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Sridhar Kankanala

Sridhar Kankanala

SAP ARIBA/MM Consultant
Al Khafji

Summary

SAP Ariba/S4 Hana-MM Solution Architect with 14+ years of experience in SAP in Source-to-Pay (S2P), Supplier Life Cycle & Performance (SLP), Contract Management, Ariba –Sully Chain Collaboration, procure to Pay (P2P), SAP Ariba, S4-Hana – MM, CIG, APIs, SAP MM, MDM, SAP-ABAP, SAP-SRM , FI and Spend Analysis with experience in both Ariba and S4-Hana MM Modules.

Resourceful Solution Architect with 8 years of customer relationship management and implementation support. Highly skilled in managing database performance and upgrades for ongoing efficiency and achievement of corporate objectives.

Experienced with designing comprehensive IT solutions that align with business objectives. Utilizes advanced knowledge of cloud platforms to optimize system performance and reliability. Track record of enhancing cross-functional collaboration and driving successful project outcomes. Professional with background in designing and implementing scalable IT solutions. Skilled in cloud architecture, system integration, and software development. Focused on collaborating with teams to deliver results, adaptable to changing project needs. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

SAP P2P Solution Architect

Eram Contracting Company-Saudi Arabia
07.2021 - Current
  • SAP Ariba Implementation and Support KJO (Saudi Aramco gulf operations) – Saudi Arabia July -2021 to till Date Roles and Responsibilities:
  • As a part of requirement gathering activity, helped client in preparing the deployment and enablement workbooks. Prepared the test realm for configuration; configured setting/templates for the UAT. Prepared the test scripts for the same.
  • Prepared process design flows, functional documents, user manuals and everything as a part of user and supplier training for the betterment of productivity when it comes to Operations.
  • As per the business creating and updating Ariba Template documents.
  • Monitoring the business documents using the CIG and Backend system.
  • Supporting daily business and Ariba system issues.
  • Ariba upstream capabilities Ariba Sourcing, Ariba SLP and contract management.
  • Ariba Network for commerce Automation.
  • Integrated SAP Ariba and SAP S4 HANA system using CIG for SAP Ariba Sourcing.
  • Quote Message created in Ariba is sent to SAP S4 HANA system to create a Purchase Order/Contract.
  • Defining and streamlining the implementation plan for the respective module.
  • Demonstrate standard Ariba’s capability to make client understand the key features of the module as well as have an idea about what Ariba has to offer.
  • Explain, update and finalize the key master data requirement in the Enablement Workbook.
  • Understand the existing business process to have an idea of how things are working now and what challenges are being faced in the existing process.
  • Master Data Integration for Ariba Sourcing.
  • Actively conducted multiple supplier and user training sessions. Suggested and prepared multiple custom analytical reports for their analysis and dashboard presentation.
  • Have comprehensive experience in Mass Data Uploads (Enterprise User, Currency, Suppliers) as a part of cut-over activity before production movement. Also, I have comprehensive experience in migration of templates as a part of Production movement.
  • Creating the analytical reports as well as providing the different reports asked by the business and Supplier data snapshots.
  • Configured and developed the Ariba External approval process using ARIBA API functionality.
  • Collaborating with the ABAP and MM teams for sourcing and contract integration.
  • Driving the development of functional and system specifications
  • Analyze the procurement process and gather client requirements through business process workshops.
  • Experience in implementing and analyzing the Business & Functional requirements, identifying process gaps and map those to e-Procurement modules of SAP Ariba
  • Extremely worked gathering business requirement for workflow process and configured the workflow as per the requirement.
  • Worked for Business Requirement gathering Functional and Technical design.
  • Analyzing and implementing SAP & OSS Notes for System Dumps.
  • Conducted research to evaluate systems design and process efficiency.
  • Facilitated seamless communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders by effectively translating complex concepts into understandable terms for all parties involved in projects.
  • Communicated with partners and clients to update product and implementation status at technical or functional level.
  • Delivered high-quality solutions on time and within budget through diligent adherence to project scope, timelines, and resource constraints.
  • Managed project scope, schedule, status and documentation.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by collaborating closely with stakeholders to define business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Improved solution efficiency by designing and implementing scalable architectures for enterprise clients.

