SAP PS -- RESUME

Naveen

naveensapps@gmail.com

Professional Summary:

Ø Over 6 years experience in the IT industry including a 3+ year in SAP Project Systems & SD.

Ø Extensive knowledge in Configuration and Customization in SAP PS & SD

Ø Experience in one full life-cycle implementation and handled two Post Production Support Projects

Ø Involved in different phases of life cycle implementation of SAP R/3 including Business Process engineering using ASAP methodology. Proficient in Project Evaluation, AS-IS study, Fit-GAP analysis, TO-BE process, trouble shooting, performance tuning, Production Support and End-user training.

Ø Expertise in the SAP Project Systems module along with a working knowledge of the Financials and controlling, Material Management and Sales and Distribution.

Ø Practical knowledge of configuring the requirements to SAP PS module & setting up the organizational structure and global settings using IMG.

Ø Proficient in all aspects of Project Systems including Planning, Budgeting and Cost allocation.

Ø Strong knowledge in Pricing Procedure Determination.

Ø Working knowledge of creating different kind of profiles such as, WBS elements, Network and their Activities, cost planning and budgeting.

Ø Actively took part in 'cut over planning' while moving configuration into production environment.

Ø Extensive experience in Lockbox configuration and processing, Automatic processes like payment program and dunning program

Ø Extensively worked on CATT and ABAP Queries with the ability to act as a techno functional consultant.

Ø Good working knowledge on Report Painter and Report Writer.

Ø Demonstrated ability to work both in independent and team-oriented environments with well-developed organizational skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with problem solving ability.

Ø Project management experience with Microsoft Project includes managing timelines, resources, prioritizing activities, monitoring milestones, Gantt chart analysis, and Critical factors and reworking the project to changing project scope, timelines and resources availability. Other project management skills include managing team issue logs, Conducting Blueprint Workshops, using MS Power Point, MS Excel.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Operating Systems : Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server.

Software : Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project 2003

Programming Languages : C++, VB 6.0, and Java

Databases : Microsoft Access, Oracle.

ERP : SAP R/3 4.6 B / C, 4.7

Testing Tools : QTP 8.2, WinRunner, TestDirector

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project 3:

Environment: SAP R/3 Version 4.7
Modules: PS – SD – FI- CO- MM
SAP Project Systems Implementation & Support

This Subsidiary is a Project based (Engineered to order) company developing hardware and software for Automation/Control Systems. Represented the Project Systems Function for the Business Process Re-Engineering. Defining Business Rules related to PS.

Role & Responsibilities:

Ø Program Management Support through the Software Development Life Cycle of on-going projects using PS.

Ø Developed Standard/Template WBS, Networks & Operative Projects for
customer projects, proposals.

Ø Creating Milestones and assigning them to WBS Elements and Activities

Ø Proficient in using Project Builder, Project Planning Board and Special Maintenance Functions.

Ø Configured Pricing Procedure Determination.

Ø Created Project Sales Orders using Assembly Order Processing.

Ø Strong working knowledge on Project Versions and Simulation versions.

Ø Handled Planning Functions like Date Scheduling, Resource Planning, Material Planning, Cost Planning and Revenue Planning.

Ø Assist in Work Package Creation, Budgeting, Earned Value Analysis.

Ø Create Master Data for Work Centers, PRTs, Docs

Ø Resource Planning, Capacity Leveling, Workforce Planning.

Ø Closely work with Production Schedule & MRP

Ø Assist Planners & Project Managers in Progress Analysis & Period-
End Closing.

Ø Address Change requests; work on enhancements, Perform Mass Changes

Ø Work with FI(CO) consultant in developing the processes for bottom-up activity-based-costing & quantity based process flow models to help accurate collection of overhead costs for future project pricing & with SD Consultant for resource related billing for maintenance projects. Investment Management/Fixed Assets (R&D, Testing facilities/Infra-Structure viz. Simulators, new hardware model).

Ø Workflow related to PS, Milestone/Network Configuration Change Management

Ø Report Generation using Report Writer, Queries for Top Management - Sales Milestone Trend Analysis, Customer Satisfaction Indicators, and Earned Value Analysis & Various Metrics, scheduling Monthly Reports.

