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AMAL SAM ABRAHAM

AMAL SAM ABRAHAM

SAP S/4 Hana Consultant (ePPDS & DDMRP)
Bengaluru

Summary

Amal Sam Abraham is a Certified Consultant in SAP Supply Chain Implementations (ePP/DS, DDMRP) with 5+ years of Discrete Industry projects & consulting experience with SAP S/4 HANA 2 Implementation projects.
* Competent functional ePPDS, DDMRP consultant with strong cross modules (IBP, TM, VC, EWM, MM and SD) integration knowledge in both process and discrete industries.
* Dynamic client facing experience for EU based Mill industry giant, CNC & Metal cutting industry with Phase 0 workshops, Requirements, KDDs, RICEFW requirement gathering, ITC defect resolutions, ITC, and Mock/Cutovers, FUT, Test & Data validation scripts, SAP OSS resolutions, security role assignments, Competency Webinars, RFPS.
* Worked extensively for Enhancements & Interfaces
Latest ERP: SAP S/4 HANA GUI+FIORI 2023 (FPS01
Cloud)
Software & Tools: SAP FIORI Cloud, ePP/DS, JIRA, SolMan, Signavio

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

SAP E-PPDS Consultant

Deloitte
07.2024 - Current

Client: Billerud

  • Billerud makes high performance packaging materials for a low carbon society. We are a global leader in paper and packaging materials made from cellulose fibers, and we are passionately committed to sustainability, quality and customer value. We serve customers in more than 100 countries through nine production units in Sweden, USA, and Finland and around 5,800 employees in 19 countries. Billerud is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm.
  • Project Profile: SAP ePPDS Consultant
  • Project Type: Greenfield implementation end-to-end
  • Responsibilities:
  • Understanding business (BPMLs) and fit-gap analysis.
  • Solutioning based on fit-gap analysis.
  • Business blueprint preparation.
  • Performing UT (Unit testing), SIT (System integration testing), UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and User Training.
  • System preparation for cutover activities.
  • Developed and optimized production planning strategies using SAP ePPDS, enhancing operational efficiency and scheduling accuracy.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, resulting in streamlined workflows and reduced lead times.
  • Conducted thorough system testing and validation for SAP ePPDS implementations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and user requirements.
  • Provided expert guidance and training to team members on SAP ePPDS functionalities, fostering skill enhancement and knowledge sharing.

SAP E-PPDS Consultant

KPMG Professional Services
11.2023 - 05.2024

Client: Ace Designers

  • Project Profile: SAP ePPDS Consultant
  • Project Type: Greenfield implementation end-to-end
  • Responsibilities:
  • Understanding business (BPMLs) and fit-gap analysis.
  • Solutioning based on fit-gap analysis.
  • Business blueprint preparation.
  • Performing UT (Unit testing), SIT (System integration testing), UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and User Training.
  • System preparation for cutover activities.
  • Ace Designers, led by three experienced design engineers and powered by a dynamic team of more than 500 members is one of India’s largest machine tool manufacturing companies. With a spread of over 50000 square meters, its manufacturing plants, located in Bangalore, India, are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to deliver large-scale high-quality products.
  • Analyzed production data to identify trends and potential issues, enabling proactive decision-making and improved resource allocation.
  • Assisted in the configuration of SAP ePPDS modules, supporting the integration of advanced planning solutions into existing systems.
  • Supported project management initiatives by documenting requirements and facilitating communication between stakeholders to align objectives.
  • Engaged in continuous learning and professional development to stay updated on SAP ePPDS advancements and industry best practices.
  • Led the implementation of SAP ePPDS solutions, optimizing production scheduling and enhancing operational efficiency across multiple sites.

SAP DDMRP (S/4 Hana) & E-PPDS Consultant

KPMG Professional Services
03.2023 - 11.2023

Client: Merino Laminates

  • Project Profile: SAP DDMRP (S/4 Hana) & ePPDS Consultant
  • Project Type: Greenfield implementation end-to-end
  • Laminate manufacturer dealing with High Pressure Laminates, Low Pressure Laminates, Furniture and Rest rooms.

Responsibilities:

  • End-To-End configuration and implementation of ePPDS & DDMRP for S/4 Hana
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
  • Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
  • Technical demo and training session conducted for clients and colleagues.
  • Prepared BPML, Marketing, Configuration Specification and Test Script documents
  • Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and results.

