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Pavan Kanchi is a seasoned SAP Solution Architect with over 20 years of experience, including 17 years specializing in SAP Project Systems and Commercial Project Management. With expertise in SAP PS, CPM, and S/4 HANA 1909, Pavan has led multiple full-cycle implementations and global rollouts. His skills extend to configuration, data migration, and integrating legacy systems. He has a proven track record in improving operational efficiency, managing complex IT projects, and conducting user training and workshops. Pavan's industry experience spans life sciences, retail, construction, and more, and he is proficient in Japanese (Level 3).
Pavan Kanchi is an accomplished SAP Solution Architect with over 20 years of professional experience, including 17 years of SAP implementation, roll-out, and support in various industries. He is currently working as a SAP Solutions Architect at DGN Technologies in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has a proven track record in delivering complex IT projects for Tier One enterprise software companies. His core expertise lies in SAP Project Systems (PS) and Commercial Project Management (CPM) on S/4 HANA 1909, with extensive experience in configuration, implementation, testing, data migration, and global rollouts. He is also well-versed in integrating legacy systems with SAP, focusing on streamlining business processes to improve operational efficiency.
Throughout his career, Pavan has successfully completed five full-cycle SAP implementations, showcasing his ability to manage large-scale projects. His experience spans across diverse industries, such as life sciences, medical devices, consumer products, construction, professional services, public sector, utilities, automotive, and high-tech sectors. As a skilled business analyst, Pavan is adept at gathering user requirements, conducting workshops, preparing business requirement documentation (BRD), and leading user acceptance testing (UAT).
In his role as a SAP Solution Architect, Pavan has worked on projects involving order-to-cash, engineering-to-order, and make-to-order business processes through projects with both valuated and non-valuated stocks. His knowledge extends to the integration of SAP modules, including Material Management (MM), Finance and Controlling (FI/CO), and Inventory Management (IM). Pavan has also developed and integrated client-specific utility programs for data flow between SAP and external systems such as Primavera, Concur, and 3PL systems.
With a strong background in global supply chain management, Pavan has led procurement, planning, and logistics management functions for capital expenditure (CAPEX), HVAC systems, and mechanical ventilation projects. His expertise in redesigning processes has helped organizations achieve operational excellence through innovative solutions. He is proficient in conducting user training sessions and communicating with business stakeholders to provide tailored solutions that meet organizational goals.
Pavan’s leadership abilities have been demonstrated through his progressive roles from consultant to team lead and eventually to project manager, where he managed cross-functional teams of up to 20 professionals. His collaborative approach and in-depth knowledge of SAP have made him a valuable asset to every organization he has worked for.
In addition to his technical expertise, Pavan holds an MBA in Marketing from Madras University and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Sri Venkateswara University. He is certified in Level 3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and has conducted training sessions at Siemens Information System Limited. His passion for continuous learning is evident through his certifications from Globee Awards for leadership and American business.
Skills & Expertise
Marketing
Supply Chain
UAT
SAP R/3
PLM Project System
JLPT
ECC 6.0
S/4 HANA 1909
Data Migration
Material Management (MM)
Finance and Controlling (FI/CO)
Inventory Management (IM)
Workshop Facilitation
BRD Preparation
UAT Leadership
Global Supply Chain Implementation
Procurement and Logistics Management
Utility Program Development
Project Documentation
Integration of External Systems
SAP Implementation
Pre-sales
Materials Management
SD
SAP ERP
Business Intelligence
Business Analysis
ABAP
Research Interests
Human Resources
Marketing
User training
Workshop Facilitation
Accounts
Data Migration
SAP Project Systems (PS)
SAP Commercial Project Management (CPM)
SAP S/4 HANA 1909 Configuration
Global SAP
Business Process Redesign
Integration with Legacy Systems
Primavera
Concur
Order-to-Cash
Utility Program Development
Client-Specific SAP Solutions
Production Support and Testing
Business Requirement Documentation (BRD)
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Cross-Functional Team Management
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Experience
SAP Solutions Architect
Software Developer
Functional Lead
Lead Engineer
SAP PS Consultant
Education
University of Madras
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati (SVU)
Projects
Implementation & Enhancements SAP S/4 HANA
Symbotic is an American robotics warehouse automation company based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The
Company builds and operates automated warehouse systems for clients in the United States and Canada, using
Artificial Intelligence in its software. The software is used by 1,400 stores, with customers in the grocery, retail and
wholesale industries, including C&S Wholesale Grocers, Albertsons, Gaint Tiger, Target, and Walmart.
Project Systems:
2003 MADRAS UNIVERSITY Chennai, TN, INDIA
2000 Sri Venkateswara University Tirupati, AP, INDIA
Organized workshops with Business Relationship Managers and Functional Release Managers for
Requirement gathering for SAP PS Scenarios and Analyzed and evaluated existing business processes to
identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
Preparation of Business Blueprint document and get the sign-off. Customizing and Configuring Project
Systems & Commercial project management according to the Business requirements.
Design New Build processes and Solutions for different type of Projects and Integrating with Material
Management, Sales, Finance and Controlling Modules.
Redesigned and optimized business processes to align with industry best practices and leverage S/4 HANA
functionalities.
Led the integration efforts to interface multiple legacy systems with S/4 HANA. Conducted system
assessments to understand the data structures, interfaces, and integration points of the legacy systems.
Managed the accrual process for marketing and sales promotions, ensuring accurate tracking and
financial reporting. Collaborated with finance teams to align accrual calculations with accounting
principles and financial regulations.
Results Analysis used for Completed Contract, POC Cost Based, POC Manually Assigned, RRB at Billing
Rates, and as with Planned Revenue.
Responsible for CO integration and accounting with Sales system to Internal orders and follow-on
revenue recognition of Warranty and Repair orders.
Interfaced different new generation applications and SAP systems with APIs- Application Programming
interface to facilitate data/communication exchange.
Support Major Customizations/Enhancements, SAP Note implementation in Project Systems was being
done to suit complex requirements.
Managing all stages of Data Migration from Data analysis to Pre-Go live validations and upload through
Data migration cockpit, User Acceptance testing, User Sign-off and plan Cutovers to maintain the data
and table values.
Awards & Achievements (1)
🏆 Globee Awards
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