PRAKASH POL
Pune
Summary
Accomplished Logistics Consulting Professional and a Project & Program Manager with a proven track record in managing and leading the complex SAP S/4HANA driven Logistic implementation projects for global giants. Expert in Supply Chain Management and Logistics Processes, demonstrating exceptional project management and multi-project coordination skills. Achieved significant enhancements in logistics efficiency and automation, leveraging Agile methodologies for seamless, innovative solutions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager-Logistics
Sika Informationssysteme AG
Zurich
07.2023 - Current
- Program Manager (Current Role) for the migration of Classical Decentralized EWM 9.5 to EWM on S/4HANA, along with semi-automation and Fiori UIs implementation for a central distribution center in Stuttgart, Germany (ongoing since July 2024).
- Program Manager for a Green Field Decentralized EWM Implementation on S/4 HANA 2022 Implementation for a fully automated distribution center in Marion, Ohio, US (Jul 2023 - Jun 2024).
Principal Consultant
Infosys Limited
Pune
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Senior Solution Architect and Offshore Team Lead for Green Field Business Transformation Project involving the implementation of Decentralized EWM on S/4HANA 2020 at F. Hoffman-La Roche (Jul 2019 - Jun 2023 - 4 years in total).
- EWM - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Integration Solution Architect for RSTO (Roche Singapore Technical Operations) Deployment Project (Sep 2021 - Oct 2022).
- Solution Architect for Roche PT Global Template of Decentralized EWM on S/4HANA during the Define, Design, and Build Phases (Jul 2019 - Aug 2021).
- Solution Architect for Roche PT ASPIRE Global Template of Decentralized EWM on S/4HANA, during the Define, Design, and Build phases (Jul 2019 - Aug 2021).
- EWM Solution Architect for Green Field S/4HANA 1709 Implementation Project at Toyota Boshoku (Jan 2019 - Jun 2019).
- Infosys SAP EWM COE Leadership Core Team Member.
- Infosys SAP EWM Competency Anchor for the Life Sciences Vertical.
- SAP S/4HANA EWM Demo System Owner for the Life Science Vertical.
Managing Application Consultant
Capgemini Deutschland Gmbh
Cologne
02.2017 - 12.2018
- SAP ECC Solution Architect and Logistics Stream Lead for Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, and Procure to Pay for the Green Field Business Transformation Project of NKT Cables, Cologne.
- SAP EWM Competency SPOC at Capgemini Deutschland GmbH.
- SAP Presales Support for EWM & Logsitics Solutioning.
Manager
Capgemini Technology Services Limited
Mumbai
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Logistics Solution Architect in presales for the various opportunities.
- End-to-End SAP Solutioning Anchor in Pre-sales.
- Supported and provided consulting as an expert for the various supply chain and warehouse management projects and accounts during delivery to the clients.
Manager
Hexaware Technologies Limited
Pune
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Project Manager and Warehouse Management Consultant for Business Process Reengineering and Re-implementation of SAP Warehouse Management at Welspun India Limited.
- Supply Chain/MM/WM/EWM Training and Competency Lead for SAP Practice.
- SAP presales anchor for various opportunities.
Lead Consultant
Infosys Limited
06.2005 - 07.2014
- SAP WM and MM SME CoE at Volvo Cars Corporation.
- SAP WM and MM Team Lead and Solution Architect for the greenfield implementation of the SAP ERP ECC system for Volvo Cars Manufacturing Malaysia.
- SAP EWM 7.0 Functional Consultant for Daimler AG
- Consulting support for various WM and EWM engagements in the SAP Manufacturing Vertical.
- WM consultant for the implementation of RF automation for Volvo Cars, China Engine Plant.
- SAP Logistics Track Lead for Daimler AG in Stuttgart, Germany.
- SAP WM lead for the implementation of Warehouse Operations Planning of Service Parts Business for Volkswagen North America in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA.
- Global Module Lead (Logistics, Warehouse Management, and Procure to Pay) in SAP ECC production support.
- SAP Logistics Consultant and Team Lead (MM/WM/SRM): Implementation and roll-out projects for Syngenta Seeds and Syngenta Crop Protection.
Assistant Executive Engineer
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Mumbai
03.2002 - 07.2002
Education
Master of Business Administration - Operations, Finance
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore04.2005
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Government College of Engineering
Aurangabad06-2002
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Shri Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic
Mumbai06-1999
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) -
Maharashtra State Board of Secondary Education
03.1995
Skills
- Project Management (PRINCE2)
- Supply Chain Management and Logistics Processes
- SAP S/4HANA Embedded and Decentralized Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
- SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement
- SAP Transportation Management (TM)
- SAP Warehouse Management (WM)
- Agile methodology
- Multi-project/Program management
Websites
Certification
- Certified SAFe Agile for Teams Course (5.1), 11/01/22
- SAP Certified Application Associate Extended Warehouse Management with S/4HANA, 07/01/21
- SAP Certified Application Associate: Transportation Management 9.5, 07/01/20
- SAP Certified Application Associate: S4HANA Sourcing & Procurement 1709, 11/01/18
- SAP Design Thinking, 12/01/18
- SAP Certified Application Associate: Extended Warehouse Management 9.0, 12/01/16
- Ex- APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), 04/01/14
- Goethe Institute Certification in German Language- B1 Level, Present
- PRINCE2 Practitioner & Foundation Certified (Project Management), 04/01/14
- ITIL Foundation 2011 Certified (ITS Management), 04/01/14
- Six Sigma Black Belt from The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Present
Timeline
Senior Project Manager-Logistics
Sika Informationssysteme AG
07.2023 - Current
Principal Consultant
Infosys Limited
01.2019 - 06.2023
Managing Application Consultant
Capgemini Deutschland Gmbh
02.2017 - 12.2018
Manager
Capgemini Technology Services Limited
02.2016 - 01.2017
Manager
Hexaware Technologies Limited
08.2014 - 01.2016
Lead Consultant
Infosys Limited
06.2005 - 07.2014
Assistant Executive Engineer
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
03.2002 - 07.2002
- Certified SAFe Agile for Teams Course (5.1), 11/01/22
- SAP Certified Application Associate Extended Warehouse Management with S/4HANA, 07/01/21
- SAP Certified Application Associate: Transportation Management 9.5, 07/01/20
- SAP Certified Application Associate: S4HANA Sourcing & Procurement 1709, 11/01/18
- SAP Design Thinking, 12/01/18
- SAP Certified Application Associate: Extended Warehouse Management 9.0, 12/01/16
- Ex- APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), 04/01/14
- Goethe Institute Certification in German Language- B1 Level, Present
- PRINCE2 Practitioner & Foundation Certified (Project Management), 04/01/14
- ITIL Foundation 2011 Certified (ITS Management), 04/01/14
- Six Sigma Black Belt from The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Present
Master of Business Administration - Operations, Finance
Indian Institute of Science
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Government College of Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Shri Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) -
Maharashtra State Board of Secondary Education
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