1. NARENDRA K. PRACHANDE
Mobile: 09730234106 ~ E-Mail: nkprachande@gmail.com
Certified SAP MM (Supply Chain Management)
Certified Advanced Diploma in Web-designing and E-commerce Technology (ADWET)
Aiming for senior level assignments in Business Architect, Supply Chain Enabling IT, SAP Practice/ Delivery Manager,
Solution Architecture, Subject Matter Expert (SME) and IT Operations preferably in Pune and Mumbai
PROFILE SUMMARY
Seasoned & Technically inclined professional with over 33+ years of overall experience in:
TECHNO-FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE
- Business Architect, Supply Chain Enabling IT
MANAGERIAL
- SAP Practice Management - SAP Delivery Management - SAP Resource Management - Business Analyst
- SAP Solution Architect - Subject Matter Expert (SME) - IT Operations Management - Strategy Planning
- Project Management - Business Process Restructuring - Change Management - Team Management
TECHNICAL - IT
- SAP/ ERP Implementation - As-Is / To-Be (GAP) Analysis - Designing Interfaces
- Business Solutions Designing - Process Documentation - Knowledge Transfer to Process Owners
- Systems Integration & Testing - Process Cut-over & Migration - End user Training & support (Post go-live)
FUNCTIONAL - DOMAIN
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management - Procurement/ Quality Assurance - Inventory & Warehouse Management
- Industrial Audits & Compliance - Industrial Mechanical Maintenance - Industrial Production Shift Supervision
• Techno-functional expertise in Business Architecture, Supply Chain Functionality Enabling IT
• Rich & hands-on experience in SAP Practice Management, SAP Delivery Management, Resource Management, SAP
Solution Architecture, Subject Matter Expertise, Business Analyst, Project Management & Consulting with proven track
record of SAP engagements of varied nature like End to End Implementation, Up gradation, Functionality Enhancements,
Roll Outs and Post Implementation Support & Maintenance assignments in various capacities
• Adept in analyzing information system needs, evaluating end-user requirements and custom designing solutions, and
troubleshooting any problems in the process
• Insightful experience in program management activities including project scoping, estimation, planning, finalization of
technical / functional specifications and resource administration
• A keen planner, strategist and implementer with demonstrated success in project coordination and in ensuring effective
management of various resources to meet project specifications and qualitative delivery within specified timeframe
• Effective communicator with excellent negotiation skills, leadership qualities and analytical power
CORE COMPETENCIES
• SAP Practice Management/ SAP Delivery Management/ Resource Management/ Subject Matter Expert/ SAP Solution
Architect/ Project Management/ Business Analyst
• Managing SAP implementation, rollouts, up-gradation and support projects with project resources entailing systems integrator,
customizing, developers and a few legacy applications to be interfaced with future state SAP system.
• Participating in process flow analysis and process redesign along with the Engagement Manager
• Preparing a detailed functional design document to match customer requirements
• Completing and co/implementing a configuration workbook
• Co-ordinating with the Technical Architect to produce a technical specification for custom development and systems
integration requirements
• Providing current best practice and 3rd Party solution alternatives as part of the functional design document
• Budgeting, Cost Optimization, Developing Processes
• Resource Hiring, Managing, Mentoring & Conflict management
• Participating in:
o Training design, documentation and delivery efforts in concert with the Engagement Manager
o Project meetings with the customer
o Internal projects as required
• Involved in ASAP Methodology.; supporting communication through SAP Solution Manager (SOLMAN)
SKILL SET
• Well versed with Processes & Methodology like:
o SAP Practice Management/ Delivery Management/ Resource Management
o Subject Matter Expert/ Solution Analysis/ Business Analysis
o SAP & ERP Project Management
o SAP & ERP Implementation/ Roll-out/ Support/ Upgrades/ Enhancements
o Requirements Analysis, Testing & Training

2. • Proficient in Application Platform i.e. Steelwedge’s PDP (Demand Planning & Forecasting) Tool, TIBCO’s Spotfire Data
Visualization & Analytics Software (Customer Care Metrics Support), SAP NewWeaver, SAP Portal, BMC Remedy Service
Management.
