Prasad Kanetkar

SAP S/4HANA Certified Functional Consultant with 16+ years of experience specializing in Order-to-Cash (OTC), SAP SD, LE, GTS and Tax Integration (Vertex) across global transformation programs. Currently working as a Independent SAP Consultant, worked on engagements across clients in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, electronics and auction industries.

Proven expertise in: End-to-end S/4HANA implementations & rollouts; Global tax transformation (Vertex integration); Complex system integrations (ALE/IDOC, EDI, 3PL, GTS); Leading cross-functional teams and managing global stakeholders.

SAP OTC Lead - Independent SAP Consulting - India

(2025-01)

• AMS + Enhancement

SAP OTC Lead - Independent SAP Consulting - India

(2024-07 - 2024-12)

• UAE roll out

SAP OTC Lead - Independent SAP Consulting - India

(2023-06 - 2024-06)

• Global Vertex Tax Transformation

SAP OTC Lead - Independent SAP Consulting - India

(2021-05 - 2023-05)

• AMS + Enhancement

SAP Consultant - Independent SAP Consulting Experience - India

(2021-01)

Leading global tax transformation replacing SAP tax engine with Vertex. Designed end-to-end integration architecture between SAP & Vertex. Ensured compliance for US Sales Tax & VAT across regions.

Led functional team and coordinated with Vertex SMEs. Rolling out new Sale Location – 'Dubai' & 'Abu Dhabi'. Update VAT rate for few European Countries. Delivered configuration, testing (SIT/UAT), and go-live support.

Delivered continuous improvements in OTC processes. Implemented legal and post-sales enhancements. Reduced business disruptions via faster issue resolution. Mentored new consultants and stabilized support model.

SAP GTS Consultant - Independent SAP Consulting - India

(2026-02)

Setting up SAP GTS – E4H system is part of 'Warehouse Consolidation' project for USA region in 'SAP GTS Consultant' capacity.

• Configuration of SAP GTS Organization Structure – Setting up 'Foreign Trade Organization' (FTO), 'Legal Unit' (LU)
• Configuration of SAP GTS Compliance & Customs management module In SAP GTS – E4H system. Including SPL/embargo screening, Export/Import Flows, AES Integration, Legal Regulation Set up.
• Setting Up Default Data Procedure for Communication Message, Partner & Generic Data.
• Setting up New Communication messages.
• Managed integration between SAP ERP (SD/MM) and GTS
• Coordinated SIT/UAT testing, cut-over planning, and issue resolution; delivered configuration changes for GTS

SAP OTC Lead + Project Manager - Independent SAP Consulting - India

(2025-10 - 2025-12)

Leading the Project for 'Merge In Transit' - Mexico, which enable Client to address 'Full Order' consolidation requirement. Also it will reduce Manual Process, Reduce Inventory cost & improve customer satisfaction with single complete order per shipment.

• Setting up new Transportation Lanes for Mexico (SAP Logistic Execution (LE) – 'Route')
• Set Up new Partner Function as MIT (Merge In Transit) operator & Assign it to relevant Route & Document Type structure
• Setting up new Output for 'Consolidated Delivery Note'
• Extensively work with ALE/IDOC communication with Carrier & automating the End to End Process.

S/4HANA Implementation (Greenfield) - Cognizant - India

(2020-05 - 2021-05)

• Delivered global S/4HANA rollout (Malaysia, UK, Switzerland)
• Conducted Fit-to-Standard workshops
• Configured pricing, tax, delivery, and integrations
• Enabled automated order-to-delivery processing via IDOCs

SAP GTS Consultant - Cognizant - India

(2019-10 - 2020-05)

• Worked on global trade compliance processes
• Bridged gap between SD & GTS teams
• Ensured compliance with international trade regulations

SAP OTC Consultant - Cognizant - India

(2019-02 - 2019-09)

• Led OTC operations for regulated pharma processes (FDA compliance)
• Managed EDI integrations with 3PL, TraceLink, SOMS
• New customer on Client's EDI platform (B2B) & maintain relevant set up in SAP.

SAP OTC Consultant - Cognizant - USA

(2017-04 - 2019-02)

• Led OTC operations for regulated pharma processes (FDA compliance)
• Rolling out UK Location For Wine Business.
• Implement VAT For GCC Country.
• Managed EDI integrations with 3PL, TraceLink, SOMS
• New customer on Client's EDI platform (B2B) & maintain relevant set up in SAP.

SAP OTC Consultant - Cognizant - India

(2013-06 - 2017-04)

• Led client interactions, conducted requirement workshops, and provided regular status reporting for OTC area.
• Lead Offshore team for OTC area.
• Provided end-to-end application support and enhancements for SAP SD & Vistex in Order-to-Cash (OTC) processes.
• Extensively worked on SAP-3PL & SAP-IBM Sterling interface
• Created knowledge assets (KEDB, documentation) to improve resolution efficiency and process clarity.
• Contributed to process improvements and value additions, driving operational efficiency and Soft Doller savings of about 500K $

SAP MDM Consultant - Cognizant - India

(2012-10 - 2013-06)

• Maintain Location, Equipment master (ELM, EACT, EUOM) & distributed to downstream system
• Provide production support on daily basis on issues faced by the end user
• Facilitate Data load and syndication
• Develop MDM solutions for workflows, de-duplication, validations

SAP VC/SD Consultant - Cognizant - India

(2010-05 - 2012-10)

• Delivered Variant Configuration solutions for complex products
• Conducted Fit Gap requirement session at Client location.
• Build configurable product, Characteristic and Values, Class, Bill of Material, Pricing conditions, Routing in SAP.
• Automated product configuration using VC & LSMW
• Improved order processing efficiency