Pradeep Radhakrishna

About Pradeep Radhakrishna

I have over 12 years of professional experience as a Functional Analyst in SAP GTS (Global Trade Services) and SD (Sales and Distribution) modules. I hold the SAP Certified Associate certification in SAP SD. Throughout my career, I have successfully determined business needs by conducting consultations, performing business analysis, and making targeted observations. I have also been involved in full life cycle implementations of SAP projects, ensuring a seamless transition from requirements gathering to deployment. My expertise extends to implementing end-to-end customs management solutions, including transit, import and export procedures, EMCS, and knowledge of preference and bonded warehouse processes. I am well-versed in compliance management, setting up legal regulations, license determinations, Sanction Party List, Embargo and incorporating related enhancements. I possess a strong technical background and have hands-on experience in code analysis, program debugging, and implementing complex enhancement objects. Troubleshooting and issue resolution are areas where I excel, optimizing system performance and ensuring smooth operations. I am diligent in documenting SAP processes and presenting progress reports. Furthermore, I have demonstrated my ability in day-to-day activities efficiently. I remain up to date with the latest SAP offerings, updates, and developments, ensuring my knowledge is current and relevant to industry trends.

Experience

1. Senior Associate - Global Trade Technology (SAP Gts)

   KPMG US

   Jul 2024 — Present · US

   GTS E4h implementation (brownfield/greenfield implementation)- Understanding of SAP GTS & E4H Architecture – Differences between standalone GTS and embedded GTS in S/4HANA- Business Process Mapping – Aligning existing global trade processes with new E4H functionalities- Trade Compliance & Customs – Ensuring smooth transition of sanctioned party screening, customs declarations, and trade preference management- Integration Knowledge – Understanding how GTS E4H interacts with logistics, procurement, sales, and finance in S/4HANA- Table Structure & Data Model Changes – Identifying and mapping new table structures in E4H- Fiori & Embedded Analytics – Transitioning from SAP GUI to SAP Fiori apps and utilizing embedded analytics- System Readiness & Pre-Checks – Running SAP Readiness Check for compatibility issues- Custom Code Adaptation & Simplification – Adjusting custom developments to align with E4H best practices- Testing & Validation – Performing unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for migration accuracy- Cutover Planning & Go-Live Execution – Developing detailed migration strategies and ensuring minimal business disruption.