• Expertise in:
o SAP Implementation Methodology Best Practices (ASAP)
o SAP Solution Manager
o Design Functional/ Technical specifications
WORK EXPERIENCE IT – SAP/ ERP EXPERIENCE
Since Dec’08: YASH Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Pune
Growth Path
Since Dec’14 - Till date : Business Architect/ Subject Matter Expert/ Supply Chain Enabling IT/ Business Analyst
Dec’12 - Nov’14 : SAP Practice Manager/ Delivery Manager/ PMO/ Project Manager & Solution Architect
Nov’11 - Nov’12 : SAP Team Lead & Project Manager
Sep’10 - Oct’11 : SAP Project Manager
Dec’05 - Sep’10 : SAP MM Lead Functional Consultant
Client Name : Monsanto India Limited, Mumbai, India
Project Name : On-site Implementation & Support (India & Asia platform)
Team Size : 30
IT Tools : Steelwedge’s Cloud Maintenance Tool (Demand Planning & Forecasting), TIBCOs’ Spotfire
Visualization & Analytics Software (Customer Care Metrics Support)
SAP Environment : ECC 6.0 & SAP FICO, MM-GA, TLM, OTC, PPQM, ABAP & BASIS
Role:
As Business Architect/ Supply Chain Enabling IT/ Business Analyst/ Subject Matter Expert/ SAP Solution Architect:
• Understanding the business requirement, Suggesting and mapping the solutions in SAP, Project Planning, PDP & CCM
Support
• Delivering as Techno-functional expertise in Supply Chain Functionality Enabling IT by integrating third party tools with SAP
• Helping business planning team in Sales Forecast & Product Demand Planning using Steelwedge’s Cloud Maintenance Tool
• Helping business sales team enhancing customer care services through Customer Care Metrics using TIBCO’s Spotfire
Visualization & Analytics Tool which enables business to evaluate Order perfectness and optimize Cost to serve the customer.
• Supervising SAP consulting projects including project delivery, resources and risk management
Client Name : Monsanto India Limited, Bangalore, India
Project Name : On-site Implementation & Support (India & Asia platform)
Team Size : 20
SAP Environment : ECC 6.0 & SAP FICO, MM-GA, TLM, OTC, PPQM, ABAP & BASIS
TL Tools : BMC Remedy Tool, RSA Secure ID
Role:
As Business Analyst/ Subject Matter Expert/ SAP Solution Architect/ Project Management/ Practice Manager:
• Understanding the business requirement, Suggesting and mapping the solutions in SAP, Project Planning
• Reviewing deliverables, managing PMO activities and guiding team on:
o Creating project plan entailing team charters, change control process, templates (BPRD, functional specifications,
technical designs and test plans)
o Blueprint: BPRDs, Fit/ Gap analysis
o Realization: Configuration rationales, functional specifications, technical design specifications, Unit test plans, integration
testing plan, transport strategy and training plan
o Development, Deploy & Go-Live
• Preparing work plans for all work streams PMO, business work streams, integration, legacy, business intelligence, systems
architecture, development & implementation
• Supervising SAP consulting projects including project delivery, resources and risk management
Client Name: John Deere, USA
Project Name: Off-site Enhancement (Continual Improvement–Global Scenarios), Upgrade & Support
Team Size: 12
SAP Environment: ECC 6.0 & SAP FI, MM, SD, PP, PM, QM, ABAP & BASIS
TL Tools: SAP Solution Manager, Metaframe, RSA SecurID
Role:
As SAP Practice Manager/ Delivery Manager/ Project Manager/ Solution Architect:
• Reviewing deliverables and providing feedback to work stream leads / team managers on:
o Creating project plan entailing team charters, change control process, templates (BPRD, functional specifications,
technical designs and test plans)
o Blueprint: BPRDs, fit/gap analysis

3. o Realization: configuration rationales, functional specifications, technical design specifications, Unit test plans, integration
testing plan, transport strategy and training plan
o Development, Deploy & Go-Live
• Preparing work plans for all work streams PMO, business work streams, integration, legacy, business intelligence, systems
architecture, development & implementation
• Involved in weekly PMO tracking and monitoring WBS tasks to the work plan and further comparing to estimated effort
• Managing change requests for scope change, etc. when missing deadlines for these tasks
• Monitoring and tracking status of issues & tickets
• Evaluating setup and usage of solution manager to define business process steps and corresponding documentation
• Creating staffing model to align with estimates and work plans for each team
• Accountable for load balancing business, SAP functional and PM resources
• Responsible for recruitment and selection of project resources (Conducting SAP functional & technical interviews)
• Planning monthly resource utilization/ efforts consumption report for invoicing
• Assessing and controlling monthly utilization of tickets and change requests as per SOW
• Managing customer relations, co-ordinating between customer team and support team
• Supervising SAP consulting projects including project delivery, resources and risk management
Feb’08-Oct’08: Nexus Software Solutions, PA, USA, as SAP MM Lead Functional Consultant
Aug’06-Nov’07: Siemens Information Systems Limited, Mumbai
Growth Path:
Aug’06-May’07: SAP MM / IM Functional Consultant, Mumbai
Jun’07-Aug’07: SAP MM / IM Lead Consultant, Bhopal
Sept’07-Nov’07: SAP QM Functional Lead Consultant, Mumbai
Key Result Areas:
• Conducting business process study and identifying gaps (As-Is/ To-Be analysis).
