Sougata Goswami
SAP MM & VIM Solution Provider
Panvel,MH
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic SAP Solution Specialist with proven expertise at Johnson Matthey Chemicals, driving process improvements and enhancing client satisfaction. Skilled in MM module configuration and VIM (Vendor Invoice Management) modules and adept at cross-functional collaboration, I successfully led multiple full systems implementations, optimizing procurement processes and delivering tailored solutions that significantly improved operational efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
SAP Solution Specialist (Procure to Pay)
Johnson Matthey Chemicals India Pvt.Ltd.
Navi Mumbai (Hybrid)
05.2004 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and optimize operational efficiency.
- Led customer engagement initiatives, enhancing client relationships and increasing satisfaction rates.
- Maintained strong relationships with existing customers by delivering exceptional service and ongoing support as needed.
- Improved customer satisfaction by identifying and addressing key pain points in the software implementation process.
- Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.
- Maintained strong relationships with existing customers by delivering exceptional service, and ongoing support.
- Implemented corrective actions to fix root causes of various issues.
- Conducted thorough analyses of client needs to ensure tailored solutions that addressed unique challenges and goals.
- Communicated complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders, fostering understanding and buy-in at all levels of the organization.
- Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.
- Worked closely with senior leadership to complete projects and solve complex issues on strict schedules and budgets.
- Oversaw document development across project workstreams to create internal control statements per compliance and regulatory standards.
- Offered input for complex documents to support client-ready final versions.
- Conducted market analysis to identify emerging trends and inform strategic business decisions.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior staff, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Developed tailored chemical solutions to meet client specifications and enhance product performance.
Stores Assistant
Prashant Projects Limited
Mumbai, India
07.2003 - 01.2004
- Managed inventory organization and stock replenishment processes to maintain optimal product availability.
- Assisted in receiving, inspecting, and recording merchandise deliveries to ensure accuracy and compliance with company standards.
- Coordinated with team members to streamline stock management procedures for improved efficiency and reduced errors.
- Implemented inventory tracking systems to enhance accuracy of stock levels and inform purchasing decisions.
- Preparation of Stock Statement, Consumption Statement, and Asset Statements.
- Inventory Control and Management
- Receiving stock consignment after the completion of domestic and foreign projects. Stock issuance for projects related to container loading and sealing for export to overseas and domestic markets.
- Maintenance of inward/outward register and GRN.
- Prepared Material Master Catalogue for the site.
- Prepared and maintained separate records for pilferage, loss, or damage of stock and equipment.
- Miscellaneous material procurement and new vendor development.
- Disposal of obsolete and scrap.
Stores Assistant
Continental Construction Limited
Mumbai, India
12.1998 - 12.2001
- Receipt and issue of engineering stores, consumables, spares, project materials, and capital goods.
- Only authorized persons are to coordinate and receive project stores from the Indian Navy for the Dry Dock Project.
- Clearance of vendor bills of high value, from 5 lacs above to up to 30 crores.
- Processing, initiation, and preparation of Purchase Requisition, Comparative Statement, Purchase Orders, and subsequent follow-ups until receipt of consignment at the site.
- Preparation of Stock Statement, Consumption Statement, and Asset Statement.
- Inventory Control and Management
- Receipt Management and Issue Control
- Maintenance of inward/outward register and GRN.
- Prepared Material Master Catalogue for the site
- Valuation of material receipts in stock.
- Miscellaneous material procurement, new vendor development, and vendor analysis.
- Maintenance of temporary and permanent loan registers of employees and contractors.
- Disposal of obsolete and scrap.
Education
Diploma in Business Management - Business Management
ICFAI University
Tripura, India 04.2001 -
Diploma in Customs, Excise & Service Tax - Customs, Excise & Service Tax
TVC Institute of Management
Mumbai, India 04.2001 -
Diploma in Customs & Central Excise - Customs & Central Excise
National Institute of Export Management
Chennai, India 04.2001 -
P.G. Diploma in Material's Management - Material's Management
All India Institute of Management Studies
Chennai, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Burdwan University
Bardhaman, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Strong Business Process knowledge and domain understanding of the E2E procurement cycle
Deep configuration hands-on experience in SAP modules of MM, SD & VIM with basic configurations in PP and FICO
Good understanding of Integration with other SAP modules
Hands-on configuration expertise with:
MM Organizational Units (Company Code, Plants, Storage Locations, Purchase Org, Purch Groups) and the dependent configurations from FI / CO / SD / PM / Logistics
Purchase Info Records, Source List & Quota Arrangement
Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order, Scheduling Agreement and Contract Procurement process
Pricing Procedures and its auto determinations
Release Procedures
Domestic & Import Procurement
Direct & Indirect Procurement
Special Procurements (Stock Transport Orders-Intra & Inter Company, Subcontract, Consignments, Third Party Sales)
Automatic Account Determinations & Valuation Control settings for auto postings (MM-FI Integration)
Foreign Trade / Custom configurations (MM)
