RAMESH DEVARASETTI

Work History

Project Lead - SAP ARIBA

TechMahindra Ltd

04.2022 - Current

Work as SAP Ariba Consultant for last 2 years for Indian Ports Association project
Ariba Configuration is done, Prepared Testing Scenarios and Test Scripts
Preparing functional specification for custom developed functionalities like RFQ and Reverse Auction in single project
Successful Integration with M/s RailTel, external procurement systems and internal SAP systems like REFX.
Resolving and analyzing day to day Ariba issues.
Gathered business requirements from clients through discussions and presentations.
Skilled in Procurement process integration, Supplier Enablement.
Worked in SAP Ariba upstream deployment projects and template rollout projects, including knowledge of integration between Ariba and S/4 HANA systems (Master Data and transactional data).
Solid practical knowledge of S2P business processes including but not limited to direct & indirect procurement, external service procurement, subcontracting, material requirement planning and automatic procurement, contracts and sourcing management.
Improved overall team performance by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback to facilitate professional growth.

SAP Ariba Sourcing & Procurement Consultant

RINL, VSP

07.2014 - 04.2022

Creating and managing SAP Ariba Sourcing events/projects, Framed sourcing event rules for both spot buying and guided buying, Creating and managing guided sourcing events, Preparing product sourcing features, like Approved Material Lists (AMLs) and Bill of Materials (BOM) lists, Enhanced contract authoring features include drag-and-drop document imports, seamless editing, and simplified clause management
Prepared invoicing features for buyers and suppliers.
Provided technical support for the procurement, Inventory and Ariba modules, including troubleshooting and issue resolution for both end-users and technical team members.
Worked closely with end-users and other stakeholders to understand and address their procurement-related needs.
Provided recommendations to improve the procurement process and identified areas for system optimization.
Provided support for procurement and Ariba-related requests, including assistance with user account management, system access, and defects resolution.
Worked with technical team members to identify and prioritize requests for system enhancements.
Managed and maintained procurement and Ariba applications, including configuration and customization of the applications to meet the needs of the business requirements.
Collaborated smoothly with cross-functional teams to support program delivery efforts, including testing, training, and documentation. This includes working with the technical team to ensure that the procurement and Ariba modules are properly integrated with other enterprise systems.
Develop and maintain technical documentation related to procurement and Ariba modules. This includes creating functional specification documents and system documentation.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to procurement , Material management and Ariba modules. This includes attending training sessions and conferences, as well as participating in professional development opportunities.
Implemented best practices to optimize clients'' organizational performance, leading to improved operational efficiency.
Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and results.
Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional growth and building strong team dynamics.
Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.

SAP SRM & MM Functional Consultant

Tapas Info Solutions

07.2010 - 06.2014

Configured digital signature and bid encryption feature, Upgraded to SRM 7.0 EHP3 & EHP4 subsequently.
Configured middleware parameters for master data replication
Customized the technical evaluation process 7 Price Evaluation process online.
Self Service Procurement, Service Procurement, Planned Procurement
Strategic Sourcing, RFx, Live Auction Cockpit,
Conducted gap analyses to identify areas of improvement in existing systems or processes, leading to increased productivity and user satisfaction.
Customized No-Start price Auction, Forward auctions and supported the bidders during doing auctions.
User roles customization and assignment.
Participate in daily checkpoint meetings and provide status to Project management team.
SRM Portal: Expert in Users administration and System administration.
EMD & Tender Fee Payment gateway implementation in SRM.
Mixed currency tendering, Forward Auctions customization, POWL customization & Proxy auction customization is done at my behest.
Resolved workflow related issues
Supplier Registration RoS and Supplier Self Services SUS ,
Good knowledge in Initial Technical Settings in SRM.
Programming skills in ABAP, Webdynpro-abap, OO-Abap.SAP SRM Workflow (BRF).
Awareness on CMMi level3 processes.
Awareness on ISO & in 5S.
Having cross functional knowledge in PM, PS & SD Modules of SAP.
Solution Design and Configuration and end to end implementation of SRM.

Manufacturing Execution System Specialist

MES India Ltd.

07.2003 - 06.2010

Developed and Implemented ROMANS (Roll Shop Management System) project for various rolling mills
Developed and implemented PPC (Production Planning and Controlling) package for entire Company.
Maintained MES for the company.
Designed, developed and maintained 3 J2EE based projects for different departments related to production and delays reporting systems.
Designed and developed the various integration processes to interconnect with the legacy systems to transfer data smoothly.
Ensured the system's availability for 24X7.
Plant Control Dashboard development and maintained.
Worked with various protocols to integrate with realtime systems and business systems. It sends the data consistently to ERP systems.
Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
Earned recognition as a top performer consistently exceeding targets throughout my tenure as a specialist in the field.
Championed the adoption of new software tools that streamlined workflows across multiple departments.
Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
Implemented new training programs for staff, leading to higher employee retention rates and better overall performance.
Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth through guidance on best practices in the industry.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.

Process Control Engineer

Rolling Mills Process Systems Pvt. Ltd

09.1995 - 06.2003

Lead Engineer to ensure the system's availability for 24X7.
Maintenance and Up-keeping of the running real time processing systems.
Identifying the bugs and rectifying the same.
Updating and writing new programs to enhance the functionality and to adopt the process changes.
Enhanced product quality with rigorous testing and analysis of process data.
Online rectification of the bugs and changes to field level parameters
Reduced production downtime by regularly monitoring and troubleshooting control systems.
Up-keeping the hardware.
Developed custom software tools, streamlining work processes and increasing productivity.
Developed documentation, diagrams, and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
Coordinated closely with other engineering disciplines to optimize overall system performance through cross-functional collaboration.
Conducted root cause analysis of system failures, leading to prompt resolution and prevention of recurring issues.
Established best practices for equipment maintenance, extending the lifespan of critical assets while reducing operational costs.
Presented technical findings to management, providing actionable insights for informed decision making.
Designed training programs for new engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
Met weekly with team members to discuss project implementations and alleviate any issues.
Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Project Lead - SAP ARIBA

SAP Ariba Sourcing & Procurement Consultant

SAP SRM & MM Functional Consultant

Manufacturing Execution System Specialist

Process Control Engineer

Education

B.Tech - Computer Science & Eng.

MBA - Finance & HR

Skills

Certification

Timeline

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