Christian (Dr.) Kämmerer-Consultant “S/4HANA Implementation in the MM Module”
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Consultant “S/4HANA Implementation in the MM Module”
ABISCON GmbH
- Support of the SAP modules “Sourcing & Procurement” as part of the “S/4HANA Brownfield” project rollout for the entire company
- Analysis, design, and organization of IT-supported business processes
- Further development of SAP MM from ECC 6.0 to S/4HANA, from requirements/process analysis through design to implementation (customizing, programming)
- Optimization and documentation of business processes and applications
- Responsible for implementing the S/4HANA rollout as an external consultant
- Independent analysis and resolution of issues
- Definition of change requests and their implementation/testing in collaboration with internal key users and process owners
- Support for SAP key users in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
- Training and supporting end users as part of the rollout
Subproject Manager “S/4HANA Implementation in the PP Module”
CSV GmbH
- Development of a global group template based on SAP S/4HANA best-practice processes using a greenfield approach
- Planning, design, and execution of fit-gap analyses aiming at maximum use of best-practice processes in S/4HANA
- Survey of as-is processes with key users and process owners, comparing them with best-practice processes using process visualization in Microsoft Visio
- Development and definition of target requirements (systemic/process) in collaboration with functional departments
- Selection and definition of suitable Fiori apps to best cover customer requirements according to best-practice process
- Evaluation and assessment of options for process harmonization between different plants/sites to avoid workarounds
- Development of cross-module solution concepts for system-based closure of gaps from an end-to-end perspective using SAP standard
Consulting “SAP ERP 6.0 Optimization in the MM Module”
CSV GmbH
- Development, design, and implementation of a set order consisting of two material numbers under a parent material number
- Development and evaluation of solution scenarios for mass changes in the order book as part of automatic source determination
- Evaluation of possibilities and limits for planning and visualizing rough-cut and detailed production planning in SAP ECC vs. SAP S/4HANA, including a market analysis of competing solutions and presentation to top management
- Development and implementation of a solution to avoid duplicate order texts from info record and order text, including customizing
- Development and go-live of a new pricing schema for automatic price determination in purchasing
Agile Project Lead “Optimization of E2E Processes in MM and WM (SAP ECC)”
All for One Group SE
- Optimization, further development, and rethinking of the material management and logistics end-to-end processes in MM and WM by increasing the level of digitalization and automation in terms of guided buying, platform-based procurement using SAP standard functions
- Professional and agile project planning, control, and preparation of all relevant master and transaction data in SAP Embedded Analytics
- Close collaboration with cross-functional areas, suppliers, and supporting internal functions through remote workshops
- Conducting process analyses and assessing potential for cross-module and cross-area process optimization or harmonization from an end-to-end perspective
- Management of material master data (creation, change, and blocking), including mass data changes
- Creation or modification of company codes, plants, storage locations, etc.
- Setup of the order book, maintenance of quotas, MRP parameters, lot sizes, etc.
Project Lead “S/4HANA Implementation in the MM Module”
All for One Group SE
- Survey of as-is processes together with central purchasing and market unit purchasing using BPMN diagrams
- Development and definition of target requirements with functional areas
- Fit-gap analysis of best/right practice processes and development of solution concepts for system-based closure of gaps
- Customizing of systems regarding organizational units, number ranges, document types, movement types, item types, user parameters, etc.
- Definition of Fiori apps to map requirements according to the target process
- Support of technical development of custom apps for recurring customer needs such as subscriptions, licenses, etc.
- Planning and execution of integration tests
- Training of key users, including creation of documentation materials
Project Lead “S/4HANA Implementation in MM and PP Module”
2nd-tier mechanical engineering supplier for couplings and components
- Independent analysis, design, realization and implementation of selected MM and PP processes as part of redesigning logistics processes and production planning and control using PP-DS
- Designing target processes, defining standards in coordination with business units, and independently implementing them in test and production systems
- Creating functional specifications and implementing them in the relevant module
- Designing and developing SAP applications and functions in direct contact with (global) key users and business units
- Customizing deviations in the PP area such as BOM usage, routings, variant determination, batch creation, etc.
