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Letztes Update: 06.12.2023

Lead SAP S/4 HANA PP SCM Functional Expert

Firma: Accenture
Abschluss: B.COM (Hons)
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Sprachkenntnisse: englisch (Muttersprache)

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Skills

Note: I am a South African citzen living in Johannesburg.  I have remotely implemented SAP S4HANA PP solutions in Europe.  I am willing to obtain a work visa once I receive a job offer.  My language is English.

Primary skills:
  • Lead SAP S4 HANA PP consultant
  • Lead SAP PP functional consultant (certified)
  • Lead SAP PP:PI subject matter expert (certified)
  • Manufacturing (SAP PP and SAP PP-PI) Project Manager
  • Skilled in SAP PP Variant Configuration LO-VC  
Secondary skills:
  • SAP ABAP/4 programmer (certified)
  • Function as senior/principal PP functional consultant on manufacturing support projects; upgrade projects; enhancement projects and data migration projects
  • Function as SAP integration manager to MM, QM; SD; VMS; PM; CO; WM; IN THE
  • Fulfilled the role of 'Head of SAP' in a cloud-based Business-By-Design (ByD) solution
  • Data migration lead for PP, PM, QM and SCP (Supply Chain Planning)
  • SAP Trainer for SAP PP; SAP PP:PI
  • MySAP Business-All-in-One (BAiO) functional consultant
  • SAP Business Suites - SCM (Supply Chain Management) functional consultant
  • Configuration experience on EWM
Specialization is in SAP full life cycle implementations from conceptualization to go-live for both large corporates as well as for small and medium enterprises. 
Total experience in SAP spans over 23 years. Completed six full life cycle implementations on SAP PP and SAP PP-PI. Past involvement in more than fifteen other SAP implementations, support projects, upgrades and enhancement projects. 

WORK EXPERIENCE SAP PRINCIPAL PP (PRODUCTION PLANNING) CONSULTANT using SAP S/4 HANA – AAT Composites on behalf of Beyond Technologies, Somerset West, Cape Town, South Africa. June 2018 – Present Industry Exposure: Aircraft & Automotive Manufacturing Responsibilities
 

 

 

 

 
  • Serve as an expert SAP PP advisor to the client.
  • Implement new SAP PP 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 SAP PP 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 eight other projects for all products that are sold to AAT customers.
  • Develop standardised business processes for SAP PP.  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 SAP PP solution with the intended stock control measures.
  • Use SAP S/4 HANA version 1709 across all projects.
 
 
Reason for leaving : Present contract. WORK EXPERIENCE (continued) SAP SUPPLY CHAIN ​​SCM SOLUTIONS CONSULTANT – McCain Foods South Africa for on behalf of SweetThorn Consulting September 2017 – October 2018 Industry Exposure: FMCG Responsibilities
 
 

 

 

 

 

 
  • Implementation of a SAP MRP (Material Requirements Planning) coaching programme. 
  • Provide expert advice on how the existing SAP supply chain environment can be optimally used and what needs to be changed.
  • Provide thought leadership with the aim to achieve business maturity optimisation across the client’s end-to-end supply chain.
  • Review the existing SAP Supply chain data findings and it’s integration into the SAP PP-PI (Production Planning – Process Industries) solution.
  • Function as trusted SAP PP-PI advisor to the director of SweetThorn Consulting.
  • Provide guidance on current SAP solution that was developed by the previous consulting partner four years previously.
  • Analyse the existing solution.
  • Present proposed solutions to the executive management team in order to achieve buy-in.
  • Study the business integrity and the business rules that govern the accuracy of the client’s data.
  • Resolve existing errors that they are unable to overcome and provide guidelines on new solution, with the aim to establish data governance and trust.
  • Utilize the information stemming from SAP MRP exception management, SLA adherence, user performance management, process ownership, lead time accuracy and stocking strategies in SAP.
  • Develop training material for the boot camp program.
  • Ensure business confidence in the proposed solution.
  • Provide ongoing support.
 
 
Reason for leaving : End of ad hoc engagement.
WORK EXPERIENCE (continued) SAP PP-PI SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT – Remote Consulting for Montash Consulting on behalf of Dawn Foods USA & UK September 2017 – October 2017 Industry Exposure: FMCG Responsibilities
 

 

 

 

 
  • Implementation of the SAP PP-PI (Production Planning - Process Industries) for PI-Sheets solution for the client Dawn Foods.  Sites are based in the USA and in the UK.
  • Be a trusted advisor to the in-house SAP PP-PI resources and provide SAP standard best practice guidance.
  • Resolve existing errors that they are unable to overcome and provide guidelines on new solutions that involve minimal use of programming.
  • Provide inputs to the programmers on integration issues that does require programming.
  • Review the production process and advise on the PI Sheet integration that is best to use.
  • Enhance existing PI-Sheet solutions to better meet business requirements.
  • Present proof of concept to the team, of the proposed error resolution.
  • Suggest new avenues of functionality to explore for PI-Sheets going forward.
  • Provide Skype-based training to business resources.
  • Liaise with the Basis team to ensure that the source client characteristics are copied to the production environment.
  • Ensure business confidence in the proposed solution.
 
