packaging line systems.
- Configured serialization profiles, serial number range definitions/requests, and managed post-manual events and business transactions, ensuring accurate end-to-end traceability.
- Managed XML/EPCIS flows via AIF and stabilized ECC ↔ ATTP ↔ TraceLink master-data integrations for partners, locations, and trade items.
- Result: Compliant RU crypto operations, faster CMO/brand onboarding, and improved regulatory reporting stability.
SAP WM / AII / OER – Serialization Functional Consultant (UCB Pharma)
Accenture India Pvt Ltd
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Supported ECC, PI, AII/OER incidents and changes for subcontracting, 3PL, and CMO scenarios, including interface and custom IDoc design.
- Managed HU-based warehouse flows for serialized and non-serialized products and supported PP-PI process orders in a regulated pharma environment.
- Delivered US/EU EPCIS submissions and alerts, executed UAT, and authored functional specs and detailed design documentation.
- Led a 4-member team through SAP upgrade testing using HP ALM and onsite hypercare at a Belgium site post go-live, stabilizing serialization flows across 3PLs/CMOs.
- Outcome: Full lifecycle implementations, stabilized EPCIS reporting, and improved serialization and supply chain quality.
TraceLink Consultant (Analyst) –Pfizer
Pfizer
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Managed incident and change processes for serialization, capturing requirements, preparing high-level and physical designs, and validating estimations and release plans.
- Led stakeholder workshops and user training, supported UAT, and managed Agile backlog and defect resolution.
- Coordinated multiple vendors and maintained transactional and master-data interfaces supporting serialization flows and market continuity.
Associate – Business Analyst (SUN ERP) – Pfizer
Pfizer
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Delivered production-process improvements and supported application changes in a regulated pharma environment, contributing to operational efficiency.
- Executed onsite cutover and hypercare, including a 3-month project hypercare in Argentina, ensuring smooth go-lives and business continuity.
Education
MBA - Finance
University of Madras
Chennai, India01.2016
BE - Aeronautical Engineering
KCG College of Technology
Chennai, India01.2013
Skills
Pharma digital transformation
Pharma IT Systems: SAP ATTP (30–34), S/4HANA, SAP WM, AII/OER, TraceLink, SAP ICSM, ECC, EPCIS interfaces, XML/IDoc-based integrations
OT & Shopfloor Integration: Packaging line systems, handheld devices, 3PL/CMO connectivity, Movilizer integrations, event-driven traceability
Compliance & Standards: US DSCSA, EU Hub, RU MDLP (crypto), UAE/KZ, China E-code, blockchain submissions, GxP-aligned track & trace processes, data integrity
Architecture & Advisory: Requirements assessment, solution concepts, reference architectures, effort estimation, impact analysis, change request management
Client relationships
Business analysis
Subject matter expert
Certification
SAP ATTP / S/4HANA / SAP WM (project-based practice).
Timeline
Lead Consultant – SAP ATTP (Serialization & Digital Supply Chain)
AstraZeneca India Pvt Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Senior Consultant – SAP ATTP
AstraZeneca India Pvt Ltd
11.2020 - 12.2023
Senior Consultant – TraceLink / SAP ATTP
Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2019 - 11.2020
SAP WM / AII / OER – Serialization Functional Consultant (UCB Pharma)
Accenture India Pvt Ltd
05.2017 - 08.2019
TraceLink Consultant (Analyst) –Pfizer
Pfizer
04.2015 - 04.2017
Associate – Business Analyst (SUN ERP) – Pfizer
Pfizer
05.2013 - 03.2015
BE - Aeronautical Engineering
KCG College of Technology
MBA - Finance
University of Madras