Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Leadership And Soft Skills
Timeline
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Kongkon Barua

Oracle ERP (Fusion & JDE) Consultant
Crewe

Summary

Accomplished Oracle ERP Consultant with 16 years of experience delivering support and implementation projects across Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Retail. Deep, hands-on expertise across Oracle Fusion (GL, P2P, Payments), Vertex tax, and all major ERP modules. Extensive leadership in onboarding, stakeholder management, and escalation resolution. Broad, practical understanding of supply chain management and warehouse management, gained through end-to-end ERP project delivery across procurement, distribution, logistics, inventory, and advanced warehousing modules. Prolific in business process optimization, cloud migration, and leading teams through global ERP transformations3678.

Effective advisor communicates well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Excellent eye for detail enabling quick identification of areas for improvement and suggesting strategies to help businesses reach goals. Focused on introducing efficient systems and processes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Lead Oracle Fusion & Vertex Consultant

META
Crewe, Cheshire East
07.2023 - Current
  • Lead production support for Oracle Fusion (GL & Payments) and Vertex tax across EMEA, ensuring business continuity for high-volume financial operations.
  • Managed all Vertex BAU activities: Tax Accelerator uploads, content updates, and comprehensive tax reconciliation for multiple countries.
  • Acted as primary escalation point, resolving critical issues and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver rapid solutions.
  • Drove requirement gathering and process improvement initiatives with business stakeholders, closing support gaps and optimizing tax and payment workflows.
  • Mentored and onboarded new team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and operational excellence.
  • Leveraged comprehensive ERP and SCM knowledge to bridge business and technical teams, ensuring seamless integration of supply chain and warehouse processes with finance and tax operations.
  • Recognized for authoritative knowledge in Oracle Fusion and Vertex, frequently consulted for complex troubleshooting and strategic advice.
  • More than 5 repetitive issues were fixed permanently.
  • 3 manual processes were automated.

JDE & WMS Lead

BD (Becton Dickinson)
Crewe, Cheshire East
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Led JDE (Xe, 9.2) and Manhattan WMS support for EMEA distribution, overseeing requirement workshops, solution design, and post-go-live support.
  • Directed preparation of test cases, cutover activities, and job aids, ensuring successful project delivery and audit compliance.
  • Applied deep understanding of supply chain and warehouse management to optimize distribution processes and inventory control.
  • Acted as first-level escalation manager, collaborating closely with internal audit and client teams.

JDE & Manhattan Support Lead

LIKEWIZE
Crewe, Cheshire East
04.2018 - 06.2022
  • Spearheaded migration from legacy JDE Xe to 9.2, integrating with Manhattan WMS.
  • Provided comprehensive L1-L3 support for Finance, P2P, and O2C, including month-end reconciliations and advanced warehousing.
  • Worked extensively on warehouse process improvements, inventory management, and WMS optimization to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Led business requirements gathering, solution design, and technical documentation for enhancements.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback for continuous improvement among team members.
  • Designed training materials to improve the skills and knowledge of the support team, enhancing overall productivity.
  • Proactively identified potential product flaws through pattern analysis of recurring customer issues.
  • Reduced average resolution time by implementing standardized troubleshooting techniques across the team.
  • Participated in company-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall operational effectiveness.

JDE Functional Lead – Distribution & Dangerous Goods

Tyco Fire and Security
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
05.2017 - 03.2018
  • Played a key leadership role in the successful implementation of new distribution processes for dangerous goods products, ensuring compliance with stringent safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Led business requirements gathering, solution and functional design, and technical documentation for complex interfaces and custom reports.
  • Managed effort estimation, resource allocation, and development activities, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
  • Oversaw unit testing and quality assurance prior to customer handover, maintaining high standards for deliverables and client satisfaction.
  • Acted as a bridge between business users and technical teams, translating requirements into actionable solutions and facilitating smooth project execution.

