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)
Calcutta01-1999
Masters in Commerce - Financial Accounting
Calcutta University
Calcutta 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting
Calcutta University
Calcutta 04.2001 -
Skills
Project management leadership
Process transformation and automation
Stakeholder/Vendor Management
Centre of Excellence (COE)
IT Strategies, Vision, Roadmap
Project Planning & Execution
Solution Design & Quality Assurance
Team Leadership
Agile and Lean Methodologies
Pre-Sales
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)