Zoltan Papp

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Szeged, Csongrád, Hungary

About

Over 15 years international working experience across Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and North America in multiple functions. Extensive experience in Supply Chain, Planning & downstream systems with proven track record of delivering while working remotely. Experienced Project Manager with the skills, knowledge and experience to evaluate, plan, document and implement process improvements initiatives on Supply Chain Strong analytical & IT skills Team performance optimization to deliver project on time Exceptional business partnering skills across various functions and levels within the organization Led multiple successful end-to-end project implementations in SAP systems (APO and ECC) and in various supply chain functions Excellent trainer and super-user / central support-build capability SAP APO: Demand Planning (DP); Supply Network Planning (SNP); PP/DS; Core Interface (CIF); Supplier & Customer collaboration SAP R3: Production Planning (PP); Materials Management (MM); Masterdata Management (MDM) including Core Interface Management with APO Data capability: documentation of processes & train business users (incl SAP-APO and CIF) S4 HANA: PP/DS Customization

Experience

  • AGCO Corporation (5 yrs 7 mos)
    • IT Lead - Production Planning
      Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Leading a team of Business Analysts across the globe in the day to day support of SAP Production Planning (ECC, APO, S/4 Hana & IBP modules).

    • SAP APO Business Analyst
      Jan 2021 - May 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      *Sustainable high-tech solutions for farmers feeding the world* AGCO is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural solutions. #WeAreAGCO Remotely delivering solutions for our wholegoods business across the European sites by fixing errors and improving existing processes in SAP APO Automotive Industry; SAP-SCM-APO, iPPE, Variant Configuration, characteristic based Production Planning and Model Mix Planning: characteristic, rule based production sequencing with optimizer, high proportion custom developed solutions, component forecasting process for Variant Configured final goods (LTOP) Reservation Planning, intra-company OEM component manufacturing planning, configuration based forecasting process Implement custom PP/DS board solution for intercompany sub-process

  • Diageo (14 yrs 4 mos)
    • Capability Manager
      Jun 2019 - Jul 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Implementation of Transportation Management System (TMS) in Africa and APAC Lead the development of training material for Program by working closely with Change Manager and Technology Vendor (BlueYonder) Identify training needs and different role profiles for all markets (Super users, End users, Business Stakeholders, External Partners) that need to be trained and create customized training programs by role by market Define clear KPI's for success of the training program and sustainability of capability in markets and COE's Lead KT Plan and Deliver the training directly or through other superusers or technology vendor on time and in full across Africa markets, and APAC regional COE's. Play a leading role in the Global MOVE Community and become a subject matter expert with responsibility for seeking out best practice, and then codifying this into a format that can be shared and reapplied rapidly across Markets

    • Supply Chain Process Excellence Manager
      Oct 2014 - Jun 2019 · 4 yrs 9 mos

      Drive and develop strong capability within the team; standardizing and codifying processes, improving performance via accurate planning data allowing a more effective planning process Design and governance of Singapore Supply Center performance KPI metrics Build solid end to end supply chain knowledge, working close to each individual functions of plan/source/make/move/finance and brand change Manage projects across different functions and regions proactively, in particular: SKU portfolio rationalization, HUB move, SKU changeover process standardization, early planning functionality Good understanding of Singapore Supply Center’s SKU portfolio in driving continuous improvement within supply chain

    • SAP APO Data Business Analyst - Implementation Manager
      Jan 2011 - Oct 2014 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      I have progressed through all project phases in different areas: SNP, DP, Supplier & customer collaboration supporting European, Asia Pacific & North America markets. In the analyze phase I was engaged to assist with SAP APO Masterdata readiness and defined APO requirements. In detailed design phase I provided ECC–APO Master data object mapping (DOMD) and field definition, and provided advice and support on Masterdata cleansing, archiving and readiness in existing SAP ECC6 and Manugistics system. Additionally I was part of High Level CIF design. In Product test / UAT I provided data cutover rehearsal plan and supported all test phases and CIF processes in All Development and Test systems + integration testing. Additionally documented the CIF, Integration model and CIF background job requirements; as well as housekeeping jobs for best practice CIF management. In Go-live we successfully completed TCO / DCO and BCO and created a reusable data cutover plan for future deployments. Successfully integrated APO with the R/3 Production system, aligned with SAP best practice. After go-live in warranty I provided full support to the business and documented all changes to complete the Global design. I created reusable tools and SAP queries to support post go-live processes and future deployments. As a CIF super user I was responsible for: learn and manage Core Interface (CIF) between SAP-ECC and SAP-APO tool, document and develop all the processes, test and highlight all the gaps, drive the CIF cutover activities through the first go-live. I was charged to continuously support on a daily basis after go-live (focus on CIF queue management (CQ), CIF Post processing records (CPP) and Compare & Refresh (CCR/ ZDELTA), CC), maintain issues from Weekend and Nightly planning run. Owned the process to discover and debug master and transactional data issues. Other responsibility is to ensure nightly jobs have run; develop solution for the following deployments and develop processes.

  • Accountant at Pick Szeged Zrt.
    Apr 2004 - Aug 2005 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Accounting of Pick shops, Monthly reporting to management, Finance & accounting system support