Global Implementation of enterprise-grade ERP platform at a Major Mining Company

• [SITUATION]:
The company, one of the world’s largest mining corporations, launched a global implementation of SAP ECC R/3, covering all corporate modules. The project was recognized by SAP as one of the largest and most significant ERP implementations ever executed, involving 800 professionals and the redesign of over 200 business processes.
Within the Supply Chain scope, the challenge was to map and standardize processes across different operations (iron ore, copper, and nickel) encompassing the entire value chain, from mining and beneficiation to stockpiling, transportation, port operations, and shipment.

• [TASK]:
I was appointed by the Supply Chain board to join the Operations team, specifically responsible for the implementation of the PP (Production Planning) and QM (Quality Management) modules.
My main assignment was to lead the redesign and implementation of the third-party ore purchasing process, ensuring both system and tax compliance within the new SAP environment.

• [ACTION]:
➢ Conducted end-to-end process mapping and performed a fit-gap analysis between current practices and SAP standards.
➢ Led workshops and interviews with key users to validate the new process design for physical and tax ore purchasing.
➢ Collaborated with the consulting team to configure and customize PP and QM modules, ensuring legal and corporate compliance.
➢ Delivered training sessions and workshops across multiple operational units.
➢ Supervised the Go-Live and hypercare phase, ensuring system stability and user adoption.

• [RESULT]:
➢ Successful Go-Live on schedule, with no major operational disruptions.
➢ 100% integration and automation of third-party ore purchasing processes in SAP ECC R/3.
➢ Full automation and cycle time reduction in the issuance of fiscal documentation for purchasing transactions
➢ Improved traceability and tax compliance, eliminating inconsistencies between physical and fiscal data.