Saravanan Ethiraj
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Experienced SAP MM, Ariba, and GBT consultant with 8+ years of experience delivering end-to-end solutions and managing complex projects in the SAP ecosystem. Strong foundation in materials management, procurement processes, and global business travel systems. Recently certified in S/4HANA, I specialize in driving digital transformation and optimizing business processes. Seeking to leverage SAP and Ariba expertise to contribute to innovative projects, enhance operational efficiency, and support organizations in achieving strategic goals. Committed to continuous learning and improvement, always striving to develop skills while delivering high-value solutions in dynamic and challenging environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SAP Functional Consultant
HCL Technologies Ltd
07.2016 - Current
- Ensured data integrity by implementing rigorous controls over master data maintenance procedures in the SAP environment.
- Conducted post-implementation audits verifying that all customer-specific requirements were met and identifying potential areas for further improvement.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders to document migration requirements for transitioning from ECC to Ariba, prioritizing process updates, new functionalities, and end-user needs.
- Assessed existing SAP MM configurations and examined Ariba setups in ECC to identify potential migration impacts and process alignment.
- Identified integration gaps between ECC and Ariba, aligning SAP MM configurations for seamless CIG support.
- Configured SAP MM settings to support purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoice verification.
- Set up Ariba Network and document workflows, enabling smooth transactions within the integrated Ariba environment.
- Developed mapping and transformation rules for accurate data flow between SAP ECC and Ariba, ensuring seamless order, invoice, and goods receipt management.
- Established integration monitoring protocols, maintaining data integrity and ensuring compliance with business requirements, with continuous performance optimization.
- Worked closely with stakeholders to understand P2P process pain points and VIM upgrade impacts, proposing targeted solutions for process improvement.
- Designed and configured P2P-related settings in the upgraded VIM system, including invoice verification, PO processing, and non-PO invoice handling.
- Customized VIM workflows to optimize invoice approval processes and document handling within the P2P module, automating manual tasks to improve efficiency.
- Coordinated data migration efforts, ensuring accurate and complete migration of master data and transactional records to the upgraded VIM system.
- Collaborated on GBT upgrade initiatives, identifying enhancements required and configuring new system functionalities in alignment with the upgraded version.
- Conducted unit, integration, and regression testing for GBT, ensuring the upgraded functionalities met business requirements and maintained system stability
- Led incident resolution efforts by troubleshooting SAP S/4HANA MM, GBT, and Ariba module issues, ensuring high SLA compliance and user satisfaction.
- Created and delivered training materials and user sessions, empowering teams to effectively utilize SAP functionalities, driving process adherence and improvement.
- Managed change requests and testing activities, using SAP Charm and HP-ALM for systematic documentation and implementation, ensuring traceability and compliance.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Operations Management
SRM Faculty OF Management, SRM University
Chennai05-2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Karpagam College of Engineering, Anna University
Coimbatore05-2012
Skills
- SAP Modules: SAP S/4HANA (Sourcing and Procurement), SAP MM, SAP Ariba, SAP VIM, SAP GBT
- Integration & Configuration: Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG), Ariba Network, SAP Charm, SAP Notes
- Tools: HP-ALM, ServiceNow, Awhina, MS Office Suite
- Data Management: Data migration, data validation, batch job management, IDoc processing
Availability for Relocation and Contact Information
Current Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Contact Number: +64-21 288 4364 (New Zealand) or +91 – 9788061364 (India)
Availability: Open to relocation
Certification
- SAP Certified Application Associate – Procurement with SAP ERP 6.0 – 2016
- SAP Certified Application Associate – S/4 Hana Sourcing and Procurement - 2024
- SAP Certified Associate – Implementation Consultant S/4 Hana Cloud Public Edition – Sourcing and Procurement
Languages
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
SAP Functional Consultant
HCL Technologies Ltd
07.2016 - Current
- SAP Certified Application Associate – Procurement with SAP ERP 6.0 – 2016
- SAP Certified Application Associate – S/4 Hana Sourcing and Procurement - 2024
- SAP Certified Associate – Implementation Consultant S/4 Hana Cloud Public Edition – Sourcing and Procurement
Master of Business Administration - Operations Management
SRM Faculty OF Management, SRM University
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Karpagam College of Engineering, Anna University
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