• Finalizing functional Integration and Business Blueprint documents.
• Reviewing existing workflows and process design to arrive at desired business state.
• Coordinating with the technical teams for the implementation of SAP ERP Solution, as per the company’s specific
requirements (according to the Business Blueprint).
• Interacting with the client for system study, requirements gathering, analysis and scoping; analysing architecture definition,
design patterns & solution for the project & selecting appropriate technologies for development approach.
• Participating and conducting Unit Testing, Cycle Testing, Integration Testing and Regression Testing for MM for various
business processes.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE FUNCTIONAL (DOMAIN) EXPERIENCE – SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERING
Jun’04-Jul’06: Indorama Heidelberg Cement Limited, Mumbai
Growth Path:
Jun’04-Jul’05: Manager Materials
Aug’05-Jul’06: SAP / ERP MM / IM Consultant Implementation - Project Manager (Client side)
Sep’95-Jun’04: Prism Cement Limited, Satna, M.P., India
Growth Path
Sept’95-Jun’00: Manager Materials
Jul’00-Jun’04: ERP MM / IM Consultant Implementation - Project Manager (Client side)
Dec’92-Jun’95: Grasim Cement, Raipur, C.G., India as Officer Materials
Mar’87-Dec’92: Holcim India Limited (Formerly Modi Cement Ltd.), Raipur, C.G., India as Officer Materials
Jun’82-Jan’87: L.D. Industries, Pune as Junior Engineer
ACADEMIC DETAILS
2011 Post Graduation Diploma in Materials and Logistics Management (PGDMLM) - Pune University
2000 BBA from Guru Ghasidar University, Bilaspur, C.G.
1982 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME) from Board of Technical Education, Bhopal, MP
PERSONAL DETAILS
Address: Sai Darshan Park, Row House No. D1-4, Plot No. 1 to 9, Sector 20, Krishna Nagar, Akurdi- Chikhli
Road, Chinchwad, Pune- 411019 (Maharashtra)
Language: English, Hindi and Marathi

4. ANNEXURE IT- SAP/ ERP PROJECTS
With YASH TECHNOLOGIES
Period: Dec 2014 to Till Date
Client Name: Monsanto Holdings Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore, India
Project Name: On-site Implementation & Support
Team Size: 20
Role: Subject Matter Expert/ SAP Solution Architect/ PMO
SAP Environment: ECC 6.0 & SAP FI, MM, SD, PP, PM, QM, ABAP & BASIS
TL Tools: BMC Remedy Tool, RSA Secure ID
Period: Dec 2012 to Nov 2014
Client Name: John Deere, USA
Project Name: Off-site Enhancement (Continual Improvement–Global Scenarios), Upgrade & Support
Team Size: 12
Role: SAP Project Manager
SAP Environment: ECC 6.0 & SAP FI, MM, SD, PP, PM, QM, ABAP & BASIS
TL Tools: SAP Solution Manager, Metaframe, RSA SecurID
Period: Jul 2012 to Nov 2012
Client Name: Anchor Group of Companies, Mumbai, India
Project Name On-site/ Off-site Support
Team Size: 9
Role: SAP Team Lead & Project Manager
SAP Environment: ECC 6.0 & SAP FI, MM, SD, PP, ABAP & BASIS
PM Tools: SAP Solution Manager
Period: Nov 2011 to Jun 2012
Client Name: Anchor Group of Companies, Mumbai, India
Project Name: On-site End-To-End (Full Life Cycle) Implementation
Team Size: 9
Role: SAP Team Lead & Project Manager
SAP Environment: ECC 6.0 & SAP FI, MM, SD, PP, ABAP & BASIS
PM Tools: SAP ASAP, Solution Manager
Period: Apr 2011 to Oct 2011
Client Name: Hyderabad Chemicals Ltd., Hyderabad, India
Project Name: ERP Off-site Support (AMS)
Team Size: 7
Role: SAP Project Manager
SAP Environment: ECC 6.0 & SAP FI-CO, MM, SD, PP, QM, HCM, BI. BOBJ, ABAP & BASIS
PM Tools: SAP Solution Manager, Whizible Resource Utilization Tool
Period: Sep 2010 to Oct 2011
Client Name: Vascular Concepts Ltd., Bangalore, India
Project Name: ERP Off-site Support (AMS)
Team Size: 7
Role: SAP Project Manager
SAP Environment: ECC 6.0 & SAP FI-CO, MM, SD, ABAP & BASIS
PM Tools: SAP Solution Manager, Whizible Resource Utilization Tool
