Manoj Patil
Business Systems Transformation Leader SAP s 4 SAP Ibp O9 Mes @Smurfit Westrock
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WORK HISTORY
Business Systems Transformation Leader SAP s 4 SAP Ibp O9 Mes @Smurfit Westrock
Atlanta, GA, US
Smurfit WestRock,$34 Billion revenue entity, is world’s largest & greatest go-to sustainable paper-based packaging company, Business divisions - Mills, Corrugated Packaging & Consumer Packaging.* Spearheaded Supply Chain and Manufacturing the green field business transformation initiative (SAP S/4HANA RISE, SAP IBP, O9, MES, etc.) with a large global team and implementation partner, Achieved standardization of processes and data by consolidating over 37 major ERP systems, Planning Systems and MES systems driving significant business value.* Delivered business case of ERP transformation Partnered with CxO & Business leadership - Supply Chain Optimization, Finance -Procurement & Customer service shared service, Revenue & Margin Improvements, Improved Quality process to reduce waste, OEE improvements etc.* Evaluated ERP Systems and Planning Solutions: Assessed ERP systems (SAP vs. Oracle) and planning systems (SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9) based on business value and time-to-value metrics. Provided strategic recommendations to executive leadership, leading to the approval and initiation of a comprehensive SAP transformation project.* Developed and executed comprehensive 5-year Roadmap of SAP capabilities and migration of legacy systems into SAP in alignment with company\'s strategic goals.* Optimized legacy application support to create capacity for ERP transformation.(AMS model)* Delivered PMO structure, Process team structures, Hired SAP talent, mobilized resources, established cadence, managed Governance model, Change request process, Stakeholder communication, Sponsor & board update.* Led project phases Design-Built-Test & deploy – Agile methodology (tools - JIRA, ALM, Automated testing, Solution Manager etc.)* Partnered with stakeholders to manage change, mitigate risks etc.* Partnered with data leadership & addressed data harmonization and standardization challenges* System : SAP S/4, ARIBA, SAP IBP, o9, MuleSoft, MES Systems, Salesforce.etq.
EDUCATION
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engg
Indian Institute of Management Mumbai
Master's degree, Supply Chain Management, Operations
ABOUT MANOJ PATIL
20+ years SAP ERP transformation * SAP S/4HANA: Deep understanding of core modules, migration strategies, and cloud adoption, SAP IBP, ARIBA, MES and advanced technologies e.g. AI, ML, RFID, IoT etc.* Proven track record in Optimize -> Accelerate ->Transform : Supply chain and business operations.* Skilled in collaborating with C-suite and executive leadership to align ERP/SAP initiatives with business strategy, operational excellence, and innovation.* Demonstrated success in leading large-scale global ERP implementations and managing diverse teams across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific.* Strong business acumen and ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadershipKey Skills:Strategic Leadership, IT Strategy and Execution,Project Management, Operational Excellence, Change Management, Business Partnerships, Vendor ManagementERP/SAP Expertise: Proven track record in complex ERP/SAP transformations, including greenfield implementations, M&A, rollouts, upgrades, divestitures.Process expertise-Supply Chain: Demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, production planning & scheduling, production execution, manufacturing execution (PTM), logistics, 3PL, transportation.Order to Cash: Quote, order management, customer service, pricing, credit (QTC).Record to Report: Finance, ledgers, tax, treasury, consolidations (RTR).Procure to Pay: Procurement (direct, indirect, sourcing)(STP).Master Data: Master data governance (MDM).Analytics: Data analytics.ERP Transformation Industry experience: Semiconductor - SMSC, NVDACPG/Consumer Products – Nestle, Unilever, Johnson & Johnson Pharma – Abbott Labs, Elli Lilly Manufacturing –Owens Illinois, WestRock, John Deere, Caterpillar etc.Others - Hi-Tech, Retail, Fashion, Distribution
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