SAP PP Resume

Title
SAP PP

Primary Skills
11 years experience in SAP PP-PI & PP Configuration, Master Data and Training in ERP Systems

Location
US-FL-Tampa

Posted
Jan-09-09


Objective
I seek an SAP senior-level contract consultant position focused in the PP, PP-PI and/or QM modules. Much of my experience was gained in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry, but I've also worked in the Specialty Chemicals and Government Logistics sectors. I have had extensive experience developing and delivery SAP training.

SUMMARY

* 11 years experience in SAP PP-PI & PP Configuration, Master Data and Training in ERP Systems (all R/3 versions up to and including ECC 6.0)
* 3 years experience in SAP QM and QM-IDI interface to LIMS systems.
* Strong functional understanding of integration points with MM, WM , QM, FI/CO and SD.
* 20 years experience in Process Manufacturing (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Chemical) environments and related business processes.
* Deep exposure to computer validation in a regulated industry (Pharmaceuticals and Biotech).
* 3 Years Big Four Consulting experience.
* 3 Years experience in SAP integration with Labware LIMS and MES systems (POMS, and ProPack data).
* 4 years IT management experience (3-7 subordinates). 3 years Production Planning managerial experience (3 subordinates).
* 4 Years experience in SAP Project Management and Team leadership (projects $2-3 million)
* BS Engineering Degree + Masters with 11 years IT experience
* Proven team player with results-oriented approach.

EXPERIENCE

Independent SAP Contractor
Clients:

UCB Pharmaceuticals, Atlanta, GA Nov 2008 - present
* Performed "Fit-Gap" analysis to compare site legacy systems to ECC 6.0 core global design model. Completed extensive research on existing ECC 6.0 core global model using client-provided documentation (Business Functional Requirements, Detailed Design Documents, and Functional Specifications). Conducted face-to-face "fit-gap" workshops with site personnel to document all gaps among legacy applications vis-a-vis the UCB SAP core design model. Prepared formal "inventory" of all gaps including formal presentations to senior client IT management.

DuPont Applied Biosciences, Wilmington, DE Feb 2008 - Nov 2008
* Design, test and implement an SAP PP-PI based design solution for the DuPont Biosciences SBU (two remote plant sites). Configure all aspects of the PP-PI module in SAP 4.6c. Perform Unit, Integration and User Acceptance Testing (USAT) to validate all aspects of the PP-PI module for the SBU. Develop and deliver end-user training. Act as testing lead for all Integration and USAT testing activities, including the development of test schedules, metrics and deliverables. Support roll-out of the SAP QM module and interface to site-based LIMS systems.

United States Army LMP, Marlton, NJ Oct 2007 - Feb 2008
* Provide SAP PP design/configuration expertise across all aspects of the PP module. Also serve as SME for Batch management and Inventory Management activities. Author white papers on areas of investigational functionality (Collective Orders, Subcontract Operations).

May 2007 - October 2007
Perot Systems Consulting
Senior SAP Consultant
* Apply deep PP/PP-PI configuration/Master Data expertise to provide business solutions in the MRP, Production Scheduling and Capacity Planning modules of the SAP application.


Clients:

International Machinery company, Stuttgart, GER Aug 2007 - Oct 2007
* Member of a team implementing SAP ECC 6.0 at a global Engineer-to-Order industrial machinery company. Responsible for guiding the client through all phases of the ASAP methodology during this implementation. Project required an SAP business solution that integrates PP-production orders, WBS elements and Networks. Configured ECC 6.0 prototype for the PP module. Client halted project due to funding issues after prototype/demo development.

Industrial metals company, Warren, OH May 2007 - July 2007
* Was tasked with addressing nine (9) issues related to Assembly Order processing in SAP. Rapidly ascertained the root cause of each problem and provided configuration and Master Data fixes expeditiously. Tested and documented all system changes, and successfully migrated each fix to the Production Environment. Completed all customer-requested analyses and corrections within an extremely time-constrained schedule. Issues addressed related to capacity availability checking in Assembly orders, ATP checking rules and Credit Blocks on Sales Orders/Assembly Orders.

January 2005 - May 2007
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Associate Director - Supply Chain Optimization
* Team Lead responsible for implementation of SAP at Pharma and BioPharmaceutical plants. Duties include creation of project plans, resource staffing, and monitoring of project deliverables and milestones.
* Manage seven plant team members including four consultants, providing coaching and mentoring as well as technical guidance to project team members.
* Coordinate all aspects of project delivery through the SAP ASAP phases (Blueprint, Realization, Final Prep, Go-Live).
* Design and deliver SAP application enhancements to plant sites where SAP has already been deployed.

August 2001- December 2004
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
SAP Senior Internal Consultant
* Member of the Wyeth SAP Global Design Team. Perform PP-PI/MM configuration as part of the
global roll-out of SAP 4.6c (7 plants).
* Module lead for PP-PI at a start-up Biopharmaceutical Plant in Ireland. Also responsible for the
interface of SAP to an automated dispensing system at this Plant site (POMS).
* Functional lead for development of an interface between ProPack MES system and SAP R/3 for
Automated Dispensing and Electronic Batch Records at domestic plant sites.
* Responsible for leading training efforts regarding Production Planning and MRP-related Master Data.

