1. Vijay Pokuri,
Oracle Apps Functional Lead Consultant – SCM
Professional Summary
Over 10years of experience in Oracle Applications E-Business Suite (Oracle
APPS EBS) Supply chain Management (SCM), Financials, Distribution and
manufacturing modules (11i and R12).
Expert level knowledge in Oracle SCM/CRM/Finance 11i/R12 modules
SCM Modules:PO/INV/OM/WIP/BOM/QP/MRP
Finance Modules:IB/Depot Repair
Financials:AP/AR/GL
Completed Four End-to-End Implementation projects in Oracle EBS across highly
complex cross-functional team environments.
Worked in various roles such asProject Lead,Functional Architect, and Senior
Functional Consultant Lead.
Worked in multiple vendor environments and managed/lead large teams across
different geographies (Mexcio, Brazil, USA , UK, India) in onsite-offshore model .
Strong functional knowledge in SCM, Financeand CRM modulesin
OracleInventory (INV), Order Management (OM), Warehouse Management
(WMS), Bill of Material (BOM), Work In Process (WIP), Project Manufacturing
(PJM), Advanced Pricing (QP), Purchasing (PO/PUR), TCA
architecture,Account Receivables (AR), Account Payables (AP), Install base
(IB), Depot Repair, CRM Foundation , System Administration Modules and
Application Object Library (AOL).
Full-life-cycle (Order to Cash OTC, Contract to Cash, Issue to Resolution,
Procure to Pay P2P) implementation cycle experience for multiple Operating Units
with Oracle 11i/R12 including post implementation support..
Configured end-to-end business processes for Warehouse Management,
Logistics/shipping execution, Supplier Management, Long and Short cycle
orders fulfillment, ATO/CTO Models, Serial genealogy and Pricing, Service and
Repair operations and setting up the SCM and CRM modules to support these
business processes.
Excellent knowledge in Manufacturing, distribution, Finance, Services and Repair
business processes.
Extensive experience in Requirements gathering, analysis and understanding of AS-
IS and TO-BE models, Gap analysis, documentation and high level design of Business
Processes
Proven experience in leading large Oracle APPS implementations across all phases
of SDLC and well versed with multi phase roll out projects.
Was involved in new Oracle ERP implementation, upgrade and Support project(s)
providing Functional expertise.
2. Extensively used implementation methodologies viz. Application Implementation
Methodology (AIM) 3.0 documentsRD020, BP040, BP080, BR100, BR110, BR120,
MD050, CV050, and T040.
Conducted Conference Room Pilots (CRPs) as well as end users training.
Extensively worked on the functional side of the Interfaces, Conversions and
Customizations of reports in Oracle Applications 11i and R12.
Strong experience in Functional Testing/SIT test scripts creation and execution.
Provided high quality Key-User/End-User training and Customization
Documentation in accordance with Applications Implementation Methodology
(AIM)
Personal Skills
Excellent Leadership, mentoring and interpersonal skills with strong functional
background. Experienced with medium to large-scale enterprise software projects.
Self-starter, entrepreneurial, highly motivated team- player with excellent
communication / problem-solving skills. Quick learning ability vis-à-vis new
technology. Easy adaptability to new environments.
Experience of working in cross-cultural environment.
CERTIFICATIONS
Process & Quality
ITIL V3 External Certification Process & Quality
PMP E01 Level Internal Process & Quality
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Internal Process & Quality
Internal Auditor Internal Process & Quality
Oracle Certification
Oracle Order Management Expert Level External Certified Oracle
Oracle Purchasing & Inventory Expert Level External Certified Oracle
Oracle Essentials External Certified Oracle
Technical Summary
Programming Languages C, C++, JAVA, JSP,VB,PERL,SQL, PL/SQL
ERP Oracle Apps11i/R12 (modules GL, AR, AP,FA, PO, INV,
OM)
CRM Oracle Apps11i/R12 (Modules IB and Depot Repair)
RDBMS Oracle 8i/9i/10g
Tools & Utilities SQL * Loader, TOAD, SSH , PVCS Version Controller, ,
Kintana – Code Migration Tool, job scheduler, CRM tool,
Tidel Scheduler, QC
GUI Tools Oracle Forms 6i/10g, Reports 6i/10g, Workflow builder,
Discoverer 4i,10g JDeveloper and XML Publisher
OS UNIX, Windows 2000/XP
3. Domain Knowledge SCM Modules (Purchase Order (PO),Oracle Order
Management (OM) , Oracle Inventory (INV) Oracle Account
Payables (AP) , Account Receivable(AR), Advanced Pricing
(QP) and Oracle purchasing (PO) and CRM Modules)
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from
NagarjunaUniversity, Vijayawada, India.
