Syed Arshad Ali

ERP Application Manager with extensive experience in Implementation, Rollouts, Supports & Post Go-Live Support. A very resourceful, motivated and result-oriented functional consultant with strong analysis, configuration and business understanding skills with in-depth knowledge of Oracle EBS, Oracle Fusion, SAP and SAP B1 Standard end-to-end business processes about BEST Practices, was involved in training personnel and establishing standards in processes and procedures dedicated and results-driven professional with 20 years of experience in ERP Consulting Expert in different ERP Business stream Distribution/Logistic/Supply Chain Management, Asset Management, and Manufacturing Exposure to the Extrusion Industry, Steel Pump & Pipe manufacturers, Irrigation System Manufacturers, Packing, Real Estate, Construction, Trading, Food, Packaging, Power Generation Plant, and other industries. Identifying & hiring the skill set required (internal/external) by coordinating with third parties/vendors for the smooth execution of projects.

• Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Supply Chain Certified Expert Consultant Order Management
• Oracle E-Business Suite R12.1 Supply Chain Management Sales Specialist
• Oracle E-Business Suite R12.1 Supply Chain Management Presales Specialist
• Oracle E-Business Suite Support Specialist
• Oracle Cloud Fusion Training
• SAP Material Management & SAP Cloud for Customer(C4C) Training

Company: Arabian Can Manufacturing Industry (ACI), DUBAI,U.A.E.

Role: IT Project Manager 

Project: Oracle Ebs R12 to SAP B1 Implementation on Private Cloud

Duration: April 2023 – Ongoing

I was employed by SAGT,Dubai Below were the main responsibilities during my tenure: 

• Attending the requirement gathering session and connecting Business with the existing solution
• Review the Blueprint documents
• Review the Data Template
• Providing the Data from Oracle system
• Scheduling weekly review meetings with Business and Vendor

Company: Arabian Flexible Packing Manufacturing Industry (AFP), DUBAI,U.A.E.

Role: IT Project Manager 

Project: Infor Syteline to SAP B1 Implementation on Private Cloud

Duration: Nov 2023 – Apr 2023

I was employed by SAGT,Dubai Below were the main responsibilities during my tenure: 

• Conducting a Project requirements Analysis and elicitation of any/ all project related requirements.
• Handling requirements Management of stakeholders and effective communication at different levels Drafting.
• User Key User Training & User Acceptance Testing
• Ensuring documentation for all processes and approvals
• Solution design and validation as per the requirement
• Validate User Test Cases to ensure the system functions as expected.
• Identified gaps and recommend Process Changes wherever applicable.

Company: Automotive Precision Technology (APT), DUBAI,U.A.E.

Role: IT Project Manager 

Project: Sage to SAP B1 Implementation 

Duration: April 2020 – Dec 2020

I was employed by Al Ghurair Group IT , Dubai Below were the main responsibilities during my tenure: 

• Automotive Parts Manufacturer Quality Assurance procedure is placed properly in the system design process.
• Reviewing and Testing Bar Coding Automation Design
• Production Order process was automated.
• Integration with Car Manufacturer System
• Warehouse Management 3PL
• Solution design and validation as per the requirement
• User Key User Training
• User Acceptance Testing
• Ensure all documentation for implementation is in place.

Company: Taweelah Aluminum Extrusion Co. LLC (TALEX),ABUDHABI-U.A.E.

Role: Senior Consultant 

Project: Oracle Ebs R12 to SAP S4HANA Implementation 

Duration: Dec 2019 – May 2020

In this role I was employed by SAGT,Dubai , to work for TALEX as my client where I lead a team of 8 members. Below were my responsibilities during my tenure:

• Conducted Requirements Analysis
• Process and Integrated Solution Design (IT)
• Worked with the client team towards On-Boarding of Suppliers
• Communication management with suppliers about the changes in Business Processes
• Partnered with the Business Team to create ERP – based Business Processes
• Work with SAP and other vendors to identify the best fit solution for the requirements.
• Data Cleansing & Transformation from Oracle to SAP S4HANA
• Attend UAT
• Validate Test Scripts
• Validate Key Users training and make sure key user delivery end user training.
• Ensure proper handover from the Vendor to In House Support team.
• Project Closure

Company: Royal Engineering Fabrication Co. LLC (REFCO),DUBAI,U.A.E.