Sept. 1998 - Aug. 2001
Accenture
SAP Configuration Specialist
* Perform PP/MM configuration as part of Design/Build/Run team for client DuPont-Dow
Elastomers (DDE).
* Given principal responsibility for Batch Management, Classification and Manufacturing Execution design, including related configuration.
* Used SAP standard and custom programs to load data for Material Master, BOM, Routing, Classification, and Material Determination data for the DDE business (approximately 15,000 part numbers).
* Designed Manufacturing Subcontracting models for DDE domestic tolling.
* Responsible, as part of Run Team support, for continual improvement initiatives, including major
design changes, system upgrades and "fixes" (such as SAP OSS notes and Hotpacks).
* Was a key contributor to two business re-engineering efforts at DDE-Kalrez, targeted at improving:
a. Core business processes. This has included the creation of work process flows documenting
"to-be" process designs in the areas of Inventory Control/Accuracy and Yield Assessment.
b. Key SAP system functionality. Directly performed approximately 20 significant post go-live configuration changes to enhance system functionality for DDE purposes. Created functional specifications for ten (10) ABAP programs for interfaces, extensions and reports to bolster system functionality for the client. These included an interface for Finished Goods Packaging Labeling.
* Integrated Bar-Code technology within the SAP shop floor environment to automate the update confirmations and Batch Tracking information. This resulted in savings of 30 person-days of work annually.
* Develop detailed testing scripts, configuration rationale documentation and job aids as part of ongoing training and development efforts.

Aug 1996- Sept. 1998
Hoechst Marion Roussel Pharmaceuticals, Kansas City, MO
Process Leader, Manufacturing Controls
* Functionally responsible for development and configuration of an SAP R/3 business solution for
North American Pharmaceutical Operations (3 sites).
* Coordinate efforts to configure, test and validate the Materials Management(MM), Production
Planning(PP-PI) and Warehouse Management(WM) Modules
of an SAP R/3 system (version 4.0B).
* Responsible for effective utilization of contract consultants(6) and internal resources(20) in the
development of System Specifications and Project Plans.
* Accountable to Project Leadership Sponsor Committee for attainment of project milestones and final
system deliverables.
* Guided system Validation efforts from Functional Requirements, through Design/Construction
documentation and Final Acceptance testing.

Sept 1983- July 1996
Hoechst Roussel Pharmaceuticals, Bridgewater, NJ
Manufacturing Systems & Planning Manager
* Responsible for development and maintenance of manufacturing systems for the Bridgewater, NJ pharmaceutical manufacturing site.
* Supervised staff of 2 Production Planners and one Systems Development Analyst


Education and Training
Rutgers College of Engineering, Piscataway, NJ.
Major: Industrial Engineering; BSIE in May 1983.
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ.
Major: Corporate Finance; MBA in January, 1990.
APICS certified at the CPIM level; April, 1994.



Skills

11 years of experience in Analysis, To-be processes, Configuration, Acceptance testing and Go-live support of SAP R/3 PP/ PP-PI/MM/QM modules. Implemented SAP in the following industries: Pharmaceutical, BioPharma and Specialty Chemicals.

* Master Data: Deep, hands-on experience with Material Masters, BOMs, Work Centers/Resources, Recipes/Routings and PRT's. Knowledgeable in the area of QM master data including Inspection Plans, Inspection Types, Sampling Procedures and Inspection Methods.
* Demand Management: Make to Stock, Assemble-To-Order, Engineer-to-Order and Long-term Planning.
* MPS/MRP: Configured Plant for MRP, Basic vs. Lead-Time Scheduling, MRP Groups, Lot Size Methods, Planning and Scheduling Parameters, Dynamic Safety Stock, Consumption Mode, Planning Calendar, Exception Messages, Rescheduling, Reduction strategies, Start date in the Past
* PP-PI: Master Recipes, Production Versions, and Confirmations. Use of PI messages/IDOCs for communication with ProPack MES system. Basic understanding of PI-sheets.
* QM: Inspection Plans, Inspection Types, Sampling Procedures and Inspection Methods. Also, Inspection Lot processing, Results Recording and Usage Decisions.
* Capacity Planning: Detailed Scheduling, Capacity Evaluation and Capacity Leveling, Long-Term Capacity Planning.
* Batch Management: Defined and Configured for Production/Process Orders, Interplant Stock Transfers, Subcontracting and Inventory Management. Have worked extensively with Batch Determination, Active Ingredient Management, Material/Quantity Calculation and Batch Classification.
* Interplant Stock Transfer with SD and MM transfer using Source List and Info Records.
* Planning Strategies: Make-to-Stock, Assemble-to-Order with Finite Scheduling, Engineer-to-Order.
* Subcontracting and External Processing with Scheduling Agreements/Purchase Orders and Source List. Configured "External Processing" for subcontracting within a production Routing.
* Inventory Management: Goods Receipt, Goods Issues, Backflushing, Physical Inventory Count.
* Production/Process Orders: Availability Checking, Shop Floor papers, Detailed Scheduling, Trigger Points for Rework, Confirmation with Time Events, Order Type parameters, Delivery to Stock. Configured Production Orders for automatic generation during Assembly Processing.
* Active Ingredient Management: Configuration for batch determination and Material/Quantity calculation using potency, and Proportional Units of Measure.
* LIS Report generation. Extensive knowledge of tables and their relationships in PP/PP-PI/MM applications (used extensively in development of specifications for custom programs and user exits). Knowledgeable in LIS reporting for Shop Floor Control and Inventory Reporting.
* SAP BW: Intermediate-level knowledge of query creation within BW Explorer and Bex Analyzer. Familiar with BW Standard Content in the Production Planning area.
* Interfaces: Created functional designs for interfaces between SAP PP-PI and plant site MES systems (POMS(R) and ProPack(R)). Performed Integration and Operational Qualification and post-go live support for each interface. Collaborated with ABAB/IDOC technical resources in the design/testing of the interfaces.
* SAP PP/DS: Deployment of PP-DS/Finite Scheduling as a business solution for Detailed Scheduling at the Plant-level. Configuration of PPM's and Finite Scheduling using the PP-DS Detailed Scheduling Board.
* Integration: Knowledgeable of integration points among PP/PP-PI, IM, WM and QM.


Certifications
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