Varma Penmatsa
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Professional Summary
· Supply Chain Management professional with cross functional experience.
· Experience in configuration of all aspects of Demand Planning Module in SAP SCM APO and few aspects of SNP module (used Supply chain Engineer to create models specific to business process of the company and setting up CTM profiles).
· Has experience with mapping of the Business processes, Gap Analysis, preparing script test for Prototype, Integration testing, worked with ASAP methodology, Program specifications for customer specific enhancement and ABAP
· Worked with Integration of the R/3 and the APO systems using core interface (CIF)
· Expertise in Configuration, Realization, Product support, Testing, User training and knowledge transfer
· Proven ability to communicate and maintain effective relationships with business partners, internal and global development teams and external vendors.
· Provides sound and robust analysis to optimisation and process standardisation. Develops a solid set of recommendations. Integrates findings well with other business issues whilst adhering to process compliance
· Highly motivated person with strong management, administration, problem solving and decision-making. Also self-starter with good academic record and a good team player.
· Good command in using Microsoft office tools including advance excel skills, Power point presentations and use of Microsoft project management.
PROFESSIONAL SAP R/3 and APO EXPERIENCE
Client: Ortho Mc-Neil Pharma Inc., NJ USA
Johnson & Johnson Group company.
Pharmaceutical division (Prescription drugs)
Jan-08 to
(SAP APO DP Consultant)
· Created Planning Object Structures, Planning Areas, Planning Books, Data Views, Storage bucket profile and Time bucket profiles.
· Configured APO Data Mart with Key Figures, Characteristics, Data Sources, and InfoCubes to store historical sales invoice data which is gathered from R/3 and non-R/3 systems
· Designed new planning books for 2 Groups of Demand Planning – National level Group and High Value Customers who use CPFR taking POS as base to determine Final forecast
· Based on the requirement identified the disaggregation methods to each key figure
· Created and maintained Macros for Demand Planning with Alert profiles
· Generated Proportional Factors for disaggregation of several key figures.
· Used the various forecast models interactively to analyze the forecasts for the Characteristic Value Combinations.
· Configured the univariate forecast profiles using relevant control parameters and forecast errors
· Created Transfer profile to transfer Final forecast to create planned independent requirements. Create release profiles to release Final forecast to PPDS
Client: Fonterra Co-op Group Ltd, New Zealand/Australia.
Ingredients Division
Leading Dairy Industry, with Turnover of over 14 Billion dollars.
April-05 to Dec-07
SAP APO DP/SNP Implementation/Analyst.
APO Functional configuration role:
· Set up APO - Source System, Info Objects, Info Source and Info Cube.
· Set up the Planning Object Structure, Planning Area, Planning Book, Data View and Advanced Macros.
· Maintained Planning Books, Data views and Advanced Macros in Interactive Demand Planning.
· Assigned users to Planning Books.
· Configured the Alert Profile, set up alerts to be generated in the background jobs.
· Used Like Modeling, Phase- In and Phase-0ut planning to take into account introduction and discontinuation of the products of the company.
· Used Realignment for creating Character value combinations for new product introductions.
· Configured new Info cubes to back up planning area data.
· Created multiple supply chain model versions for what-if simulation scenarios.
· Set up CTM profile and Master data selection for SNP Planning.
· Developed the training documentation for users and resolved user issues for both DP and SNP.
APO Analyst role (Support role):
· Realigned new products and created CVC,s as requests are received.
· Coordinated with planners and Material master data group for mass maintenance of PPM,s.
· Analyzed planning results of DP and CTM runs and developed and daily management report called as ADAU management report (Confirmed and unconfirmed Demand analysis )
· Analyzed ADAU Management report and developed another critical report code named “Use it or lose it” report which tracks usage of Live AD (confirmed Demand ) and triggers Alerts in report.
Client: W.A Grace.Co, Maryland USA
June-03 to Mar-05
SAP R/3 MM consultant
· Involved in extensive AS-IS study of client’s business processes and legacy master data.
· Involved in requirements study and gap analysis.
· Translated business process requirement into SAP R/3 configuration requirement.
· Developed prototypes for business specific requirements and presented to business.
· Defined 3 new pricing procedures with required new condition types.
· Configured release procedure for PR and PO with classification.
· User exit customizing for MRP and Purchase requisition release.
· Defined 4 new movement types.
· Involved in SAP R/3 unit testing, integration and Regression testing.
· Done all automatic account assignment and split valuation settings.
· Done all message determination settings (Print and EDI) in MM.
· Involved in core team and end user training.
· Instrumental in developing a successful cutover plan for the project.
· Provided support after go live.
Permathene Ltd, New Zealand
Feb-00 to June-03
Logistics Manager/SAP R/3 Power User
· Discussed all business process scenarios with SAP R/3 implementation partners.
· Participated in project team meetings and worked with implementation partners to advise business requirements.
· Coordinated status meetings and conference calls with users to resolve day to day issues after the implementation.
· Maintained issue logs and analyzed critical issues for providing long term solutions.
· Created master data updates in excel sheets and used uploading tools to update in SAP R/3.
· Assisted in preparing end user documentation and trained end users.
· Identified New Suppliers and products.
· Optimized logistics costs by implementing shared shipping and consignment stocks into system.
· Used MS Project management tool to track use of resource and assigning tasks for Geosynthetic projects implementation and trained users
System: SAP R/3
Navteja Marketing Ltd, India
3rd Party operator for TATA Salts Ltd,
Nov-95 to Dec-99
Operations Manager
· Supervised overall operations of received bulk salt of over 2000 tons per month and repacking into 1 kg packs to redistribute.
· Negotiated with trucking companies for delivery to various locations.
· Project team member for implementing SAP R/3 by TCS a sister company of TATA Salts.
· Provided all the business process data for implementation into SAP R/3.
· Maintained issue logs and analyzed, discussed with consultants to provide solutions.
Texas Valve Actuators Ltd, India
Nov-87 to Dec-95
Engineer – Materials Management
· Maintained Stores for Raw material, Tools and Spares.
· Prepared Material requirement plans in association with Production and Design Engineering Departments.
· Identified and negotiates with suppliers for price and quality requirements of raw materials.
· Maintained optimal inventory levels using ABC Analysis.
Education
Bachelors in engineering from Bangalore University
P.G. Diploma in Applied Sciences (Majors in Logistics and supply chain management) from Massey University New Zealand.
Completed Certified program in SAP APO SNP(SCM 230) – SAP America
Completed First module of CPIM Certification BSCM – APICS, USA
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Applications: SAP R/3, SAP APO V 3.0, 3.1 , SCM 4.0,5-0
Operating Systems: WINDOWS NT/2000/XP
Microsoft tools: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Project Management.