Laa Murugan
@laamurugan
Experienced SAP Consultant with a focus on retail solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a customer-centric and detail-oriented professional with over 16 years of diverse experience in consulting, project management, and solution architecture. My engineering background, combined with my expertise in enterprise ERP systems, particularly SAP, has equipped me with the skills to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects effectively. I thrive in high-pressure environments and am committed to delivering value through strategic planning and execution.
Throughout my career, I have successfully contributed to significant retail projects, including overseeing SAP upgrades and cloud migrations for major clients like Walgreens and Signet Jewelers. My proactive approach and strong organizational skills have enabled me to manage client relationships, conduct thorough analyses, and implement effective solutions that meet business needs. I am passionate about continuous self-improvement and embrace an agile mindset, ensuring that I adapt to the ever-evolving technological landscape.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SAP CAR Consultant
Walgreens
Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)
Part of the functional team during Microsoft migration to the cloud and SAP upgrade projects. Managed client relationships, addressed break/bug fixing, conducted RICEF analysis, and supported maintenance tasks. Engaged in SAP CAR perspective maintenance and enhancement activities.
Lead SAP CAR Consultant
Signet Jewelers
May 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 9 months)
Led an implementation project, overseeing requirements gathering, design workshops, and conducting System Integration Testing. Managed PIPE processing and facilitated outbound solutions to various legacy systems.
Solution Architect
Coop
Dec 2017 - Jun 2018 (6 months)
Evaluated technological solutions to address business challenges. Collaborated with the SAP implementation team and defined project requirements necessary for success.
Project Lead
Aldo Orion
Feb 2017 - Dec 2017 (10 months)
Oversaw business scenarios including BUY, SELL, PLAN, and GTS. Validated scenarios against business process requirements and strategized team availability for timely delivery.
Consultant QA & Product Management
Morgan Stanley
Sep 2016 - Feb 2017 (5 months)
Mentored project teams on testing procedures and defined test KPIs. Managed defect tracking and reporting, ensuring quality assurance in project deliverables.
SAP CAR Lead Consultant
Kingfisher Information Technology
May 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 4 months)
Collaborated with the SAP implementation team to ensure alignment with business objectives. Facilitated SAP CAR integration and provided support during Go-live phases.
Functional Consultant – Retail Merchandising
Target Corporation
Feb 2012 - May 2015 (3 years 3 months)
Supported post go-live implementation and handled high severity business communications. Coordinated with offshore teams for project deliverables and change management.
Project Lead – Functional Consultant
The Home Depot
Feb 2010 - Feb 2012 (1 year 11 months)
Implemented projects on SAP IS Retail Merchandising functional area, ensuring smooth data migration and quality assurance testing for new business scenarios.
SAP Retail SD Consultant
TransWeave Solutions
Jul 2008 - Feb 2010 (1 year 7 months)
Handled pricing, promotion, and POS interface for SAP Retail. Developed functional specifications and managed client pre-sales demos.
Associate SAP SD Consultant
Venvasys
Oct 2006 - Jul 2008 (1 year 9 months)
Conducted detailed studies and documentation of business processes, translating requirements into SAP functional specifications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Madras
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical.
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