 
Reason for leaving : End of contract
WORK EXPERIENCE (continued) SENIOR SAP SCM (SUPPLY CHAIN ​​PLANNING) CONSULTANT FOR APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) and EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) – Sentech on behalf of Baraka Consulting South Africa, Gauteng, South Africa June 2017- September 2017. Industry Exposure: Radio and Audio Visual Signal Transmission Responsibilities
 



 
  • Enable a go-live of SAP SCM (APO and EWM) at Sentech (I joined the project during the realization phase). The SAP SCM business suites implementation is earmarked for SAP Hana.
  • Complete the configuration and build of EWM:
  •    Work in a decentralised extended warehouse management solution as part of Supply Chain Management in a Business Suites environment.  Integrate with SAP ERP as part of data transfer.
  •    Build warehouse structure.
  •    Manage movements in the warehouse.  Enable precise location of the material in the system.
  •    Mitigate problems and issues with enhanced warehouse efficiency.
  •    Ensure that the physical bin structure will match the bin structure on  the system.
  •    Work with different storage types and storage sections.
  •    Use print control settings through SAP scripts and Smart forms via the post processing framework.
  •    Enable picking, put away, handling unit management, serialisation, RF connectivity.
  •    Provide accurate, on-time stock to bin level.
  •    Provide analytics.
  •    Make use of Yard Management.
  •    Provide integration to ERP and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
  •    Enable efficient distribution and storage and tighter inventory control.
  • Develop a relationship with users and understand their requirements.
  • Initiate master data integration between SAP ECC and SAP SCM.
  • Review existing functionality and implement improvements where needed.
  • Review existing documentation and complete quality control updates.
  • Enable integration between SCM and SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) for shopping carts and purchase orders.
  • Deliver training documentation as well as training to the users.
  • Deliver User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Test the solution and fix errors where needed.
  • Develop a cut-over strategy for go-live.
  • Work under extremely tight deadlines.
  • Manage the expectations of users and ensure that sign-off obtained.
 
Reason for leaving : End of contract.
WORK EXPERIENCE (continued) SENIOR SAP PP (PRODUCTION PLANNING) with Variant Configuration CONSULTANT – Remote and Onsite Consulting for Bell Equipment Germany on behalf of Alliance Enterprise Consulting and BluePencil Consulting, Eisenach, Germany. March 2016 – October 2017 Industry Exposure: Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing of mining & construction vehicle equipment) Responsibilities
 
 


 

 

 
  • Deliver a full life-cycle green fields PP implementation project using Variant Configuration, from BluePrint stage to Go-Live.
  • Use MTO (Make-To-Order) and MTS (Make-to-Stock) planning strategies for a discrete manufacturing design that has full integration with logistics including WM (Warehouse Management) and VMS (Vehicle Management System).
  • Build the solution based on Bell specific custom requirements and in accordance with the requirements of the company internationally between Richards Bay and Germany.
  • Facilitate- and workshop  functional requirements with stakeholders.
  • Highlight and resolve integration aspects between PP, SD, MM, VMS (Vehicle Manufacturing System) and CO product costing as part of the proposed solution.
  • Provide guidance on the master data requirements for PP which includes BOM (Bill of Materials); Work Centres; Routings; Configurable Materials; Super BOMs; Super Routings etc.
  • Present PP solution to client Business Process Owners via demonstration of a prototype.
  • Ensure that MRP (Material Requirement Planning) is fully configured, understood and utilised.
  • Provide Change Management input to the client and Develop Blueprint documents.
  • Configure the SAP ECC6 system in accordance to business requirements.
  • Integrate with the existing MES Mapics and AS400 systems.
  • 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).
  • Conduct Unit Testing, String Testing, IntegrationTesting, 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 SAP ECC6.
 
Reason for leaving : End of contract. WORK EXPERIENCE (continued) HEAD OF SAP BUSINESS-BY-DESIGN (ByD) – Remote and Onsite Consulting for Keto Pumps Australia, USA and South Africa Boksburg, Johannesburg, Australia. September 2015 – May 2016 Industry Exposure: Mining & Manufacturing in an ERP SAP Cloud based environment. Modules on SAP ByD: SCM (Supply Chain Management); CRM (Customer Relationship Management); PM (Project Management), SRM (Supplier Relationship Management); FM (Financial Management); KUA (Key User Administration); BA (Business Analytics) Responsibilities
 

 

 

 


 

 
  • Work closely with Keto businesses across the globe (South Africa, Australia, North America).
  • Function as subject matter expert and project manager on ByD (all modules listed above) for new implementations and enhancements.
  • Act as the single central point of contact for SAP ByD.
  • Lead ByD Implementation/Enhancements.
  • Provide extensive ByD support.
  • Set up and execute a process for monitoring and supporting SAP ByD key users.
  • Analyse all support queries and provide feedback on corrective action to minimise similar issue.
  • Work with Key Users to understand the ByD issues ensuring these are addressed.
  • Work closely with ByD consultants and monitor work.
  • Continually revisit business process with key users ensuring increased efficiencies across all sites.
  • Translate business processes into system requirements/scope.
  • Co-ordinate all aspects of implementations /enhancements (Key Users, End Users, Consultants).
  • Report on status of implementations when required.
  • Provide effective management of workload, focusing on priorities and deliverables.
  • Provide multi-site, multi-currency and multi- jurisdiction experience.
  • Exercise multi- function experience (Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Service, Projects).
  • Display analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrate good verbal and written skillset.
  • Provide on-site presence at international sites for lengthy periods of time e.g. at least 1 month.
  • Perform administration duties from time to time on ByD.  This includes but not limited to:
  •    Monitor all calls raised with SAP.
  •    Keep track of ByD costs and licenses.
  • Deliver ByD enhancement projects and provide motivation to executive management thereof.
 
