SAP GEP
Akarsh Akarsh
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Summary
Demonstrated success in strengthening policies, improving delivery times and aligning supply flow with customer demands. Proactive and responsive with a data-driven approach and good scheduling abilities. Polished, professional and devoted to serving business and customer needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Regional Operations Specialist
Viatris
07.2024 - Current
- Managed end-to-end regional supply chain operations, processing demand signals, executing sales orders in SAP for inventory, and overseeing the entire process from outbound delivery to invoicing and returns- for projects like COOPER/INSUD and SSA/NA region.
- Managed cutover operations for COOPER/INSUD including Master data setup, creation of new sold to/ship to in SAP, reviewing flow setup and EDI connections.
- Implemented robust forecasting methodologies enabling accurate demand planning which contributed to improved customer service levels.
- Ensured on-time delivery by monitoring and reporting on all orders, guaranteeing timely approval, picking/packing, and dispatch to meet customer expectations and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Developed an understanding of product flows; with an ability to understand and interpret the financial, physical and transactional flow of material through the Viatris network
- Designed and implemented process improvements for systems and documentation, and developed reporting outputs to enhance the effectiveness of supply chain functions.
- Worked cross functionally to resolve any issues such as data inaccuracies, changing requirements (Master data, pricing, customer, or regulatory changes) and collaborate with other functions to proactively eliminate blocks with the Supply Chain
- Implemented comprehensive training programs for new hires and ongoing staff development initiatives.
- Acted as a key point of contact for all supply chain inquiries, leveraging excellent communication and customer service skills to successfully operate in a multifaceted environment.
Transactional Specialist
Viatris
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Creation of IBD (Inbound Delivery) and PGI (Post Goods Issues) in SAP GEP
- Minimized delays and errors by monitoring Idoc failures, conducting root cause analysis using Power BI dashboards, and designing proactive checks on business-critical SAP fields to prevent material flow disruptions.
- Responsible for analysing and identifying all manual touches in product flows i.e. Commercial invoice, Customs Invoice, Proforma Invoice, Goods Receipt, Goods Issue
- Drove operational improvements by leading SAP initiatives, designing new forms and workflows to enhance business processes and improve user experience.
- Supported key project initiatives by creating and managing reports in SAP, Power BI, and SharePoint, reporting on project deliverables and schedules to ensure timely completion.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with various stakeholders to resolve complex issues and ensure a seamless financial, physical, and transactional flow of material across the network.
- Designing process for proactive checks on business-critical SAP fields to avoid blocks / delays and ensuring smooth financial, physical and transactional flow of material through the Viatris network thus supporting revenue attainment
Supply Chain Administrator
Viatris
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed end-to-end supply chain processes by processing supply and demand signals, creating and maintaining purchase and sales orders (POs/SOs) in SAP, and generating Post Goods Issues (PGIs).
- Developed and maintained data-driven reports for Supply Chain Operations, utilizing Microsoft Teams and SharePoint to create and manage reporting outputs.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders to resolve complex issues and expedited requests from Supply Planners and Senior Management to maintain a streamlined supply chain.
- Contributed to project planning and ensured on-time project deliverables, effectively reporting on schedules to leadership.
- Advocated for data-driven solutions by preparing and presenting key insights to business leadership, tailoring messages to various audiences.
Procurement Specialist
Jabil EMS
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Analyzing forecast and creating PO, RMA PO, for required material in SAP S/4 HANA
- Setting up part, creating purchasing info record and updating sourcing list.
- Analyzing OSP report with RMA reference and creating credit note on PO.
- Integrating with IC and planners to maintain safety stock levels.
- setting up new item specifications and new vendor profiles in SAP MDG.
- Raising requisition on Coupa with corresponding costcentre, commodity type, quantity and setting up approval chain.
- Reversing PO to make corrections and making GR with POD reference.
- Creating RFx event on Coupa sourcing and auctions like English, Dutch and Japanese reverse auction.
- Making monthly spend and order quantity report by pulling it from Coupa.
- Following up with suppliers to comply with lead time, analyzing best price to negotiate, responding to inquiries and reporting same to senior management.
Contact Tracer
HSE
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Compiling data and Inputting same into HSE contact tracing software without GDPR breach
- Managing team of 10 as backup TL, assigning tasks, conducting shadowing sessions and providing feedback to team suggesting how to cope up with bad call and updating them with new work instructions.
- Handling distressed patients with more compassion and motivating them to tackle situation in adequate mind frame
Supply Chain Coordinator
Sri Vinayaka Screens
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintained domestic supplies by coordinating with contacts to source materials and manage distribution.
- Oversaw supply chain and supported change management and resolution of customer complaints.
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability and working capital.
- Resolved issues through negotiations and led contract compliance and vendor performance reviews.
- Established vision and master plan for regional supply chain end-to-end structure, sourcing and delivery.
Associate Software Engineer
Accenture Solutions PVT Ltd
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Debugged code and located root causes of problems by reviewing configuration files and logs.
- Managed engineering changes using SAP ABAP systems
- Worked closely with other business analysts, development teams and infrastructure specialists to deliver high availability solutions for mission-critical applications.
Education
Master of Science - Operations And Supply Chain Management
Trinity Business School-TCD
Dublin 09.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Engineering: Telecommunications - Electronics And Telecommunication
M.S Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bangalore 08.2013 - 06.2017
Skills
Multitasking Abilities
Operational planning
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Supervisory experience
Teamwork and collaboration
Project scheduling
Comprehensive IT knowledge
Team management
SAP GEP
Forecasting and scheduling
Customer relationship management
Root-cause analysis
Software
SAP HANA
MS Excel
Project Scheduling
HTML and CSS
Java
Power BI
COUPA
Accomplishments
- Reward & Recognition Award.- Viatris AUG 2025
- Awarded Star Performer of the Quarter by Accenture Solutions in 2017.
- Appreciation from Clients COOPER/INSUD and Accounts Team.
- Reduced time spent on inventory by 20% by reorganizing physical storage of supplies
Certification
Coupa sourcing optimizer
Timeline
Regional Operations Specialist
Viatris
07.2024 - Current
Transactional Specialist
Viatris
05.2023 - 07.2024
Supply Chain Administrator
Viatris
08.2022 - 04.2023
Coupa sourcing optimizer
06-2022
Procurement Specialist
Jabil EMS
04.2022 - 07.2022
Contact Tracer
HSE
10.2021 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Operations And Supply Chain Management
Trinity Business School-TCD
09.2020 - 09.2021
Supply Chain Coordinator
Sri Vinayaka Screens
05.2018 - 03.2020
Associate Software Engineer
Accenture Solutions PVT Ltd
11.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Engineering: Telecommunications - Electronics And Telecommunication
M.S Ramaiah Institute of Technology
08.2013 - 06.2017
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