Senior SAP S/4HANA PP/PE (Production Planning/Production Execution) Consultant

Accenture Consulting

August 2023 to Actually working here

Sap s/4hana brownfield transformation project: .
Coca cola global s/4hana template rollout .
Responsibilities.
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Function in the role of senior sap s/4 hana pp (production planning) and/or pe (production execution) consultant for a transformation project in eswatini, africa for a global template roll-out.
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Perform end-to-end implementation design, solution scope, build, fit analysis, configuration, testing (user acceptance testing) and quality checking of the implementation support.
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Design the system solution.
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Ensure that cross-functional requirements are considered.
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Elicit high-level and detailed business requirements.
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Tackle numerous mission-critical business directives and ensure that business decisions are taken.
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Provide functional and technical expertise for the solution design phase.
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Create detailed functional specifications and other documentation, such as requirement traceability matrices, work-flow diagrams, and use-cases.
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Provide s/4hana data migration inputs to business.
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Configure the s/4hana system during the build phase.
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Prepare and conduct unit testing and user acceptance testing use a mix of consultative skills. This includes obtaining local and global sign-off.
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Resolve faults and rectify defects on the solution.
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Ensure global approval of deliverables are obtained.
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Implement new functionalities.
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Improve existing functionality.
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Integrate software packages like mii (manufacturing intelligence integration), global labeling system (gls) using various tools.
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Provide inputs into project plan, methodology and solution for alignment into the global roll-out.

Senior PP & SCM SAP S/4HANA Package Consultant

IBM Consulting Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe.

August 2021 to June 2023

Three most recent sap s4hana transformation projects.
1. Mahle automotives germany.
2. Atlas copco germany.
3. Pepsico sub-saharan africa.
Responsibilities.
Function in the role of sap hana pp (production planning) & scm (supply chain management) functional lead during sap s/4hana transformation projects across mea (middle-east, europe, africa).
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Function as sap mtd (make-to-deploy) functional lead (this includes modules sap pp, sap qm, sap pm, sap ps) on s/4hana projects.
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Function as ibm s/4hana data migration consultant.
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Perform end-to-end implementation design, planning, fit analysis, configuration, testing, rollout and post implementation support.
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Provide functional and technical expertise on projects.
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Assist clients in the selection of most suitable data migration strategy and deployment options (brownfield, bluefield, greenfield).
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Deliver sap s/4hana assessment to clients. Also referred to as ibm rapid discovery. Focus on s/4hana roadmap and benefits case validation.
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Provide solutioning proposal for sap peo (production engineering and operations) as an extension of standard production planning to cover the engineering and shop floor operations during shop floor execution.
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Effectively integrate packaged technology into ibm clients' business environment (one example is apo and ibp advanced planning at pepsico) and achieve the desired business results.
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Overcome problems and incidents.
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Tackle numerous mission-critical company directives.
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Design, develop and re-engineer highly complex application components.
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Assist pre-sales team with inputs on sap s/4hana solutioning options.
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Implement new functionalities.
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Improve existing functionality.
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Integrate software packages using various tools.
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Elicit high-level business requirements.
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Create detailed functional specifications and other documentation, such as requirement traceability matrices, work-flow diagrams, and use-cases.
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Prepare and conduct unit testing and user acceptance testing use a mix of consultative skills.
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Provide inputs into project plan, pricing, resources, methodology and solution in support of ibm rfp(s) for large sap s/4hana transformation programs.
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Perform ibm rapid discovery (acceleration) on s/4hana for global manufacturing client(s).
Soft skills.
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Demonstrate ability in working with teams to prioritizing work.
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Take lead role and be able to liaise at c-level.
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Articulate requirements and translating them into effective solutions.