Period: Sep 2010 to Oct 2011
Client Name: Reliable Industries Ltd. Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Project Name: ERP Off-site Support (AMS)
Team Size: 7
Role: SAP Project Manager
SAP Environment: ECC 6.0 & SAP FI-CO, MM, SD, ABAP & BASIS
PM Tools: SAP Solution Manager, Whizible Resource Utilization Tool
Period: Sep 2010 to Oct 2011
Client Name: Lincoln Helios India Ltd., Bangalore, India
Project Name: SAP Off-site Support (AMS)
Team Size: 7

5. Role: SAP Project Manager
SAP Environment: ECC 6.0 & SAP FI-CO, MM, SD, ABAP & BASIS
PM Tools: SAP Solution Manager, Whizible Resource Utilization Tool
Period: Sep 2010 to Oct 2011
Client Name: Shakti Met-Dor Ltd., Hyderabad, India
Project Name: SAP Off-site Support (AMS)
Team Size: 7
Role: SAP Project Manager
SAP Environment: ECC 6.0 & FICO, MM, SD, HCM, PP (VC), ABAP & BASIS
PM Tools: SAP Solution Manager, Whizible Resource Utilization Tool
Period: Sep 2010 to Oct 2011
Client Name: Sanghvi Forging & Engineering Ltd. Baroda, India
Project Name: SAP Off-site Support (AMS)
Team Size: 7
Role: SAP MM Lead Functional Consultant
SAP Environment: ECC 6.0
Period: Aug 2010 to Oct 2011
Client Name: Hindustan Colas Ltd., Mumbai, India
Project Name: SAP Off-site Support (AMS)
Team Size: 6
Role: SAP MM Lead Functional Consultant
SAP Environment: ECC 6.0
Period: May 2010 to Oct 2011
Client Name: Japfa Comfeed India Ltd, Pune, India
Project Name: SAP On-site/ Off-site Support (AMS)
Team Size: 7
Role: SAP MM Lead Functional Consultant
SAP Environment: ECC 6.0
Period: From Oct 2009 to Oct 2011
Client Name: Hiranandani Constructions (HIRCO) Group, Mumbai, India
Project Name: SAP Off-site Support (AMS)
Team Size: 8
Role: SAP MM Lead Functional Consultant
SAP Environment: ECC 6.0
Period: Dec 2008 to Aug 2010
Client Name: Aarti Industries Ltd., Mumbai, India
Project Name: SAP Post Implementation On-site/ Off-site Support (AMS)
Team Size: 12
Role: SAP MM Lead Functional Consultant
SAP Environment: ECC 6.0
With NEXUS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, USA
Period: Feb’08 to Oct’08
Client Name: Bunge North America, INC., USA
Project Name: Upgrade
Team Size: 25
Role: SAP MM Lead Functional Consultant
SAP Environment: 4.7/ ECC 6.0
Contributions:
• Implemented solution described in the design phase in a test environment
• Created a pilot system landscape in which processes and all their interfaces are mapped individually and tested on the
functional basis
• Accountable for performing Unit/ Integration and Regression Testing in new systems, based on the business process
documents prepared
• Managed Interface/ Authorization/ Enhanced Naming and Usage Issues
• Handled various business processes to resolve UAT issues
• Oversaw SAP GUI screen & field status issues in various business transactions
With SIEMENS INFORMATION SYSTEMS LIMITED, Mumbai

6. Period: Sep 2007 to Nov 2007
Client Name: Hindustan Pencils Limited, Mumbai, India
Project Name: Implementation of ECC 6.0 – Full life cycle (End-To-End)
Team Size: 11
Role: SAP QM Functional Lead Consultant
SAP EnvironmentSAP: ECC 6.0
Period: Jun 2007 to Aug 2007
Client Name: Bhaskar Group of Companies, Bhopal, India
Project Name: Implementation of ECC 6.0 - Full life cycle (End-To-End) & On-site support
Team Size: 12
Role: SAP MM / IM Lead Consultant
SAP Environment: ECC 6.0
Period: Aug 2006 to May 2007
Client Name: Times Media Group, Mumbai, India
Project Name: Implementation of ECC 6.0 - Full life cycle (End-To-End) & On-site support
Team Size: 18
Role: SAP MM / IM Functional Consultant
SAP Environment: ECC 6.0
Contributions:
• Provided off-site support to the team for configuration, customization, testing and documentation
• Provided off-site support to the team for the configuration, customization, module integration and enhancements for an entire