Reason for leaving : North American SAP ByD implementation project canceled
WORK EXPERIENCE (continued) SAP PP SENIOR FUNCTIONAL BUSINESS ANALYST IN SUPPORT – Macsteel on behalf of Modus Business Process Specialists (BPS) South Africa, Boksburg, Johannesburg. April 2015 – June 2015 Industry Exposure: Steel Manufacturing Responsibilities
 


 

 

 
  • Support Macsteel VRN and Trading business units across all plants on the implemented SAP solution across the supply chain which includes the following modules:
PP (variant configuration); SD; MM; FI; CO; TM; CRM.
  • Present enhancement opportunities and problem resolution at senior management and executive level.
  • Provide functional solutions to SAP problems across all the modules.
  • Ensure management buy-in of the SAP system by users through health reports and through real-time resolution of problems.
  • Identify weak points in the delivered solution.
  • Provide training to business users where needed.
  • Follow up on change requests and test solutions prior to delivery to business.
  • Drive Solution Manager calls and ensures that calls are expedited timely.
  • Manage an Issues Log with high priority calls.  Meet with business executives to discuss progress and further action. 
  • Advise business executives on system inefficiencies, employee structure changes-, business process changes- and new integration solutions required in order to enhance the efficiency of the SAP solution.
  • Optimise integration points between legacy systems and SAP.
  • Drive health checks per business unit and ensure that action is taken by management based on the reports generated.
  • Coordinate and manage activities between business users, business management and functional team members.
 
Reason for leaving : End of contract
WORK EXPERIENCE (continued) SAP PP-PI SENIOR FUNCTIONAL BUSINESS ANALYST – Kansai Plascon on behalf of Modus Business Process Specialists (BPS) South Africa, Krugersdorp, Johannesburg. November 2014 – March 2015. Industry Exposure: Paint Manufacturing Project: Synergy Responsibilities
 


 


 

 
  • Decide on the SAP manufacturing design most suitable for the client.
  • Conceptualize and model the business processes during the detailed design phase of the project in preparation of the new SAP system. This is a green fields implementation.
  • Align stakeholders to the to-be SAP solution.
  • Lead and workshop business requirements and reach agreement on the process going forward.
  • Review Advanced Planning as part of the solution.
  • Model the business processes using the Aris 9.6 modelling tool.  The tool is based on the standard BPM (Business Process Methodology).
  • Highlight and resolve integration aspects between SAP PP-PI (Production Planning : Process Industries), MII (Manufacturing Integration Intelligence), SAP QM (Quality Management), SAP MM (Materials Management), SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) and SAP CO (Costing) as part of the proposed solution.  Ensure that the integration is embedded into the Aris model.
  • Assist with the design of MII as a MES function for SAP PP-PI shop floor control (SFC).
  • Provide knowledge transfer of ECM (Engineering Change Management).
  • Deliver a responsibility matrix based on a RASCI (Responsible, Accountable, Support, Consulted, Informed) per function.
  • Identify RICEFWs (Reports, Interface, Conversion, Enhancements, Forms, Workflow) for the SAP implementation.
  • Write functional specifications based on business requirements.
  • Ensure that the model is aligned to the company’s strategic objectives and KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).
  • Structure the business processes so as to prepare the organisation for SAP Solution Manager.
  • Generate consolidated reports of the model for business review and ensure sign-off.
  • Ensure business confidence in the proposed solution.
 
 
Reason for leaving : End of contract
WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)
 
SENIOR SAP PP-PI (PRODUCTION PLANNING - PROCESS INDUSTRIES) CONSULTANT – Specpharm Pharmaceuticals on behalf of BluePencil Consulting South Africa, Pharmaceutical Road, Midrand, Johannesburg.
November 2013 – November 2014. 
 
Industry Exposure: Pharmaceutical Responsibilities
 

 
  • Deliver a full life-cycle PP-PI implementation project, from Blue Print stage to Go-Live.
  • Make a decision on the PI Sheet design most suitable for the client.
  • Build the solution based on international Pharmaceutical Best Practices components and in accordance with the requirements of the South African Medical Control Council (MCC).
  • Facilitate and workshop functional requirements with stakeholders.
  • Highlight and resolve integration aspects between PP-PI (with PCL integration), QM, MM and CO as part of the proposed solution.
  • Integrate with existing AS400 MES application and other non-SAP standard applications.
  • Present PP-PI solution to client Business Process Owners via a  prototype.
  • Provide Change Management input to the client.
  • Develop Blueprint documents via SAP Solution Manager, with a proposal to deliver the solution via SAP PI-Sheets.
  • Work with the Solution Builder tool (add-on to Solution Manager) to Configure the SAP ECC6 system in accordance to business requirements.
  • Make use of the CBTA (Component Based Test Automation) tool to test and to record transactions based on the Blueprint Configuration.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Develop the  solution for touch screen capturing of PI Sheets on the production shop floor.
  • Provide a business case for weigh-scale integration via ERP-Scale and for the Global Label Management (GLM) printing solution.
  • Provide solutions on issues during - and post - go-live to ensure a smooth transition from SAP 4.0B to SAP ECC6.
 
