1. DEVENDRA GAWARE
E-Mail: devendra.gaware@gmail.com, Mobile: +91-9819 374 220
SAP MANAGER, MM/WM Consulting
Career Summary
 12.5+ years of experience in SAP, 2.5 years in Local ERP Consulting & rest 12 years in Manufacturing domain.
Total work experience is of 27 years
 Currently was associated with Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai as a Manager. Merit of co-leading MM
Competency earlier, and recently a Key Member of SCM Capability Stream
 Managed 3 SAP engagements in Offshore SDM role in recent past & has rich consulting experience in SAP with
track record of 15+ successful SAP engagements of varied nature like End to End Implementation (2), Technical
Upgrade (1), Functionality Enhancements (4), Roll Outs (3), and Post Implementation Support & Maintenance
assignments (5) in various capacities.
 Insightful understanding of business processes, AS-IS / TO-BE analysis and mapping, finalizing requirements,
determining the business scenario and achieving smooth implementation of ERP systems.
 Experienced in interacting with clients, understanding current business processes, gathering new business user
requirements and mapping them onto ERP products.
 Thorough understanding of Software Quality Assurance (SQA) activities, with hands on experience in ISO
9001:2000 implementation.
 Domain experience in Engineering (Power Electronics industry): Design, Development, Manufacturing, Testing,
Quality Control, Installation & Customer Support of several industrial products such as UPS, SMPS, Linear Power
Supplies, Battery Chargers, Static Inverters, etc.
 An effective communicator with honed leadership, analytical, coordination and problem-solving skills.
Skill Set
PROJECT MANAGEMENT / TEAM LEAD OVERVIEW
 PMP Certification from PMI Institute
 Managed 3 SAP engagements as an Offshore Service Delivery Manager (SDM) with revenue more than 4 Mn USD
 Lead 4 SAP assignments as Offshore Functional Team Lead & for other 8, contributed as a Functional Consultant
 Handled Client-Facing roles for global clients from countries (like US, UK) as well as domestic local clients
 Successfully co-handled MM Competency activities from Jan’09 to Mar‘12. Currently contributing to SCM
Capability Building by participation in various SAP CoE activities
 Completed all the groundwork for the creation of PoC for WM scenarios.
 Essayed a major role in CG internal initiatives e.g. SRM 6.0 Ramp-Up Project & DDF Upgrade Version 2 etc.
 Contributed in RFP preparation for various North American clients from MM & WM perspective.
 Efficiently coordinated for:
 Collection of various objects for building Reusable Objects Knowledge Repository.
 Creation of training material for SAP MM / WM Topics to be covered in NA Campus On boarding Program.
 Contribution as a SPOC as well as SAP trainer to potential MM / WM consultants.
 Conducting Level - 2 interviews for MM as well as WM candidates.
FUNCTIONAL CONSULTANCY
 Conducting business process study and identifying gaps (AS-IS / TO-BE Analysis).
 Finalising Functional Integration and Business Blueprint documents.
 Reviewing existing business workflows and process design to arrive at desired business state.
 Liaising with Global / Local clients. Jointly conducting Blueprinting Workshops for foreign and local business users.
 Coordinating with the other functional teams for the implementation of SAP ERP Solution, as per the client’s
specific requirements (according to the Business Blueprint). Good understanding of ASAP methodology.
 Configuration of entire SAP MM Module. Good Exposure in WM
 Participating in and conducting Unit, Integration & UAT testing for FICO, SD, MM, WM, PP and QM modules, for
various business scenarios.
 Collaborating with Technical Consultants for development of RICEFW objects.
 Handling the preparation of the training document, and conducting training programmes for core as well as end
users in the organisation.
 Working on RIGHTSHORE model & dealing with onsite team operating in different time zones.
SAP ENVIRONMENT
 SAP Version: ECC 6.0, EEC 5.0, 4.7 Enterprise, 4.6 C & 4.6 B
 Operating System: Windows 9.X/ NT/ 2000
 Tools Used: Solution Manager, Clarity, Source forge, HP Quality Centre, Remedy SalesForce, Hornbill
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2. SAP SKILL STRENGTHS
 Entire Configuration of MM module: IMG Global Settings, Enterprise Structure (Definition & Assignment), and
Material Master Configuration (Material Type, Screen Layout, Automatic Account Determination, Pricing
Procedures, Purchasing Document customising, Split Valuation, Inventory Management & Invoice Verification.
