SHAHIN ABDUL SALAM
Mannheim
Summary
SAP IBP/APO/S4 Integration specialist with over 14 years of expertise in supply chain optimization and implementation. Proficient in SAP IBP (Demand, Sales & Operations, and Response Planning) ,S4 (Planning/Integration),and SAP APO (DP, SNP, GATP, PPDS,CIF). Strong focus on Demand planning, Sales and Operations Planning, and Response and Supply planning. Delivered significant value to global clients, including Bayer,BASF, Unilever, British Petroleum, while collaborating with top-tier firms such as Capgemini,Accenture, TechMahindra .
Seeking a challenging role to leverage my skills and drive meaningful impact in supply chain management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SAP APO / IBP /S4 Integration Specialist
Rapinno Tech Solutions GmbH
06.2024 - Current
- Led Implementation of integration between SAP S/4HANA and Planning tools Kinaxis, APO,OMP ensuring seamless data exchange and process alignment.
- Executed configuration changes within S/4HANA to support MRP Planning with in S4, integration requirements and enhance system capabilities.
- Managed and conducted unit testing activities post-development for all integration points between S/4HANA, Kinaxis, APO,OMP, ensuring functional accuracy and performance.
- Coordinated closely with the CPI (Cloud Platform Integration) team for the development and validation of interfaces between S/4HANA and Kinaxis.
- Configured S/4HANA to support integration with SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization), enabling advanced planning functionalities within the system landscape.
- Prepared Design Specification (DS), Functional Specification (FS), and Requirement Analysis (RA) documents after confirming user requirements.
- Handed over finalized requirements to the Development team for implementation.
- Created detailed test scenarios for Unit Testing (UT), System Function Testing (SFT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to assist Testing team and Business Users
Manager
Capgemini
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Led and oversaw the IBP offshore team, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Expertly assist business users by swiftly resolving daily SAP IBP-related.
- Efficiently manage and implement enhancements to existing processes within stipulated timeframes.
- Conduct thorough testing of new functionalities and major business processes post-SAP IBP system upgrades.
- Possessed in-depth knowledge of CPIDS, contributing to system optimization
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues in SAP IBP.
- Coordinate with end-users to facilitate successful upgrade testing on business scenarios.
- Manage five distinct planning areas within SAP IBP, demonstrating versatility across multiple business processes.
- Liaise with Basis/Authorization teams to address CPIDS issues related to Agent/Datastore connectivity. Perform analysis and execute minor enhancements in CPIDS, enhancing system performance.
- Design and deliver comprehensive training programs for new team members, accelerating their onboarding process.
- Maintain strict adherence to SLA exemptions while managing Incident/SR/Problem tickets, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction.
Application Development Specialist
Accenture
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Joined SAP APO team
Senior Consultant
Capgemini
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided expert assistance to business users by resolving daily operational issues, managing incidents, and implementing enhancements for SAP IBP and APO Demand Planning.
- Delivered critical support to clients in troubleshooting and resolving Demand Planning and S&OP issues within SAP IBP.
- Collaborated closely with product owners across Supply, Demand, and Production
- Planning to define precise business requirements, execute data analysis, configure systems and conduct comprehensive user training.
Senior Software Engineer
Accenture
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Spearheaded SAP APO implementation, focusing on configuration and project management to enhance business continuity and strategic advantage.
- Drove new initiatives, delivering end-to-end solutions and value-added activities to clients.
- Led business-driven enhancements in SAP APO for Supply Network Planning (SNP) and Demand Planning (DP).
- Knowledge of Product Master, Resource, Production Versions, Work Centers, and PDS (Production Data Structures).
- Managed SAP APO Demand Planning features, optimizing Planning areas, Master Data
- Planning Object Structures, and Forecasting accuracy.
- Implemented custom Macros & Alerts in SAP APO to improve planning efficiency and response times.
- Conducted mass processing jobs and maintained Process Chains for sustained system performance and reliability.
- Directed comprehensive end-to-end upgrade testing for SAP APO across Demand Planning and Supply Network Planning modules.
Software Engineer
Tech Mahindra
04.2013 - 03.2017
- Spearheaded support for Demand Planning (DP), Supply Network Planning (SNP), and Core Interface (CIF) functions, ensuring operational excellence.
- Expertly managed Severity 1, Severity 2, and Severity 3 user issues, Maintained a flawless Service Level Agreement (SLA) record.
- Diligently monitored and resolved daily batch job queues, guaranteeing uninterrupted system performance.
Business Analyst
Valgen Business Solution
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Proactively monitor SAP APO system batch job queues, ensuring timely resolution of failures for optimal system performance.
Education
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) -
Bangalore University
01.2009
Skills
- SAP IBP
- Sales & Operations Planning
- Response & Supply Planning
- CIDS, RTI
- SAP APO
- Supply Network Planning
- Demand Planning
- GATP, TLB
- SAP S4
- Kinaxis
- System Integration
- Team Management & Budget
Certification
SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP Integrated Business Planning
LANGUAGES
German – A1
English – Fluent
MANAGEMENT
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Risk Management and Compliance
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Implemented S/4 integration with planning systems — Created scenarios, managed master data changes, event logs, and closed-loop validations in Kinaxis.
- Set up all APO CIF RFC integrations.
- Supported business users with IBP-related issues, handled enhancement requests promptly, tested new functionalities, and conducted user training on new processes.
- Tested major business functionalities after IBP system upgrades.
- Managed the IBP offshore team.
- Coordinated with various teams to resolve all IBP integration issues.
- Coordinated upgrade testing on business scenarios with end users.
- Handled seven planning areas (seven business processes) within IBP.
- Collaborated with Basis/Authorization teams to resolve CPIDS-related issues involving Agents or Data Stores.
- Analyzed and implemented minor enhancements in CPIDS.
- Provided training to new joiners.
- Worked on Solman/Incident/SR/Problem tickets, including SLA exemption validations.
DOMAIN EXPERIENCE
- Retail
- Pharma & Life Sciences
- Petroleum
- Consumer goods
Timeline
SAP APO / IBP /S4 Integration Specialist
Rapinno Tech Solutions GmbH
06.2024 - Current
Manager
Capgemini
10.2021 - 06.2024
Application Development Specialist
Accenture
07.2021 - 10.2021
Senior Consultant
Capgemini
06.2019 - 07.2021
Senior Software Engineer
Accenture
03.2017 - 06.2019
Software Engineer
Tech Mahindra
04.2013 - 03.2017
Business Analyst
Valgen Business Solution
01.2012 - 03.2013
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) -
Bangalore University