Confirmation Control setup for Inbound deliveries
Automatic Purchase Order conversions (Manual or Batch Jobs)
Print Control, Output Configuration and auto determination
Condition Records & Access Sequences
Tax and Delivery Cost Condition Records and Access Sequences
Partner determination settings for Vendor & Purchasing documents
Configurations related to Service Entry Sheet including Release Procedure
Movement Types
Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
Goods Receipt (MIGO or Inbound Delivery) and Goods Issue
Inventory Management
Batch Management, Shipping & Transport Management (whenever necessary)
Invoice Verification (Classic)
Master Data creation / update for (Material, Vendor, Customer, GL Accounts)
Basic knowledge of IDoc management
Number Ranges
User Authorization & Roles Maintenance (whenever necessary)
Invoice Verification through VIM Invoice Extraction Services (OpenText)
Archive Documents & assignments
Document Processing Configurations
Invoice Solution Configurations
Invoice Extraction Services (IES) Configurations
Approval Workflow Configurations
Logistics Integration for 3-way Invoice match (Tolerance settings & automated Exception Rules handling)
Lead the design, planning, configuration and implementation of the MM module
Design test plans, execute test scenarios, validate test data, and document test results
Support business process testing of the application prior to end-user acceptance testing
Participates in end-user acceptance testing
Manage projects of small to medium size and scope
Participates in cross-functional teams to explore process improvement initiatives, measure results, and refine processes to achieve business objectives
Work in multidisciplinary teams to define and design complex processes and procedures for the configuration, upgrade, and maintenance of SAP and related application systems
Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Completed 9 significant full systems implementation lifecycle for Metals Management System, India GST Tax project implementation, UK Tax automation project, China ZJG TBRC project, Project Ruby, Project Lynx, Ebern plant operations set up, Lithuania plant setup project and Coupa implementation
Operated, Contributed and Supported various projects in JM across countries and sites in a matrix managed environment
Accomplishments
- PTP Lead contributing in the Implementation of the “Group Procurement Digitalization Project” – Integrating Coupa system with SAP Unify system for UK Corporate sites) in Oct 2024
- Full cycle set up for Procurement and AP Integration for a new site at JMGS Lithuania (later delivered by TCS) in Jul 2024
- Setting up the Sub-Contracting process integrating it with the Metals Management System (WebDynPro) for Taloja site in Jun 2023
- Contributed to “Lynx Project - Supply chain routes for Clean Air South Africa Via Port Elizabeth” in Jun 2023
- Contributed to “Project Ruby - Decommissioning of Bedford Warehouse” in May 2023
- Mini Project on Auto Invoice posting in VIM/IES based on JM Shipping ID and/or vendor's Delivery number in Dec 2022
- Mini Project on updating payment statuses in the external ONIT system for legal records in Jul 2022
- Overhauling of Domestic and Import Pricing Procedures for Panki site in Jul 2022
- China ZJG TBRC Plant project integrating with Metals Management system delivered in Mar 2022
- Tax Automation project across all country sites in Unify system UK, MX, CN, PL, SA delivered in Mar 2022
- Contributed $ Supported for the “Poland Interim Solution - Metal Coverage” process delivered in Aug 2020
- Contributed & supported the Brexit Project in 2020
- Multiple Change Requests in VIM (Vendor Invoice Management) for streamlining the IES & VIM business processes required by Unify AP Finance team spanning between 2020-2024
- Ebern Plant setup in Unify environ for Brexit support in May 2019
- Worked on implementing the Worksoft Certify project by recording all the business processes for PT Taloja & Panki and for PMPD Taloja & Shanghai in 2017-18
- India GST Tax project successfully implemented in July 2017
- Manesar External Warehouse setup – Safexpress Logistics – initiated but project stopped seeing the Unify 3PL solution
- Digital Transformation Initiative (DTI) project, alias “FLUTE”, a local portal at Taloja to record non-SAP related transactions on- site. Project implemented in May 2017
- Weigh Scale Installation project with Metals SAP – on-going process every 1.5 years approx
- Zebra Label printer set up with Metals SAP whenever needed
- Initiated the RFID project to track precious metals within and outside the Taloja facility in Sep 2013, but project shelved later.
- SAP Metals Enhancement project in Oct 2013
- SAP Metals System Stabilization project in May 2013
- Functioned as a core team member of “Metals Management System”. Project implemented successfully in Aug 2008
- Functioned as a team member of SAP “Tabla Project”. Project implemented successfully in Aug 2006
- Functioned as a core team member for ISO 9001:2008 & EMS 14001 and successfully implemented at Johnson Matthey
- Conducted internal audit cycles for ISO 9001:2008 and EMS 14001
Work Availability
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Additional Information
Home Address:
Flat No: 402, Bldg. No. 10C, 4th Floor,
Pushpa Narayan Complex CHS Ltd., Devad-Vichumbe,
New Panvel, Pin Code – 410 206, Maharashtra, India
Timeline
SAP Solution Specialist (Procure to Pay)
Johnson Matthey Chemicals India Pvt.Ltd.
05.2004 - 11.2024
Stores Assistant
Prashant Projects Limited
07.2003 - 01.2004
Diploma in Business Management - Business Management
ICFAI University
04.2001 -
Diploma in Customs, Excise & Service Tax - Customs, Excise & Service Tax
TVC Institute of Management
04.2001 -
Diploma in Customs & Central Excise - Customs & Central Excise
National Institute of Export Management
04.2001 -
P.G. Diploma in Material's Management - Material's Management
All India Institute of Management Studies
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Burdwan University
04.2001 -
Stores Assistant
Continental Construction Limited
12.1998 - 12.2001