 Good Exposure to WM module. Trained in EWM, IS-Retail solution & SRM.
 CIN module (4.0 & 3.0)
 SAP R2R (Pre-Configured) solutions for Pharmaceutical & IMC industry.
 ALE/ IDOC technology.
 Uploading of SAP Master Data through BDC/ LSMW.
 Developing customised software queries in ABAP
 IS-OIL Exposure.
Work Experience (IT – ERP Consulting)
Jul’06 to Jul’15 with CAPGEMINI INDIA PVT. LTD., Mumbai as Manager
Key Projects
 Production Support for BURBERRY, (London, UK) Period: Apr’14 to June’15
Role: Offshore Functional Lead MMWM
Environment: SAP ECC 6.0 (Modules: FI, CO, SD, MM, WM, HR, BI) Industry: Retail
Scope: Burberry Group plc is a British luxury fashion house, distributing outerwear, fragrances, sunglasses,
fashion accessories, and cosmetics. Founded in 1856, Burberry today remains quintessentially British, with
outerwear at its core. The company has branded stores and franchises around the world and also sells through
concessions in third-party stores
BURBERRY has the latest ECC 6.0 version encompassing AFS, Retail functionalities along with WM.
Responsibilities:
 Managing the MMWM offshore team for steady state production support of BURBERRY SAP Systems
 Handling the support incidents as well as change requests that has been initiated as per new business
requirements
 Supporting other teams such O2C, Retail, BASIS, CJM etc. for resolving issues in their queues.
 Resource Planning, Quality Compliance, Trainings Identification & Status Reporting for MMWM team
 Functional Upgrade for BRAKES, (Ashford, UK) Period: May’13 to Apr’14
Role: Offshore Functional Lead MMWM
Environment: SAP ECC 6.0 (Modules: FI, CO, MM, WM, SD, APO) Industry: Food Chain
Scope: Brakes Group is a leading supplier to the foodservice sector in the UK, Ireland, France and Sweden. The
group is committed to provide its customers with outstanding service, products and foodservice solutions,
BRAKES is a dedicated foodservice business & a "One Stop Shop" for every kind of caterer & every type of
business..
BRAKES have gone LIVE with Technical Upgrade from earlier 4.5b version to latest ECC 6.0 by August 2013. Ours
project is basically a Functional Enhancements project that covers developing Functional Specifications (FS) on
the basis of Blueprint (that was done by ATOS) This upgrade had Drop 2, 2.1 & Drop 2.3 spanning enhancements
across all the modules
Responsibilities:
 Developing the FS documents as per the KT / Business scenarios shared by onsite team. Updating the same
till the final approval from business
 Configuration for the new business requirements as per the FS under scope
 Unit Testing & Integration testing for the various MMWM related Scenarios as well as the RICEFW objects
 Supporting SD & GATP team for resolving the issues related to MM/WM touch points
 Roll-Out for CHEMTURA Corporation, (Connecticut, US) Period: Apr’13 to Aug’13
Role: Offshore SDM Project Revenue: 1.0 Mn USD
Environment: SAP ECC 6.0 (Modules: FI, CO, MM, PP, QM, PM) Industry: Speciality Chemicals
Scope: Chemtura Corporation is a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in diversified
markets. They build the chemistry that makes other products more durable, safer, cleaner and more efficient.
Major industries served include transportation, energy & electronics, and agriculture.
With global headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, it manufactures products in 14 countries and sell
products in over 100 countries. In this rollout CHEMTURA’s global SAP Template is being rolled out to other Latin
American Countries i.e. Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia & Equador.