Reason for leaving : New contract.
WORK EXPERIENCE (continued) SAP PP (PRODUCTION PLANNING) MANUFACTURING CONSULTANT & TRAINER – Danone Clover on behalf of BluePencil Consulting South Africa, 99 Skew Road, Boksburg, Johannesburg. April 2013 – 31 July 2013. Industry Exposure: FMCG Responsibilities
 
 


 

 
  • Deliver training to Manufacturing key users on implemented ECC6 SAP Solution.
  • Deliver training to Research and Development director on master data and reports.
  • Develop Manufacturing Master Data training material.
  • Provide solutions on issues during- and post-go-live to ensure a smooth transition to SAP.
 
Reason for leaving : End of contract. WORK EXPERIENCE (continued) SAP SENIOR PP (PRODUCTION PLANNING) CONSULTANT – Sasol Corporate on behalf of EOH Consulting South Africa, 12 Baker Street, Rosebank, Johannesburg. May 2012 – March 2013. Industry Exposure: Petrochemical (Oil & Gas & Mining) Technology: o SAP ECC6o Solution Manager 7.1o ARIS Toolso SAP PI (Process Integration)o Netweaver Platformo ASAP Methodology Responsibilities
 
 
 

 
 



 







 
  • Apply my experience as a senior SAP PP consultant to the PP (Production Planning) module plus other operational modules of SAP that integrate with PP. This includes PM (Plant Maintenance) and QM (Quality Management). 
  • Deliver a transactional analysis project on behalf of the MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) team using the tool SAP Solution Manager.
  • Develop a business Blueprint in SAP Solution Manager:
  •    The Blueprint design is aimed at standardising transactions across the business units of Sasol globally.  It also serves as a baseline for Sasol’s pending SAP  consolidation project.
  •    Perform SAP transactional analysis with the help of an RBE (Reverse Business Engineering) tool.  RBE is an automatic, tool-aided business analysis of productive SAP systems.
  •    Develop MS Excel based framework of transactional analysis of SAP using the BPML’s generated by the ARIS toolset.
  •    Provide a baseline project structure for overall application management at Sasol.  This is from requirement/change request management through design, build, test, deploy, operation/optimization.  A  major focus is on future change control (CHarM) for MES.
  • Project manage and functionally develop MES interfaces to SAP via SAP PI (Process Integration).
  • Provide general input on SAP related investigations and queries linked to interfaces.
  • Ensure effective use of SAP for the MES team to align with the rest of Information Management and to achieve ownership of the SAP  environment.
 
Reason for leaving : End of contract. WORK EXPERIENCE (continued) SAP SENIOR PP (PRODUCTION PLANNING) BAiO (BUSINESS ALL-IN-ONE) CONSULTANT – Bridgestone Tire Manufacturing on behalf of T-Systems South Africa, Isando, Johannesburg. December 2011 – March 2012 Industry Exposure: Automotive Manufacturing Technology: o SAP ECC6 PP module using Business-All-in-One (BAiO) and Netweaver Responsibilities
 

 





 
  • Function as senior K4/K5 PP resource.
  • Make a decision on the PP design most suitable for the client using SAP BAiO scenarios.
  • Provide input to the Solutions Architect and Project Manager on areas identified as risks to the project.
  • Highlight and resolve integration aspects between PP, MM and CO as part of the proposed solution.
  • Facilitate and workshop  functional requirements with stakeholders.
  • Generate a Gap/Fit solution document to present to Bridgestone in aid of making an informed decision on the SAP BAiO solution.
  • Develop a decision paper which highlight PP design implications as well as scenario advantages and disadvantages.
  • Model process overview diagram of existing Bridgestone business processes in relation to SAP BAiO processes.
  • Present PP solution to client executive team members via Playback sessions.
  • Design master data requirements.
  • Test standard BAiO PP configuration using IMG.
  • Provide knowledge transfer to junior PP resource.
 
Reason for leaving : Project engagement design phase completed. WORK EXPERIENCE (continued) SAP DATA MIGRATION MANUFACTURING TEAM LEAD (PP, PM, QM, SCP) – SABMiller Data Migration Project on behalf of Wipro Consulting 25 Fredman Drive, Sandton. July 2011 to November 2011 Industry Exposure: FMCG. Technology: o SAP ECC6 PP-PI/QM/PM/SCP (Supply Chain Planning) moduleso Cransoft Data Migration tool (Back Office Associates) Responsibilities
 
 

 





 
  • Lead the release 2 (R2) Data Migration implementation project as part of the SAB Global Data Migration Team (GDMT).
  • Manage team deliverables.
  • Deliver build of all objects for modules PP/PM/QM/SCP.
  • Support offshore model with data analysts based in India.
  • Provide functional input to data analysts in order to complete build.
  • Facilitate conversation between the country (Panama), the functional solutions team and the GDMT.
  • Status updates to management on build progress and loads.
  • Issue resolution with the aim to continue with project plan.
  • Ensure alignment between the R2 team and the R1 team.
  • Document process per object.
  • Drive new initiatives to ensure process improvement.
 
