Nila Samir Nayak

Contact Address E-Mail Id Photo NilaSamir Nayak H.No.14,Kirtan Park Society, BAPS School temple, Atladra, Vadodara Pin-390012 Current/Permanent Location: Atladra, Vadodara, Gujarat Objective To work in the most challenging position with an organization that provides ample opportunities to learn and to contribute towards organization goal as a part of team. Candidature in Brief Experienced Supply Chain and Warehouse Management Professional with around 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical & Chemicals manufacturing industry, specializing in SAP-driven supply chain processes. Extensive expertise in SAP EWM, WM, MM, SD, MES, LIMS, CAPA trackwise, LMS and Over 15 years of experience in SAP APO integration with BW, proven skills in managing complex logistics, data modeling, and SAP implementations across global operations. Adept at designing and optimizing warehouse processes, ensuring seamless data integration between SAP and non-SAP systems, and implementing robust production support plans. Demonstrated success in leading end-to-end SAP projects, including functional and technical support for SAP R/3 and S/4HANA environments. Strong knowledge of data mapping, data quality gap analysis, and SAP BW integration, with hands-on experience in process optimization using tools like 7QC, 5S, Six Sigma, and ABC analysis. Highly skilled in facilitating business requirement-gathering sessions, conducting fit-gap analyses, and translating complex business needs into technical solutions. Exceptional leadership and communication abilities, having managed cross-functional teams and led transformational initiatives in SAP-centric supply chain environments. With a solid background in pharmaceutical warehousing and a track record of driving operational excellence, this candidate is well-equipped to support and enhance SAP APO and BW processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and global best practices. Key Skills:        Skilled with SAP SCM /Blue yonder functional for B-B Pharma & Chemical manufacturers, functionally support architect & implement SCM transformation initiatives. SAP Modules Expertise: SAP EWM, MM, WM, IM, SD, PP, QM, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP S/4HANA Data Integration & Transformation: Experience in data mapping, data extraction, and integration of SAP BW with SAP and non-SAP sources. Supply Chain Modeling & Optimization: Experience in SAP APO, Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, Inventory Management Global ERP Implementation: Worked on multi-national projects with diverse, cross-cultural teams and clients Business Requirements Gathering: Skilled in eliciting, documenting, and validating business requirements for SAP BW, SAP EWM, and SAP APO Testing & Quality Assurance: Experience in integration testing, end-to-end testing, and data validation for SAP environments       Client-Facing Skills: Proven ability to facilitate workshops, lead discovery sessions, and maintain strong client relationships Project Leadership: Managed SAP implementation teams, ensuring the timely delivery of projects and aligning business objectives with SAP solutions Leadership & Team Collaboration: Experienced in managing and mentoring teams of 5 to 10 members, ensuring project success and client satisfaction Supply Chain Process Knowledge: Strong expertise in logistics, distribution, and warehouse management processes. Integration of SAP for online dispensing system. Integration of SAP with MES , LIMS & HIM etc for real time data. Experience in Brief: PI Industries Ltd. (SEZ), Jambusar Cluster Lead (Jan 2022 –Jul-2025) PQE (PharmaQuality Europe), Consultant Consultant (Jan 2021 – Jan 2022) Cadila Healthcare Ltd. (Zydus), Vadodara, Gujarat, Head, Warehouse & Logistics Management (Feb 2016 – Aug 2020) Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Mohali, Punjab, Sr. Executive – Warehouse (May 2011 – Feb 2016) Cipla Ltd., 100% EOU UNIT, BLR Management Staff in SCM (Jun 2009 – May 2011) Lupin Limited, Goa Management Associate Warehouse (Dec 2006 – Jun 2009) Meditab Specialities Pvt. Ltd., Goa, Apprentice in Store Department (May 2006 – Dec 2006) Key roles: -Lead and manage SAP implementation and optimization for supply chain and warehouse operations, ensuring the integration of SAP EWM and SAP BW for effective data management. -Advanced supply chain modeling using SAP APO for demand planning, production planning, and supply chain optimization. -Facilitate workshops with business partners and guide the team through business requirements gathering, focusing on SAP BW data integration and business process optimization. -Conduct integration testing and data validation for SAP BW and ensure data accuracy from multiple sources. -Understanding of key business drivers and business benefits driven by SAP S/4HANA EWM Demonstrates knowledge on Supply Chain business models, SAP S/4HANA EWM and wireless technologies -Functional knowledge of the differences between WM and S/4HANA EWM as well as Decentralized EWM and S/4HANA EWM -Must be familiar with material handling systems and how to integrate them to SAP WM and Non SAP WM solutions -Acted as an SAP consultant focusing on SAP EWM and SAP BW implementation. -Provided guidance on data transformation, SAP BW modeling, and data extraction for SAP BW/4HANA integration. -Worked with global teams to address data quality gaps and improve data accuracy across multiple systems. -Led SAP implementation for warehouse management, including SAP EWM and integration with SAP BW for supply chain data management. -Translated business requirements into technical specifications for SAP BW solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals. -Managed data mapping and data integration between SAP and non-SAP systems to ensure accuracy and consistency. -Led SAP implementation for warehouse management, including SAP EWM and integration with SAP BW for supply chain data management. -Translated business requirements into technical specifications for SAP BW solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals. -Managed data mapping and data integration between SAP and non-SAP systems to ensure accuracy and consistency. -Led SAP modules like MM, WM, and EWM for streamlining inventory and warehouse management processes. -Managed business requirements gathering, gap analysis, and ensured successful SAP integration. Strong warehouse, distribution and transportation Logistics Business Process Knowledge and experience. -Provide guidance on best practices warehouse process and functions -Ability to speak business language, guide business counterparts towards the right SAP solution and translate business requirements into technical requirements Involved in warehouse and logistics management, utilizing SAP MM and SAP WM to optimize