Sumyo Anand M

• Working as D365 FO Solution Architect in Global Business Process Redesign Project which is Implementing D365 FO as Global ERP across 25 countries with having 8 countries go live accomplished.
• Working with Architects, Functional Consultants, Business Process Experts in all Phases of End to End D365 FO Implementation such as Requirements Gathering, As-Is, To-Be ,Gap Analysis, Solution Design, Workshops, Testing Strategy, Unit Testing, Deployment, User Acceptance testing, Cutover and Go Live
• Lead Gap Workshops, Solution Design workshops, cutover strategy workshop, Solution Demos with Functional Consultants, Business Process Managers and other stakeholders
• Prepare Solution Design document including As-Is, To-Be, Integration Design as applicable, Infrastructure requirements, Security requirements, Cost, Data and Configuration requirements etc.
• Presenting Solution Design to Technical Architecture board for Approvals
• Working with External Vendors Applications and Integrations with D365 FO
• Working with Consultants, Developers, Business Users and delivering End to End Solution
• Prepare Data Migration Strategy for Implementation
• Providing D365 FO SME advice, Solution, Configurations in Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Warehouse Modules
• Supporting D365 FO Applications, Integrations in Critical Issues and Provide SME Advice
• SME to Data Migration Team in Mapping, Transformations, Loading, Migration Strategy, Cutover Support
• Follow Change Control Process
• Ensure Design standards are followed and Business Requirements are met with mostly by D365 FO Standard Functionalities and limiting customizations
  

Successful Deliverables in this Role:

• Currently Leading to Create Separate Module in D365 for EDI Integration between D365 FO and 130+ Automotive Trading Partners. Solution is being implemented by Customizing D365 Standard forms, Data Entities and Creating New Forms, Data Entities, configuration etc. And Integrations is being done using Azure as Middleware with components Azure APIM, Logic Apps, Data Factory, Azure Service Bus, O-Data, Data Package Import APIs, Business Events etc.
• In Process of Delivering D365 FO Master Data Management Software built internally using Power Apps, Azure SQL, Data Factory, Logic Apps, Azure Blob, D365 FO DMF Import APIs, BYOD which will save 350K GBP Yearly
• Implemented Automation in Data Migration from Legacy systems with Internally build solution with saving cost incurred to external suppliers over 600K GBP per Year and trained internal Team
• Collaborated with Team and Successfully Delivered D365 FO Integrations with Digital Platform(Ecommerce), SO99(Forecast), UPS(Shipping Labels), Legacy Applications, Preactor, Mattec, Business Intelligence and Reporting
• Successfully Delivered D365 FO Implementations in 8 countries (UK & Europe) countries
• Created strong relationships with key decision makers as trusted team member

Functional Solution Architect Role (SCM, Mfg, Warehouse)

• Led Requirement Gathering workshops and document Requirements and As Is Business Process with Business Flow Charts
• Perform Gap Analysis and Solution Design for gaps by customizations or Integrations
• Map Business Requirements to Standard D365 FO Modules and list system setup, configurations required to meet Business Requirements
• For Gaps, Prepared Functional Solution Design Document and work with Developers to deliver solutions
• Work closely with Team of consultants, Business Users and delivering solution.
• Training Key Users in D365 FO Processes
• Work closely with Data Migration Team in mapping Data according to D365 FO requirements so Data is fit for Business Processes
• Prepare configuration check List, Configuration Data and Import into D365 environments
• Prepare Cutover Tasks for Configuration and Data Migration
• Setup External Data Migration Team and Hand over Data Migration Process

Business Process Redesign Programme - D365 FO Implementation

• Leading Data Migration stream of Business Process Redesign Programme which is Global Programme of Implementing D365 Finance & Operations ERP in 82 Sites spread globally
• Performed End-End Data Migration for Multiple countries (Spain, UK, France, Poland,Romania, Slovakia, Czech, Hungary)
• Coordinate & Managed Data Migration Activities - Plans, Risks, Milestones, Data Quality and Business Sign off
• Gathering Business requirement, understanding Data setup needed for Business Process, Analyzing current Data Setup.
• SME Support to Data Team
• SME Support to Business Process Experts
• Supporting Data Cleansing and Data Transformations
• Preparing Data Migration Strategy document
• Preparing Data Migration Cutover Strategy, Planning, Managing and Executing Data Migration Activities
• Preparing Data Mapping and Data Transformation document
• Designing Data Migration Approach, Architecture
• Designing/Writing Scripts for Data Extractions and Data Load into D365
• Performing Data Imports/Exports
• Data Validations - Manual and Auto
• Understanding Business requirements/issue and providing solutions in D365 with Configuration setups and Data Setups
• Co-originating with Business Process Experts and Third Party Vendors in D365 Implementation
• Created manuals and published guidelines for proper use of systems.
• Devised technical strategies, created system designs and developed presentation materials for applications.
• Trained staff on proper use of systems and conducted orientation seminars.
• Documented clients' issues and processes of resolution.
• Documented procedures and business processes and shared information with appropriate stakeholders.
• Mapped processes to holistically examine business flow and identify improvement opportunities.
• Evaluated and adopted new technologies to address changing industry needs.
• Analyzing Customer Business Process and map into D365
• Gap Analysis and finding solution with External Applications or Customizations
• Preparing Functional Design Spec and work closely with Technical Developers
• Functional Testing, Process Testing, End to End testing, UAT, Regression Testings
• Training Users
• Cutover and GO Live Support