Reason for leaving : Go-live Data Migration for Latin America (Panama) postponed until 2013.
WORK EXPERIENCE (continued) SAP PRODUCTION PLANNING (PP) BUSINESS PROCESS SPECIALIST - Sasol Polymers Business Support Systems, 56 Grosvenor Road, Bryanston, Aug 2005 to Nov 2010. Technology: o SAP R/3, SAP ECC6: SAP PP and SAP PP-PI modules. responsibilities
 

 

 
  • PP and PP-PI consultant for the full life cycle implementation of Peroxide Chemicals on SAP ECC6. Assistance with the system build, user training, quality assurance, user acceptance testing, cut-over and going live of the PP module.
  • PP and PP-PI team lead for Sasol Infrachem Polymers (IP) cluster on SAP ECC6, with subsequent support and thought leadership responsibilities for enhancements. 
  • PP and PP-PI team lead for support of Sasol Solvents cluster on SAP ECC6.
  • PP and PP-PI consultant for the upgrade of the Sasol Infrachem Polymers (IP) cluster from SAP R/3 4.6c to SAP ECC6.
  • Configure the PP module using the SAP Implementation Guide (IMG) and test new system developments prior to implementation.
  • Integrate with Advanced Planning Tool called ‘Aspen Mimi’ instead of SAP APO.
  • Provide first line, second line and third line module support to super-users and business management. 
  • Map existing processes, identify process improvements and drive these initiatives.
  • Develop business requirement statements (BRS), return on investment (ROI) investigations, functional- and technical specifications.
  • Ensure that new technical solutions integrate into existing configuration – this includes MES integration.
  • Develop business- and PP module roadmap.
General Management
  • Function: ABAP Prioritisation Manager to the SAP ABAP team.
  • Prioritise development escalations based on business case from the business and negotiate resource availability. 
  • Manage external service provider resource hours. 
  • Ensure maximum use of standard system functionality, only using ABAP development as a last resort.
  • Identify, measure and publish statistics to ensure business process health is maintained.
  • Audit and monitor SAP master data compliance against agreed procedures and standards.
  • Ensure that standards for support documentation, transaction data and data housekeeping according to SOX requirements are set and controlled.
  • Develop user training material and present training to users.
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Reason for leaving : Non-core functions (SAP) outsourced. WORK EXPERIENCE (continued) SAP PRODUCTION PLANNING (PP) BUSINESS INFORMATION ARCHITECT - Sasol Information Management Infrachem, Klasie Havenga Road, Sasolburg, June 2003 to August 2005 Implementation projects: Project Optimal – Petrochemical Industry (Oil & Gas) Production Planning Resource To Product ( RtP) Architecture Responsibilities Identify process re-engineering opportunities during analysis of existing business processes of the Production Planning (PP) module. Manage the communication channel between end users at plant and other stakeholders.
 

 




 
            

Advise Central Planning Office of business improvement opportunities during the analysis of SAP process flows.
Evaluate and make recommendations on integration optimization opportunities between SAP and legacy systems.
Adopt Sasol methodology and standards to ensure consistency across business units.
Develop knowledge on month-end procedures and document steps.
Write functional specification documents.
Facilitate user acceptance testing.
Conduct testing cycles of the developed applications.
Perform ad hoc special projects as required.
Reason for leaving : Promotion to SAP PP Business Process Specialist. CONTRACTING BUSINESS ANALYST - 40 Megahertz Consulting (Pty) Ltd,
 
 

Fourways, Johannesburg, July 2002 to October 2002
Engagement: Standard Private Bank Business Analysis §  Facilitate workshops with users to obtain the business requirements for converting existing Wealth Management application into robust solution. § Develop conceptual architecture diagram. § Investigate client's partnership opportunities with other vendors within the required time and costing framework. § Develop framework for RFI/RFP during tender process. § Identify process re-engineering opportunities. § Adopt client's 'Blue' methodology and standards to ensure consistency throughout client environment while documenting business processes. § Write functional specification documents. § Demonstrate intended solution to client management team.
 
         







§ Conduct testing cycles of the developed application.

§ Consolidate the relevant project documentation for quality control and tracking purposes. Present Training Present training on the newly developed Wealth Management System to \ end users nationally. Reason for leaving : Contract completed. Job offer from Sasol Infrachem. WORK EXPERIENCE (continued) BUSINESS CONSULTANT - IBM South Africa Business Innovation Services , Rivonia Road, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, April 2002 to June 2002 Engagement:
 
          

 


 




 
  • Standard Private Bank (see work experience for the same project outlined above)
 
  • Reason for leaving : IBM project end date reached.
 
