Padmakar Mekala

Software Engineer

Hyderabad, Telangana, India4 yrs 6 mos experience

Key Highlights

Over four years of experience in SAP MM consulting.
Expertise in optimizing supply chain performance.
Strong analytical skills with a focus on cost reduction.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain and SAP MM expert with a focus on operational efficiency.

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Skills

Core Skills

Sap Materials Management (sap Mm)Sap S/4hanaSupply Chain ManagementSap Implementation

Other Skills

ANSYSAutoCADAutomobile EngineeringCATIADatabase DevelopmentDatabasesFundamentals of Supply Chain ManagementGreen supply Chain ManagementIndustrial SafetyInternational Logistics ManagementLean ManagementLogistics ManagementMaintenance & RepairMaterials ManagementMechanical Engineering

About

As a SAP MM Consultant at Tata Consultancy Services, I leverage my analytical skills and business acumen to optimize supply chain performance and align it with the company's goals. I have over four years of experience in this role, where I analyze data related to inventory levels, transportation costs, and supplier performance, and develop strategies to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. I also have a strong background in SAP MM, having worked as an SAP MM Consultant at Capgemini for over two years. There, I configured settings for organizational structure, document types, and number ranges for internal and external purchase documents, and handled medium and low priority tickets. Additionally, I have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from PRASAD V POTLURI SIDDHARTHA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, and I am currently pursuing an MBA in Logistics & Supply Chain Management from KL University. I am passionate about applying my knowledge and skills to solve complex problems and drive business growth.

Experience

Tata consultancy services

Senior System Engineer

Apr 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

My Roles and Responsibilities as a Functional Consultant Include:
1. Requirement Gathering:
Interact with business stakeholders to understand their procurement and inventory management needs.
Analyze client requirements and propose SAP MM solutions.
2. Configuration and Customization:
Configure SAP MM modules (like Purchasing, Inventory Management, Material Master, Vendor Master, etc.).
Customize SAP according to business needs (adjusting settings, fields, workflows).
3. Integration:
Work on integration with other SAP modules like
SAP SD (Sales and Distribution)
SAP FI/CO (Finance/Controlling)
SAP WM/EWM (Warehouse Management)
SAP PP (Production Planning)
4. Data Migration:
Assist in migration activities (such as LSMW, BAPI, IDOC for Material Master, Vendor Master).
Validate data during the transition to SAP systems.
5. Testing:
Performance of Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
6. Support and Maintenance:
Handle Incidents (tickets) and resolve production issues.
Perform root cause analysis for recurring issues.
Ensure smooth functioning of procurement and inventory processes.
7. End-user Training and Documentation:
Create user manuals, process documents.
Train end-users and key users.
8. Upgrades and Enhancements:
Participate in SAP version upgrades or S/4HANA migrations.
Adapt existing configurations to newer SAP versions if required.

SAP Materials Management (SAP MM)SAP S/4HANASAP EWMSAP ProcurementSAP Project Management

Procter & gamble

Supply Chain Strategy Associate

Mar 2024 – Apr 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

Roles and Responsibilities:
Assisted in SAP Materials Management (MM) module implementation, configuration, and
support.
Conducted business process analysis to align SAP MM functionalities with client requirements.
Participated in requirement gathering, gap analysis, and blueprint documentation for SAP
MM Areas.
Configured procurement processes, including purchase requisitions (PR), purchase orders
(PO), goods receipt (GR), and invoice verification (IV).
Supported inventory management, stock transfers, and warehouse processes within SAP MM.
Worked with master data management, including material master, vendor master, and info records.
Provided user training and documentation for SAP MM functionalities.
Assisted in system testing, UAT, and go-live activities, ensuring smooth deployment.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including APO, SD, and WM modules, for seamless integration.
Troubleshot and resolved SAP MM issues, working closely with business users and IT teams.
Supported post-implementation activities, including system enhancements and continuous
improvements.
Ensured compliance with procurement policies and industry best practices in SAP MM.
Assisting in sourcing and selecting suppliers. Managing supplier relationships and negotiation.
Identifying inefficiencies in supply chain operations. Implementing process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Utilizing technology (ERP, Rulex AI software) for better supply chain visibility.
Generating reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) like CFR, delivery times, costs, and supplier performance.

Supply Chain ManagementSupply Chain OperationsLogistics ManagementSAP LogisticsSAP Logistics ExecutionSAP Materials Management (SAP MM)+5

Capgemini

SAP Analyst

Aug 2021 – Feb 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

As SAP MM Consultant my roles and Responsibilities are including :
Configuration settings for Organizational Structure - Plants, Storage Locations, Purchase Organization and its Assignments.
Configuration of Document types, Number ranges for Internal and External Purchase Documents like PR, RFQ, Purchase Orders, Outline agreements.
We have provided the best solution in the shortest possible time. Day-to-Day problems in the business process related to SAP MM module.
Handled Medium and Low Priority Tickets.
Preparing end user manuals and providing end-user training for new associates.
Involved in weekly status call with stakeholders and co-team members.
OS Patching Sanity checking activities from functional side.
Taking care of day-to-day activities and problems pertaining to MM areas and providing suitable solution for the same.
We have provided the best solution in the shortest possible time.
Clarifying the error tickets as per the SLA and solving them as per the priority (medium and low).
Taking care of day-to-day activities and problems pertaining to MM areas and providing suitable solution for the same.
Preparing end user manuals and providing end-user training for new associates.
Supporting periodical reporting.
Involved in weekly status call with stakeholders and co-team members.
Brain storming sessions with co-team members for the business process integrating different business solutions.
Attended for weekly status calls on tickets and KPI.
Performed Unit testing and UAT testing.
Interacting with SD and PP Modules team members at the time of Job Runs.
Solving the issues with in stipulated time zone.
Sanitary checking for new change requests as per the requirement.
Interacting with technical team (ABAP).

SAP ImplementationSAP Materials Management (SAP MM)SAP ProcurementSAP ERPSAP Sales & DistributionSAP Logistics+1

Hindustan petroleum corporation limited

Graduate Engineering Trainee

Feb 2020 – Jan 2021 · 11 mos · Andhra Pradesh, India

Worked as a Graduate Engineer Trainee under Apprenticeship Act.
Roles and Responsibilities:
We have provided the best solution in the shortest possible time.
Purchase order Requestion and Purchase orders creation based on the requirements.
Taking care of day-to-day activities and problems pertaining to MM areas and providing suitable solution for the same.
Quotations preparation according to the purchase requestion from the work stations.
Vendors selection based on the quotations as per the match to the requirement.
Lube oils internal inventory management and Batch cycle counting per every 15 days.
Supporting periodical reporting.
Knowledge on procurement to pay process (P2P) cycle.

SAP supportSAP End user