ERP Implementation - Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, Japan, UK and Europe (Sweden)

• Lead and Implemented ERP Applications (BPCS,LX,TW,MSS) in Essentra Plc Global Sites - Malaysia, Thailand, Australia(Perth, Sydney),Japan, United Kingdom, India, Turkey, Sweden
• Lead, Managed the Business Movement (Malaysia to Thailand) Project in ERP Application Side
• Managed and Implemented Third Party Logistics Integration Project in Japan
• Implementation project includes Leading and managing activities from Business Requirement, Design, Development, Testing, User Testing, Training, Cut Over, Go Live, Post Go Live Support and Handing Over to Support Team
• Created support documentation that empowered and enabled user community to extend skills, leverage system features and find resolutions to questions without intervention from support team.
• Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
• Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.
• Increased Essentra Business profit by implementing Standard ERP systems globally

• For Client Makita Tools Led ERP Application Upgrade Project from BPCS Ver 4 to BPCS Ver 8 for Austria and France
• Understanding Business Requirement, document Business requirement, To Be Process document, Gap analysis document
• Preparing Techno Functional Design Documents for customization identified to fix gaps in Business Process requirement
• Estimation and Planning Effort, Schedule and cost
• Development of Programs, Testing, user Testing and Deployment to Live
• Post Go Live Support
• Troubleshot issues by understanding issue, diagnosing root cause and coming up with effective solutions.
• Identified business issues through careful collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Evaluated clients' needs and created plan of action to provide solutions.
• Performed business research and analysis, including financial analysis

Client Name : Formica (US/UK)

Project is About Migration from Older Version of ERP -BPCS to Latest Version of ERP LX

• Understanding and Documents all Batch Programs runs in older version and documenting Design Specification for Newer Version
• Data Cleansing , Data Validation

Client Name : SysIntellect USA

Project is about Migrating JDE runs in AS400 to JDE Enterprise 1. Understanding Customized reports in AS400 and Prepare Design Document for Next Version

• Interactions with Business and client
• Preparing Functional Specification Document
• Coordinating between multiple Teams, Testing and signing off

Client Name: Formica (Australia)

Project is Migrating from M2 ERP and Implementation of ERP LX

• Understanding Business Requirement and documenting As Is, To Be and Gap Analysis Document
• Preparation of Functional Design Spec Document
• Testing and Support

Client Name : Formica India and GCE India

Project is Implementing India Localization Module (iTAX) with ERP LX/BPCS

• Requirement Analysis and Functional Document preparation
• Development
• Test Case document preparation
• Unit Testing

In House Activities:

• Software Configuration Controller, Prepared Project Schedule, Project Plan, Risk Plan and Quality Plan documents
• Maintaining Documents, Monthly status reports and Adherence to QMS Process
• Managed Internal Audit of the Projects

• Worked with engineering, production and testing departments to implement corrective actions for missed milestones.
• Employed accurate forecasting to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.
• Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
• Designed improvements to equipment to optimize worker productivity.
• Managed team of 25 engineering, production and quality assurance personnel.
• Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
• Generated detailed reports covering analysis of key data and outlining potential solutions.
• Aligned production operations to meet higher standards and maximize returns.
• Reviewed schedules and suggested key improvements to develop leaner and more cost-effective manufacturing processes.
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• Graduate Engineer Trainee in production & Planning
• Coordinating with Production Team and Supervising
• Preparing Production Reports and Monitory Daily,Weekly and Monthly outputs
• Coordinating with QA and Process Capability Analysis
• Proactively identifying areas of repeated quality issues and taking corrective measures to rectify equipments through application of trouble shooting
• Management of men, Machine Time and Material consumption