Responsibilities:
 Entire Offshore Delivery for CHEMTURA rollout for P2P stream as well as technical support for all the streams
 Resource Planning, Status Reporting of SYNIVERSE project to the Senior Management
 Co-ordination of offshore functional as well as technical team
 Configuration, Unit Testing & Integration testing for the various MM related Scenarios
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3.  I was handling following 3 projects for CHEMTURA
 CGMEX_Chemtura_LATAM Rollout (Apr’13 to Aug’13) – 16 FTE
 CHEMTU_SAP Sec Role Redes (July’13 to Mar’14) – 2 FTE
 CHEMTU_SAP GRC Access (Nov’13 to Sep’14) – 2 FTE
 Functional Upgrade for Syniverse Technologies LLC, (Florida, US) Period: Oct’12 to Feb’13
Role: Offshore SDM & Functional Lead Project Revenue: 0.5 Mn USD
Environment: SAP ECC 6.0 (Modules: FI, CO, MM, SD) Industry: Mobile Communications
Scope: SYNIVERSE Technologies, LLC, an industry pioneer & innovator for more than 20 years, committed to
simplifying the business & technical complexities of mobile communications. It is widely recognized as a leader in
developing a broad range of technology solutions that help individual wireless operators meet their evolving
needs. In this functional upgrade project, their existing Company Codes 3000 & 3010 were closed. All the related
master data & Open Items were migrated to new Company Codes 3005 & 3015.
Responsibilities:
 Entire Offshore Delivery for SYNIVERSE functional upgrade of Copy Company Code
 Resource Planning, Status Reporting of SYNIVERSE project to the Senior Management
 Co-ordination of offshore functional as well as technical team
 Configuration, Unit Testing & Integration testing for the various MM related Scenarios
 Production Support for Ulta Beauty, Romeoville (Chicago, US) Period: Oct’09 to Aug’12
Role: Offshore SDM & Functional Lead MMWM Project Revenue: 2.5 Mn USD
Environment: SAP ECC 6.0 (Modules: FI, CO, MM, WM, Retail, HR) Industry: Retail
Scope: ULTA is the largest beauty retailer that provides one-stop shopping for prestige, mass and salon products
and salon services in the United States. Key aspects of there business include One-Stop Shopping, Our Value
Proposition and And Off-Mall Location. Capgemini has entered in to an agreement with Ulta Salon, Cosmetics &
Fragrance, Inc to provide Tier 3 operational support for Supply Chain (SD, MM, WM), Corporate Functions (FI,CO,
HR), Merchandising (SAP Retail specific developments) and SAP POS modules
Responsibilities:
 Functional support to business user for MM, WM & Retail module issues.
 Configuration, Unit Testing & Integration testing for incidents & change requests raised
 Co-ordinating technical team for the necessary developments.
 Post Go-Live Support for BNSF Railways, Fort Worth (Texas, US) Period: Apr’09 to Oct’09
Role: MM Consultant
Environment: SAP ECC 6.0 (Modules: FI, CO, MM, SD, HR) Industry: Railways (Public Utility)
Scope: It is a railway organisation, with HQ in Fort Worth (Texas, USA) and currently uses multiple legacy
systems for their business operations. Mincom Ellipse system currently handles their MM functionalities. Relevant
materials data is replicated via various interfaces into SAP for supporting FICO, SD & PS modules of the system.
Responsibilities:
 Providing support to the Onsite MM Team for resolving errors that occurred during Cut-Over.
 Keeping track of error logs in EEMS & subsequently analysing MM interface errors for resolution.
 Rendering Production Support to MM Team from offshore.
 Functionality Enhancement for KELLOGGS Inc, Oak Brook (Illinois, US) Period: Jul’08 to Dec’08
Role: MM Team Lead
Environment: SAP ECC 6.0 (Modules: MM & BASIS) Industry: Foods (Cereal)
Scope: The project encompassed functionality enhancement in SAP. The client is migrating from Without
Classification PR approval to With Classification one, which is affecting across total 44 sites in USA & Canada. As
part of the MM-Release Strategy, around 750 release codes & 900 release strategies were handled, and this
assignment was entirely delivered by offshore.
Responsibilities:
 Managing the entire communication with end clients (KELLOGGS Team) directly, in absence of an Onsite
Consultant of CG USA.