Ø Defined PS Security requirements & maintained PS Authorization profiles, PS Activity Groups/Roles, User Maintenance related to PS & assist in creating transaction variants.

Ø Downloading & Uploading of project schedule details to & from MS
Excel & MS Projects (schedules of sub-contractors / vendors).

Ø Assist Project Managers in Claim management using PS

Ø Creating & Implementing Test Scenarios for SAP PS module.

Ø Documentation of User Manual & User Training & Help Desk for SAP PS.

Project 2:

Environment: SAP R/3 Version 4.6 B
Modules: PS - SD
SAP Project Systems (Post

Providing support on various quires related to PS module, providing solutions to clients in the area of basic PS setting, Work breakdown structure, Network, Internal Activity, External Activity, Sub-networks, Milestones. And also help users to get required reports and information.

Role & Responsibilities:

Ø Configuration of Project Profile for customizing WBS Elements, Networks and Activities.

Ø Configuring and testing the Scenarios as per the Clients new Business Process.

Ø Setup comprehensive testing methodology for new scenarios

Ø Assisting Key Users Online.

Ø Prepared documents for end user manuals and review of the same.

Ø Participated in Post Implementation Support for PS.

Ø Responsible for post GOLIVE support and Trouble Shooting

Project 1:

Environment: SAP R/3 Version 4.6 B
Modules: SD – MM - FI - CO
Role & Responsibilities:

Ø Involved in requirement gathering of existing business practices and documenting As-Is business processes accordingly.

Ø Developed detailed To-Be model based on future corporate and operational strategies, corporate vision and new business challenges.

Ø Carried out gap analysis for As-Is and To-Be. Prepared scope documents, objectives and deliverables. Activities included understanding business requirement, process details, and reporting requirements and the integration between various functions.

Ø Configured and customized SAP functionalities and prepared documentation for the processes involved.

Ø Maintained Account Groups, Partner Functions and Partner Determination Procedure for Customer Master for Add on Customers.

Ø Maintained settings for incompletion log generation for sales documents and Sales Information structures (SIS) to generate reports for the client.

Ø Worked closely with technical and functional consultants of other modules to resolve cross - functional issues.

Ø Carried out unit testing and integration testing, developed test scenarios, tested and documented test results.

Ø Conducted user training, prepared training manuals.

SOLIX TECHNOLOGIES July 2002 to August 04’

Resource Planning Consultant

Solix is a global provider of ERP services, Consulting, Implementation and Collaborative e-Business solutions, Solix is the implementation partners of SAP, Oracle Applications and BaaN It is a 20 million USD company with 700 employees globally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ø Developed strong relationships with Clients. Act as liaison between Recruitment Team and Business Development Team with regards to staffing and capacity planning.

Ø Developing staffing plans and/or capacity requirements based on requirements.

Ø Develop understanding of workload in order to predict staff capacity requirements.

Ø Interacting with the Client on a weekly basis to review the recruiter’s performance

Ø Reviews the work of Recruiters for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offering advice and assistance as needed.

Ø Plans, schedules and coordinates recruitment activities.

Ø Developing procedures and priorities to meet established goals. Determines work procedures, work schedules and assignments.

Ø Monitoring the recruiter’s performance and preparing special reports as required.

Ø Constant focus on improving the quality of metrics used that measure how well we are doing and how we can improve for better service.

Ø Negotiating pertinent contract terms and obtaining customers feedbacks.

Ø Built a strong relationship between Recruitment Division and Business Development Team for an successful activity.

Ø Proficient in creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets and have demonstrated ability in translating data into concrete recommendations for senior management.

Ø Strong leadership ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities

Ø Timesheet Management, Billing & Purchase Order Management.

Ø Generating Weekly and Monthly MIS reports.

Ø Generating Monthly Servicing Reports for different Clients

Educational Qualification:

• Graduation from Kranthi Degree College –BSC (1996-1999)
• PGD-MISCA (Management Information System and Computer Applications) from Geetanjali PG College. --- (2001-2002).
• MBA ( Project Management) from Allagappa University