Role: IT Project Manager 

Project: Oracle Fusion 11.1.9 (SCM & Finance)

Duration: June 2016 – Jan 2017

I was employed by SAGT , Dubai, United Arab Emirates to implement Oracle SCM and Finance Cloud for REFCO. I lead the team of 8 members to process change management and implementation of digital transformation for REFCO. Below were my consulting outcomes:

• Reviewing Solution Design as per client requirement
• Implemented Oracle Procurement Cloud and Oracle Inventory Cloud Service
• Lead Procurement and Inventory Change Management
• Enhancing inventory Procurement processes through Oracle-enabled features and functions
• Through change management improved Inventory visibility

Company: Metal Industries,DUBAI,U.A.E.

Role: IT Project Manager 

Project: Oracle Fusion 11.1.9 (SCM & Finance)

Duration: Oct 2015 – Jan 2016

I was employed by SAGT , Dubai, United Arab Emirates to implement Oracle SCM and Finance Cloud for Metal Industries. I lead the team of 4 members, and it was green field implementation. Below were my consulting outcomes:

• Reviewing Solution Design as per client requirement
• Implemented Oracle Procurement Cloud and Oracle Inventory Cloud Service
• Lead Procurement and Inventory Change Management

Company: Taweelah Aluminum Extrusion Co. LLC (TALEX),ABUDHABI-U.A.E.

Role: IT Project Manager 

Project: Oracle EBS R12( Sales & SCM )Implementation – Phase -II (Cast House Plant)

Duration: Sep 2015 – Dec 2015

I was employed by SAGT , Dubai Below were the main responsibilities during my tenure: 

• Review Project initialization Plan
• Review Documentation of Requirement Scope
• Review the Project Management Plan
• High Level Solution Design
• Review and Approve the Change Request
• Review Project Status Report
• Coordinate the Implementer with Client on Project Issues
• Phase Closure Review and Approval
• Project Closure Review and Approval
• Implement Oracle Purchasing, Oracle Inventory, Oracle Order Management

Company: Arabian Can Manufacturing Industry (ACI), DUBAI,U.A.E.

Role: Senior Consultant 

Project: Oracle EBS R12 (Oracle Discrete Manufacturing & EAM) Phase II

Duration: Apr 2013 – Aug 2013

I was employed by SAGT , Dubai Below were the main responsibilities during my tenure: 

• Create Project Deliverables
• Gather Business Requirement and Perform Requirement Analysis
• Map Business Requirement Scenarios to Application Functionality. Perform Gap Analysis
• Develop Prototype
• Perform UAT
• Conduct Proof of Concept for Oracle Discrete Manufacturing Suite
• Implement Oracle Order Management, Oracle Advanced Pricing, Oracle Bills of Materials, Oracle Work in Process, Oracle Cost Management, Oracle Enterprise Asset Management.

Company: Taweelah Aluminum Extrusion Co. LLC (TALEX),ABUDHABI-U.A.E.

Role: IT Project Manager 

Project: Oracle EBS R12(Finance, Sales, SCM and Project Modules)Implementation – Phase -I (Extrusion Plant)

Duration: Oct 2012 – Feb 2013

I was employed by SAGT,Dubai Below were the main responsibilities during my tenure: 

• Review Project initialization Plan
• Review Documentation of Requirement Scope
• Review the Project Management Plan
• Review and Approve the Change Request
• Review Project Status Report
• Coordinate the Implementer with Client on Project Issues
• Phase Closure Review and Approval
• Project Closure Review and Approval
• Implement Oracle Purchasing, Oracle Inventory, Oracle Projects & Oracle Finance

Company: Al Ghurair Group Co LLC, DUBAI,U.A.E.

