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- 1. Vijay Pokuri, Oracle Apps Functional Lead Consultant – SCM Professional Summary Over 10years of experience in Oracle Applications E-Business Suite (Oracle APPS EBS) Supply chain Management (SCM), Financials, Distribution and manufacturing modules (11i and R12). Expert level knowledge in Oracle SCM/CRM/Finance 11i/R12 modules SCM Modules:PO/INV/OM/WIP/BOM/QP/MRP Finance Modules:IB/Depot Repair Financials:AP/AR/GL Completed Four End-to-End Implementation projects in Oracle EBS across highly complex cross-functional team environments. Worked in various roles such asProject Lead,Functional Architect, and Senior Functional Consultant Lead. Worked in multiple vendor environments and managed/lead large teams across different geographies (Mexcio, Brazil, USA , UK, India) in onsite-offshore model . Strong functional knowledge in SCM, Financeand CRM modulesin OracleInventory (INV), Order Management (OM), Warehouse Management (WMS), Bill of Material (BOM), Work In Process (WIP), Project Manufacturing (PJM), Advanced Pricing (QP), Purchasing (PO/PUR), TCA architecture,Account Receivables (AR), Account Payables (AP), Install base (IB), Depot Repair, CRM Foundation , System Administration Modules and Application Object Library (AOL). Full-life-cycle (Order to Cash OTC, Contract to Cash, Issue to Resolution, Procure to Pay P2P) implementation cycle experience for multiple Operating Units with Oracle 11i/R12 including post implementation support.. Configured end-to-end business processes for Warehouse Management, Logistics/shipping execution, Supplier Management, Long and Short cycle orders fulfillment, ATO/CTO Models, Serial genealogy and Pricing, Service and Repair operations and setting up the SCM and CRM modules to support these business processes. Excellent knowledge in Manufacturing, distribution, Finance, Services and Repair business processes. Extensive experience in Requirements gathering, analysis and understanding of AS- IS and TO-BE models, Gap analysis, documentation and high level design of Business Processes Proven experience in leading large Oracle APPS implementations across all phases of SDLC and well versed with multi phase roll out projects. Was involved in new Oracle ERP implementation, upgrade and Support project(s) providing Functional expertise.
- 2. Extensively used implementation methodologies viz. Application Implementation Methodology (AIM) 3.0 documentsRD020, BP040, BP080, BR100, BR110, BR120, MD050, CV050, and T040. Conducted Conference Room Pilots (CRPs) as well as end users training. Extensively worked on the functional side of the Interfaces, Conversions and Customizations of reports in Oracle Applications 11i and R12. Strong experience in Functional Testing/SIT test scripts creation and execution. Provided high quality Key-User/End-User training and Customization Documentation in accordance with Applications Implementation Methodology (AIM) Personal Skills Excellent Leadership, mentoring and interpersonal skills with strong functional background. Experienced with medium to large-scale enterprise software projects. Self-starter, entrepreneurial, highly motivated team- player with excellent communication / problem-solving skills. Quick learning ability vis-à-vis new technology. Easy adaptability to new environments. Experience of working in cross-cultural environment. CERTIFICATIONS Process & Quality ITIL V3 External Certification Process & Quality PMP E01 Level Internal Process & Quality Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Internal Process & Quality Internal Auditor Internal Process & Quality Oracle Certification Oracle Order Management Expert Level External Certified Oracle Oracle Purchasing & Inventory Expert Level External Certified Oracle Oracle Essentials External Certified Oracle Technical Summary Programming Languages C, C++, JAVA, JSP,VB,PERL,SQL, PL/SQL ERP Oracle Apps11i/R12 (modules GL, AR, AP,FA, PO, INV, OM) CRM Oracle Apps11i/R12 (Modules IB and Depot Repair) RDBMS Oracle 8i/9i/10g Tools & Utilities SQL * Loader, TOAD, SSH , PVCS Version Controller, , Kintana – Code Migration Tool, job scheduler, CRM tool, Tidel Scheduler, QC GUI Tools Oracle Forms 6i/10g, Reports 6i/10g, Workflow builder, Discoverer 4i,10g JDeveloper and XML Publisher OS UNIX, Windows 2000/XP
- 3. Domain Knowledge SCM Modules (Purchase Order (PO),Oracle Order Management (OM) , Oracle Inventory (INV) Oracle Account Payables (AP) , Account Receivable(AR), Advanced Pricing (QP) and Oracle purchasing (PO) and CRM Modules) Education Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from NagarjunaUniversity, Vijayawada, India. Experience Profile – Key Projects Project 1# Project: Motorola-Zebra Trilogy Separation Customer: Motorola Solutions, IL,USA Period: May‘14 to Till Date Assignment: Onsite – Chicago Project Description: Motorola-Zebra Order Management Transformation (Trilogy) separation project will enable EMB(symbol) and GPS business to logically work as independent systemallowing Zebra(EMB) and Motorola(GPS) users use system for day to day business activities until physical