Surath K S

SAP Functional Consultant with 4+ years of experience specializing in Materials Management (MM) and S/4HANA. Skilled in SAP configuration and well-versed in MM business processes. Experienced in cross-functional integration with FI, PP, and SD modules. Proficient in handling ServiceNow ticketing tool with strong analytical, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication abilities. Highly motivated with a keen enthusiasm for learning new concepts and practices.

• Customization experience in various areas of IMG activities of MM including organization structure, material types, Documents type, Logistics general, Material management and financial accounting.
• Extensive understanding of business processes, analyzing workflow to design solutions.
• Customization of Vendor Account Groups, Partner Determination and Vendor Sub-Range.
• Set up Material Master including field selection, material types, number ranges, and material groups.
• Tested custom Z-reports in Development and Quality systems, coordinated with core users, and ensured successful deployment to Production with additional requirement handling.
• Customized message output determination for PO forms and other purchasing documents.
• Supported cross-functional integration with FI (automatic postings), PP (BOM & reservations), and SD (stock transfers).

Siddhi Vinayaka knots and prints (Laxmipati),

SAP S/4HANA 2023 Private Cloud System Upgrade & Support

Client Profile: Laxmi Pati is one of India's leading textile and Saari manufacturing companies, renowned for its premium quality synthetic fabrics and designer ethnic wear. With a nationwide retail footprint and strong distribution network, the brand is well known for its vibrant product lines, modern textile printing technologies, and commitment to innovation in the fashion and garment sector.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Performed system readiness checks using the Simplification Item Check during brownfield implementation (SAP S/4HANA 1610 to 2023) to identify and eliminate duplicate entries, ensuring data consistency and a smooth upgrade process.
• Provided hyper care support post-upgrade of SAP S/4HANA system (1610 → 2023) at client location, ensuring business continuity and resolving real-time transactional issues for smooth operations.
• Raised SAP tickets and applied corrective SAP Notes as per SAP’s guidance to resolve issues encountered with standard system functionality.
• Provided training for end users and documented user manuals.
• Prepared detailed Functional Specification Documents based on business requirements to support system enhancements and developments.
• Successfully implemented the Vendor Evaluation process based on key criteria of price and delivery, enabling the client to streamline supplier selection and optimize the source of supply.
• Configured BRF+ based message determination in SAP S/4HANA for Stock Transport Orders (STO POs).

Universal Precision Screws (UPS)

 Client profile: Leading manufacturer of fasteners and precision machining components founded by Mr. Rajesh Jain, specializes in producing precision parts and fasteners for the automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provided efficient ticket resolution by analyzing and closing incidents within agreed timelines.
• Resolved issues and maintained comprehensive documentation to support future reference and knowledge sharing.
• Executed mass changes in Material Master data using SAP standard tools: LSMW, BDC, and MASS Change, ensuring accurate and efficient data updates.
• Involved in MM-SD integration for the intercompany job work process by automating sales order creation using BAPI, mapping purchase order fields with custom tables to enhance process efficiency.
• Involved in MM-PP integration for advance sales through MRP planning, enabling special procurement processes like subcontracting and intercompany STO.
• Streamlined operations by bypassing release strategy for PRs generated via MRP.

V-Star Creations- Support

Client Profile: Leading innerwear and lifestyle apparel manufacturer with PAN India presence, strong retail/distribution network, and SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Sales Edition implementation.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Supporting reporting needs by analyzing CDS tables and preparing functional specs for custom reports.
• Performing minor configurations in CBC (Central Business Configuration) for scope adjustments and process improvements.
• Coordinating with business users for requirement gathering, testing, and providing solutions in line with best practices.
• Monitoring Materials management processes (purchase order, Inventory, billing) and resolving issues related to pricing, account determination, Invoice , and output management.
• Setting up the pricing procedure by defining the condition type and access sequence.
• Automatic Account Determination and Valuation of materials at Plant Level.

Jiwarajka Textile Industries 

Client Profile:The company serves a diverse range of domestic and international clients, primarily in yarn and fabric manufacturing. It exports yarn to countries including Turkey, Brazil, Peru, Mexico, and Spain. Its clients operate in sectors such as automotive seat covers, upholstery, aviation fabrics, and technical textiles.

Roles & responsibilities:

• Participated in Project Preparation: defined project scope, objectives, team structure, and high-level blueprint.
• Conducted Fit-to-Standard Workshops to analyze business processes and identify gaps.
• Prepared Business Process Master Lists and documented As-Is and To-Be processes.
• Configured SAP MM and related modules as per To-Be business requirements.
• Conducted Solution Validation by performing unit testing, integration testing, and UAT.
• Assisted in Data Migration: mapping, cleansing, and uploading master and transactional data using LSMW, BAPIs, or SAP S/4HANA migration cockpit.
• Participated in Custom Development & Enhancements: prepared functional specifications (FSD) and coordinated with ABAP/technical team.
• Provided Post Go-Live Hypercare Support, resolving issues and ensuring system stability.

LPSIS-MRO Solutions 

Client Profile:LPSIS MRO Solutions, part of Universal Precision Screws, is an e-commerce platform for industrial and factory indirect supplies. It provides Just-In-Time MRO services across sectors like Automotive, Renewable Energy, and Construction with 5000+ SKUs. Focused on customer satisfaction, it delivers seamless procurement through a wide network and diverse product range.

Roles & responsibilities:

• Configured Material types, Number ranges for Material master, PR, PO and changed the field status of the material master records as per the user requirements.
• Defined Release Procedure for Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order.
• Executed mass changes in Material Master data using SAP standard tools: LSMW, BDC, and MASS Change, ensuring accurate and efficient data updates.
• Configured screen variants to set field attributes as invisible, read-only, or mandatory, streamlining interfaces by displaying only relevant data for specific user groups.
• Split Valuation configuration done for materials procured externally from domestic and international as well for in-house materials.
• Configured pricing procedure by restricting manual condition entry and ensuring automatic condition types are system-controlled. Implemented setup so that pricing in purchase orders flows only from predefined condition records, eliminating manual errors.

• Ensetu Rising Star - 2023,
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• Breakthrough Achiever.
• Accelerator of the Year.