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Hire AlejandroAlejandro Ramos Meca
Verified Expert in Engineering
SAP IBP Functional Expert and Developer
Location
Alicante, Spain
Toptal Member Since
April 17, 2023
Alejandro is enthusiastic about supply chain operations, logistics, and IT project management. He constantly strives for operational excellence and guarantees the fulfillment of client requirements. He is adept at working toward objectives and proficient in working under pressure. While Alejandro enjoys collaborating with a team, he also possesses the capacity to work autonomously and achieve business objectives.
Portfolio
Freelance Clients
SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), IT Operations Management (ITOM)...
Accenture
IT Operations Management (ITOM), SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP)...
Tempe Inditex
IT Operations Management (ITOM), IT Project Management...
Experience
Availability
Full-time
Preferred Environment
Windows
The most amazing...
...project I've led was IBP demand and supply planning implementation across all the regions with a high level of customization in the pharmaceutical industry.
Work Experience
SAP IBP Team Lead
2022 - PRESENT
Freelance Clients
- Improved forecast accuracy by 47% by reducing excess inventory by 40% and improving customer service levels by 12,5%.
- Optimized supply chain networks, resulting in a 12% reduction in transportation costs and a 7% reduction in warehousing costs.
- Streamlined supplier management processes by reducing supplier lead times by 30% and improving on-time delivery by 15%.
- Improved capacity utilization, resulting in a 25% increase in production output and an 18% decrease in production costs.
- Enhanced collaboration across different departments and functions, resulting in a 25% reduction in planning cycle times and a 20% increase in operational efficiency.
- Reduced the time needed for new product launches by 30%, resulting in faster time to market and improved overall business agility.
- Leveraged real-time visibility and predictive analytics to optimize transportation operations, resulting in a 10% reduction in lead times and a 7% decrease in transportation costs.
- Reduced sales and operations planning (S&OP) process cycle time by 64%, enabling faster decision-making and improved agility in response to changing market conditions. This resulted in a 19% increase in sales and an 11% decrease in inventory costs.
Technologies: SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), IT Operations Management (ITOM), SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Pharmaceuticals, Distribution, Transportation & Shipping, Demand Planning, IT Project Management, Capacity Planning, ABAP, Master Data Management (MDM), SAP Master Data Management (MDM)
Supply Chain and Technology Consultant
2021 - 2022
Accenture
- Enhanced portfolio management. Optimized a pharmaceutical company's product portfolio using SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), resulting in a 15% reduction in product waste and a 5% increase in profitability.
- Improved compliance with regulatory requirements. Used SAP IBP to achieve a 98% compliance rate with regulatory requirements, reducing compliance-related issues by 12%.
- Increased agility and responsiveness. Used SAP IBP to achieve a 25% reduction in lead times, resulting in a 10% increase in customer service levels and a 7% increase in overall sales.
Technologies: IT Operations Management (ITOM), SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), IT Project Management, Industry 4.0, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Pharmaceuticals, Master Data Management (MDM), SAP Master Data Management (MDM)
SAP IBP Consultant
2019 - 2021
Tempe Inditex
- Reduced inventory levels by 15%, resulting in a cost savings of $2 million. Decreased inventory carrying costs by 10% and minimized stockouts by 5%, improving customer satisfaction.
- Improved forecast accuracy by 25%, leading to reduced stockouts and increased sales revenue by 10%. Optimized the company's inventory levels, leading to a reduction in inventory carrying costs.
- Streamlined planning processes, resulting in a 30% reduction in planning cycle times and improved cross-functional alignment. Used SAP IBP to improve planning accuracy and reduce the risk of miscommunication and errors between different departments.
Technologies: IT Operations Management (ITOM), IT Project Management, SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Agile Project Management, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Master Data Management (MDM)
Experience
Supply and Capacity Planning Implementation in the APAC Region
The project involved implementing SAP IBP for a leading pharmaceutical company with manufacturing facilities across multiple countries in the APAC region. The goal was to improve supply chain visibility, increase production efficiency, and reduce costs while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
The project included the following major initiatives:
• Implementation of SAP IBP for a supply planning module
• Deployment of SAP IBP for capacity planning
• Integration of SAP IBP with SAP S4 HANA Cloud Services, SAP ECC, and SAP Hyperion
• Development of customized dashboards and analytics to provide real-time visibility
• Training and documentation
RESULTS
The project resulted in significant improvements, including a 20% reduction in lead times, a 10% increase in production efficiency, and a 15% decrease in overall supply chain costs. The company achieved a 98% compliance rate with regulatory requirements and improved customer service levels by 10%.
Overall, the project enabled the pharmaceutical company to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce costs significantly.
The project included the following major initiatives:
• Implementation of SAP IBP for a supply planning module
• Deployment of SAP IBP for capacity planning
• Integration of SAP IBP with SAP S4 HANA Cloud Services, SAP ECC, and SAP Hyperion
• Development of customized dashboards and analytics to provide real-time visibility
• Training and documentation
RESULTS
The project resulted in significant improvements, including a 20% reduction in lead times, a 10% increase in production efficiency, and a 15% decrease in overall supply chain costs. The company achieved a 98% compliance rate with regulatory requirements and improved customer service levels by 10%.
Overall, the project enabled the pharmaceutical company to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce costs significantly.
Education
2020 - 2021
Master's Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
EAE Business School - Madrid, Spain
2019 - 2020
Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
Cerem Global Business School - Madrid, Spain
2011 - 2015
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
University of Alicante - Alicante, Spain
Certifications
MAY 2022 - PRESENT
SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP IBP for Supply Chain
SAP
APRIL 2019 - PRESENT
Certified Scrum Master
European Scrum
MARCH 2019 - PRESENT
Agile Coach
European Scrum
Skills
Paradigms
Agile Project Management
Platforms
Windows
Storage
Master Data Management (MDM), Data Integration, SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Languages
ABAP
Other
IT Operations Management (ITOM), Business Administration, SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), IT Project Management, Pharmaceuticals, Transportation & Shipping, Capacity Planning, SAP Master Data Management (MDM), Industry 4.0, Distribution, Demand Planning, Analytics, Algorithms
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