LEAD S4 HANA PP (Production Planning) CONSULTANT

Ernst & Young Consulting

November 2019 to November 2020

? implement a full life-cycle green fields s4 hana p2m implementation project.
? deliver the first solution based on nigeria specific custom requirements and in accordance with the requirements of the global roll-out plan.
? facilitate- and workshop functional requirements with stakeholders.
? highlight and resolve integration aspects between p2m, o2c, p2p, r2r product costing as part of the proposed solution.
? provide guidance on the master data requirements for p2m which includes bom (bill of materials); routings; master recipes etc.
? present pp solution to client business process owners via demonstration of a prototype.
? configure the s4 hana system in accordance to business requirements.
? provide an end-to-end integrated solution between the legacy barnton planning system and the s4 planning and execution system.
? develop functional- and technical specifications.
? build the solution based on the img (implementation guide) during the realisation phase.
? complete data migration via lsmws (legacy system migration workbench) as well as bdc (batch) programs.
? conduct unit testing, string testing, integration testing, authorisation testing, data migration testing, user acceptance testing as well as testing of abap developments. This includes a ricewf list for reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, workflow and forms.
? provide input to the cutover plan.
? provide solutions on issues during - and post - go-live to ensure a smooth transition from non-sap legacy systems to s4 hana.

PRINCIPAL S4 HANA PLAN to MANUFACTURE (P2M) CONSULTANT & PROJECT MANAGER

AAT Composites on behalf of Beyond Technologies Consulting

November 2019 to May 2020

? serve as expert s4 production planning advisor to the client.
? implement new s4 initiatives, functional enhancements and mini projects, as directed by business.
? function as project manager with duties that includes project planning, progress reporting, resourcing and approval of deliverables.
? drive the proper integration between production, logistics and finance.
? deliver a pilot project as per the agreed project plan. The pilot project involves the update and re-implementation of all s4 master data (boms, routings, work centres, material masters). The aim is to ensure correct costing, wip (work-in-progress) processes and plan-actual variance reporting. .
? ensure a roll-out of the pilot project to other projects for all products that are sold to aat customers.
? develop standardised business processes for s4. Bring business to an understanding of what this entails.
? provide training to super users. Ensure that training documentation is done according to standard.
? ensure the ongoing understanding by users of both their transaction responsibilities and the integration aspects with logistics and finance and the impact across the end-to-end supply chain.
? integrate the s4 solution with the intended stock control measures.
? utilise s4 hana version 1709 across all projects.

SENIOR MANAGER in S4 HANA PLAN to MANUFACTURE (P2M) CONSULTING,

Deloitte Consulting

May 2019 to Actually working here

? Serve as subject matter expert on S4 HANA for PP in the digital space.
? Provide thought leadership in manufacturing and supply chain.
? Develop pre-sales proposals utilising the Deloitte go-to-market strategy which includes costing.
? Present the proposal offering to the end client.
? Delivery projects
? Perform programme and/or project manager duties.
? Function as lead SAP PP (Production Planning) lead consultant.
? Perform the role of functional integration manager.
? Take full ownership for delivery across the end-to-end supply chain.
? Generate account revenue with resources available and source the necessary team members for projects.
? Handle the finances (planning and budgeting) associated with project implementations.
? Develop fit/gap analysis for SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning) aimed at further extending planning concerns to financial domain, along with stakeholder collaboration, Excel as the data manipulation tool, advance computation like heuristics and tight integration to the ERP system.
? Ensure that quality assurance is performed at active client engagements and that proper handover is done.
? Build ongoing relationships with end clients to ensure continued revenue streams.
? Solve complex business problems. Collaborate and assist peers on project engagements.
? Perform a mentorship role with internal Deloitte staff.

Senior SAP PP, PP-PI Consultant

Modus BPS and Blue Pencil Consulting

November 2014 to Actually working here

SAP PP Academy Certification

October 2005 to Currently studying

(Hons) B. Com, B.Com, IT Diploma (Cum Laude)

Currently studying

Career Goals

To function in the following roles on sap s/4hana greenfields and brownfields implementation projects.
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Sap pp (production planning) subject matter expert.
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Sap pp-pi (production planning: process industries) consultant.
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Sap pp variant config.

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Availability to travel and work outside the city

Yes

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