SAP ECC 60
ABHAY CHAINI
The Hague,ZH
Summary
With nearly 20 years of global experience, I have successfully led cross-functional teams, implemented SAP ECC 6.0 and MES solutions, and executed multimillion-euro supply chain transformation projects across manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. Skilled at bridging technology and business objectives to streamline operations, optimize costs, boost productivity and build agile, future-ready organizations.
Passionate about driving supply chain excellence, SAP-led digital transformations, and manufacturing process optimization.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operational Material Management Lead
Philips India limited
Pune, Maharashtra
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Led a global team of 15 for two factories driving operational excellence and achieving an Employee Engagement Score (EES) of 90%+.
- Led end-to-end ownership of key supply chain KPIs such as material availability , On time shipment , business controlled inventory, E&O , SNC compliance, week of buyer KPI's , master data compliance by driving performance through structured Tier 2/3 governance , LSW and digital dashboard reviews.
- Deployed CTB and 09 tool-based digitization, improving planning accuracy and boosting system material availability from 20% to 70%.
- Executed two CAPA initiatives as CAPA Owner, achieving 100% closure within 90 days, ensuring compliance with patient safety and quality standards.
- Ensured seamless New Product Introduction (NPI) by aligning Readiness for Delivery (RfD) plans with execution, maintaining on-time shipments and overachieving the plan versus actual.
Strengthened NOR-D (Notification of Release for Delivery) compliance through proactive monitoring and accountability frameworks leading to less waiting time and less quality-related shipment blocks - Led Process improvements in OTC, SICR, and Change Request (CR) workflows leading to quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Participated in internal and external audits, including successful US FDA audits, by ensuring SAP system compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining validated states and supporting documentation and data integrity across QMS processes.
Manufacturing Project Manager
Philips India limited
Pune, Maharashtra
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Implemented Power BI-based e-Kaizen, e-Andon, e-Kamishibai, and Digital Daily Management Boards across all tiers, enhancing visual management and delivering €16K in savings
- Deployed a shop floor biometric system aligned with privacy and compliance standards, enhancing personnel tracking and operational transparency enhancing personnel tracking and operational transparency.
- Spearheaded an IoT Proof of Concept (PoC) to monitor temperature and viscosity for Ultrasound AIMS testing, enhancing data accuracy and real-time visibility for improved product quality.
- Led an Automatic Label Inspection PoC, improving process efficiency, accuracy, and compliance while proposing a 10-minute reduction in manual inspection time per system.
- Led and stabilized the Order-to-Cash (OTC) process for an OEM customer, resulting in approximately $300K in revenue recognition
Deployed the Week of Buyer & Week of Planner way of working ensuring buyers followed QMS processes covering daily management, reporting and KPIs. - Conducted cross-functional factory teams training on the CTB tool, improving master data, SAP processes, and material availability.
- Presented factory-wide digitization strategy to senior leadership during GEMBA visits, fostering alignment and commitment toward key digital transformation initiatives.
- Conducted training sessions for factory teams on new applications and IT rollouts, ensuring smooth adoption, system readiness, and operational continuity.
Manufacturing Engineering Project Manager
Philips India Limited
Pune, Maharashtra
04.2018 - 04.2022
- Spearheaded end-to-end SAP ME implementation across two manufacturing sites, achieving $50K in cost savings including deploying the MES server in DCiAB and later migrating it to the cloud.
- Led the Industry 4.0 deployment initiative, developing a three-year strategic roadmap aligned with factory Hoshin goals
- Established a Centre of Excellence (CoE) with cross-functional teams for industry 4.0 and formed a network of factory key users and established a Community of Practice in collaboration with global Business Process Experts (BPEs) and Business Process Owners (BPOs) to drive knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Leveraged Lean tools such as VSM, GEMBA walks KAIZEN and Obeya to identify operational inefficiencies, structured problem solving to improve production line performance.
- Directed the successful rollout of two new product configurations in both SAP and MES systems.
- Led the implementation of SAP ECC 6.0 for a greenfield factory during the pandemic, employing innovative remote knowledge transfer methods, virtual factory Gemba walks, and conducting fully remote comprehensive UAT with over 255 test cases to ensure high-quality deployment.
- Deployed a customized S&R solution with IQ, OQ, and PQ validation systems.
- Successfully deployed SAP SCM workflow to streamline and manage OCCB (Organizational Change Control Board) change requests, enhancing process visibility and control.
