Summary
Overview
Work history
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
Education
Graham Ferguson

Graham Ferguson

Broseley,Shropshire

Summary

An experienced consultant with over 25 years’ experience of implementing value-add business solutions.

Since 1997 this has involved implementing SAP applications. I have worked on both Global and UK centric projects over a wide range of industry sectors. SAP technical skillset is built on supply chain logistics and maintenance business processes.

Core focus is the Solution Architect role. Working mainly, but not exclusive to, Supply Chain Management processes.

Known as an integrity driven, highly motivated professional with focus on solutions delivery and business transformation. Can work solo and or equally as part of a team. Has an easy manner and an ability to work comfortably with a variety of personnel, from operatives to senior directors.

Overview

30
30

+Years of professional experience

Work history

Principal Consultant

NTTDATA Business Systems
Remote work
10.2018 - 11.2023
  • S/4HANA Implementations (Private Cloud + On Premise 1809 2022)
  • Solution Architect for logistics processes
  • SAP Activate methodology
  • Solution Design, gap fit, gap closure.
  • Client trusted advisor.
  • Facilitated client project from concept to successful delivery
  • Troubleshot complex operational issues by diagnosing root causes and devising effective solutions.
  • Detail configuration knowledge of logistics elements.

Projects worked on include :

  • Chemical Manufacturing and worldwide logistics supply chain. Ocean freight; containerization; sales processes. Batch Management; 3rd party logistics management (idoc)
  • Perishable supply chain from tropics, SAC planning, worldwide supply chain. Ocean freight Batch management, handling unit management; Ocean carrier EDI integration; warehouse management; production.
  • .

SAP Solution Architect

Cognizant
Remote work
08.2016 - 09.2018

Associated Director level.

Clients include JCB; Boots; Britvic; Cambridge Assessment

SAP Managing Consultant

CapGemini
11.2015 - 08.2016

Client: Tata Steel

SAP Solution Architect

Cognizant
04.2013 - 11.2015

Client: Cambridge Assessment

SAP Principal Consultant

Logica / CGI
08.2010 - 04.2014

Post Office; Anglian Water; EoN

Skills

  • Strategic consultancy
  • Operations consultancy
  • Business planning
  • High-level presenting
  • Business analysis
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Change management
  • Data analysis
  • Process Analysis; Design and improvement
  • ITIL Foundation for service delivery


  • Team Leadership


    SAP R/3; ECC ; S4HANA (1809 2022 on premise)

    SAP Solution Manager 72; Signavio


    Detailed Knowledge of :

  • Sales and Distribution
  • Materials Management, inc Batch Mgt, Handling Unit Mgt
  • Logistics Execution
  • ALE/IDOC
  • Production Planning
  • Plant Maintenance
  • Logistics / Finance Integration


    • Ability to read ABAP; Dubug

Certification

  • SAP Certified Application Associate - Business Process Integration with SAP S/4HANA 1909. Achieved 2021
  • 2006 SAP Solution Manager – Implementations
  • 2000 Sales & Distribution 4.0

Accomplishments

SAP Innovation Awards Runner-Up 2023 for Fyffes Supply Chain Project.

  • I designed solution using SAP Analytics Cloud for Fruit on the Sea allocation to Ports; Depots and Customers.
  • Unique SAC : S/4HANA Integration using API's

Timeline

Principal Consultant - NTTDATA Business Systems
10.2018 - 11.2023
SAP Solution Architect - Cognizant
08.2016 - 09.2018
SAP Managing Consultant - CapGemini
11.2015 - 08.2016
SAP Solution Architect - Cognizant
04.2013 - 11.2015
SAP Principal Consultant - Logica / CGI
08.2010 - 04.2014
Wulfrun College of Further Education - BTEC National Diploma for Accounting Technicians, Accounting - Public Sector
09.1982 - 06.1983
Bridgnorth College of Further Education - BTE National Diploma in Business Studies, Business Studies
09.1980 - 06.1982

Education

BTEC National Diploma for Accounting Technicians - Accounting - Public Sector

Wulfrun College of Further Education, Wolverhampton
09.1982 - 06.1983

BTE National Diploma in Business Studies - Business Studies

Bridgnorth College of Further Education, Bridgnorth, Shropshire
09.1980 - 06.1982

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