Role: Senior Consultant 

Project: Upgrade Oracle Applications from version 11.5.10.2 to R12.1.3 for 5 Group companies (Finance, Sales, SCM & EAM) Implementation 

Duration: Jun 2012 – Dec 2012

I was employed by SAGT , Dubai Below were the main responsibilities during my tenure: 

• Requirement gathering
• Client reviews
• Prepare Functional Design Documents (MD.050)
• Integration Testing with other legacy system
• Functional testing and Production migration
• Implement Oracle Inventory, Oracle Purchasing, Oracle Enterprise Asset Management, Oracle Property Management.

Company: Arabian Packing Manufacturing Industry (CBD), DUBAI,U.A.E.

Role: Senior Consultant 

Project: Oracle EBS R12 (Finance, Sales, SCM) Implementation 

Duration: Sep 2011 – Apr 2012

I was employed by SAGT , Dubai Below were the main responsibilities during my tenure: 

• Requirements Elicitation
• Conduct Current Business Baseline
• Scope Definition
• Map-Gap Analysis
• Solution Design
• Conduct CRP and UAT sessions.
• Post take Handover from vendor.

Company: Oracle GSD, Hyderabad-India.

Role: Senior Consultant 

Project: Phase-III Implementation of Oracle EBS Cloud Services Quote

Duration: Feb 2011 – Aug 2011

I was employed by Oracle GSD , Hyderabad Below were the main responsibilities during my tenure: 

• Requirements Analysis – Creating Fit/Gap documents.
• Solution Design – Configure Products
• Liaising with Oracle, US to discuss and validate the solution.
• Implement Oracle Order Management, Oracle Configurator, Oracle Advanced Pricing.

Company: Tadmur Trading Company, Doha,QATAR

Role: Functional  Consultant 

Project: Phase-III Implementation of Oracle EAM 

Duration: Jul 2011 – Dec 2011

I was employed by Mannai Corporation , Doha-Qatar Below were the main responsibilities during my tenure: 

• Conduct the AS-IS Process activity in conjunction with the Tadmur Fleet Management Business Process Teams
• Design the TO-BE Processes in conjunction with the Tadmur Fleet Management Business Process Teams
• Solution Design
• Conduct CRP and UAT
• Create Test Scripts
• Provide Key Users training.
• Implement Oracle Enterprise Asset Management

Company: Mesaieed Power (Mpower Independent Power Provider,Doha-QATAR

Role: Functional  Lead 

Project: Scope Study of Oracle EBS

Duration: Jan 2011 – Mar 2011

I was employed by Mannai Corporation , Doha Below were the main responsibilities during my tenure: 

• Conduct the AS-IS Process activity in conjunction with the Mesaieed Power Business Process Teams
• Design the TO-BE Processes in conjunction with the Mesaieed Business Process Teams
• Business Requirements Definition
• System Selection
• Prototype Solution Design
• Evaluated Oracle Enterprise Asset Management for a power Station.

Company: Doha Land (Largest Real Estate Company),Doha,QATAR

Role: Project Manager & Functional  Consultant 

Project: Implementation of Oracle EBS R12 

Duration: Dec 2009 – May 2010

I was employed by Mannai Corporation , Doha Below were the main responsibilities during my tenure: 

• Requirement gathering
• Client reviews
• Coordination with development team
• Functional testing
• User Acceptance Training
• Test Script Testing
• Production migration
• Project Closure
• Implement Oracle Inventory, Purchasing

Company: AlKhorayef Group of Industries, Riyadh,K.S.A.

Role: Oracle Implementation Manager 

Project: Implementation of  Oracle EBS for 3 Manufacturing Plants

Duration: Jun 1997 – Jan 2008

I was employed by Alkhorayef Industries , Riyadh Below were the main responsibilities during my tenure: 

• Review Project initialization Plan
• Review Documentation of Requirement Scope
• Review the Project Management Plan
• Review and Approve the Change Request
• Review Project Status Report
• Coordinate the Implementer with Client on Project Issues
• Phase Closure Review and Approval
• Project Closure Review and Approval
• Implement Oracle Inventory, Oracle Purchasing, Oracle Asset Management, Oracle Order Management, Oracle Pricing, Oracle Costing, Oracle WIP, Oracle BOM