Ram Janapati
@ramjanapati
Solution Architect specializing in SAP PP/MM/QM with 20+ years in supply chain and S/4HANA.
What I'm looking for
I am a Solution Architect and SAP integration specialist with over 20 years of U.S. experience in logistics, supply chain, production planning (PP), materials management (MM), and quality management (QM). I have led multiple full SAP life-cycle implementations, S/4HANA greenfield and upgrade projects, rollouts and long-term production support engagements across discrete and repetitive manufacturing industries, delivering business transformation, automation, and SOX-compliant solutions.
I drive end-to-end SAP solutions including master data conversion, PLM/MES integrations, Fiori enablement, and validation in regulated environments (21 CFR Part 11, cGMP). I have designed custom reports, interfaces (BAPI/iDOC/BOOMI), testing and cutover activities, trained super-users, and guided cross-functional teams to optimize logistics and manufacturing systems for sustained operational growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Solution Architect
Excelitas
Dec 2022 - Jan 2026 (3 years 1 month)
Led S/4HANA PP/MM/QM design and production support, delivered inventory and shortage reports, PLM-MES integrations, and supervised S/4 Greenfield implementation activities to improve material flow and QA processes.
Solution Architect
Santa Cruz Bicycles
Jun 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years 5 months)
Designed MTO/MTS solutions in S/4HANA 1809 including MRP area planning, IBP integration for PIRs, production simulation tools, and developed inventory and STPO pegging reports to streamline planning and procurement.
Architect ERP Operations
Intarcia
Oct 2019 - May 2020 (7 months)
Activated MM/PP/QM Fiori apps, created BPPs and trained super users, configured procurement and costing master data, and implemented QM batch/inspection processes to support GxP-compliant manufacture.
Implemented MTS production processes and SAP-MES (CAMSTAR) integrations, automated production order and confirmation flows, and configured vendor evaluation and document management for compliance and traceability.
Led PL2PR data transformation for an S/4HANA 1709 greenfield implementation, defining master/transactional data objects, conversion and enrichment rules, and conducting workshops for master data readiness.
PP/MM Lead
Extreme Networks
Aug 2017 - Feb 2018 (6 months)
Worked on supply-chain data migration from Avaya SAP to Extreme Networks Oracle, handling material, vendor, and transactional objects to support ERP consolidation after acquisition.
PP/QM Lead
Smith & Wesson
Feb 2016 - Jun 2017 (1 year 4 months)
Provided production support for PP/MM/QM, enhanced serialized production confirmations and label printing, and implemented skip-lot QM processes and master data migrations for a regulated environment.
QM Lead
Moog
May 2015 - Jan 2016 (8 months)
Led QM blue-printing and master data setup, configured inspection plans, sampling and dynamic modification rules, and integrated QM into procurement and production processes for supplier and in-process quality control.
PP Lead
ESAB
Feb 2015 - Apr 2015 (2 months)
Delivered MRP improvements, STPO and backlog remediation, auto-release of production orders, and integration of historical usage into MD04 to improve planning efficiency and reduce stuck deliveries.
PP/QM Lead
JMA Wireless
Apr 2014 - Jan 2015 (9 months)
Led blueprinting and rollouts for repetitive and discrete manufacturing, configured REM profiles, custom pull lists, and master data uploads; developed QM notification reports and led cutover/UAT activities.
PP/MM Lead
Juniper
Jun 2013 - Mar 2014 (9 months)
Served as PP/MM lead for ECC implementation, led material master mapping and conversion FSDs, designed end-to-end process flows and variant configuration, and directed offshore teams to resolve defects during realization.
PP/MM Consultant
Atmel
Jan 2013 - May 2013 (4 months)
Provided production support and testing for lot traceability decommissioning, configured batch classes and developed batch traceability and BMBC reporting to support regulatory traceability requirements.
PP Consultant
NVIDIA
Oct 2012 - Dec 2012 (2 months)
Provided AMS production support, tested scripts and resolved defects, and developed custom reports and transactions to support serialized and batch traceability and production processes.
MM PTP Lead
Palo Alto Networks
Mar 2012 - Sep 2012 (6 months)
Led ECC6 all-in-one implementation for procure-to-pay and material master mapping, configured STOs, inter-company procurement, split valuation, and developed tools for inventory upload and cycle counting.
AMS PP Lead
NTT Data
Jun 2011 - Mar 2012 (9 months)
Led Plan-to-Make implementation activities, designed SAP-CAMSTAR MES interfaces, managed AGILE PLM-to-SAP integrations, and developed MRP, shortage and E&O reports to optimize planning and execution.
PP/MM Lead
Novellus Systems
Apr 2011 - Jun 2011 (2 months)
Led PP/MM activities including PLM-to-SAP interfaces, obsolete inventory processes, master data conversions, and developed custom tools for inventory reporting, BOM management, and production support.
PP/MM/WM Consultant
Novellus
Nov 2005 - Nov 2008 (3 years)
Delivered MTO solutions, led PLM-SAP integration for master data, led inventory reduction initiatives, and developed shipping checklists and custom reports to improve shop-floor and shipping efficiency.
MM/PP Consultant
NVIDIA
Nov 2004 - Oct 2005 (11 months)
Provided ongoing production support for MM/PP, developed custom delivery and batch reports, and implemented enhancements for production confirmations and BOM where-used reporting.
Led MM and PP solutions including MTO/MTS processes, developed PO automation, forecasting vendor communications, and supported multiple European rollouts and regulatory reporting improvements.
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