Palash Chandra Mandal
Ludwigshafen
Summary
Senior Supply Chain Solution Architect with over 17 years of international experience delivering complex SAP-driven transformation projects across Europe, USA, and MEA. Specialized in Forecast-to-Produce (F2P) processes, SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), and SAP PP/DS, with a strong focus on process harmonization, efficiency improvement, and cross-functional collaboration in Chemical ,Pharma process industries mainly. Proven record of aligning business and IT strategy to drive sustainable value through end-to-end supply chain optimization, and global process standardization.imization and global process standardization.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
SAP ERP/IBP Solution Architect
Tata Consultancy Services GmbH
Frankfurt
01.2023 - Current
- Lead the Digital Supply chain transformation for a global lighting manufacturer, integrating SAP IBP, S4HANA, Salesforce, and SAP TM.
- Conducted business process analysis, workshops, and blueprint design to streamline demand, supply, and production planning workflows.
- Spearheaded SAP IBP & ePPDS implementation to phase out legacy SAP APO, optimizing end-to-end Supply chain process including S&OP and shelf-life planning for a pharma company.
- Designed and implemented KPI-driven Control Tower dashboards improving planning visibility and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with global business lines and IT stakeholders to deliver harmonized planning processes.
- Drove process harmonization and governance, ensuring alignment with corporate SCM standards.
- Managed stakeholder communication and supported change management and training initiatives across regions.
Manager - SAP IBP Solution Architect
Accenture GmbH
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Solution Architect for global SAP IBP and PPDS rollout, managing requirements and 'Train the Trainer' sessions across the DACH region.
- Designed integrated planning architectures connecting SAP IBP, S/4HANA, and APO systems.
- Implemented global S&OP, Demand, and Response & Supply processes, enabling real-time collaboration across supply chain functions.
- Played a pivotal role in building Accenture's SAP IBP practice in the DACH region, including resource training, pre-sales, and delivery leadership.
- Led successful business transformation projects, supporting decision-making through data-driven planning insights.
- Represented regional interests in global process design committees, influencing future SCM standards.
Lead Consultant - SAP APO / PPDS
Tech Mahindra GmbH
Ludwigshafen
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Managed SAP APO PP/DS rollout for BASF SE, focusing on optimizing production scheduling and capacity utilization for complex chemical scenarios including continuous tank production and batch-oriented buffer production.
- Improved end-to-end integration between ECC and APO systems, reducing planning cycle time.
- Directed data integrity and cutover processes, ensuring seamless go-live transitions.
- Facilitated user acceptance testing, training, and global template rollouts for production planning modules.
Education
MBA - IT & Marketing
WBUT University
India01.2008
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication
WBUT University
India01.2005
Skills
- Business Process Management & Optimization
- SAP IBP
- SAP PP/DS
- Production Planning Excellence
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Harmonization & Standardization of Global SCM Processes
- Process Governance
- Change Management
- Key User Enablement
- Leadership in Large-Scale Transformation
- Forecast-to-Produce Process Management
- Advanced Planning
- Business Process Harmonization
- Integration with SAP S/4HANA
- Data-Driven Planning
- KPI Frameworks
- Project Management
- Cross-Cultural Stakeholder Management
Other experince (2008-2014)
Senior Consultant at IBM India (Caterpillar Inc. project) and Consultant at Mahindra Satyam, HCL Technologies, building foundational expertise in SAP APO (DP, SNP, PPDS) and core supply chain processes. Worked on PPDS- Model Mix Planning, iPPE masterdata, sequencing
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- German (B1)
- Hindi
- Bengali
Personal Information
- Relocation: Willing to travel/Relocate
- Date of Birth: 07/29/83
Timeline
SAP ERP/IBP Solution Architect
Tata Consultancy Services GmbH
01.2023 - Current
Manager - SAP IBP Solution Architect
Accenture GmbH
08.2018 - 12.2022
Lead Consultant - SAP APO / PPDS
Tech Mahindra GmbH
08.2014 - 08.2018
MBA - IT & Marketing
WBUT University
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication
WBUT University