Spandana Kumbum

Successfully delivered multiple end-to-end SAP EWM implementations, with responsibility for hyper-care support, and seamless ERP–EWM integration within S/4HANA environments.
Configured and optimized complex inbound/outbound processes, advanced put-away, and picking strategies across large warehouse operations, leveraging more than five years of EWM project expertise.
Leveraged five-plus years of hands-on EWM, MM, TM, and WM experience to manage cross-module integrations that improve manufacturing and logistics processes.
Led requirement gathering, configuration, and integration testing for EWM solutions, consistently delivering tailored results for clients based on five years of SAP functional consulting.
Automated warehouse processes using IoT technologies achieved a 30% reduction in manual efforts and a 20% decrease in support tickets, enabled by years of problem-solving with SAP EWM.
Enabled predictive maintenance and drove warehouse efficiency through five years of implementing continuous improvement programs and operational enhancements with SAP EWM.
Provided end-to-end functional support—including process assessment, user training, and documentation—backed by more than five years of experience in SAP EWM project delivery.
Ensured stable operations by resolving daily EWM issues (IDoc, batch job errors), managing helpdesk tickets, and leading master data migration, leveraging extensive experience in SAP EWM and S/4HANA.
Supported pre-sales activities for SAP EWM transformations using five years of consulting expertise to drive effective solution demonstrations, effort estimations, and RFP responses.

Worked on building new applications in BTP platform
Delivered enhancements and global support for SAP EWM, integrating with PP/QM, MM, FICO, and SD modules, utilizing more than five years of hands-on project experience to support complex requirements.
Led cross-functional teams to deliver client-focused solutions on time.
Mentored junior consultants, providing guidance on best practices and processes.

• Led SAP EWM/PP/QM application teams supporting global clients in the construction, pharma, and manufacturing industries, ensuring stable and standardized operations.
• Delivered SAP EWM/PP/QM implementations in both ECC and S/4HANA environments, contributing to project staffing, tool selection, and resource planning.
• Managed requirements gathering, configuration, testing, issue resolution, user training, and documentation for SAP PP/QM solutions.
• Ensured system stability by resolving IDoc issues, batch job failures, monitoring change requests, managing helpdesk tickets, and driving process improvements.
• Led master data creation, activation, and migration for production planning and quality processes, supporting advanced planning and execution.
• Delivered enhancements and global support for SAP PP/QM, integrating seamlessly with MM, FICO, SD, and EWM modules.
• Applied SAP best practices, guided configuration, and SAP Activate methodology to ensure standardized and efficient project delivery.
• Supported complex manufacturing and quality processes, including MRP, demand planning, MES/ME interfaces, engineering change management, serial and batch management, goods movements (GI/GR, backflush, COGI), BOMs, routings, work centers, production orders, and Quality Management (inspection lots, inspection plans, MIC, UD, results recording).
• Customized SAP Fiori applications to enhance usability, improve workflow efficiency, and support business-specific requirements.
• Conducted SAP PP boot camps for new hires, and actively participated in interview panels and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

• Influenced site-wide quality and food safety strategies during leadership meetings to align operational practices with organizational goals.
• Ensured compliance with local and international food safety regulations through robust Quality Management System (QMS) oversight and documentation.
• Led comprehensive reviews of Quality Management processes, informing data-driven decision-making, and effective resource allocation.
• Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and strengthening quality and food safety systems.
• Collaborated with R&D teams to integrate new product developments with company QFS policies, and regulatory standards.
• Directed change management and process optimization projects, driving significant improvements in quality performance metrics.
• Coached and developed a high-performing quality and food safety team, setting clear objectives, and conducting regular performance evaluations.
• Investigated out-of-specification (OOS) incidents, leading root cause analyses, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.