 
ERP STRATEGY CONSULTANT - IBM South Africa Business Innovation Services , Rivonia Road, Sandhurst, Johannesburg,
August 2001 to September 2001
Commitment:
  • African Explosives Ltd (AEL)
 
  • Theory of Constraints (TOC) by Dr. Eliot Goldratt.
  • 'Necessary But Not Sufficient' (N&S).
  • Lean Manufacturing (for increasing throughput, reducing cycle times, eliminating back orders and reducing costs).
 
ERP Consulting Resource Gain an understanding of implementing TOC in South Africa. Investigate IBM's partnership opportunities with AEL to increase profits and grow business based on the entire supply chain identified. Assist in developing a cost model with assurance of minimum degradation in performance and no heightened level of risk. Recommend a training plan for nurturing TOC methodology growth in South African market. Knowledge transfer to local IBM resources based on guidance and mentoring of two IBM US consultants. Assist in developing a high level implementation plan for delivering N&S for AEL support. Investigate impact of Lean Manufacturing principles on current SAP R/3 system. Develop presentations for AEL executive team. Reason for leaving : IBM project end date reached.
                                   


                                   




WORK EXPERIENCE (continued) E-COMMERCE SENIOR TECHNICAL SPECIALIST - IBM South Africa Business Innovation Services, Rivonia Road, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, April 2001 to June 2001 Implementation Project: Transnet Ariba B2B (Business to Business) e-Procurement Ariba Team Leading       Lead a team of Ariba developers. Manage and develop the Ariba IT infrastructure and integrate 'Ariba Buyer' with the existing customer infrastructure, including backend systems. Understand and resolve the technical complexities of integrating the Ariba solution. Familiarity in the following areas: Java, JavaScript, AML programming, networking, databases and operating systems. Identify non-standard environment variables that may impact the progress of the project.
 

 
 

 



 





Acquire business knowledge and apply system solutions.
Collect, process, analyze and integrate facts into a useful, relevant outcome or conclusion.
Realization of process redesign into technical solutions.
Apply AribaLive methodology against timelines and project scope.
Encourage and support positive cross-functional team ethics.
Reason for leaving : Project engagement requirement completed.
 
 
CONTRACTING Technical ABAP/4 Team Leader - IBM Global Services , Sandhurst Park, 65 Park Lane, Sandown, Johannesburg,
June 2000 to January 2001
Implementation Project: South African Breweries Johannesburg (SAB)
 
Abap/4 Team Leading     Lead a team of SAP ABAP/ 4 developers.
Understand the SAP system development life cycle and methodology.
Interlock with customer's SAP Business Functional teams and manage relationship.
Determine functional requirements from the business and produce technical specifications for the development team.
Apply project leadership using project management principles.
Provide support for SAP related applications and software technology.
Manage SAP daily operational issues and ensure that Service Level Agreements (SLA's) are met.
Conduct Root Cause Analysis of all incidents.
Provide management reporting of team's work deliverables.
Provide technical lead role.
Manage work activities and assign tasks to ABAP/4 team members.
Track team's activities against project plan.
Guide team member's career development plans.
Integrate development tasks with basic related operations (upgrades,
                                    'hotpacks', system responses).
Ensure that quality assurance standards are adhered to. Reason for leaving : In-sourcing option offered by SAB. WORK EXPERIENCE (continued) Senior SAP Consultant - Combined Design Engineers (CDE) Consulting , PSI Building, Howick Close, Waterfall Park, Midrand, Johannesburg, August 1998 to May 2000 Implementation Projects:
 



 


 

 
  • Metrorail Johannesburg - March 1999 to August 1999
  • Senwes North West - March 1999 to August 1999
  • Delta Motor Industry Port Elizabeth - August 1998 to February 1999
  • Toyota Motor Industry Johannesburg - October 1998 to November 1998
 
Abap/4 Programming     Design, coding and debugging SAP R/3 programs.
- Interface programming
- Conversions
- Batch Input Programming
- Dialog Programming
- Layout Sets
- Enhancements & Modifications
- Report Writing
- UPI (Universal Portable Interface)
- ITS (Internet Transaction Server)
 
Testing                          Ensures that programs are tested with both test data and with live data and that integration testing has been done.
 
Business Analysis           Analysis of business requirements during implementation of the new SAP R/3 system.
Data quality extraction from the legacy systems to upload relevant data to SAP R/3.
                                    Documentation of extraction files and of requirement specifications.
                                    Customization of the modules.
                                    Writing functional and technical specifications. These specifications are based on the user's needs and are aligned to SAP's business processes.
                                    Proposals to clients about SAP technical solutions.
                                    Presentation to client managers about SAP modules and its integration. SAPSA SAP R/3 Lecture: q Level 2 BC400 - ABAP/4 Development Workbench q Level 3 BC420 - Interface Programming Reason for leaving : End of contract. WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)
 
            



 
Junior SAP Consultant - Spearhead Logistics Consulting , 12 Summer Street, Ext. 5, Rivonia, Johannesburg, January 1997 – July 1998Implementation Projects:
 

 
 