Experience Profile – Key Projects
Project 1#
Project: Motorola-Zebra Trilogy Separation
Customer: Motorola Solutions, IL,USA
Period: May‘14 to Till Date
Assignment: Onsite – Chicago
Project
Description:
Motorola-Zebra Order Management Transformation (Trilogy) separation
project will enable EMB(symbol) and GPS business to logically work as
independent systemallowing Zebra(EMB) and Motorola(GPS) users use system
for day to day business activities until physical separation.
Modules
Involved
SCM and Finance Modules. Manufacturing, OM, Purchasing (PO),Inventory
(INV), WIP, BOM,AP, AR,istore,GL
Role: Sr Oracle Apps- Functional Consultant (SCM )
Studied the entire application management process and identified areas of
improvement to the business process
Carried the feasibility analysis of separating the system logically into two
systems and documented the AS-IS Business Process and framed the solution
for the TO-BE process system
Reduced the business dependencies on each systems and framed the solution
for the Order Management changes and Financial Transformation in Trilogy
Gap Analysis Documentation and preparation of Proof of Concepts on various
new business processes (POC) during the initial feasibility analysis.
Suggested ideal work around solutions to fit and fill the gaps.
Coordinate with functional and technical teams and ensure that the project is
on track both in terms of schedule and budget
Set up test data/scenarios as required for testing.
Functional testing of the application and customizations
End user support in testing and customer acceptance.
Solution Demos to Business
User Training evaluation and support team member for User Acceptance
testing
Understand business requirement and prepare MD.070 document for
enhancements to existing extensions.
4. Requirements gathering and documentation CCR’s
Technical Solution design and documentation CCR’s
Conducted CRP sessions to show case the application capabilities in
support to the business specific requirements and functions
Studied the entire application management process and identified
areas of improvement to the business process
Customer Product line re-alignment in complex pricing scenarios.
Inter-Company, Inter-Org Setups and Process and design for IR/ISOs
and IDS (internal Drops ships)
PO Approval wf customization for Approval based on inventory Org.
IR/ISO Conversions
Worked on Standard and Average Costing Organizations
Enabling demand driven & strategic planning and “Available to promise”
solution to prioritize both engineering and production schedules based
on the planning recommendations and inventory optimizations.
Setting up ATP and Oracle Scheduling Processes.
Modeling, setup and testing for Oracle GOP: Available-to-promise(ATP)
iStore setup for Nam/APAC/EMEA customers
Led a Quote to Order To Cash management team.
Project 2#
Project: Asia 11i ERP to Trilogy R12 Upgrade
Customer: Motorola Solutions, IL,USA
Period: Jan‘13 to Apr ‘14
Assignment: Onsite – Chicago, Offshore - Chennai
Project
Description:
Motorola solution Asia transformation to Trilogy to enable Asia 11i
business functionality to R12 (Trilogy) this is to achieve one single
environment which works effectively for all solutions
Modules
Involved
SCM and CRM Modules. Manufacturing, OM, Inventory (INV), WIP, BOM, Project
Manufacturing, Warehouse Management, AP, AR, PO, GL
Role: Sr Oracle Apps- Functional Consultant (SCM & Finance)
Studied the entire application management process and identified areas of
improvement to the business process
Carried the feasibility analysis of upgradeAsia 11i system into Oracle
Applications R12 system and documented the AS-IS Business Process and
framed the solution for the TO-BE process system
Case studied the few features and applied the change applicable to Asia 11i to
Oracle Apps R12
Gap Analysis Documentation and preparation of Proof of Concepts on various
new business processes (POC) during the initial feasibility analysis.
Suggested ideal work around solutions to fit and fill the gaps.
Coordinate with functional and technical teams and ensure that the project is
5. on track both in terms of schedule and budget
Set up test data/scenarios as required for testing.
Functional testing of the application and customizations
End user support in testing and customer acceptance.
Solution Demos to Business
User Training evaluation and support team member for User Acceptance
testing
Involved in writing the conversion scripts
Understand business requirement and prepare MD.070 document for
enhancements to existing extensions.
