Gopal Chandra Sahu

IT Professional offering more than 22+ years of demonstrated career, out of which 19+ years in SAP R/3 , S4 HANA (SD, CS, MM, WM / EWM, AFS) – Project Manager, Implementation, Production Support, Enhancement & Team lead role. SAP Activate Project Manager Certified Defining need, scope, objectives, analysis of alternatives, solution recommendation & implementation Continuous evaluation & enhancements of existing SAP system. Have done Ten (10) SAP SD, Three (3) SAP CS & Two (2) SAP AFS end to end implementation Create detailed project plan and deliver project according to plan, on time and within budget Execute all project activities according to procedures and validation standards Manage and control the implementation of changes into multiple SAP clients. Ensure that these changes do not disrupt existing functionality on SAP Production (Live) client Lead a team of internal (onsite / offshore) & external (vendor) consultants, involved end to end SAP deployment and Support Work with business and IT representatives to prioritize and plan implementation of changes. Comprehensive understanding of the entire life cycle (SDLC) of SAP SD ,CS ,MM ,WM / EWM and AFS Module implementation following ASAP methodology, right from project preparation, business blueprint (requirement analysis and design), Realization (Configuration), Final Preparation (SIT, UAT, Cutover activities), Go Live and Support (post-implementation support and enhancement). Rich experience in SAP Material Management (MM), Warehouse Management (WM) & Extended Warehouse Manager (EWM) modules, Interfaces/Integration with external (Non-SAP) systems. Successful track record of consistently meeting and exceeding the expectations of organisations across the work tenure. Significant experience working with local as well as overseas customers, project managers and technical teams for securing & executing concurrent projects. Strong problem solving & technical skills coupled with confident decision making for enabling effective solutions leading to high customer satisfaction and low operational costs.

• SAP Certified Associate - SAP Activate Project Manager
• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sales 1610
• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4 HANA Sourcing and Procurement 1610
• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing 1610
• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud – Sales Implementation 2019
• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA – Integrated Business Planning (IBP) - 2105

• Developed a high-performance team in each project. Special attention was given to cross cultural dynamics and influence team members positively without authority. Established leadership brand by inspiring others through passion, integrity, and appreciation. Created an environment of openness of new ideas, collaboration, and enthusiasm. Rewarded the team for the impact they made.
• Have the desired skill sets and experience to translate and communicate organization’s strategy into a convincing team vision and goal, in order to align the team and to set priorities to achieve objectives.
• Continuously build the talent pipeline by championing a talent experience that attracts, develops and retains top talent and high performing teams.
• Demonstrated excellent lead by example, interpersonal skills, in dealing with colleagues and various multi-discipline groups and teams.

• Hands on experience in consulting and implementing solution roadmaps and ensuring successful project introductions based on root cause analysis behind a business initiative
• Experienced in Identifying, Screening and Evaluating new solution opportunities (both service improvement and cost savings) to address customer needs by exploiting emerging technological changes and aligning with IT Solution Architecture
• In depth knowledge in creating a shared vision of various technology solutions and facilitating in decision making to enable organization’s ambition to have a connected technology landscape

• 1. DataPro, Bokaro: as Data Entry Operator & Programmer, Client: Bokaro Steel Plant, India June 1998 - May 1999
• 2. Schneider Electric Pvt. Ltd India : as Sales officer June 1996 - May 1998

• October 2017 to Present Joined Hitachi Consulting Pte Ltd, Singapore and working as SAP Project Manager leading S4H projects and SAP HANA Supply chain modules
• August 2016 to October 2017 Joined 3i Infotech Asia Pacific Pte ltd, Singapore and worked for Client Sanofi-Aventis Pte Ltd , Singapore as SAP Senior Logistics (SME) Consultant
• April 2016 August 2016 Joined Panasonic Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore as SAP IT (Lead) Consultant.
• April 2015 to April 2016 Joined Avenys Consulting Pte Ltd & 3i Infotech Asia Pacific Pte ltd, Singapore and working for Client Sanofi-Aventis Pte Ltd , Singapore as SAP Senior Logistics Consultant
• March 2012 to April 2015 Joined Makino Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore as Engineer (Team lead)
• July 2008 to Feb 2012 Joined Levi Strauss & Company Singapore as SAP Production support Consultant
• June 2005 to June 2008 Joined Saicom Systems Pte Ltd, Singapore as SAP SD/AFS Consultant and worked for client Levi Strauss & Company Singapore.
• Aug 2004 to May 2005 Joined Bitech International Pte Ltd, Singapore and worked for client Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Singapore as a SAP Consultant.
• June 2003 to May 2004 Joined Focus Soft-tech Ltd, Hi-Tech City Main Rd, Madhapur, Hyderabad India and worked for Natco Pharma, Hyderabad, India as a SAP Consultant.
• 2001-2003 Have done Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing.
• May 2000 to May 2001 Joined in Mahindra & Mahindra, India as an SAP SD Consultant.
• June 1999 to May 2000 Joined in Kirloskar Electric Company Ltd, India as SAP SD Consultant
• June 1998 to May 1999 Joined Datapro, India and worked for Bokaro Steel Ltd, Bokaro India as Data- entry operator and later as a programmer.
• June 1996 to May 1998 Joined in Schneider Electric Pvt. Ltd,Bangalore, India and worked as a sales officer.