SAP Ariba Implementation

ORICA
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • My primary role was to work on the design part of Ariba/CIG Sourcing and Contract Process by configuring the same as system configuration back-end integration.
  • Configured the ECC system and cloud connector to integrate the Ariba solution.
  • Configuration was done in the test realm, verify the changes as per client requirement, give a walkthrough and present it to the client in the form of demonstration with the help of the configured templates to confirm on what has been configured.
  • Solutioning for those specific templates based on Customer’s Requirement.
  • Modification of the process as per requirement enhancement from client and verification of the same.
  • Developed detailed functional specifications and design documents based on client requirements, enabling accurate configuration of SAP Ariba modules to meet organizational needs.
  • Provided comprehensive user training on SAP Ariba functionalities, resulting in improved adoption rates and overall satisfaction among stakeholders.
  • Designed workflows for approval processes within the organization, streamlining purchasing activities through effective use of SAP Ariba software.
  • Improved end-to-end procure-to-pay cycle, managing complex projects and delivering on time and within budget.

SAP Ariba Implementation

AGL Energy Ltd
12.2019 - 02.2021
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • My primary role was to work on the design part of Ariba/CIG P2P SLP and Sourcing Process by configuring the same as system configuration back-end integration.
  • Configured the ECC system and cloud connector to integrate the Ariba solution.
  • Configuration was done in the test realm, verify the changes as per client requirement, give a walkthrough and present it to the client in the form of demonstration with the help of the configured templates to confirm on what has been configured.
  • Solutioning for those specific templates based on Customer’s Requirement.
  • Modification of the process as per requirement enhancement from client and verification of the same.
  • Defining and streamlining the implementation plan for the respective module.
  • Demonstrate standard Ariba’s capability to make client understand the key features of the module as well as have an idea about what Ariba has to offer.
  • Explain, update and finalize the key master data requirement in the Enablement Workbook.
  • Understand the existing business process to have an idea of how things are working now and what challenges are being faced in the existing process.
  • Provided comprehensive user training on SAP Ariba functionalities, resulting in improved adoption rates and overall satisfaction among stakeholders.
  • Developed detailed functional specifications and design documents based on client requirements, enabling accurate configuration of SAP Ariba modules to meet organizational needs.
  • Troubleshot issues related to data migration, system configuration, and customization during the implementation of SAP Ariba solutions.
  • Conducted thorough business process analysis, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices in procurement management using SAP Ariba.

SAP MM Development and S4/Hana Rollout Project

KJO (Saudi Aramco gulf operations)
12.2015 - 11.2019
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Design & implement the multiple Procurement Process using S/4 Hana.
  • Adapts existing methods and procedures to create possible alternative solutions to moderately complex problems.
  • Driving the development of functional and system specifications
  • Analyze the procurement process and gather client requirements through business process workshops.
  • Define Enterprise structure, Purchase Document types & pricing schemas, Inventory Management, Automatic Account
  • Determination, Pricing Procedure, Logistic Invoice Verification, release strategy, SAP master data, invoice verification process automation. Intercompany & Intra company stock transfers.
  • Worked on interfacing different applications with SAP. Configuration of BP/CVI conversion (Vendor master / BP)
  • Experience in S4/Hana flexible workflow configurations.
  • Customization of Purchasing Document types, Number Ranges for Info records, PO, PR, and screen layout.
  • Analyze the procurement process and gather client requirements through business process workshops.
  • Worked on MDM catalogue management and developed CLM to MDM interface for catalogue.
  • Worked for Business Requirement gathering Functional and Technical design.
  • Worked on incident resolution with technical and Functional.
  • Worked for Business Requirement gathering Functional and Technical design.
  • Worked on incident resolution with technical and Functional.
  • Supporting for solving the production issues.
  • Working on enhancements at noticed by the client.
  • Preparation User Manual & Training to End users.
  • Performing Root Cause analysis for issues.
  • Implementing Change Requests and Service Requests.
  • Analyzing and implementing SAP & OSS Notes for System Dumps.
  • Resolving the Customer’s issues adhering to the SLA.
  • Supporting master data team in managing the Organization Structure and maintaining Master Data and Catalogs.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

SAP MM Development and Support Project

Accenture Saudi and India
09.2014 - 11.2015
  • Client: SATORP (Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical co, Saudi Arabia)
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Involved in requirements gathering with business users converting same functional design.
  • Working on Various Support Incidents, Tickets and new developments.
  • Involved in Technical Document design and assisting the technical consultants in developing the enhancements.
  • Performing Root Cause analysis for issues.
  • Involved in designing & development of enhancements.
  • Implementing Change Requests and Service Requests.
  • Implemented new release strategy for PR and PO workflows.
  • Conduct User Acceptance testing.
  • Conduct user training sessions.

SAP SRM Support and Development

IBM
01.2013 - 08.2014
  • Client: Abbott
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Analyze the procurement process and gather client requirements through business process workshops.
  • Involved in Configuration of EBP Technical Basic settings and Cross-Application Settings.
  • Implemented solution for SRM7.0, SAP MM (P2P), SRM-SUS and ROS
  • Prepared project plan, Detailed Design document and monitored milestone deliverables.
  • Monitored program issue resolution, risk identification and mitigation plans.
  • Configured the Organizational Structure & Vendor Root Organization.
  • Maintained users, business partners, Attributes.
  • Replication of locations, vendors, customizing objects and business objects from Backend.
  • Configured Business Workflow configurations.
  • Involved in configuration of Extended Classic Scenario with Plan driven procurement.
  • Taking the responsibilities on transition in SAP MM/SRM from the current incumbent.
  • Leading the joint team for SAP MM/SRM for during KT and reverse KT.
  • Responsibilities for meeting SLA for the incident processing in the area.
  • Updating the client Delivery Excellence lead on weekly status.

SAP MM Development and Support

IBM
06.2011 - 12.2012
  • Client: AIG-AMG
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Working on Various support Tickets and new developments.
  • Client Call setup to understand the Business logic independently.
  • Ensuring the monitoring task in all the applications are carried out without affecting the business.
  • Involved in Testing, cut-over activities for master data uploading and transaction data uploading.
  • Involved in Post Go-Live support, resolving Logistics Issues as a MM consultant.
  • Support on issues related to Purchasing processes, like PR/PO creation & release strategy etc.
  • Developed Functional Specifications based on the business requirements and interaction with the business users.
  • Performing Root Cause analysis for issues.
  • Involved in designing & development of enhancements.
  • Implementing Change Requests and Service Requests.

SAP MM Implementation

Accenture
12.2010 - 05.2011
  • Client: Kellogg
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Involved in understanding the business requirement and preparing the blueprint as per the AS-IS document.
  • Configuration of vendor account groups for vendor master records.
  • Configuration of document types for PR & Purchasing documents, applying release strategy, applying pricing procedure.
  • Configuration of Stock Transport order cycle.
  • Mapping the gaps as per the business requirement
  • Creation of UAT test plans for the objects developed by technical team.
  • Resolve workflow issues from all the process.
  • Participating in the walk through from functional consultant from onsite and supporting to technical team for custom developments.
  • Involved Delivery documents and UAT for developed objects.

SAP SRM Development Project

Hewlett Packard Global Soft Ltd
01.2010 - 11.2010
  • Client: Coca Cola
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Performing Root Cause analysis for issues.
  • Involved in designing & development of enhancements.
  • Implementing Change Requests and Service Requests.
  • Check the Application Monitor and clear the Shopping carts which are struck, with the appropriate fix.
  • Taking care of BW loads from EBP and R/3 systems, Monitoring SRM related process chains.
  • Job monitoring for shopping cart status update and transactional RFC monitoring.
  • Responsible for workflow support issues like debugging the N-step workflow process, forwarding the work items, restart workflow process.
  • The MM Purchasing tickets also need to be taken care.
  • Resolve workflow issues from all the process.
  • Identifying the gap during the to-be process documentation.
  • Preparation of blue print documentation and conducting workshop for blueprint signoff.
  • Preparation of functional specification for the WRICEF Objects.
  • Co-ordinate with the development team in preparation of technical specification
  • Creation of unit test plans for the objects developed by technical teams.

SAP MM Consultant

Cognizant Technology Solutions ltd
12.2008 - 08.2009
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Creation of test scripts for MM module ensuring all the business processes and sub-processes have been captured and implemented as documented.
  • Document the gaps and provide gaps resolution roadmap to the client.
  • Handling the preparation of the user manuals& Work instructions.
  • Creation of test scripts for MM module ensuring.
  • Analyze and solve the SAP MM issues.

Education

MBA - Systems

David Memorial Management
India
07.2006

Bachelor of Science -

Osmania
India
06.2004

Skills

    SAP ARIBA

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Certification

SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba Sourcing 2020

Timeline

SAP P2P Solution Architect

Eram Contracting Company-Saudi Arabia
07.2021 - Current

SAP Ariba Implementation

ORICA
02.2021 - 07.2021

SAP Ariba Implementation

AGL Energy Ltd
12.2019 - 02.2021

SAP MM Development and S4/Hana Rollout Project

KJO (Saudi Aramco gulf operations)
12.2015 - 11.2019

SAP MM Development and Support Project

Accenture Saudi and India
09.2014 - 11.2015

SAP SRM Support and Development

IBM
01.2013 - 08.2014

SAP MM Development and Support

IBM
06.2011 - 12.2012

SAP MM Implementation

Accenture
12.2010 - 05.2011

SAP SRM Development Project

Hewlett Packard Global Soft Ltd
01.2010 - 11.2010

SAP MM Consultant

Cognizant Technology Solutions ltd
12.2008 - 08.2009

MBA - Systems

David Memorial Management

Bachelor of Science -

Osmania

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