Pallab Ray

• Directed major client engagements and monitored engagement delivery
• Increased revenue for firm through effective client engagement.

Program Manager for Global S2P Transformation Program- Large Building materials and housing equipment Manufacturer

• Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives.
• Architected SAP solutions (S4 and Ariba) by prioritizing simplicity, appropriate scale, resiliency and maintainability.
• Worked with customer to develop integrated solutions and lead detailed architectural dialogues to facilitate delivery of comprehensive solution.
• Guided team to develop global roadmap for both upstream and downstream modules

Offshore Delivery & Data Lead- CFIN Implementation for Large global Brewery

• Managed offshore functional delivery team , comprising 25 resources
• Was responsible for overall delivery and managed to complete all critical milestone without any slippage
• Defined Bank Data unification process across 120 countries to create unified Bank data maintenance process
• Designed global data governance model for Master and Transactional Data
• As Data lead responsible for Data migration to single CFIN system from 15 different system and for 26 different Operating Companies
• Develop strategy to sync Master and Transactional Data across multiple systems
• Coordinate with cleansing team for necessary cleansing at source

• Evaluated current Business processes for clients to develop improvement plans.
• Recommended Inventory operational improvements based on tracking and analysis of Spend Analysis data.

Process Improvement: Global Chemical Major, Japan

• Prepared R&D collaboration model for the client using SFDC platform
• Developed global data model for procurement efficiency and spend analytics, using benchmarking methodology for global clients
• Identified localization gaps and proposed unified global Business Development model for the client
• Using spend analytics tool, identified key focus areas for the client and participated in Business Process Reengineering for Supply Chain and Operational model.
• Prepared detailed cost structure breakup handbook for the client
• Using ZBX (Zero Based X) methodology, proposed potential 10-15 Million Dollar savings for the client

S/4 Rollout for Global Media Major, UAE

• Managed offshore team of 15 resources
• Designed Source to Pay and Invoicing process for the client, and defined complex approval process and workflow
• As Delivery lead, guided team through delivery cycles across three waves, and successfully completed all milestones without any slippage.
• Supervising overall Source to pay process design
• Defining critical processes like Returnable Package Solution, Sub-contracting etc.

Master Data Management- Global Chemical Major, EU

• Led Master Data restructuring project for the client
• Developed Data Governance and Data Synchronization methodology for the client
• Prepared Data quality matrix for key master data objects like Business Partner, Bank, Material Master
• Proposed data cleansing and data harmonization strategy for the next phase of the project.

Business Case Preparation for one of the Largest Chemical Companies, USA

• Leading a team to prepare S/4 Global Implementation Business Case for client
• Defining key KPIs and Value levers, driving value case preparation
• Prepare S/4 HANA implementation proposal, defining key financial benefits
• Proposing overall implementation strategy for S/4 HANA
• Prepare global testing strategy and effort estimation, including localization requirements

• Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
• Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.

Large non-alcoholic beverage company , USA: Global CFIN and Ariba Implementation

• Team Lead for Source to Pay
• Designing source to pay process for more than 150 countries
• Defining processes for Supplier Lifecycle Performance (SLP) for client
• Review of Ariba Blueprint, Open ICS implementation design.
• Defining processes for Supplier collaboration- Ariba Implementation

Global SAP IS-Retail Implementation for apparel Major, USA

• As Track lead , led onsite non-Merchandised functional team and ensured timely delivery as per project schedule
• Designed entire Supply Chain Model for client for non-Merchandise Category
• Closely Worked with PI Team for developing Interface to Connect SAP with existing Legacy System

SAP AFS Implementation for Footwear Major, India

• Project Manager and logistics SME for SAP AFS Implementation
• Managed entire MM module for Implementation across four plants

SAP ECC Implementation for Steen and GI pipe Major, India

• Led the procurement and Logistics team and ensured timely delivery according to project timelines
• Participated in all logistics and Production related business mapping and system designing Process

• Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
• Supervised execution of more than 15 large value contracts , adhering to all standard norms and regulations
• Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
• Developed internal requirements which complied with tendering standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across organization.

• Developed more than 10 BI reports to help client monitor their Asset Management process
• Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical components.
• Developed mission-critical real time reporting systems for utility Industry
• Participated in Business requirement analysis and reviews to collaboratively develop future state design documents