  • SAPPI Wastepaper - August 1997 to July 1998
  • Plessey Johannesburg & Cape Town - June 1997 to July 1997
  • TVNZ New Zealand - March 1997 to June 1997
  • SASOL Twistdraai - February1997 to March 1997
  • FAG South Africa - January 1997 to February 1997
 
Abap/4 Programming , Testing, and Business Analysis ( as outlined in the position of Senior SAP Consultant - Combined Design Engineers (CDE) above). Implementation of SAP R/3 system for Materials Management, Plant Maintenance and Human Resources for both technical and business support. Programming for Financial, Costing, Materials Management and Sales & Distribution modules at Television New Zealand (TVNZ) in New Zealand. On - going user support. Reason for leaving : Promotional job offer from CDE Senior Analyst Programmer -Transnet Information Systems, Datavia Consulting , 33 Hoofd Street, Forum 1, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, May 1996 - 4 January 1997.
 
            



 



Implementation projects:
  • Datavia
  • petronet
  • Transmed
  • MetroRail
 
Abap/4 Programming , Testing, and Business Analysis ( as outlined in the position of Senior SAP Consultant - Combined Design Engineers (CDE) above). Analyst Programmer Transnet Information Systems, Spoornet Information Systems , 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, May 1994 - May 1996. Implementation Projects: SAP R/3
 


 
  • Spoornet
  • prompt
  • monarchs
SAPR/2
  • Spoornet
 
Exposure to SAP R2 platform in the following area: Business Analysis            Writing business specifications for SAP R/2 programmers. Reason for leaving : Job offer from consulting firm Spearhead.
 

 

Projekthistorie

06/2020 - 06/2020
SENIOR SAP SCM & EWM consultant

  • Enable a go-live of  SAP SCM (APO and EWM) at Sentech (I joined the project during the realisation phase).  The SAP SCM business suites implementation is earmarked for SAP HANA.
  • Complete the configuration and build of EWM:
    • Work in a decentralised extended warehouse management solution as part of Supply Chain Management in a Business Suites environment.  Integrate with SAP ERP as part of data transfer.
    • Build warehouse structure.
    • Manage movements in the warehouse.  Enable precise location of the material in the system.
    • Mitigate problems and issues with enhanced warehouse efficiency.
    • Ensure that the physical bin structure will match the bin structure on  the system.
    • Work with different storage types and storage sections.
    • Use print control settings through SAP scripts and Smart forms via the post processing framework.
    • Enable picking, put away, handling unit management, serialisation, RF connectivity.
    • Provide accurate, on-time stock to bin level.
    • Provide analytics.
    • Make use of Yard Management.
    • Provide integration to ERP and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
    • Enable efficient distribution and storage and tighter inventory control.
  • Develop a relationship with users and understand their requirements.
  • Initiate master data integration between SAP ECC and SAP SCM.
  • Review existing functionality and implement improvements where needed.
  • Review existing documentation and complete quality control updates.
  • Enable integration between SCM and SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) for shopping carts and purchase orders.
  • Deliver training documentation as well as training to the users.
  • Deliver User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Test the solution and fix errors where needed.
  • Develop a cut-over strategy for go-live.
  • Work under extremely tight deadlines.
  • Manage the expectations of users and ensure that sign-off obtained.

11/2019 - 05/2020
PRINCIPAL S4 HANA PLAN to MANUFACTURE (P2M) CONSULTANT
Ernst & Young (Internet und Informationstechnologie, >10.000 Mitarbeiter)

  • 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.

05/2019 - 11/2019
SENIOR MANAGER in S4 HANA PLAN to MANUFACTURE (P2M) CONSULTING
Deloitte

      • 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.

06/2018 - 03/2019
LEAD S4 HANA PLAN to MANUFACTURE (P2M) CONSULTANT & PROJECT MANAGER
Beyond Technologies (Internet und Informationstechnologie, 1000-5000 Mitarbeiter)

  • 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.

09/2017 - 10/2018
SAP SUPPLY CHAIN SCM SOLUTIONS CONSULTANT
SweetThorn Consulting (Internet und Informationstechnologie, < 10 Mitarbeiter)

  • Implementation of a SAP MRP (Material Requirements Planning) coaching programme. 
  • Provide expert advice on how the existing SAP supply chain environment can be optimally used and what needs to be changed.
  • Provide thought leadership with the aim to achieve business maturity optimisation across the client’s end-to-end supply chain.
  • Review the existing SAP Supply chain data findings and it’s integration into the SAP PP-PI (Production Planning – Process Industries) solution.
  • Function as trusted SAP PP-PI advisor to the director of SweetThorn Consulting.
  • Provide guidance on current SAP solution that was developed by the previous consulting partner four years previously.
  • Analyse the existing solution.
  • Present proposed solutions to the executive management team in order to achieve buy-in.
  • Study the business integrity and the business rules that govern the accuracy of the client’s data.
  • Resolve existing errors that they are unable to overcome and provide guidelines on new solution, with the aim to establish data governance and trust.
  • Utilise the information stemming from SAP MRP exception management, SLA adherence, user performance management, process ownership, lead time accuracy and stocking strategies in SAP.
  • Develop training material for the boot camp programme.
  • Ensure business confidence in the proposed solution.
  • Provide ongoing support.