Requirements gathering and documentation CCR’s
Technical Solution design and documentation CCR’s
Conducted CRP sessions to show case the application capabilities in
support to the business specific requirements and functions
Studied the entire application management process and identified
areas of improvement to the business process
Project 3#
Project: EMS-Order Management Transformation
Customer: Motorola Solutions, IL,USA
Period: Jan ‘11 to Dec ‘12
Assignment: Onsite – USA (Chicago), India(Chennai)
Project
Description:
EMS-Order Management Transformation (EMEA) project functionality
migrated to Oracle R12 from legacy COF application.The EMS supply chain
currently operates with regional processes and disparate systems. This has
enabled the development of process complexity, variation, and high cost. It also
creates challenges managing across sites. These issues can be eliminated by
the transition to a simplified, global supply chain process enabled by a single IT
solution. This transformation will reduce cost, improve process performance,
and provide the agility required to meet the strategic objectives of the EMS
Supply Chain
Modules
Involved
SCM and CRM Modules. Manufacturing, OM, Purchasing (PO),Inventory (INV),
WIP, BOM, Project Manufacturing, Warehouse Management, Configurator,
Install Base, Service Contracts, Felid Service, Depot Repair,Call Center
Role: Oracle Apps- Functional Consultant (SCM )
Studied the entire application management process and identified areas of
improvement to the business process
Carried the feasibility analysis of the migration of the COF legacy system into
the Oracle Applications R12 system and documented the AS-IS Business
Process and framed the solution for the TO-BE process system
Reduced the business dependencies on COF legacy systems and framed the
6. solution for the finance transformation on one common business system in
Oracle Apps R12
Gap Analysis Documentation and preparation of Proof of Concepts on various
new business processes (POC) during the initial feasibility analysis.
Suggested ideal work around solutions to fit and fill the gaps.
Coordinate with functional and technical teams and ensure that the project is
on track both in terms of schedule and budget
Set up test data/scenarios as required for testing.
Functional testing of the application and customizations
End user support in testing and customer acceptance.
Solution Demos to Business
User Training evaluation and support team member for User Acceptance
testing
Understand business requirement and prepare MD.070 document for
enhancements to existing extensions.
Requirements gathering and documentation CCR’s
Technical Solution design and documentation CCR’s
Conducted CRP sessions to show case the application capabilities in
support to the business specific requirements and functions
Studied the entire application management process and identified
areas of improvement to the business process
Project 4#
Project: Motorola Solutions Separation Project
Customer: Motorola Inc USA
Period: Sep’09 to Dec’10
Project
Description:
Motorola, Inc. has been at the forefront of communication inventions and
innovations for nearly 80 years. They have achieved extraordinary
accomplishments along the way such as making the equipment that carried the first
words from the moon and leading the cellular communication revolution with the
development of the world’s first handheld portable cellular phone. They were the
first to bring Push-to-Talk over Cellular to market.
Motorola ISC is undergoing a strategic transformation into two individual
companies like Motorola Mobility and Motorola Solutions, This project involve
more of logical separation of ERP’s systems and logo changes and domain name
changes to make sure they can work independently.
Modules
Involved
Accounts Receivables (AR), Purchase Order (PO), Order Management (OM)
and Inventory (INV),Service Contract(OKS),Field Service(CSC),Bill of
Material(BOM),Install Base(IB),Fixed Assets(FA) modules.
7. Role Oracle Apps SCM Functional Consultant
Client interaction for requirement and SRS validation
Translating the business requirements into functional and technical specs
liaising with the team
Gathering requirements and implementing change requests.
Develop, perform, and code review and customization according to the
business requirements.
Design and Development of the ERP (OM,PUR,AP,AR) Interfaces between
legacy and oracle Applications.
Gathered and analyzed the business requirements, Process Mapping and carried
out gap analysis
Responsible for implementing Order Management, Inventory and Procure to
pay cycle
Implemented Approval Hierarchy and Employee/Supervisor relationship for
approval of PO
Defined transaction types, order modifiers and price lists
Defined shipping parameters, picking rules and credit check rules
Maintained physical inventory procedures for inventory and sub-inventory
locations
Performed setups for inventory and purchasing
Analyzing the parameters involved in cycle counting, physical inventory and
setup of ABC classes for teams to aid in implementation of counting
methodology
Preparing checklists, templates, estimation guidelines and documenting the
processes.
Work allocation and team management
Effort estimation and staffing
Project planning and appraise the project status on regular and need basis
Ensuring the quality in the project.
Preparation of Unit test plans, System & Integration test plans, User
Acceptance Documents, User Training Documents and Induction Manuals
Reviewing/preparing the unit/integration testing.
Preparing system test scripts and documenting the test results.
Release of components and deliverables
Production Support:
o Provided production support for SCM modules PO,OM,INV and
also worked on AP and GL as part of the production support.
Project 5#
Project: Motorola Order Management and Depot Repair Implementation
Customer: Motorola Inc, USA
Period: Jul-07 to Aug-09
Project
Description:
Motorola, Inc. has been at the forefront of communication inventions and
innovations for nearly 80 years. They have achieved extraordinary accomplishments
along the way such as making the equipment that carried the first words from the
8. moon and leading the cellular communication revolution with the development of
the world’s first handheld portable cellular phone. They were the first to bring Push-
to-Talk over Cellular to market.