 Making all decisions for smooth execution of the assignment as MM Team Lead.
 Completing AS-IS study for client's existing approval methodologies in current system. Handling requirement
gathering for future business needs in relation to release strategies.
 Ensuring on time & efficient resolution of the defects found in both System Integration and UAT phases.
 Escalating issues in a timely manner to the KELLOGGS Team with regard to business issues.
 Functionality Enhancement for ASTELLAS PHARMA Inc, Deerfield Period: Feb’08 to Jul’08
(Illinois, US)
Role: MM Team Lead & PQL
Environment: SAP ECC 6.0 (Modules: FI, CO, MM & SD) Industry: Life Science
Scope: As per new business requirements finalised, two new locations (managed by third party-UPS) will be
added and operative in the system. The assignment involved Requirement Gathering, Realisation, Integration
Testing, Go Live and short Post-Go Live Support.
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4. Responsibilities:
 Requirement gathering of business requirements. Mapping of MM related business processes as well as
integrated scenarios of 3PL onto SAP
 Configuration of MM module for 3PL business requirements
 Timely assistance to technical consultants (EDI & ABAP) for development of MM technical objects, EDI set-up
& testing of the same.
 Preparation of Test Scripts for Integration as well as Validation Testing
 Troubleshooting of the defects found in both integration as well as validation tests
 Participation in Cut Over Activities & Post Go-live Support
 Handled the responsibility of Project Quality Leader for offshore team in maintaining QMS as per CG DDF
guidelines, ensuring that compliance with quality standards, subsequent quality documentation & facing
quality audits
 Post Go-Live Support for ROWAN COMPANIES Inc, Fort Worth Period: Nov’07 to Feb’08
(Texas, US)
Role: MM Consultant
Environment: SAP ECC 6.0 (Modules: FI, CO, MM, SD & BASIS) Industry: Drilling (Offshore)
Scope: The project encompassed rendering assistance in cut-over activities & Post Go-Live Support.
Responsibilities:
 Providing support to the Technical Consultants for developing MM RICEFW objects & unit as well integration
testing of the same. Providing solutions for the defects found in the test.
 Extending Post Go-Live Support covering logging of User Queries in Held Desk Portal, Voice Over support
for end users, troubleshooting of queries with shadowing the user’s sessions and follow up through mail.
 End to End Implementation for Canberra Inc, Meriden Period: Feb’07 to Oct’07
(Connecticut, US)
Role: MM Team Lead
Environment: SAP ECC 5.0 (Modules: FI, CO, MM, SD, PP, PS & CS) Industry: Discrete Manufacturing
Scope: The assignment involved end to end SAP implementation project, spanning six countries across different
continents. Working as Member of the Implementation Team, engaged in project preparation, blueprinting, and
realisation phases for the project.
Responsibilities:
 Handling the configuration of MM module for initial R2R client demo. Identifying gaps and making final
Conference Room Pilot (CRP) presentations.
 Configuring MM business processes and integrated scenarios with other modules.
 Preparing:
 Presentations for training as well as all three Global Workshops held at onsite.
 Templates for Master Data Upload, Business Process Design (BPD) documents, Configuration documents,
Functional Specifications for identified technical objects, Test Scripts for Integration Test Cycles 1 & 2.
 Providing timely assistance to the Technical Consultants for developing and testing MM RICEFW objects.
 Ensuring on time & efficient resolution of the defects found in both integration test cycles & subsequent
updating in Configuration documents
 Working as Coordinator for Solution Manager for offshore team in setting up Project Data, BPML
structure upload, upload of documents & generation of blueprint.
Laurels
 Bestowed Project Star Award for the CANBERRA assignment, for Q3 - Year 2007.
Internal Trainings
 IS - Retail by IS-Retail Competency (40 Hours).
 Warehouse Management (WM) module (30 Hours).
 SRM 5.0 by SAP SRM Academy (40 Hours).
Jan’04 to Jun’06 with COCONUT SOFTWARES PVT. LTD. [Previously known as CVS IT Services (I) Pvt Ltd.],
Belapur, Navi Mumbai as Executive
Key Projects
 Upgradation Project for Dystar India Pvt. Ltd., Andheri, Mumbai involving SAP ECC 5.0 (FI, CO, MM, SD, &
PP modules). Industry: Chemicals, Period: Apr’06 to Jul’06.