operations. -Conducted business process mapping and integration testing for SAP systems. -Ability to manage and lead Blueprinting / Design / Discovery Workshops for SAP S/4HANA eWM, EMW and WM requirements and Fit / Gap analysis -Ability to understand the breadth and depth of the deliverable and how the solution fits into the larger picture. Able to conduct presentations to all audiences on a variety of subjects Ability to participate in workshops with the client and discuss business processes, leading to best practices -Able to communicate with team members and clients in a clear, consistent, and professional manner. -Able to allocate time, prioritize tasks, and accurately scope tasks and phases of a project Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities, capable of building and maintaining strong client relationships -Demonstrated experience in managing transformational initiatives. -Experience managing 5 to 10 resources -Willingness to travel up to 20% -Global ERP Implementation experience working with multi-national companies in multi-cultural environments. -Good knowledge of business processes in the Sales and Distribution area, including Sales Order Management, Shipping, Billing, Pricing, Credit Management, Outputs, Text Determination, Availability check, Revenue recognition, Variant Configuration, pricing rate determination, Shipment and Shipment Cost, GL Account Determination, Batch Management. -Hands on experience on SD-LE business process configurations. -Sales process of entire OTC cycle like Credit/Debit Memo Processing, Consignment Sales, Return Sales, 3rd party sales, Intercompany sales, Scheduling Agreements, Free of Charge Delivery, Stock Transfer Orders along with thorough Taxation knowledge. -Working knowledge of CIN (GST) configuration and its implication on Sales & Distribution process. -Experience in Integration with MM, PP, FICO modules, interfaces with legacy systems and ALE/IDE/IDOC. -Should be having technical awareness about the Development activity i.e., FS preparation, debugging knowledge, User Exits, Enhancements, LSMW, BDC applications, BAPIs, BADI development, background jobs. -Good understanding ITIL processes with Incident Management, Service Requests, Change management & Problem management. -Gap Fit Analysis: Conduct thorough Gap Fit Analysis to identify areas where existing solutions meet or fall short of business requirements. -Project Scoping and Strategic Planning: Participate in project scoping sessions and contribute to the strategic planning of system solutions that align with client objectives. -Stakeholder Engagement: Meet with decision-makers, systems owners, and end users to define business, financial, and operational requirements, ensuring that system goals are clearly understood and documented. -Solution Design Validation: Confirm that specific solutions meet the overall functional Solution Designs, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations. -Functional Team Leadership: Lead the functional team, providing guidance and oversight to ensure that project deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations. Collaboration with Project Team: Work closely with the onsite Project Team and Project Manager to --ensure that project timelines are met and that any issues are promptly addressed. -Data Migration Strategy Development: Develop data migration strategies for SCM SCM & Advanced WMS, and SCM Manufacturing WMS, using Microsoft recommended tools and frameworks. -Requirement Documentation: Collaborate with clients and functional teams to create and review comprehensive requirements documents. -Solution Design: Work closely with functional teams on gap fit documents and help design both functional and technical solutions that are optimal for the project. -Presales and Customer Assessments: Participate in presales activities, customer assessments, and the development of proposals to support business development efforts. -Mentorship: Mentor junior functional resources on the team, providing guidance and support to help them grow their skills and contribute effectively to projects. SAP –SME AND SUPPORT FOR MANUFACTURING SITE -Adopt translating business objectives into clear functional and technical requirement for end to end SCM. -SAP R/3 Technical team lead with different SAP ECC6.0 modules ABAP, SD, FI, PP, QM, MM, EWM, IM. -Able to do all SAP process transaction with area of MM, WM, IM, PP, QM, SD tobe successful test scenario of configuration and customization. Extensive knowledge SAP advance R/3 security and architecture and profile generator. Good understanding of both business process and technical development. -Manage all technical aspects of R/3 BASIS upgrade. -Acted as a SAP R/3 technical advisor to management. -Functionally and technically supported for integration of third party software. -Lead the site team for SAP implementation for manufacturing site. -Communicate with business partners and gather business requirements -Work as a liaison among stakeholders in order to elicit, analyze, communicate, document and validate requirements for changes to business processes, revising existing system logic difficulties as necessary, policies and information systems ensuring testing requirements are met and documenting -business requirements. Competent to work on all phases of development and has a good understanding of a business or function Globally monitor customer program/consignment inventory as they relate to established MIN / MAX values and performance targets -Designing the data solution to satisfy defined business requirements -Identifying the data in the source environment/Mapping the data to the BW environment. -Identifying data quality gaps, developing a plan to close data quality gaps developing the required extraction programs, if necessary and the associated interface programs. -Testing of all developed programs and Ensuring integration testing of data from various sources Developing a production support plan -Planning the business requirements gathering sessions and process -Coordinating all business requirements gathering efforts with the BW Project Manager -Facilitating the business requirements gathering sessions Capturing the information and producing the deliverables from the business requirements gathering sessions -Understanding and documenting business definitions of data Developing the data model and Ensuring integration of data from both SAP and non-SAP sources Education: MBA in Operation Management,Sikkim Manipal University Manipal University 2012(Correspondence ) Bachelor in Science (B.Sc.) Madhui Kamraj University 2006 Bachelor in Business Administration(BBA) Madhui Kamraj University 2008 (Correspondence ) Diploma in Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy & Technology Salipur, Cuttack , Salipur, Cuttack ,Orissa2002