separation. Modules Involved SCM and Finance Modules. Manufacturing, OM, Purchasing (PO),Inventory (INV), WIP, BOM,AP, AR,istore,GL Role: Sr Oracle Apps- Functional Consultant (SCM ) Studied the entire application management process and identified areas of improvement to the business process Carried the feasibility analysis of separating the system logically into two systems and documented the AS-IS Business Process and framed the solution for the TO-BE process system Reduced the business dependencies on each systems and framed the solution for the Order Management changes and Financial Transformation in Trilogy Gap Analysis Documentation and preparation of Proof of Concepts on various new business processes (POC) during the initial feasibility analysis. Suggested ideal work around solutions to fit and fill the gaps. Coordinate with functional and technical teams and ensure that the project is on track both in terms of schedule and budget Set up test data/scenarios as required for testing. Functional testing of the application and customizations End user support in testing and customer acceptance. Solution Demos to Business User Training evaluation and support team member for User Acceptance testing Understand business requirement and prepare MD.070 document for enhancements to existing extensions.
- 4. Requirements gathering and documentation CCR’s Technical Solution design and documentation CCR’s Conducted CRP sessions to show case the application capabilities in support to the business specific requirements and functions Studied the entire application management process and identified areas of improvement to the business process Customer Product line re-alignment in complex pricing scenarios. Inter-Company, Inter-Org Setups and Process and design for IR/ISOs and IDS (internal Drops ships) PO Approval wf customization for Approval based on inventory Org. IR/ISO Conversions Worked on Standard and Average Costing Organizations Enabling demand driven & strategic planning and “Available to promise” solution to prioritize both engineering and production schedules based on the planning recommendations and inventory optimizations. Setting up ATP and Oracle Scheduling Processes. Modeling, setup and testing for Oracle GOP: Available-to-promise(ATP) iStore setup for Nam/APAC/EMEA customers Led a Quote to Order To Cash management team. Project 2# Project: Asia 11i ERP to Trilogy R12 Upgrade Customer: Motorola Solutions, IL,USA Period: Jan‘13 to Apr ‘14 Assignment: Onsite – Chicago, Offshore - Chennai Project Description: Motorola solution Asia transformation to Trilogy to enable Asia 11i business functionality to R12 (Trilogy) this is to achieve one single environment which works effectively for all solutions Modules Involved SCM and CRM Modules. Manufacturing, OM, Inventory (INV), WIP, BOM, Project Manufacturing, Warehouse Management, AP, AR, PO, GL Role: Sr Oracle Apps- Functional Consultant (SCM & Finance) Studied the entire application management process and identified areas of improvement to the business process Carried the feasibility analysis of upgradeAsia 11i system into Oracle Applications R12 system and documented the AS-IS Business Process and framed the solution for the TO-BE process system Case studied the few features and applied the change applicable to Asia 11i to Oracle Apps R12 Gap Analysis Documentation and preparation of Proof of Concepts on various new business processes (POC) during the initial feasibility analysis. Suggested ideal work around solutions to fit and fill the gaps. Coordinate with functional and technical teams and ensure that the project is
- 5. on track both in terms of schedule and budget Set up test data/scenarios as required for testing. Functional testing of the application and customizations End user support in testing and customer acceptance. Solution Demos to Business User Training evaluation and support team member for User Acceptance testing Involved in writing the conversion scripts Understand business requirement and prepare MD.070 document for enhancements to existing extensions. Requirements gathering and documentation CCR’s Technical Solution design and documentation CCR’s Conducted CRP sessions to show case the application capabilities in support to the business specific requirements and functions Studied the entire application management process and identified areas of improvement to the business process Project 3# Project: EMS-Order Management Transformation Customer: Motorola Solutions, IL,USA Period: Jan ‘11 to Dec ‘12 Assignment: Onsite – USA (Chicago), India(Chennai) Project Description: EMS-Order Management Transformation (EMEA) project functionality migrated to Oracle R12 from legacy COF application.The EMS supply chain currently operates with regional processes and disparate systems. This has enabled the development of process complexity, variation, and high cost. It also creates challenges managing across sites. These issues can be eliminated by the transition to a simplified, global supply chain process enabled by a single IT solution. This transformation will reduce cost, improve process performance, and provide the agility required to meet the strategic objectives of the EMS Supply Chain Modules Involved SCM and CRM Modules. Manufacturing, OM, Purchasing (PO),Inventory (INV), WIP, BOM, Project Manufacturing, Warehouse Management, Configurator, Install Base, Service Contracts, Felid Service, Depot Repair,Call Center Role: Oracle Apps- Functional Consultant (SCM ) Studied the entire application management process and identified areas of improvement to the business process Carried the feasibility analysis of the migration of the COF legacy system into the Oracle Applications R12 system and documented the AS-IS Business Process and framed the solution for the TO-BE process system Reduced the business dependencies on COF legacy systems and framed the