business function or process with global scenarios - e.g. Procurement of Goods & Services, Import Procurement, Procurement
Contract, Return to Vendors, Inventory Management, CIN and Invoice Verification business processes in MM module
• Managed Resource team FICO, MM, SD, PP, QM, ABAP & BASIS modules
• Supported communication through SAP Solution Manager (SOLMAN)
With INDORAMA HEIDELBERG CEMENT LIMITED, Mumbai
Period: August 2005 to July 2006
Client Name: Indorama Cement Limited
Project Name: Implementation
Team Size: 12
Role: SAP / ERP MM / IM Consultant – Implementation - Project Manager (Client side)
SAP/ ERP Environment: ECC 6.0/ Oracle ERP
Description: Project was the Implementation of SAP R/3
Contributions:
• Studied and designed a logical business process procedure to develop an effective ERP system
• Involved in documentation of business scenario development
• Engaged in cleaning and re-arranging the master data in a proper and logical manner
• Developed reports and layouts for MM module to meet business requirement
Period: June 2004 to July 2005
Role: Manager Materials
Contributions:
• Head of procurement, inventory management, logistics & jetty operations and activities for incoming & outgoing consignments
• Studies & assessed the requirement, sourcing, vendor development & negotiation
• Managed Warehouse and yard management related activities
• Prepared MIS Reports
• Co-ordinated & follow-up with stakeholders

7. Period: Sep 2007 to Nov 2007
Client Name: Hindustan Pencils Limited, Mumbai, India
Project Name: Implementation of ECC 6.0 – Full life cycle (End-To-End)
Team Size: 11
Role: SAP QM Functional Lead Consultant
SAP EnvironmentSAP: ECC 6.0
Period: Jun 2007 to Aug 2007
Client Name: Bhaskar Group of Companies, Bhopal, India
Project Name: Implementation of ECC 6.0 - Full life cycle (End-To-End) & On-site support
Team Size: 12
Role: SAP MM / IM Lead Consultant
SAP Environment: ECC 6.0
Period: Aug 2006 to May 2007
Client Name: Times Media Group, Mumbai, India
Project Name: Implementation of ECC 6.0 - Full life cycle (End-To-End) & On-site support
Team Size: 18
Role: SAP MM / IM Functional Consultant
SAP Environment: ECC 6.0
Contributions:
• Provided off-site support to the team for configuration, customization, testing and documentation
• Provided off-site support to the team for the configuration, customization, module integration and enhancements for an entire
business function or process with global scenarios - e.g. Procurement of Goods & Services, Import Procurement, Procurement
Contract, Return to Vendors, Inventory Management, CIN and Invoice Verification business processes in MM module
• Managed Resource team FICO, MM, SD, PP, QM, ABAP & BASIS modules
• Supported communication through SAP Solution Manager (SOLMAN)
With INDORAMA HEIDELBERG CEMENT LIMITED, Mumbai
Period: August 2005 to July 2006
Client Name: Indorama Cement Limited
Project Name: Implementation
Team Size: 12
Role: SAP / ERP MM / IM Consultant – Implementation - Project Manager (Client side)
SAP/ ERP Environment: ECC 6.0/ Oracle ERP
Description: Project was the Implementation of SAP R/3
Contributions:
• Studied and designed a logical business process procedure to develop an effective ERP system
• Involved in documentation of business scenario development
• Engaged in cleaning and re-arranging the master data in a proper and logical manner
• Developed reports and layouts for MM module to meet business requirement
Period: June 2004 to July 2005
Role: Manager Materials
Contributions:
• Head of procurement, inventory management, logistics & jetty operations and activities for incoming & outgoing consignments
• Studies & assessed the requirement, sourcing, vendor development & negotiation
• Managed Warehouse and yard management related activities
• Prepared MIS Reports
• Co-ordinated & follow-up with stakeholders