Sashank Sekhar Nayak
Functional Expert- SAP MDG
Bhadrak,OD
Summary
SAP MDG Functional Expert with end-to-end experience governing Material, Vendor, and Customer master data across global landscapes. Proven in issue resolution, data validation, workflow/CR governance, SIT/UAT support, SOP versioning, and KPI/SoD reporting with a track record of partnering across IT and business to improve data quality, accelerate approvals, and maintain audit-ready compliance. Recognized for clear communication, stakeholder management, and timely functional support within SLAs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Functional Expert – SAP MDG
Indorama Ventures Global Shared Services Pvt. Ltd.
02.2025 - Current
- Optimized approval workflows and aligned them with changing business requirements; maintained process hygiene by tracking and closing obsolete CRs.
- Versioned SOPs, prepared concise KPI dashboards, and SoD-conflict reports, and supported the production onboarding of MDG enhancements.
- Delivered training on MDG objects, UAT, and role mapping; supported initial finance master data creation.
- Performed user-role reviews to identify and eliminate SoD conflicts; resolved functional tickets, and conducted root-cause analysis within SLAs.
- Handled service/incident requests, escalated anomalies, and communicated status to stakeholders with timely updates.
- Appointed as the Lead Tester for MDG during the SAP RISE system upgrade, spearheading test planning, execution, and cross-functional coordination to ensure system stability, data integrity, and successful go-live readiness.
Management Trainee (MDG/MDM)
Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2022 - 02.2025
- Customer Master: Led the creation, reactivation, and extension of customer records; executed customer checks (bank details, customer hierarchy, SEPA mandates), and ensured alignment with pricing, listing, and related domains. Managed EDI invoicing, e-ordering, and order validation to ensure a seamless flow; reviewed SAP GTS flags, and unblocked compliant customers.
- Materials Master: Maintained product data via SAP MDG (material extensions, market-specific multi-processing, and non-finished materials). Drove the creation, alteration, and listing in SAP S/4HANA with adherence to market requirements; maintained free-of-charge samples and non-finished materials via MDG-M.
- Price Master: Performed due diligence on pricing requests; managed new product pricing, price updates, and condition types; coordinated cross-functional testing, and issue resolution.
- Governance and Controls: Served as an SME for master data management (material, sales org, pricing); tracked data quality metrics; drove rule development and regression testing; ensured compliance with procedural documents and policies. Delivered SOX reports for customer and price masters across Austria, the Netherlands, and Germany; supported QMS (procedures, deviations, CAPA). Led training/mentoring, market calls, and presented quarterly business review statistics.
Procurement In-house Consultant
CPF India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Vendor Master: Created/maintained vendor records in SAP ERP; processed high volumes of setups/changes via workflows while ensuring SOX compliance.
- Procurement Ops (MRO): Converted PRs to POs; ensured adherence to bidding procedures and regulatory compliance; delivered weekly and periodic governance reports.
- Cross-plant Coordination: Consolidated new material creation requirements from plants and routed to the Thailand master data team weekly.
- Savings Impact: Achieved ₹24 lakh savings by optimizing sourcing and transport for regularly used materials (2019).
Education
MBA - Marketing & HR
05-2018
B. Com - Accounting
04-2015
Skills
SAP MDG (MDG-M/MDG-S/MDG-C)
SAP S/4HANA
Master Data Quality & Validation
Workflow & CR Management
Data Governance & Controls
SoD & SOX Compliance
KPI & Governance Reporting
SIT/UAT Planning & Support
Stakeholder Management
Training & Enablement
SOP Documentation
SAP MDG, S/4HANA, SAP ERP, GTS, EDI
Advanced Excel for reporting & dashboards (KPI/SoD)
Accomplishments
- Lean Certified (Genpact, 1 Feb 2024)—applied Lean thinking to streamline master data processes and strengthen governance routines.
- Cost Savings (₹24 lakhs, 2019) by optimizing procurement of regularly used materials with free transport across plants, benefiting all CPF branches.
- Drove CR hygiene by monitoring and closing obsolete change requests; strengthened approval workflows aligned to evolving business processes.
- Built KPI dashboards and SoD-conflict reports for performance tracking and risk monitoring used by management.
- Trained users on MDG objects, UAT processes, and role mapping, enabling faster onboarding and consistent execution.
Certification
Lean Certified — Genpact — Feb 1, 2024
Timeline
Functional Expert – SAP MDG - Indorama Ventures Global Shared Services Pvt. Ltd.
02.2025 - Current
Management Trainee (MDG/MDM) - Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2022 - 02.2025
Procurement In-house Consultant - CPF India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 05.2022
Fakir Mohan University - B. Com, Accounting
Fakir Mohan University - MBA, Marketing & HR