Chaitanya Rayaprolu

Highly accomplished SAP Functional Architect with nearly 19 years of comprehensive expertise in enterprise technology integration. Specializes in SAP Ariba (3 years) alongside deep functional alignment with S/4HANA, Materials Management (MM), Quality Management (QM), Logistics Execution (LE), Sales & Distribution (SD), and Warehouse Management (WM). Proven leader in managing cross-functional technical teams, executing implementations, and implementing seamless cloud/middleware architectures (BTP, PI/PO, CPI).

Adept at guiding enterprise digital transformation and optimizing supply chain pipelines to deliver measurable operational excellence.

Functional Architect - Cognizant

(2019-10)

• Project: Takeda USA (Biopharma) — Enhancements & Support [Feb 2026 – Till Date]: Architect global requirement matrices, formulating project delivery timelines, accurate scopes, and baseline systems definitions. Direct the engineering scope for extending EDI Integration layers with newly acquired Vendor platform components to protect cross-site continuity. Serve as Technology Hiring Lead; rigorously vet core functional competencies in MM, SD, and LE modules to construct engineering project pods.
• Project: Builders FirstSource (BFS) — Enterprise Procurement Enhancements [Jan 2025 – Jan 2026]: Deployed optimized, highly reusable custom sourcing workflow templates within SAP Ariba framework. Configured multi-layered dynamic approval workflow routines to securely handle newly executed commercial master agreements. Eliminated downstream logistics friction by counselling advanced business users on technical routines like SES (Service Entry Sheet) reversals. Automated core PO creation directly
• Project: Takeda — System Integration & KT Operations [Feb 2024 – Dec 2024]: Orchestrated the critical Knowledge Acquisition (KA) phase for inbound MM functional consultants, driving rapid team readiness for the shadow execution window. Delivered executive solution playback decks alongside international product owners, obtaining top-tier target performance scores.
• Project: DFS — Retail Architecture & International Customs [Mar 2023 – Jan 2024]: Engineered structural optimizations for Inbound Delivery (IBD) lifecycle environments inside condensed 3–6-month rollout tracks. Authored robust functional spec documentation (FS) aligning system architecture with rigorous Singapore Customs compliance laws. Served as QA & Test Lead across the Global IBD Modernization initiative; championed flawless execution of UT, SIT, and final validation UAT phases.
• Projects: Bright Speed & Nike-Converse — Sprint Delivery Operations [Jan 2022 – Feb 2023]: Automated programmatic replacement-PO triggers embedded in complex Returns layouts using Advanced Returns Management (ARM). Injected and mapped custom extension parameters (`ZLSP`) inside standard outbound PO IDoc segments utilizing clean SAP exit hooks.
• Project: SMART Automotive — Greenfield Logistics Deployment [Mar 2021 – Dec 2021]: Guided Blueprint design and functional realization work for complex global intercompany trade pathways between Central Europe and Asia. Unified VMS, CPI, SD, and ABAP interface layers to automate communication pipelines handling third-party freight logic.
• Project: Apple Inc. — Large-scale Document Automation [Nov 2019 – Feb 2021]: Architected highly stable document auto-generation workflows that maximized operational throughput without modifying running baseline structures. Delivered alternative solution paths for complex drop-ship sales configurations, drastically reducing order processing overheads.

SAP Functional Consultant - Deloitte

(2014-04 - 2019-09)

• Projects: Sargento & Old World Industries (OWI) — S/4HANA Migration Engines [Apr 2017 – Sept 2019]: Executed full lifecycle Business Partner (BP) records conversion and synchronized standard data fields with grandfathered legacy Vendor Master logs. Configured and hardened localized Output Determination profiles leveraging custom NACE preferences and S/4HANA Settlement configurations. Built bulletproof PR Release Strategies deeply integrated into automated internal workflow routing engines.
• Projects: Caterpillar & Terumo-Europe — Cross-Module Support Optimization [Apr 2014 – Mar 2017]: Diagnosed and resolved critical Goods Receipt (GR) alignment failures within distributed Stock Transport Scheduling Agreements. Designed dedicated Stock Transport Order (STO) patterns enabling dynamic stock issues extracted directly from specialized Project Stock categories. Mapped system configuration paths to directly scrap HU-managed inventories out of isolated Quality Inspection holds. Authorized

Senior Software Engineer - CGI

(2012-01 - 2014-03)

• Project: Bell Canada — EDI Landscape Transformation [Full Duration]: Transformed multifaceted commercial discovery requirements into actionable, developer-grade Business Blueprint master records. Mapped custom EDI/IDoc message parameters to build highly stable Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) links between enterprise servers and top suppliers. Programmed legacy routines to accept updated organizational structures and modified plant codes cleanly.

SAP Senior Consultant / Consultant - Capgemini

(2007-04 - 2011-08)

• Gennum & Warner Bros (Global Support Tracks): Spearheaded cross-functional incident mitigation, managed ITSM change logs, and automated active real-time Goods Receipt triggers.
• Total Tanzania (Regional Rollout Tracks): Delivered a flawless 'Template Light' localized system rollout navigating intricate national tax, split valuation, and automated procurement logic.
• Total Oil & Gas (Enterprise Global Support Matrix): Provided mission-critical MM technical coverage across 40+ active international subsidiaries utilizing SAP IS-Oil solutions.

B. Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering - JNTU, Hyderabad (2002)

Intermediate Certificate - M.P.C - Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh

SSC / Secondary Certification - Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh