Siva

ORACLE Manufacturing / Supply Chain Functional Consultant BOM, WIP, INV, Order Management, WSH, PO

Professional Summary:
Around 8 years of working experience in Distribution & Supply Chain (BOM, WIP, MRP, WMS, INV , OM, WSH, PO, Adv Pricing & Quoting) and Manufacturing processes, which includes excellent working experience in software development in oracle applications in R12, 11i Version Several full life cycle large-scale enterprise application deployments in the Manufacturing, Metals, Food Processing, Life Sciences, Semiconductor and Home building material sectors with specialties in the entire Oracle eBusiness stack.

Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite & involved in Implementation, Up-gradation, Onsite & Offshore Support, Global Roll-out (Phased & Big Bang), Enhancements, Integration, Problem Solving, Troubleshooting and Training. Expertise in Inventory (INV), Bills of material (BOM), Work in Process (WIP), Order Management (OM), Shipping (WSH), HTML Quoting, Cash Management, Receivables Warehouse management, Mobile Applications (MSCA), Purchasing (PO), Advanced Pricing, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivables (AR), Application Desktop Integrator (ADI) & System Administration (SYSADMIN).
Successfully involved in 4 full life Cycle implementations of Oracle Distribution & Supply chain Modules in a complex Multi Org & Multi-Currency environment Proficient in CDH, TCA architecture, Consolidation of Customer data in CDH. Proficient in using SQL, PL/SQL, Data loader and TOAD. Worked extensively on Data Conversions & Data extracts for various projects from different legacy systems Involved in upgrades and testing (Unit & Integrated) of Oracle Supply Change from version R 11 ( 11.5.3 to 11.5.10.) to R 12 & Defining and documenting system boundaries for large, complex General Upgrade Rollouts (GUR) Extensive working experience in Production support and Training to the Super Users and End Users including Documentations. Worked as OM & Shipping consultant responsible for the innovative Order Entry, CTO, ATO, ATP, GOP & Shipping solutions design and setup of multiple Distribution Centers and Warehouses. Extensively worked on business requirements gathering, Solution design, business mapping, configuration, setups, testing (Unit & Integrated) etc. Worked on Order to Cash (O2C), Demand to Replenish (DTR) and Procure to Pay (P2P) Cycles. Demonstrated ability to facilitate system review, data analysis, Conducting CRP & UAT and situation assessment. Experience in using AIM and ABF methodologies. Through understanding of As-Is Process, designing To-Be Process, gathering business requirement, performing gap analysis, building RICE (Report, Interface, Conversion, Extension), Configurations throughout all phases i.e. CRPs, Testing , Go Live and Production Support. Worked as a Functional Lead role in projects as well as team player with good interpersonal skills, communication skills, productive in thought and action, user training skills, ability to manage multiple assignments and motivate team, adaptable to changes and new technologies, quick learning and grasping capabilities. Proficient in using UPK Tool & Delivering multi medium training to user and superuser community. Extensive experience in SCM, MFG, DIST functional modules with PTP, OTC, DTB cycles including business process flows, interfacing, system integration, business processing, manual work-step handling, exception handling, process automation and optimization.

Application Version Oracle e-Business Suite R12.1.1.3, R12.1.1, R12.0.6, 11.5.10.2, 11.5.9, 11.5.8 EBS Modules INV, BOM, WIP, WMS, MSCA, MRP, OM, WSH, PO, iProc

Professional Experience:
Prescription Solutions Feb 2011 to till date

Distribution / Supply chain Carlsbad,CA Role: Oracle Applications Functional Consultant Prescription Solutions by OptumRx specializes in the delivery, clinical management and affordability of prescription medications and consumer health products
Responsibilities:

Engaged in Requirement gathering (BRD), Solution Design (Process Documents) for Inventory and Order management. Involved in documentation of Future Business Requirements (BP-80) as per AIM Methodology. Developed and finalized process flows with owners and third party. Personally performed the INV / BOM / WIP / WMS setups including developing the WMS rule strategies and the associated rules to support the Inbound, Outbound and Warehouse processes. OSP process customization. Performed and directed Requirement gathering, Conference Room Pilot 'CRP', User Acceptance Testing 'UAT' and user training. Kept to a very aggressive schedule and limited customizations to a minimum to ensure a successful implementation on scheduled go-live date. Provided post go-live support. Conducted CRP and UAT Sessions Configrations of UAT Instance & parallely preparing BR100 Documents for, supply chain (OM/Inventory ). Preparing the test cases and TE040 documents Extensive unit and integrated testing done before CRP & UAT. Preparation of Cut- over Plan, Listing down all Pre & Post Go- live tasks. Post Go-Live support. Handled Various Inventory Issues. Created Organization Hierarchy based on the Organization Structure. May 2010 to Feb 2011

Emerson, Rosemont, IL Role: Lead Functional Consultant for R12 Implementation and Support

Emerson is a diversified global manufacturing and technology company. Emerson offer a wide range of products and services in the industrial, commercial, and consumer markets through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and tools and storage businesses.
Responsibilities:

Developed global solution design for all the manufacturing brands and interacted with huge user group with multi-dimensional business requirements Developed simplified innovative solutions for complex business process to eliminate waste in resources Configuring the application based on solution design, performed gap analysis and designed workaround solutions Training the clients super users and users on the application and conducting pilot testing, integrated testing, design validation. Functional documentation for Configurations (Setups), User Training Documents and Customization Documents. Experience in the preparation of Standard Operating Procedures specific to Clients business process with screen prints Conducted CRP, SIT, UAT & PREPROD sessions for the site additions and cutover was successfully completed for multiple sites.

Handled RICE objects for manufacturing modules and wrote several functional specification documents. Created setup documentation for Inventory (INV), Bill of materials (BOM), Work in Process (WIP), Engineering and Cost Management Engaged in Requirement gathering (BRD), Solution Design (Process Documents) for Order management. Engaged in Functional discussions with key business teams. Preparing MD50, Test scripts for various scenarios. Participated in deign reviews with technical teams. On RICE objects. Preparing and giving client presentations. Engaged in Functional testing and End to End applications testing Tested the Load Out and Load In Process with respective to shipping process.

DELL, Austin TX Role: Oracle Applications Functional Consultant Description:

Jan 2009 May 2010

Dell operates as a pioneer in the "configure to order" approach to manufacturing delivering individual PCs configured to customer specifications. In contrast, most PC manufacturers in those times delivered large orders to intermediaries on a quarterly basis. Responsibilities: Understanding and Gathering the requirement from business super users and document the same in Business requirement & analyzing the Gaps. Responsible for Customizations. Worked with the project team in setup and configuration of INV, BOM, WIP, and PO Identified the process and mapped the business requirements with process flow charts and setup documents Performed a GAP analysis for the existing system to recommend improvements and customizations Created Inventory Orgs, Item Master, Item Categories and Catalogs, Sub inventories and stock locators Created setup documentation for Inventory, Bill of materials, Work in Process, Engineering and Cost Worked with shop floor super users to identify and define Departments, Resources, Operations and Routings for BOM items Identified the process and mapped the business requirements with process flow charts and setup documents Implementation of synchronized supply chain operations to have small investments in inventory. Synchronized Supply chain operations with every trading partner to operate under a new set of rules, to maximize profits. Performed a GAP analysis for the existing system to recommend improvements and customizations Created Inventory Orgs, Item Master, Item Categories and Catalogs, Sub inventories and stock locators Created setup documentation for Inventory, Bill of materials, Work in Process, Engineering and Cost Worked with shop floor super users to identify and define Departments, Resources, Operations and Routings for BOM items Prepare site specific test script. Perform complete cycle testing during the implementation life cycle Evaluate, recommend approaches and implement which type of Configurator to use for each family of products to minimize ECO work load and reduce future maintenances Provided production support for those divisions, which have implemented Oracle and supported implementation initiatives of new divisions. Training Super users & power users before start of CRP. Conducting CRP & UAT (Maintaining Issue log & Fixing Issues in time). Configrations of UAT Instance & parallely preparing BR100 Documents and Preparing the test cases and TE040 documents

Extensive unit and integrated testing done before CRP & UAT. Preparation of Cut- over Plan, Listing down all Pre & Post Go- live tasks. Post Go-Live support. Performed the sys admin responsibilities like user responsibility and menu creation and folder assignment. Form personalization with respective sales order form Validating the records randomly in the Oracle Instance after the conversion of data from legacy system.

Hughes, Atlanta, GA. Role: Oracle Applications Functional Consultant

Jun 2007 Jan 2009

Hughes is the worlds leading provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies, managed services, and solutions for enterprises and governments globally
Responsibilities:

Implementing Oracle applications 11i. iProcurement, Purchasing & Inventory. Delivery of all functional documentation (AS-IS Process Maps, Future Process Maps, Fit-Gap Analysis, Functional Design) and appendices for any additions/changes to existing Oracle 11i solution, test scripts (CRP and Test script), and Setup Documentation. Lot Genealogy, Operation Yield & Shrinkage usage for lot based costing in routings, Supply types, backflushing, WIP & INV Lots, Material Transactions, Move transactions. Focused on Inventory and BOM, providing alternate solutions, Set-up of modules with user data using Data loader, Collected Requirement and Prepared Functional Requirement document (BR100) for BOM and Inventory Modules. Designed and implemented Item Status, Item Attribute Control, Item DFF, Item templates, Serial Control, Subinventory, Locators, Planners, Min-max planning, Cycle Counting, Item Attachments, Shipping Network, UOM Conversion, BOM Parameters, PTO Bills of materials and Manufacturing Calendar. Setup Application Users, Menu, Responsibility and Many form Personalization. Coordinated and guided the off shore team for development of Item, Category, UOM and BOM Conversion and Interface programs, Resolution of pending transactions and open material transactions interface. GAP Analysis and GAP resolution for ENGG / MRP / BOM / WIP / QA / CST Setup approval hierarchy, approval limits Setup the iProcurement as per the business requirement Worked around the issues and bugs Resolution for PO Oracle 11i. Setup the training in the area of Oracle purchasing and iProcurement. Assisted the user in creating the test scripts and test application. May 2006 Jun 2007

Client: Watson Pharmaceuticals, Corona, CA Role: Oracle Applications Functional Consultant

Watson Pharmaceuticals is one of the worlds leading provider of high-quality pharmaceuticals and health care products. Responsibilities:
Implementing Oracle applications 11i. Order Management, Advanced Pricing, Purchasing & Inventory. Followed EZ Path Implementation Methodology Understanding business requirements for solution design. Meeting with various user groups to understand as is business process adopted by the client. Identify and discuss to be process with users. Evaluated setup options to match business process to be followed by client. Prepared setup document (BR.100) for proposed application setup.

