SAP ECC 6.0 Implementation

·          Responsible for the FICO configuration integrating an acquired Canadian company with the parent US company and bringing it all under one system

·          Designed and presented different solutions with respect to the STO and consignment process in accordance with GAAP and best business practices

·          Designed and configured Inter-company billing/invoice receipt including IDoc process

·          FICO functional prime for the technical upgrade

·          Managed the unit testing of all transactions through SAP Solution Manager including all development objects.

·          Complete end-to-end testing of all interfaces

·          Developed the plan and managed integration, user acceptance testing and cutover activities

SAP ECC 6.0 Implementation

·          Finance AP-TR team lead during the realization phase of the project

·          Responsible for assigning resources to configuration tasks, tracking configuration progress, approving transports relevant to Finance configuration and meeting with other stream leads to discuss configuration for integration points

·          Responsible for integration among the different teams for designing appropriate Integration test scenarios for the key process chains

·          Designed and developed functional specs for Workflow in Logistics invoice verification and travel management

·          Familiar with regulatory requirements relating to FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) reporting and the SAP configuration to support this requirement.

SAP 4.6C Implementation 

·          Lead the Billing to Cash and Invoice to Pay sub streams during the detailed design and build phase of the project for a global roll-out.

·          Analyzed as-is process, helped identify gaps and document the to-be process.

·          Presented different solutions in Credit/Dispute management and Intercompany process to the key stakeholders and gained alignment.  The customized Global Credit Management design was a critical part of the credit process and met with the specific industry requirements.

·          Designed a solution in implementing country specific requirements for sequential customer billing and ERS invoicing as part of localization to Europe of the global template.

·          Completed configuration and testing of all components of AP, LIV, AR, Credit Management and Electronic Bank Statement.  This included configuration and end-to-end testing of the Lockbox process including automating the process of receipt of the BAI2 file from the bank, executing the Lockbox program, posting of the accounting entries (GL and AR) and the post-process for exceptions.

·          Prepare for the build phase in terms of identifying configuration objects in scope

·          Designed the appropriate string and integration testing scenarios and key process chains for execution during the testing stage of the project

SAP 4.7 Implementation

·          Configuration, Mapping and testing EDI message types 850, 856, 940, 943, 944, 945 & 810

·          Configured and Mapped the user requirements to SAP EDI including identifying unique client needs and validations required

·          Designed functional specs and co-ordinated efforts with offshore development team

·          Tested, documented different scenarios based on test files received from the client and verified accuracy of results

·          Liased with client for discrepancies, file revisions and ensured data integrity.

·          Conducted detailed step by step walk through of the order to bill process including generating Idocs verifying statuses and SAP documents created at each stage.

·          Manage EDI project plan, update status and track issues

·          Responsible for Customer Master Data distribution  across the landscape

Functional Currency conversion

·          Manage the functional currency conversion process for inter company transactions.

·          Developed and owned the project plan

·          Identified and documented high-level system impacts and process flows

·          Provided assistance and advisory services in related areas ie. Finance, SAP and billing

·          Co-coordinated unit/system/UA testing and cut over planning

·          Tracked and ensured resolution of issues, risks and action items

·          Ensured project delivery on-time with any anticipated risks/delays communicated appropriately

·          Developed relationship/rapport with key client members

SAP 4.6 Enhancement - LE Module

·          Review the current Freight Rate Management & Payment (FRMP) process, identify the gaps and document the To-be process in relation to the financial integration

·          Reviewed the As-is FRMP business process in the legacy mainframe and Meta-freight applications as it interfaced with SAP and the accounting entries generated.

·          Identified the different SAP options in the Logistics Execution (LE) module to bridge the gap and documented the To-be scenarios

·          Conducted workshops and presented the different solutions to the key stakeholders and gained alignment.

·          Designed the functional specs for automating inter-company transactions including conducting a functional review with the client.

·          Demonstrated use of ERS functionality, handling of price variances, inter-company transactions, cut-over procedures and month-end reporting.

SAP 4.7 Implementation

·          Lead the Accounts Payable team during the Realization and Testing stages of the SAP implementation. Managed team dynamics and workload balancing, while doing knowledge transfer to the client

·          Designed the functional specs and tested the different scenarios for EDI interfaces  which included 810 Incoming Vendor Invoices (PO and Non-PO), 820/824 EFT payments and Positive Pay file to Bank

·          Identified gaps in standard SAP and designed and tested the functional specs for unique client requirements like differential invoice due date calculation based on goods receipt date, parking of quantity discrepant third-party invoices and freight block which required custom development

·          Identified standard SAP solutions for customizing done in legacy system which included Payment settlement exceptions report, Routing indicator for EFT payments,   Pre-processing of EDI errors, Pro-rating of freight, Set up multiple vendor relationships for invoicing, GR/IR clearing, Auto Debit memo for price variances and Split EDI invoices.

·          Participated in swim-lane sessions to co-design custom workflow for AP Vendor Invoice exception process and AP link (imaging) for OPTURA, a third party VIM software solution

·          Demonstrated and documented out-of scope functionality like Down payments, mass maintenance, recurring payments, ERS and Invoicing Plan.

·          Configured and activated workflow for 810 EDI Invoice errors

·          Provided one-on-one coaching to client in configuring the SAP system to conform to business needs

·          Designed the appropriate string and integration testing scenarios and key process chains for execution during the testing stage of the project

·          Co-ordinated efforts with Data migration team in identifying conversion requirements for open payables, purchase orders and receipts.

·          Worked with the HR team in identifying and resolving integration issues related to third-party and payroll payments.

·          Worked with the AR cash applications team in designing functional specs relating to Credit card processing Interface and processing refund checks to customers.

SAP 4.7 Implementation

·          Drive the to-be detailed design on the Accounts Payable component of the P2P process based on the high level end-state design documentation established

·          Conducted workshops to highlight enhanced functionality in later releases of SAP with regards to the Invoice verification and the payment process.

·          Provided valuable inputs in automating manual tasks through EDI ie PO acknowledgements (855) – exception reporting and Advance Shipping Notifications (856) as a basis for Goods Receipt

·          Established business cases and demonstrated functionalities for: Evaluated Receipts Settlement (ERS), Travel Management & Training/Events Management and its integration with HR, Down Payments and its integration with PS and setting up of recurring payments.

·          Assisted in designing the process flow of interfaces for Accounts Payable Outsourcing

·          Identified the need for clearing of planned delivery costs through BAPI Interface as a possible solution.