Supply Chain Associate

Delhivery
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • Responsibilities:
  • Identified and acquired local vendors/retailers nearby dispatch centre of Delhivery at variable rates for last-mile delivery of shipments to end customer.
  • Endured with vendors once acquired / willing to work for Delhivery as well as retained existing vendors.
  • Synchronized with core operation on ground team of Delhivery and last Mile leadership team for dispatches of agents and escalations.
  • Maintained basic hygiene updates of vendors in regard to App, Partner Management tool compliance.
  • Worked on data sanity of respective states assigned with agents count and capacity promised for dispatch.
  • Perpetuated the cost of delivery low /optimized by outmatching negotiation to vendors or applying dynamic costings for last-mile delivery.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing delays.
  • Assisted in inventory management processes, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment of supplies.
  • Monitored order fulfillment processes to maintain adherence to quality standards, positively impacting customer satisfaction.
  • Utilized supply chain management software to track shipments and optimize delivery schedules, facilitating smoother operations.
  • Provided supply chain guidance to team of 50+ employees.

Education

Masters - Supply Chain Management

Curtin University
Singapore
01.2019

B. Sc. Business Management - Business Management

University of Bradford
Oman
01.2017

HSC - Science

Girideepam Bethany Central School
Kottayam
01.2010

SSC - Science

Marian Senior Secondary School
Kottayam
01.2008

Skills

  • SAP ePPDS

  • Master Data: Location, Product, Resource, PDS (Product Data Structure), CIF integration

Planning: SBC (Supply Creation-Based Confirmation) with Block Planning, MRP S4 HANA Planning, Product heuristic, Top-Down Heuristic, Bottom-Up Heuristic, Order Priority Heuristic, Scheduling Agreement Integration with PPDS

  • Variant Configuration with ePPDS using strategy 25, 50 and 70

  • Scheduling of requirement and receipt elements considering rush orders, sales order priorities and raw material availability using top-down and bottom-up heuristic

  • Monitoring of resource availability, material availability and due date violations using alerts

Detailed Scheduling: Removing resource overload using strategy types having optimum scheduling sequence parameters, planning directions, alternate mode/resources, and resource networks Scheduling based on block limits

  • Reducing setup time on resources using setup group and setup matrix

  • Configuration: Time profile, Strategy profile, Production planner and integration related configurations

  • PM integration with ePPDS and scheduling considering resource downtimes

  • SAP DDMRP For S/4 Hana

  • Buffer profile maintenance and product classification (ABC/XYZ/PQR)

  • Buffer Calculation based on variability factors (XYZ), lead time factors/classification (EFG), average daily usage (ADU) and decoupled lead time (DLT)

  • Replenishment Planning using Net Flow Equation, colour, and percentage priorities

  • Replenishment Execution using colour and percentage priorities

  • SAP PP SKILLS

  • Master Data Maintenance: - Material Master, BOM, Work Center, Routing

Emand Management: - Make to Stock (MTS) & Make to Order (MTO) planning strategies

  • MRP (Material Requirement Planning): - Net Requirement Planning, Gross Requirement Planning, Lot Sizing Procedure, Execution in S 4 HANA (MRP Live), Evaluation of MRP

  • Variant Configuration: - Super BOM, Super Routing, Configuration Profile, Object Dependencies (Selection conditions, Pre-Conditions etc)

  • LSMW for Materials Master, BOM and Routing

  • Data Analytics, MS Office, Google Sheets

Fit-gap analysis

Certification

SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Production Planning and Manufacturing

Timeline

SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Production Planning and Manufacturing

03-2025

SAP E-PPDS Consultant

Deloitte
07.2024 - Current

SAP E-PPDS Consultant

KPMG Professional Services
11.2023 - 05.2024

SAP DDMRP (S/4 Hana) & E-PPDS Consultant

KPMG Professional Services
03.2023 - 11.2023

Supply Chain Associate

Delhivery
07.2019 - 05.2020

Masters - Supply Chain Management

Curtin University

B. Sc. Business Management - Business Management

University of Bradford

HSC - Science

Girideepam Bethany Central School

SSC - Science

Marian Senior Secondary School
AMAL SAM ABRAHAMSAP S/4 Hana Consultant (ePPDS & DDMRP)