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Samrat Chakraborty

Samrat Chakraborty

Global Leader in SAP Implementation and Delivery
Bangalore

Summary

Over 20 years of SAP Program Leadership experience driving large scale ERP transformations. Proven expertise in managing global SAP S/4 HANA projects, utilizing both Cloud and On-Premise implementations with RISE methodology. Skilled in SAP SBPA and AI with a focus on FICO, MM, SD, BRIM and RAR Solutions. Extensive industry experience across Manufacturing, Retail, Pharmaceutical and Shipping & Logistics sectors.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

AP Moeller Maersk
11.2021 - Current
  • Leading Global SAP S4 HANA Implementations across all phases of Project deliverables
  • Responsible for an annual budget of 2 million USD with ~ 100 FTEs including 20 Externals. Team includes SAP Functional Consultants, ABAP and Architects through Agile ways of working.
  • Responsible for managing the SAP FICO, Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR); Billing and Revenue Innovation Management (BRIM); MDG (F), SD, MM, BW and Cash & Bank Projects.
  • Led the BRIM – RAR Refactoring (Re-Design) Initiative from Initiation
  • Liaison as an Integration Manager with multiple Global Stakeholders
  • Defining the SAP Road map and setting strategic direction with Architects and Product team.
  • Managing the Project Financials to ensure best possible business outcome
  • Led Proof of Concept and Demo’s on SAP Innovation including SAP AI and Green Ledger Accounting

Senior Engineering Manager

Walmart Labs
02.2019 - 11.2021
  • Led the SAP S4 HANA (Greenfield) Global Implementation for SAP FICO, MDG (F), EWM, SD, MM and C&B.
  • Built Teams with a combination of Functional and Technical resources including Architects.
  • Managed a Budget of 1.5 million USD for the Global SAP S4 HANA Implementation.
  • Engaged in developing a POC for S4 Central Finance Model – Proposal was to deploy CFIN all across the Globe for Walmart Markets
  • Drove SAP Finance Changes through Enhancements in the form of Sprints in JIRA using Agile Methodologies
  • Delivery Model included collection of Business Requirements, Level of Effort Estimations, Participation of the Team in various phases including Explore, Build, Testing and Hypercare.
  • Also engaged in Finance Transformation Program in Walmart for driving Automation of various Finance Peripheral Applications.

Assistant General Manager

Schneider Electric
06.2014 - 02.2019
  • Managed teams of SAP FICO and ABAP Techno-Functional Consultants.
  • Responsible for business delivery models like Projects/CHR (Change Requests)/Support for Schneider entities across the globe.
  • Involved in S4 HANA Central Finance Deployment
  • Led the Finance Transformation Program as Delivery Manager involving Finance Automation, RPA and AI.
  • Worked with Implementation partner on S4 HANA deployment.
  • Demand and Capacity Planning for an Effective Resource Utilization.
  • Manage & Strategize the new deployments, roll-outs and Change requests for Live and deployment countries.
  • Maintain SLA Adherence, Application Downtime, Reduction of EPT (Effort per Ticket), Ticket Volumes, Increase
  • CSAT (Customer Survey) Results and Resolution of Repeat Issues through effective Problem Management Initiatives.
  • Involved in CMMI Level 5 Implementation within the organization.

Education

CA Inter - Financial Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Calcutta
01-1999

Masters in Commerce - Financial Accounting

Calcutta University
Calcutta
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting

Calcutta University
Calcutta
04.2001 -

Skills

Project management leadership

Others

Visa – US B1/B2 Visa Holder

Timeline

General Manager

AP Moeller Maersk
11.2021 - Current

Senior Engineering Manager

Walmart Labs
02.2019 - 11.2021

Assistant General Manager

Schneider Electric
06.2014 - 02.2019

Masters in Commerce - Financial Accounting

Calcutta University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting

Calcutta University
04.2001 -

CA Inter - Financial Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Samrat ChakrabortyGlobal Leader in SAP Implementation and Delivery