- 6. solution for the finance transformation on one common business system in Oracle Apps R12 Gap Analysis Documentation and preparation of Proof of Concepts on various new business processes (POC) during the initial feasibility analysis. Suggested ideal work around solutions to fit and fill the gaps. Coordinate with functional and technical teams and ensure that the project is on track both in terms of schedule and budget Set up test data/scenarios as required for testing. Functional testing of the application and customizations End user support in testing and customer acceptance. Solution Demos to Business User Training evaluation and support team member for User Acceptance testing Understand business requirement and prepare MD.070 document for enhancements to existing extensions. Requirements gathering and documentation CCR’s Technical Solution design and documentation CCR’s Conducted CRP sessions to show case the application capabilities in support to the business specific requirements and functions Studied the entire application management process and identified areas of improvement to the business process Project 4# Project: Motorola Solutions Separation Project Customer: Motorola Inc USA Period: Sep’09 to Dec’10 Project Description: Motorola, Inc. has been at the forefront of communication inventions and innovations for nearly 80 years. They have achieved extraordinary accomplishments along the way such as making the equipment that carried the first words from the moon and leading the cellular communication revolution with the development of the world’s first handheld portable cellular phone. They were the first to bring Push-to-Talk over Cellular to market. Motorola ISC is undergoing a strategic transformation into two individual companies like Motorola Mobility and Motorola Solutions, This project involve more of logical separation of ERP’s systems and logo changes and domain name changes to make sure they can work independently. Modules Involved Accounts Receivables (AR), Purchase Order (PO), Order Management (OM) and Inventory (INV),Service Contract(OKS),Field Service(CSC),Bill of Material(BOM),Install Base(IB),Fixed Assets(FA) modules.
- 7. Role Oracle Apps SCM Functional Consultant Client interaction for requirement and SRS validation Translating the business requirements into functional and technical specs liaising with the team Gathering requirements and implementing change requests. Develop, perform, and code review and customization according to the business requirements. Design and Development of the ERP (OM,PUR,AP,AR) Interfaces between legacy and oracle Applications. Gathered and analyzed the business requirements, Process Mapping and carried out gap analysis Responsible for implementing Order Management, Inventory and Procure to pay cycle Implemented Approval Hierarchy and Employee/Supervisor relationship for approval of PO Defined transaction types, order modifiers and price lists Defined shipping parameters, picking rules and credit check rules Maintained physical inventory procedures for inventory and sub-inventory locations Performed setups for inventory and purchasing Analyzing the parameters involved in cycle counting, physical inventory and setup of ABC classes for teams to aid in implementation of counting methodology Preparing checklists, templates, estimation guidelines and documenting the processes. Work allocation and team management Effort estimation and staffing Project planning and appraise the project status on regular and need basis Ensuring the quality in the project. Preparation of Unit test plans, System & Integration test plans, User Acceptance Documents, User Training Documents and Induction Manuals Reviewing/preparing the unit/integration testing. Preparing system test scripts and documenting the test results. Release of components and deliverables Production Support: o Provided production support for SCM modules PO,OM,INV and also worked on AP and GL as part of the production support. Project 5# Project: Motorola Order Management and Depot Repair Implementation Customer: Motorola Inc, USA Period: Jul-07 to Aug-09 Project Description: Motorola, Inc. has been at the forefront of communication inventions and innovations for nearly 80 years. They have achieved extraordinary accomplishments along the way such as making the equipment that carried the first words from the
