SAP MDG
PRAKASH HARIDAS KUMBHAR
MDM & Data Governance Lead | SAP Master Data Analyst | Data Steward
Summary
Master Data Analyst with 10 years of proven proficiency in data governance, MDM, and process optimization. Led data cleansing initiatives, improving accuracy by 40% and reducing errors. Automated workflows, cutting manual effort by 50%. Passionate about enhancing data quality, compliance, and driving business transformation through innovation
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
SAP Master Data Analyst
Rich Products Corp
04.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: A leading global manufacturer of high-quality food products
- Optimizing master data governance, automating processes, and improving data quality to streamline operations and drive efficiency
- Enhanced Customer Master Process by deploying Customer PowerApps
- Cleansed 23,000 pricing records by removing redundancies, correcting inconsistencies, and enhancing data accuracy
- Reduced Customer MDM process lead time by 35-40%
- Strengthened MDM visibility with 74 policies & SOP enhancements
- Primarily Managing Product Master, Vendor, Customer, and Pricing
- Mentored junior analysts on best practices for managing large data sets, improving overall team performance.
Master Data Steward /Data Analyst
AkzoNobel
11.2020 - 04.2024
- Company Overview: A leading global paints and coatings company
- Strengthening master data governance and automation to enhance compliance and operational efficiency
- Led customer master data clean-up and DQI initiatives, improving active ratio from 79% to 93% -90% through obsolete data cleansing
- Reduced Material Master Turnaround Time (TAT) from 50-60 days to 15 days, significantly improving efficiency and workflow
- Managed ServiceNow requests and SAP IDOC to ensure data consistency and smooth system integration
- Implemented an automated notification system for pending Change Requests (CR) with SLA tracking to ensure timely resolution
- Contributed to Data Migration Project for Material Master Data
- Prepared reports on unauthorized user activity to enhance data security
Senior Executive IT
Rich Products Corp
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Company Overview: A leading global manufacturer of high-quality food products
- Key resource in managing 18 different Master Data sets for Indian operations, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems
- Designed and maintained 72 master data policies as part of governance process
- Led data cleansing initiatives for Material Master, BOM, Master Recipe, and Cost Center, reducing cost variance by INR 30 Lakh
- Improved Master Data Management setup time by around 40-45% for new product introductions
- Streamlined Auto PR process and budget use
- Supported new material introduction and costing
- Performed massive quarter-end material costing to ensure financial accuracy
Engineer SCM (Onward Technologies LTD: C2H)
John Deere
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: A multinational corporation that manufactures agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery
- Supported supply chain processes and governance in data management
- Function as Supply Chain Master Data coordinator
- Aligned with the global supply chain team to oversee procurement processes (PTP), vendor management, and inventory analysis
- Conducted MRP data reviews and ensured timely updates for accurate planning
- Managed order processing to ensure timely and efficient execution of tasks, optimizing workflow and meeting deadlines
Senior Executive (Experis IT: C2H, Infosys BPM: Payroll)
Infosys
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: A global leader in technology services and consulting
- Enhanced data cleansing after 6 data files, processes for plant go-live, ensuring accuracy and integrity of material master and supplier master data
- Key resource for New Plant Migration, involved in data cleansing
- Assisted in SRM data migration for Material Master and Supplier data
- Supported New Plant Implementation for SAP Master Data activities, including validation, checks, and data file loading
- Provided support for procurement processes, including pricing reviews and supplier coordination
- This contributed to data migration and cleansing efforts to improve data integrity
Engineer (Commercial Project [External Payroll with Exon Machines A 'Bad & SCS])
Amtek Group
10.2014 - 11.2016
- Company Overview: A leading manufacturing company specializing in a range of products
- Ensured ISO/TS 16949 compliance while streamlining process standardization, procurement, and quality management in manufacturing
- Developed and implemented standardized procedures for MFG units, ensuring compliance with industry standards in Purchase, SCM, HR, Quality, Maintenance, Production, and Stores
- Managed end-to-end P2P procurement processes, including requisition handling, RFQs, supplier negotiations, PO finalization, and invoice issue resolution to optimize cost and efficiency
- Conducted ISO/TS 16949 internal audits to ensure compliance with quality management standards
- Compiled and analyzed operational data for weekly and monthly reports, supporting strategic decision-making at the management level
Education
B.Tech/B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Pune University
05.2011 - 05.2014
Skills
Data Quality Improvement
Accomplishments
Outstanding Performer Recognition (2024) – Recognized for exceptional contributions to MDM, data governance, and process optimization.
GEM "Going the Extra Mile" Award (2024) – Acknowledged for outstanding dedication in driving data quality initiatives.
Executive Appreciation (2024) – Commended by SVP, Data Owners, and Data Stewards for leading Master Data Cleansing projects.
Agile Excellence Award (2024) – Recognized for exceeding expectations in Agile Project Management for MDM initiatives.
Global MDS GDA Appreciation (2023) – Honored for significant improvements in data governance and compliance.
Software
SAP S4 Hana
Winshuttle
Precisely EnterWorks
Power BI
SQL
Azure Data Factory
PowerApss
BPM Ticket Tools
ServiceNow
Global Purchasing System
Price List Generator
Azure DevOps
Agile
Project Management
MS VISIO
Signavio
Certification
Data Governance Lead Learning Path
Timeline
SAP Master Data Analyst
Rich Products Corp
04.2024 - Current
Master Data Steward /Data Analyst
AkzoNobel
11.2020 - 04.2024
Senior Executive IT
Rich Products Corp
06.2019 - 11.2020
Engineer SCM (Onward Technologies LTD: C2H)
John Deere
12.2018 - 06.2019
Senior Executive (Experis IT: C2H, Infosys BPM: Payroll)
Infosys
06.2017 - 12.2018
Engineer (Commercial Project [External Payroll with Exon Machines A 'Bad & SCS])
Amtek Group
10.2014 - 11.2016
B.Tech/B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Pune University
05.2011 - 05.2014
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