 Onsite Rollout for Clariant Chemicals (India) Ltd., Thane, Mumbai involving SAP 4.6 C (FI, CO, MM, SD
modules). Industry: Speciality Chemicals, Period: Jan’06 to Apr’06.
 Onsite Implementation for Bilcare Ltd., Pune involving SAP 4.7 Enterprise Version (All core modules: FI, CO,
MM, SD, PP, PS, PM, QM & HR). Industry: Pharma Packaging, Period: Feb’05 to Jan’06.
 Post Implementation (Go–live) Support & Maintenance for Rallis India Ltd., Mumbai involving SAP 4.7
Enterprise Version (MM, PP, FI, CO, SD, PM and QM Modules). Industry: Agrochemicals, Period: May’04 to
Nov’04.
 Onsite Rollout for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), Rajasthan involving SAP 4.6 B (FI, CO, MM, PP, SD,
PM, QM and HR modules). Industry: Oil, Period: Jan’04 to Mar’04.
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5. Dec’02 to Jan’04 with UNISOFT (INDIA), Andheri, Mumbai as SAP MM Consultant
Key Responsibilities
 Providing pre-sales support to marketing team
 Operational training to Business Users.
 Managing the Simulation of Implementation Project for a Pharmaceutical Organisation as Functional
Consultant (MM Module). Lead a team of 8 consultants.
 Training to aspiring candidates in initial period.
Aug’00 to Dec’02 with AJAY TECHMA SYSTEMS PVT. LTD. (ATS), Thane as Functional Consultant
Key Responsibilities
 Leading the Implementation Team during project deployment at client site. Providing post-implementation
support to monitor/ remove bugs from the system.
 Analysing client’s requirements, and participating in technical discussions with the clients.
 Conducting feasibility studies, developing technical project proposals and recommending customisations.
 Overseeing quality initiative, designing necessary systems and maintaining relevant documentation to achieve
ISO 9001:2000 Certification. Ensuring strict compliance with ISO standards.
 Coordinating ISO audits and training to internal staff.
Major Contributions
 Essayed a key role in the implementation of QMS and secured certification by Q & A, UK within specified time.
Key Projects
 Quality Control & Assurance for Chemotest Laboratories, Mumbai (Project Environment: QINFORM).
 Project for Meyer Organics Ltd., Thane (Project Environment: RESPA – ERP. Functional Environment: Material,
Purchase, Quality Control & Assurance, Production, Distribution modules).
 Deployment of various modules at ZYG Pharma Ltd., Indore (Project Environment: RESPA – ERP. Functional
Environment: Material, Purchase, Quality Control & Assurance, Production, Plant Maintenance Management
System modules).
Previous Experience (Non-IT) – Domain
Jul’93 to Jul’00 APLAB Ltd., Thane Production Engineer
 Played a key role in the development of SMPS of 600 watts (Variable V – 0 to 60 volts & I – 0 to 10 amps).
 Recorded 50% & 65% growth in annual production of SMPS for years 1997-1998 and 1998-1999 respectively.
 Credited with designing battery chargers up to 1000VA.
Aug’88 to Jul’93 AFCOSET Ltd., Kanjur Marg Engineer
 Testing and Servicing various products like Float-Cum-Boost Chargers (FCBC), Uninterruptible Power Supplies
(UPS), Static Inverters, Linear Power Supply & Static Voltage Regulators (SVR)
 Ensuring the quality of product and service; working towards maximising customer satisfaction
Academia
 Master in Financial Management (MFM) from JBIMS, Mumbai University, Mumbai in 1998 (Secured 1st
division).
 B.E. (Electrical) from SPCE, Mumbai University, Mumbai in 1993 (Secured 1st
division).
 Licentiate of Electrical Engineering (Electronics) – LEE (E) from VJTI, Mumbai in 1988 (Passed with Distinction).
