Chidanand Gurumath N

About Chidanand Gurumath N

As a Senior SAP Business Consultant with a specialization in the Materials Management (MM) module, I bring over 7 years of hands-on experience in delivering end-to-end SAP solutions that streamline procurement, inventory, and supply chain operations.My core expertise lies in:SAP MM implementation, configuration, and supportIntegration with SD, WM, FICO, and EWM modulesBusiness process re-engineering and optimizationStakeholder collaboration and client engagementData migration, testing, and user trainingAdditional SkillsAriba, Maximo, Solution Manager, JiraI’ve successfully led and supported multiple full-cycle SAP projects across diverse industries, contributing to operational efficiency, cost reduction, and enhanced visibility across procurement and inventory functions.Currently, I am focused on driving digital transformation initiatives and helping clients achieve their business goals through tailored SAP MM solutions. Passionate about continuous learning, I also engage in upskilling across related SAP modules and new technologies.Let’s connect if you’re interested in SAP-driven process improvements or collaboration opportunities!

Experience

1. Senior Process Associate (SAP Mm and Ariba Procurement Master Data)

   Capgemini

   Feb 2020 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   SENIOR PROCESS ASSOCIATE (SAP ARIBA & MAXIMO)| CAPGEMINI | FEB 2020 – PRESENT, BANGALOREMM Implementation for RBP and S4 HANA with Ariba Sourcing• Participated in the full life cycle implementation including Configuration, IMG settings, and post-implementation support issues of the project Customized various masters like Material Master, Customer Master, Contract Master, and Condition Master• Customized Material Master, Purchase Document, Pricing (Condition Records, Condition Types, Condition Tables, Access Sequence, and Pricing Procedures)• Creating Company Code, Purchasing Group, Plant, Materials, Defining Release Step Strategy for Materials with Department Levels, Maintaining Material Master Data for New/Mod/Extension Materials with necessary technical documents.• Finding Sources of Supplier for the Materials. Registering and Onboarding suppliers in Ariba. Creating Events RFP, RFQ, eAuction bidding in Ariba. Inviting Suppliers in Ariba for Events to Participate.• Creating Info record, Contract, Quota Arrangement, Source List. Maintaining Standard Price in Material Master as per Supplier Inputs and Approving Material in Workflow by Enriching Next Level.• Involved in RPA Team for Implementation of the Above Process to ROBO for S4 HANA, Knowledge Transfer, SOP/DTP Document Preparation, Template Preparation for ROBO, UAT Testing of ROBO, Trouble Shooting the ROBO Errors with Help of RPA TeamMaster Data Management in MAXIMO (End User)• Checking the Type of Request NEW/MOD/Auto Extend/UOM Change, Checking Existing Data Records to Avoid Duplicate Material Creation.• Classifying the Material as per UNSPC Standard Codes, Defining Standard, and Critical Attributes for the Materials Based on Material and Classification.• Mapping Given Material to Requested Manufacturer, capturing all the Necessary Technical Information as per Attributes Defined.• Maintaining Reorder Details, UOM in Material Master, with Conversion if Needed.• Giving approval for Materials.

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

  2013 — 2016