Lead JDE Finance Support Consultant

Parker Hannifin
Hyderabad, Tameside
04.2013 - 04.2017
  • Served as the primary support lead for the Finance module, covering AP, AR, GL, and Fixed Assets for a global manufacturing leader.
  • Resolved complex issues in invoice booking, voucher matching, batch posting, and ledger discrepancies, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
  • Designed and implemented solutions for integrity reports (AP to GL, AR to GL, company balance, EBI), supporting month-end and year-end financial close across multiple locations.
  • Managed AAI setup, account and GL class issues, and provided expert guidance on GRNI and ASOF reports.
  • Held authority for batch approvals and postings, coordinating with site leads to ensure compliance and timely processing.
  • Led enhancements and customizations of standard applications and reports, from analysis and design through to development and unit testing.
  • Proactively engaged with end users to expedite data entry and resolve issues, earning client recognition for innovative solutions.
  • Prepared and executed UTP, SIT, and UAT for new and modified applications, ensuring robust testing and smooth deployments.
  • Oversaw inventory management efforts within the team, ensuring accurate tracking and allocation of support resources.
  • Assisted in the development of knowledge base articles, empowering clients to find answers independently when possible.

Techno-Functional Analyst & AS400 Admin

Husqvarna
Pune, Maharashtra, India
03.2011 - 04.2013
  • Provided comprehensive production support and development for Sales & Distribution (S&D) modules, ensuring system stability for the world’s largest outdoor power products manufacturer.
  • Acted as both System Analyst and Application Developer, balancing support and enhancement activities.
  • Served as AS400 Admin for JDE World, managing user profiles, security, and access controls in line with business needs.
  • Delivered 24x7 on-call support for multiple production environments, demonstrating reliability and responsiveness.
  • Collaborated closely with end users to gather requirements and resolve issues, maintaining high user satisfaction.
  • Streamlined data collection methods to improve speed and accuracy of analysis.

Offshore Team Lead & JDE Developer

Cengage Learning
Pune
09.2010 - 03.2011
  • Led an offshore team of 4, managing the rollout of JDE Worldsoft A9.1 to Thailand and the Middle East for a global publishing leader.
  • Oversaw end-to-end business requirements gathering, solution design, functional and technical documentation, and effort estimation.
  • Assigned change requests, coordinated unit testing, and ensured high-quality offshore deliveries.
  • Fostered strong collaboration between onshore and offshore teams, driving successful project outcomes.

JDE Developer

Reckitt Benckiser
Delhi, Delhi, India
11.2009 - 09.2010
  • Developed and enhanced interactive and batch applications for one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer goods companies.
  • Gathered business requirements, implemented code changes per functional specifications, and conducted thorough application testing.
  • Supported JDE interface development and integration, contributing to streamlined business processes.

JDE Developer

Henry Schein
Pune, Maharashtra, India
01.2008 - 11.2009
  • Developed interactive and batch applications for the largest healthcare products distributor in North America and Europe.
  • Led data gathering, enhancements, and code changes based on functional specifications.
  • Conducted rigorous application testing to ensure reliability and performance.
  • Debugged complex software issues, leading to a more stable product release.

Education

Bachelor’s of Engineering - Computer Technology

Nagpur University
Nagpur, India

Skills

Certification

Oracle Cloud (Procurement) Professional

Accomplishments

  • Led successful Oracle Fusion and Vertex tax support for META, recognized for leadership in resolving high-priority escalations and optimizing tax processes.
  • Orchestrated major ERP migrations and integrations, consistently delivering projects on time and within scope.
  • Drove operational improvements in supply chain and warehouse management, reducing discrepancies, optimizing layouts, and streamlining order fulfillment.
  • Built and mentored high-performing teams, driving adoption of best practices and continuous improvement.

Leadership And Soft Skills

  • Team Building & Mentoring
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Escalation Management
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Strategic Problem Solving

Timeline

Lead Oracle Fusion & Vertex Consultant

META
07.2023 - Current

JDE & WMS Lead

BD (Becton Dickinson)
07.2022 - 06.2023

JDE & Manhattan Support Lead

LIKEWIZE
04.2018 - 06.2022

JDE Functional Lead – Distribution & Dangerous Goods

Tyco Fire and Security
05.2017 - 03.2018

Lead JDE Finance Support Consultant

Parker Hannifin
04.2013 - 04.2017

Techno-Functional Analyst & AS400 Admin

Husqvarna
03.2011 - 04.2013

Offshore Team Lead & JDE Developer

Cengage Learning
09.2010 - 03.2011

JDE Developer

Reckitt Benckiser
11.2009 - 09.2010

JDE Developer

Henry Schein
01.2008 - 11.2009

Bachelor’s of Engineering - Computer Technology

Nagpur University

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