Business Process Expert
Philips India limited
Pune, Maharastra
10.2014 - 04.2018
- Managed over 20 SAP change requests related to SCM and manufacturing processes.
- Conducted comprehensive training programs for both business and IT teams to ensure effective knowledge transfer.
- Led the end-to-end SAP GST rollout included coordinating with cross-functional teams, conducting UAT's , providing training and support ensuring seamless adoption and minimizing any disruptions during the transition.
- Improved production line efficiency and reduced material handling time by implementing process improvements for bulk materials handling through e-Kanban functionality.
- Led SAP ECC 6.0 rollout for three product lines, including integration with multiple interfaces, satellite systems and applications.
- Implemented a supplier returns process in SAP, enabling a $400K credit.
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
Pune, Maharashtra
06.2009 - 10.2014
- Successfully implemented SAP Sales and distribution
Module implementation for regional distribution setup
for Life science sector-based organization (JnJ)
catering to 5 affiliates. - Successfully implemented SAP Sales and distribution
Module Health care organization (Cardinal
Healthcare)
Functional Analyst
Tata Technologies limited
Pune, Maharashtra
07.2005 - 10.2010
- SAP Production Planning module support for
automobile company (Tata Motors) - Managed Process and system changes in SAP
Associate Consultant
Infosys Technologies Limited
Pune, Maharashtra
10.2006 - 06.2010
- Led Performance, Volume and Stress (PVS) and
regression testing for US based leading cosmetics
company's manufacturing sites - Successfully implemented SAP ECC 6.0 Sales &
distribution module (Delivery & cross border track)
Implementation for US multinational consumer goods
corporation - Anchored response creation for RFIs / RFPs with
approx 300 Mn USD proposal value
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Post Graduate Diploma Business Management
Symbiosis International University
05.2003 - 5 2005
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Mumbai University
06.1997 - 5 2002
Skills
SAP ECC 60
SAP MES implementation
Industry 40 Enablement
Digital Supply Chain Transformation
Manufacturing & Operational Excellence
Supply Chain Optimization
Lean Six Sigma Initiatives
Project & Change Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Certification
SAP Certified Application Associate order fulfillment with SAP ERP 6.0 EHP4 (Certificate ID010919276)
Additional Information
- CEO Awards India Runner up Team Milaap Category 2022 for Customer Success Story through cross functional team collaboration (Philips)
- Team of the year Award 2020 (Philips)
- Star award 2019 for business transfers and Digitization (Philips) Appreciation certificate for contribution support for successful GST project - Oct 2017
- (Philips) Recognition certificate for team of the year award 2015 (Philips)
- Recognition certificate for IT setup enabling successful product transfer September 2015 (TCS)
- Recognition certificate for successful go live of SAP SD April 2013 (TCS)
- Appreciation certificate for successful go live of SAP for RDC setup Feb 2011 (TCS)
Accomplishments
- CEO Awards India Runner up Team Milaap Category 2022 for Customer Success Story through cross functional team collaboration (Philips)
- Team of the year Award 2020 (Philips)
- Star award 2019 for business transfers and Digitization (Philips) Appreciation certificate for contribution support for successful GST project - Oct 2017
- (Philips) Recognition certificate for team of the year award 2015 (Philips)
- Recognition certificate for IT setup enabling successful product transfer September 2015 (TCS)
- Recognition certificate for successful go live of SAP SD April 2013 (TCS)
- Appreciation certificate for successful go live of SAP for RDC setup Feb 2011 (TCS)
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Work Type
Part TimeFull TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
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Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureQuote
The secret of success is to do the common thing uncommonly well.
John D. Rockefeller Jr.
Software
Sap MES
Windchill
Power BI
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Supply Chain Management
Industry 40
Operational Excellence
Timeline
Operational Material Management Lead
Philips India limited
12.2023 - 04.2025
Manufacturing Project Manager
Philips India limited
04.2022 - 12.2023
Manufacturing Engineering Project Manager
Philips India Limited
04.2018 - 04.2022
Business Process Expert
Philips India limited
10.2014 - 04.2018
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2009 - 10.2014
Associate Consultant
Infosys Technologies Limited
10.2006 - 06.2010
Functional Analyst
Tata Technologies limited
07.2005 - 10.2010
Post Graduate Diploma - Post Graduate Diploma Business Management
Symbiosis International University
05.2003 - 5 2005
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Mumbai University
06.1997 - 5 2002