Setup CRP environment for process verification and logged issues identified. Setup the CRP and training environments Assisting technical team in Conversions (data Uploads) Preparing TE 40 for UAT Coordinate testing all application solutions for verification of correct function and meeting business requirements. Coordinating with client on daily basis for Project Deliverables. Perform and document a risk assessment of the requirements with the objective of determining the extent and scope of validation testing from 21 CFR Part 11 perspectives which is mandatory as a part of FDA norms (OQ and PQ Scripts) single point of Contact for Custom Reports / Conversions and other Functional Documents Involved in Internal Quality/Audit Procedures

Client: GE Electricals, Bangalore, India Role: Oracle Applications Functional Consultant

Responsibilities:

Jun 2005 Apr 2006

Handling Issues related to Distribution Modules, advanced pricing and shipping modules. Responsible for Knowledge Transfer and understanding the business Processes current and future from the existing team. Developed plans and supported all phases of implementation including Conference Room Pilots (CRP), Integration System Testing (IST) and User Acceptance testing (UAT). Developed and documented the site specific processes to support the receiving, replenishment, warehouse and shipping business processes. Helped to install the RF Barcode Scanners and printers required by the Distribution Centers and Warehouses. Coordinated the cut-over for a large complex multiple Distribution Centers and Warehouses and vendor warehouses leading to a very successful implementations at client facility Delivery of all functional documentation (AS-IS Process Maps, Future Process Maps, Fit-Gap Analysis, Functional Design) and appendices for any additions/changes to existing Oracle 11i solution, test scripts (CRP and Test script), and Setup Documentation. Primary Owner for Order To Receive / Inquire To Order Issues -- Oracle TAR (Sev1 and Sev2) Primary owner for new enhancements & Functional Specifications in Distribution Modules and Advanced pricing. Involved in the preparation of the documents for the rollouts of B.U. (Primary Owner for all Distribution Modules) Requirement Analysis and providing solutions - For new Enhancements. Performed all setup including processing constraints and defaulting rule in Order Management. Performed Setup for Advance pricing such as Formulas, Modifiers, Qualifier and Pricing Attribute mapping and context. Evaluated setup options to match business process to be followed by client. Prepared setup document (BR.100) for proposed application setup. Setup CRP environment for process verification and logged issues identified. Setup the CRP and training environments. Provide the Post Implementation support and resolved all the identified issues and trained the users.

Conseco (CNO), India Role: Business Analyst / Applications Functional Consultant

Mar 2004-Jun 2005

Conesco provides supplemental health, retirement annuities, universal life, and consumer and commercial finance products
Responsibilities: Implementing Oracle Applications SCM Modules (Distribution)- Order Management, Purchasing, & Inventory Modules

Delivery of all functional documentation (AS-IS Process Maps, Future Process Maps, Fit-Gap Analysis, Functional Design) and appendices for any additions/changes to existing Oracle 11i solution, test scripts (CRP and Test script), and Setup Documentation. Review and delivery of all functional documentation - BR100, CF250, CV250, TE50 & Conversion Templates. Involved in set-up of Oracle Inventory and Oracle Order Management Modules in CRP1, CRP2 & SIT Setup Coordinate Testing (TE Docs) all application solutions for verification of correct function and meeting business requirements Testing the customized work flows as per the business process. Guiding and helping the Technical team for developing the components and testing the components with different scenarios and giving sign-off . Coordinating with Power / Key Users on regular basis for Project Deliverables. Validating the records randomly in the Oracle Instance after the conversion of data from legacy system. Worked around the issues and bugs Resolution for OM Oracle 11i. Setup the training in the area of Oracle Order Management, Oracle Inventory with focus on customization needs of the client. Assisted the user in creating the test scripts and test application.

Skytech Consulting Design / Construction Management

Feb 2003-Mar 2004

Managing the Construction projects in various parts of the country. Involved in Design of structures & co-ordination with suppliers. Databases Operating Systems Languages OLAP Tools Data Modeling ETL Tools Oracle 8i/9i/10g/11g, MS SQL Server 2000/2005, IBM DB2, MS Access, Teradata V2R6. Windows(NT,2000/03/XP/Vista/7),Mac(10.4/10.5/10.6), Linux(Red Hat), UNIX (Solaris). SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL, UNIX Shell Scripting, C, C++, JavaScript, HTML, J2EE Crystal Reports 8.0, Oracle Reports 6i/9i/10g. ERWin Data Modeler (ERD), MS Visio. Informatica PowerCenter 8.x/7.1/6.2.