Motorola iDen project is to implement Depot Repair closely integrated with order
management to support all the repair and contract of different service centers
Modules
Involved
Accounts Receivables (AR), Install Base (IB), Service Contract, Purchase Order
Purchasing (PO), Order Management (OM) and Inventory (INV),Order
Management(OM), Install Base(IB),Depot Repair modules.
Role Oracle Apps Functional Consultant (SCM & CRM)
Handling the trouble work orders providing solution to the unicenter helpdesk
calls raised by clients resolving the issues and escalating as per the procedures
defined by the action plan.
Provide functional solution to resolve Business/customer issues.
Attend regular teleconference with Businesses and IT Managers of Motorola
Prepare status reports
Involved in Problem Management to reduce the support foot print reduction.
Interaction with client:
Communicate with client by mail or phone on everyday regarding work orders.
Interaction with client on every week by teleconference and discuss about the
status of work orders.
Project 6#
Project: Motorola iDen project Production Support
Customer: Motorola INC, USA
Period: Oct-06 to Jun-07
Project
Description:
Motorola, Inc. has been at the forefront of communication inventions and
innovations for nearly 80 years. They have achieved extraordinary
accomplishments along the way such as making the equipment that carried the
first words from the moon and leading the cellular communication revolution
with the development of the world’s first handheld portable cellular phone.
They were the first to bring Push-to-Talk over Cellular to market.
Modules
Involved
Install Base(IB), Depot Repair(DP), Purchase Order (PO), Order Management
(OM) and Inventory (INV)
Role Oracle Apps Techno Functional Consultant (SCM)
Client discussions to Collect and analyze the Business Requirements for the
Enhancements/Change Request.
Create SQL queries, PL/SQL functions and stored procedures to incorporate the
business
Functionalities.
Coordinating with Offshore resources in analyzing the incidents/ Change
Requests and determining their impact on the system under consideration.
Resolving issues raised by customers using Remedy Request without missing the
SLA.
9. Preparation of Maintenance manuals and SOP’s for the Application
Collect various metrics on process and product quality.
Providing weekly/Daily status to the clients on the application related issues.
Raising Problem tickets and providing Root Cause Analysis to reduce defects
and improving stability of the Application.
Performing Data fix and code fix.
Provide Month-end, Quarter –end and year end support.
Supporting the Down time Activities and give the proper updates to all the end
users and other teams.
Project 7#
Project: MKS OTC Systems
Customer: O2, UK.
Period: Feb-06 to Aug-06
Modules
Involved
Accounts Receivables (AR),, Purchase Order (PO), Order Management (OM) and
Inventory (INV)
Role Oracle Apps Techno Functional Consultant (SCM)
Involved in the maintenance of Custom interfaces between 10.7 Order Entry and
11i Order Management.
Regularly involved in issues related to Order Entry, Advanced Pricing,
Scheduling and Oracle Shipping in the OM Module.
Involved in the setups of Customers, Order Type, Modifiers, Qualifiers, Item,
Order Type etc.
Involved in the development/maintenance of Interfaces, Reports, Oracle Alerts,
Oracle Forms in OM,FA,AP,AR Modules for example Aging – 4 and 7 Bucket
Reports, Collections by Collector Report, Invoice Audit Listing.
Ensuring proper process documentations throughout the project life cycle for all
developments.
Supporting the functional team during User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Performing integration testing and reviewing the unit test results from offshore
team.
Customized and Developed RICE (Reports, Interface, Conversion and
Extension) items like Customer Form - creation of standalone custom zoom
form, Invoice creation form, Quarterly Tax Report for Maint Service, Cost
Summary Report etc.
Played QTL (Quality Team Lead) Role to ensure bug free delivery.
Involved in peer review and testing.
Preparation of customized checklists for DD, UTP and Code.
Project 8#
Project: Beijing Digital Telecom PO Process
Customer: GE Infra Structure, USA
Period: Jan’05 to Jan’06
10. Modules
Involved
Accounts Receivables (AR),Purchase Order (PO), Order Management (OM) and
Inventory (INV)
Role Functional End user for Oracle Application
Perform report generations for customers using oracle functionalities.
Place orders in the system and execute the steps closure.
Resolving issues raised by customers using RMT Request without missing the
SLA.
Preparation of Maintenance manuals and SOP’s for the Application
Collect various metrics on process and product quality.
Providing weekly/Daily status to the clients on the application related issues.
Performing Data fix and code fix.
Provide Month-end, Quarter –end and year end support.