- Preparing training materials and test plans in English/German
- Leading integration tests and go-live
- Change management and regular coordination with business units and stakeholders
Project Manager “BPML Creation and Migration in SAP Solution Manager”
2nd-tier niche supplier for actuation, insert molding, and hybrid assemblies in the automotive sector
- Recording and modeling of as-is processes with business units in Signavio and transferring them to the central Business Process Master List (BPML)
- Cross-department analysis and modeling of core processes such as make-to-order, engineer-to-order, order-to-cash, purchase-to-pay, install-to-repair, plan-to-order, and record-to-report
- Defining target processes in coordination with business units and adjusting them in Signavio
- Defining and supporting the technical development of interfaces for automated import and export between Signavio and SAP Solution Manager
- Designing, defining, and setting up process libraries in SAP Solution Manager based on SAP best-practice methodology
- Planning and executing test scenarios to map use cases in coordination with business units and stakeholders
Process Manager “Pre-Study S/4HANA Transformation”
1st-tier automotive supplier and market leader for safety technology in Europe
- Planning, designing, and executing process-based as-is analyses according to BPMN 2.0 conventions
- Independently developing and modeling target level-3 end-to-end processes in SAP SD, PM, PP, MM, WM, PS, FI, and CO
- Structuring, planning, and conducting fit/gap analyses and process optimizations through remote workshops with key users and process owners
- Aligning with SAP best practices and All for One Right Practice processes based on the All For One process library
- Evaluating and consolidating target processes
- Accurately preparing potential and organizational analyses as a basis for an S/4HANA roadmap
- IT solutions used: SAP ECC 6.0, EhP 6.0, and Signavio
Subproject Lead “Application Transition”
Global market leader for pumps, valves, and services
- Responsibility and management of the subproject with an agile approach, including overseeing the three business areas (network, applications, databases)
- Close collaboration with the project manager from the business unit
- Serving as interface to other subprojects, e.g., security, SAP migration, Citrix
- Project planning and controlling (time, budget, resources)
- Creating and preparing weekly status reports and presenting the subproject status in steering committee meetings
- Communicating and, if needed, escalating challenges that cannot be resolved within the project team to the project manager or project sponsor
- Developing and maintaining communication and reporting structures within the project and with other subprojects
- Preparing documentation in English/German regarding transition process, integration of security requirements, etc.
- Establishing and managing risk management and change request processes
- Contributing to the development of the transition concept and collecting and evaluating requirements from the subproject perspective
- Conflict management within the team
SAP S/4HANA Greenfield Implementation Consultant in the MM Module
Market leader in Germany for electric connections and charging stations
- Training business units on optimal use of MM functionalities
- Efficiently preparing and conducting project workshops and training sessions
- Creating process descriptions and user documentation
- Conducting integration tests and providing go-live support
- Successfully parameterizing the SAP system
- Customizing SAP org units, number ranges, document types, etc.
- IT solutions used: SAP S/4HANA 1909
Project Lead Global Parts Logistics Excellence
Institute for Inventory Optimization
- Value-adding design, planning and development of a project to realign spare parts logistics
- Independently analyzed and designed logistical, administrative and planning processes
- Created and prepared analyses and decision papers for the steering committee
- Managed and optimized the supply chain
- Achievements: Reduced safety stock by about 11% while increasing availability to over 80%
- Used IT solutions: SAP Business Warehouse and simulation tools based on the LAKOR method
Project Lead for Material Planning Redesign
Institute for Inventory Optimization
- Independently planned, designed and developed a strategy project to analyze, design and implement operational and strategic material planning processes along the supply chain in a three-tier distribution network
- Successfully implemented a test system, including planning and executing simulation runs
- Achievements: Increased forecast accuracy from 71% to 82%, raised item availability to over 98%, reduced safety stock by 18% and cut inventory coverage by 21%
- Used IT solutions: leading planning tool, Best-Pick forecasting method with automatic outlier detection and correction as well as reliable trend detection, simulation tools based on the LAKOR method
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Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive, and Energy.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Procurement, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations, and Logistics.
Summary
As an experienced SAP consultant, I apply my expertise in ECC and S/4HANA to support your customers in making the best use of their SAP solutions in the logistics area, focusing on MM/PP. The precise linking of the ERP system with its related processes is essential. This requires a thorough understanding of systems and processes. I have gained this through many years of consulting as well as solid knowledge of logistics processes. This way, I ensure a perfect interaction of the SAP solution with people, strategies, processes, and functions that are critical to your competitive advantage.
Skills
- 10 Years Of Experience In Business Consulting In The Sap Environment (Self-Employed And Leading Sap Consulting Firm), Across Industries
- Focus On Logistics Modules Mm And Pp In Sap Ecc And S/4hana
- Several Successful S/4hana Rollouts In Sap Mm/Pp
- Relevant Expertise In Harmonizing And Standardizing Business Processes According To Sap Best Practice/All For One-Right Practice Approaches
- Business Process Analysis And Modeling According To Bpmn 2.0 Conventions, Including Bpml Creation
- Many Years Of Experience Leading Strategy Projects For Planning And Designing Global Logistics Networks
- Planning, Controlling, And Monitoring Complex Supply Chains In Global Distribution And Production Networks
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Executive MBA · Business Informatics
PhD · Value-based Inventory Management
Certifications & licenses
SAP MM Consultant Procurement ERP 6.0 EhP 7
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