Professional Certifications
 PMP (Project Management Professional) Certified from Project Management Institute, US in March 2009.
 ITIL V3 (Foundation Exam) certified from EXIN in Jan 2010
Personal Snippets
Date of Birth : 5th
July, 1969
Contact Address : A–405, Usha Nagar CHS, Saraswat Colony, Opp Panchayat Bawadi, Dombivli (E),
Thane–421 201 (Maharashtra)
Tel. (Res.) : +91-251-2423442
Alternate Email Id : gaware_deven@rediffmail.com
Passport Details : B1063949 (Issued at Mumbai. Valid up to 28th
October, 2019)
References : Available upon request
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6. Dec’02 to Jan’04 with UNISOFT (INDIA), Andheri, Mumbai as SAP MM Consultant
Key Responsibilities
 Providing pre-sales support to marketing team
 Operational training to Business Users.
 Managing the Simulation of Implementation Project for a Pharmaceutical Organisation as Functional
Consultant (MM Module). Lead a team of 8 consultants.
 Training to aspiring candidates in initial period.
Aug’00 to Dec’02 with AJAY TECHMA SYSTEMS PVT. LTD. (ATS), Thane as Functional Consultant
Key Responsibilities
 Leading the Implementation Team during project deployment at client site. Providing post-implementation
support to monitor/ remove bugs from the system.
 Analysing client’s requirements, and participating in technical discussions with the clients.
 Conducting feasibility studies, developing technical project proposals and recommending customisations.
 Overseeing quality initiative, designing necessary systems and maintaining relevant documentation to achieve
ISO 9001:2000 Certification. Ensuring strict compliance with ISO standards.
 Coordinating ISO audits and training to internal staff.
Major Contributions
 Essayed a key role in the implementation of QMS and secured certification by Q & A, UK within specified time.
Key Projects
 Quality Control & Assurance for Chemotest Laboratories, Mumbai (Project Environment: QINFORM).
 Project for Meyer Organics Ltd., Thane (Project Environment: RESPA – ERP. Functional Environment: Material,
Purchase, Quality Control & Assurance, Production, Distribution modules).
 Deployment of various modules at ZYG Pharma Ltd., Indore (Project Environment: RESPA – ERP. Functional
Environment: Material, Purchase, Quality Control & Assurance, Production, Plant Maintenance Management
System modules).
Previous Experience (Non-IT) – Domain
Jul’93 to Jul’00 APLAB Ltd., Thane Production Engineer
 Played a key role in the development of SMPS of 600 watts (Variable V – 0 to 60 volts & I – 0 to 10 amps).
 Recorded 50% & 65% growth in annual production of SMPS for years 1997-1998 and 1998-1999 respectively.
 Credited with designing battery chargers up to 1000VA.
Aug’88 to Jul’93 AFCOSET Ltd., Kanjur Marg Engineer
 Testing and Servicing various products like Float-Cum-Boost Chargers (FCBC), Uninterruptible Power Supplies
(UPS), Static Inverters, Linear Power Supply & Static Voltage Regulators (SVR)
 Ensuring the quality of product and service; working towards maximising customer satisfaction
Academia
 Master in Financial Management (MFM) from JBIMS, Mumbai University, Mumbai in 1998 (Secured 1st
division).
 B.E. (Electrical) from SPCE, Mumbai University, Mumbai in 1993 (Secured 1st
division).
 Licentiate of Electrical Engineering (Electronics) – LEE (E) from VJTI, Mumbai in 1988 (Passed with Distinction).
Professional Certifications
 PMP (Project Management Professional) Certified from Project Management Institute, US in March 2009.
 ITIL V3 (Foundation Exam) certified from EXIN in Jan 2010
Personal Snippets
Date of Birth : 5th
July, 1969
Contact Address : A–405, Usha Nagar CHS, Saraswat Colony, Opp Panchayat Bawadi, Dombivli (E),
Thane–421 201 (Maharashtra)
Tel. (Res.) : +91-251-2423442
Alternate Email Id : gaware_deven@rediffmail.com
Passport Details : B1063949 (Issued at Mumbai. Valid up to 28th
October, 2019)
References : Available upon request
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