09/2017 - 10/2017
SAP PP-PI SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT
Dawn Foods USA & UK (Konsumgüter und Handel, >10.000 Mitarbeiter)

  • Implementation of the SAP PP-PI (Production Planning - Process Industries) for PI-Sheets solution for the client Dawn Foods.  Sites are based in the USA and in the UK.
  • Be a trusted advisor to the in-house SAP PP-PI resources and provide SAP standard best practice guidance.
  • Resolve existing errors that they are unable to overcome and provide guidelines on new solutions that involve minimal use of programming.
  • Provide inputs to the programmers on integration issues that does require customised technical solutions.
  • Review the production process and advise on the PI Sheet integration that is best to use.
  • Enhance existing PI-Sheet solutions to better meet business requirements.
  • Present proof of concept to the team, of the proposed error resolution.
  • Suggest new avenues of functionality to explore for PI-Sheets going forward.
  • Provide Skype-based (remote) training to business resources.
  • Liaise with the Basis team to ensure that the source client characteristics are copied to the production environment.
  • Ensure business confidence in the proposed solution.

03/2016 - 10/2017
SENIOR SAP PP (PRODUCTION PLANNING) with Variant Configuration CONSULTANT
Bell Equipment Germany (Transport und Logistik, >10.000 Mitarbeiter)

  • Deliver a full life-cycle green fields PP implementation project using Variant Configuration (VC), from BluePrint stage to Go-Live.
  • Use MTO (Make-To-Order) and MTS (Make-to-Stock) planning strategies for a Discrete manufacturing design that has full integration with logistics including WM (Warehouse Management) and VMS (Vehicle Management System).
  • Build the solution based on Bell specific custom requirements and in accordance with the requirements of the company internationally between Richards Bay and Germany.
  • Facilitate- and workshop  functional requirements with stakeholders.
  • Highlight and resolve integration aspects between PP, SD, MM, VMS and CO product costing as part of the proposed solution.
  • Provide guidance on the master data requirements for PP which includes BOM (Bill of Materials); Work Centres; Routings; Configurable Materials; Super BOMs; Super Routings etc.
  • Present PP solution to client Business Process Owners via demonstration of a prototype.
  • Ensure that MRP (Material Requirement Planning) is fully configured, understood and utilised.
  • Provide Change Management input to the client and Develop Blueprint documents.
  • Configure the SAP ECC6 system in accordance to business requirements.
  • Integrate with the existing MES Mapics and AS400 systems.
  • 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).
  • 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 SAP ECC6.

09/2015 - 05/2016
HEAD OF SAP BUSINESS-BY-DESIGN (ByD)
Keto Pumps (Sonstiges, >10.000 Mitarbeiter)

  • Work closely with Keto businesses across the globe (South Africa, Australia, North America).
  • Function as subject matter expert and project manager on ByD (all modules listed above) for new implementations and enhancements.
  • Act as the solutions architect for SAP ByD.
  • Lead ByD Implementation/Enhancements.
  • Evaluate and assess the overall effectiveness and quality of the deliverables produced for either standard SAP ByD functionality or configured/customised functionality.
  • Provide extensive ByD support globally.
  • Set up and execute a process for monitoring and supporting SAP ByD key users.
  • Analyse all support queries and provide feedback on corrective action to minimise similar issue.
  • Work with Key Users to understand the ByD issues ensuring these are addressed.
  • Work closely with ByD consultants and monitor work.
  • Continually revisit business process with key users ensuring increased efficiencies across all sites.
  • Translate business processes into system requirements/scope.
  • Co-ordinate all aspects of implementations /enhancements (Key Users, End Users, Consultants).
  • Report on status of implementations when required.
  • Provide effective management of workload, focusing on priorities and deliverables.
  • Provide multi-site, multi-currency and multi- jurisdiction experience.
  • Exercise multi- function experience (Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Service, Projects).
  • Display analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrate good verbal and written skillset.
  • Provide on-site presence at international sites for lengthy periods of time e.g. at least 1 month.
  • Perform administration duties from time to time on ByD.  This includes but not limited to:
    • Monitor all calls raised with SAP.
    • Keep track of ByD costs and licenses.
  • Deliver ByD enhancement projects and provide motivation to executive management thereof.

Zertifikate

SAP PP Certification
2009
SAP ABAP/4 Programming
2008

Reisebereitschaft

Weltweit verfügbar
I am available to start a new role.

I live in Johannesburg, South Africa. I am able to work both onsite and/or offsite.  

For work outside of South Africa (international) I require is sponsored Visa.  If this is not possible, I am prepared to acquire my work visa independently.

I will consider relocation.

Sonstige Angaben

I function as principal consultant in the implementation of SAP manufacturing projects.  My goal is to apply my skillset across many industries.  My roles on SAP implementations as follows.
  • SAP PP (Production Planning) lead consultant.
  • S4 HANA P2M (Plan-to-Manufacture) subject matter expert.
  • SAP PP-PI (Production Planning: Process Industries) lead consultant.
  • Cross-functional integration to SAP modules MM, SD, PM, QM, SD, FI, CO, VMS, TM.
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