Back to Developers
Tarun Raj Poondra

Tarun Raj Poondra

SAP EWM Consultant

Erlanger, KY
75
Profile Score

About

Results-driven SAP S/4HANA EWM Business Key User with 4+ years of experience supporting high-volume manufacturing and warehouse operations. Strong expertise in end-to-end EWM processes, EWM–ERP integration, and production supply workflows. Proven ability to optimize material flow, prevent line stoppages, and improve operational KPIs, including reducing material shortages by 25% and achieving 99.2% inventory accuracy. Adept at user training, UAT execution, troubleshooting, and bridging business operations with IT teams. Improved process adherence and reduced deviations by 40% through SOP development. Maintained 95% SLA compliance for issue resolution.

Skills & Expertise (10)

MM Advanced
7.4/10
4
Years Exp
cycle counting Power BI Excel SOP Documentation Root Cause Analysis issue resolution SOP Development KPI Monitoring Continuous Improvement

Work Experience

SAP S/4HANA EWM Business Key User

Abbott Laboratories

Oct 2023 - Nov 2025

Served as primary SAP EWM support for 50+ warehouse users in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Managed inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse processes including goods receipt, putaway, picking, packing, and shipping. Led EWM–PP integration for production supply, staging, and consumption, reducing material shortages by 25%. Monitored KPIs (inventory accuracy, throughput, shortages) and implemented corrective actions to prevent disruptions. Served as Logistics Key User responsible for work instructions development, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), end-user training, system access approval, and managing business change requirements. Monitored SAP IM/WM processes, production WIP, replenishment systems, inventory reports, and KPIs to ensure continuous material flow and prevent line stoppages. Resolved system and process issues with a 95% SLA adherence rate in collaboration with IT teams. Conducted user training sessions and developed quick reference guides to improve adoption and efficiency. Performed cycle counts and inventory audits, achieving 99.2% inventory accuracy.

SAP MM Associate Consultant

Tech Mahindra LLC

Oct 2020 - Aug 2021

Supported Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and master data migration using LSMW. Participated in integration testing across SAP MM, WM, and PP modules. Assisted in UAT and post-go-live support activities.

SAP EWM Consultant

Perfetti Van Melle

Nov 2025 - Present

Support daily SAP EWM warehouse operations across inbound, outbound, and internal processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Manage outbound execution including picking, packing, handling units (HU), and goods issue processing. Monitor and resolve EWM–ERP integration issues such as qRFC queue failures (SMQ1/SMQ2), stock mismatches, and document inconsistencies. Participate in UAT by designing test scenarios, identifying defects, and supporting successful deployments. Served as SAP Logistics Key User in a cross-functional Agile team supporting SAP IM/WM processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment; monitored production WIP, replenishment systems, and inventory reports to ensure continuous material flow and meet throughput targets. Troubleshoot RF device and warehouse execution issues to ensure uninterrupted operations. Utilize EWM Monitor for tracking warehouse tasks, deliveries, and system exceptions. Configure and optimize storage types, sections, and bin determination strategies to improve putaway efficiency. Support wave management and picking strategies to streamline outbound processes. Coordinate with business and IT teams to resolve system defects and improve process stability. Develop SOPs and operational reports to enhance process compliance and performance tracking.

Industrial Engineer

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

May 2019 - Dec 2019

Optimized production schedules and improved equipment reliability through root cause analysis. Ensured compliance with ISO standards in manufacturing operations.

Operations Engineer

Cosmos Surfaces

Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

Improved material handling and inventory accuracy using SAP APO and WMS. Developed SOPs aligned with warehouse operations, reducing process deviations by 40%. Coordinated with vendors and production teams to reduce stockouts by 15%. Conducted root cause analysis and recommended system/process improvements.

SAP MM Consultant

Prolific Tech Solutions

Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

Supported SAP MM implementation in a distribution environment. Trained 30+ users on warehouse and procurement processes. Assisted with master data setup and resolved transactional issues during go-live. Reduced system-related delays by 30% during ramp-up phase.

Supply Analyst Intern

Avani Technologies

Apr 2023 - Jun 2023

Analyzed supply chain data to support procurement and inventory decisions. Generated KPI reports to track supply chain performance and vendor efficiency. Assisted with vendor communication and process documentation.

Education

Master of Science, Industrial & Engineering Management - University of North Carolina at Charlotte

- 2023 · Afghanistan

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering - Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology

- 2020 · Afghanistan

Certifications

No certifications added yet

Interested in this developer?

Profile Score Breakdown

📷 Photo 10/10
📄 Resume 10/10
💼 Job Title 10/10
✍️ Bio 10/10
🛠️ Skills 15/20
🎓 Education 10/10
⏱️ Experience 5/15
💰 Rate 0/5
🏆 Certs 0/5
Verified 5/5
Total Score 75/100

Profile Overview

Member sinceApr 2026

Availability Details

Visa Status

H1B

Relocation

Open to Relocation