- 8. moon and leading the cellular communication revolution with the development of the world’s first handheld portable cellular phone. They were the first to bring Push- to-Talk over Cellular to market. Motorola iDen project is to implement Depot Repair closely integrated with order management to support all the repair and contract of different service centers Modules Involved Accounts Receivables (AR), Install Base (IB), Service Contract, Purchase Order Purchasing (PO), Order Management (OM) and Inventory (INV),Order Management(OM), Install Base(IB),Depot Repair modules. Role Oracle Apps Functional Consultant (SCM & CRM) Handling the trouble work orders providing solution to the unicenter helpdesk calls raised by clients resolving the issues and escalating as per the procedures defined by the action plan. Provide functional solution to resolve Business/customer issues. Attend regular teleconference with Businesses and IT Managers of Motorola Prepare status reports Involved in Problem Management to reduce the support foot print reduction. Interaction with client: Communicate with client by mail or phone on everyday regarding work orders. Interaction with client on every week by teleconference and discuss about the status of work orders. Project 6# Project: Motorola iDen project Production Support Customer: Motorola INC, USA Period: Oct-06 to Jun-07 Project Description: Motorola, Inc. has been at the forefront of communication inventions and innovations for nearly 80 years. They have achieved extraordinary accomplishments along the way such as making the equipment that carried the first words from the moon and leading the cellular communication revolution with the development of the world’s first handheld portable cellular phone. They were the first to bring Push-to-Talk over Cellular to market. Modules Involved Install Base(IB), Depot Repair(DP), Purchase Order (PO), Order Management (OM) and Inventory (INV) Role Oracle Apps Techno Functional Consultant (SCM) Client discussions to Collect and analyze the Business Requirements for the Enhancements/Change Request. Create SQL queries, PL/SQL functions and stored procedures to incorporate the business Functionalities. Coordinating with Offshore resources in analyzing the incidents/ Change Requests and determining their impact on the system under consideration. Resolving issues raised by customers using Remedy Request without missing the SLA.
- 9. Preparation of Maintenance manuals and SOP’s for the Application Collect various metrics on process and product quality. Providing weekly/Daily status to the clients on the application related issues. Raising Problem tickets and providing Root Cause Analysis to reduce defects and improving stability of the Application. Performing Data fix and code fix. Provide Month-end, Quarter –end and year end support. Supporting the Down time Activities and give the proper updates to all the end users and other teams. Project 7# Project: MKS OTC Systems Customer: O2, UK. Period: Feb-06 to Aug-06 Modules Involved Accounts Receivables (AR),, Purchase Order (PO), Order Management (OM) and Inventory (INV) Role Oracle Apps Techno Functional Consultant (SCM) Involved in the maintenance of Custom interfaces between 10.7 Order Entry and 11i Order Management. Regularly involved in issues related to Order Entry, Advanced Pricing, Scheduling and Oracle Shipping in the OM Module. Involved in the setups of Customers, Order Type, Modifiers, Qualifiers, Item, Order Type etc. Involved in the development/maintenance of Interfaces, Reports, Oracle Alerts, Oracle Forms in OM,FA,AP,AR Modules for example Aging – 4 and 7 Bucket Reports, Collections by Collector Report, Invoice Audit Listing. Ensuring proper process documentations throughout the project life cycle for all developments. Supporting the functional team during User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Performing integration testing and reviewing the unit test results from offshore team. Customized and Developed RICE (Reports, Interface, Conversion and Extension) items like Customer Form - creation of standalone custom zoom form, Invoice creation form, Quarterly Tax Report for Maint Service, Cost Summary Report etc. Played QTL (Quality Team Lead) Role to ensure bug free delivery. Involved in peer review and testing. Preparation of customized checklists for DD, UTP and Code. Project 8# Project: Beijing Digital Telecom PO Process Customer: GE Infra Structure, USA Period: Jan’05 to Jan’06
- 10. Modules Involved Accounts Receivables (AR),Purchase Order (PO), Order Management (OM) and Inventory (INV) Role Functional End user for Oracle Application Perform report generations for customers using oracle functionalities. Place orders in the system and execute the steps closure. Resolving issues raised by customers using RMT Request without missing the SLA. Preparation of Maintenance manuals and SOP’s for the Application Collect various metrics on process and product quality. Providing weekly/Daily status to the clients on the application related issues. Performing Data fix and code fix. Provide Month-end, Quarter –end and year end support.