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Naresh B - Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365 F&O Specialist

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Location: Dallas, Texas, USA

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Naresh Budhinen Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365 F&O Specialist Linked : https://www.linkedin.com/in/naresh-kumar-budhineni-51128822/ Email : [email protected] Dallas , TX | phone : (734) 821-5129 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Experienced ERP professional with 14 years of expertise in delivering transformative solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, specializing in Supply Chain Management and Advanced Warehousing. Proven success in leading client workshops, solution blueprinting, and driving ERP transformation programs across retail, manufacturing, and wholesale B2B industries. Skilled in end-to-end implementations, upgrades, integrations, and post-go-live support, with a strong focus on business value, process optimization, and user adoption Consulting and Product Exposure: ERP Consulting & Solution Design Led multiple end-to-end D365 F&O implementations, rollouts, and upgrades across global organizations. Conducted fit-gap analysis, requirement workshops, CRPs, and solution blueprinting to align business requirements with system capabilities. Designed scalable, future-ready solutions across Order-to-Cash (O2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Advanced Warehousing, Production, and Finance processes. Supply Chain Management (Core Expertise) Implemented Procurement & Sourcing, Sales & Marketing, Inventory, Advanced Warehousing, Master Planning, Production , vendor collaboration portal, AR and AP modules. Configured work templates, location directives, wave setups, BOMs, production parameters, safety stock, and planning coverage groups. Streamlined manufacturing and warehouse operations by introducing automation and best practices. Integration & Technical Collaboration Managed integrations between D365 F&O and third-party/e-commerce platforms including Shopify, Salsify, and Microsoft B2B applications. Led EDI integrations, data migration, and functional testing, ensuring data integrity and smooth system interactions. Worked closely with Microsoft support to address product bugs, escalate issues, and apply necessary patches during implementation. Utilized Azure DevOps to optimize development and delivery pipelines, enhancing collaboration and tracking in Agile/Scrum environments. Client Engagement & Advisory Conducted client workshops, CRPs, and presented prototypes and solution demos to business leaders for alignment and sign-off. Collaborated with clients to validate requirements, adjust functional designs, and align the solution with business goals. Provided strategic advisory on process optimization, industry best practices, and change management to ensure successful project adoption and long-term success. Project Delivery & Leadership Played roles of Lead Functional Consultant, Solution Architect, and Application Support Lead. Delivered user training, knowledge transfer, and adoption workshops for both Finance and Supply Chain teams to ensure system proficiency. Contributed to pre-sales activities, effort estimation, and agile project execution in global delivery models, ensuring on-time and on-budget project completion CERTIFICATIONS MB-330 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant MB6-897 Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Retail RECENT PROJECTS Programsoft LLC, Texas, USA Client: Talking Rain Beverages, Seattle (Jan 2024 Till date) Project: Microsoft Dynamics D365 F.O implementation Role: Functional Lead Led end-to-end implementation of O2C, P2P, Advanced Warehousing, and production processes Facilitated client workshops and fit-gap sessions, advising stakeholders on best practices SCM and advance warehousing processes Developed solution blueprints demonstrating how D365 F&O optimizes warehouse operations, enhancing inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping, driving efficiency, compliance, and real-time visibility across the supply chain Prepared Functional design documents FDDs and test cases for Finance and SCM scenarios, ensuring thorough validation of end-to-end business processes. Led Conference Room Pilot (CRP) sessions to demonstrate mapping of SCM requirements into D365 F&O securing stakeholder buy-in. Mapped AS-IS and TO-BE SCM processes, optimizing inventory accuracy, supply chain visibility, order fulfillment, and warehouse operations, driving enhanced operational efficiency and streamlined workflows across the supply chain. Delivered training sessions and user adoption workshops for SCM teams, focusing on warehouse management and supply chain processes, ensuring smooth system adoption and enhanced operational efficiency Authored comprehensive training materials and Task Recorder guides, creating a reusable knowledge base for business users and significantly reducing post go-live reliance on consultants Program soft LLC , Texas, USA Client: Nucor Insulated Panel Group (NIPG) ( July 2023 to December 2024 ) Role: Senior Supply chain management consultant Responsibilities: Supported clients on D365 Finance & Operations by resolving cross-functional Finance and SCM issues (AP, AR, GL, O2C, P2P, Advanced Warehousing, production module) and implementing system enhancements and change requests. Contributed to solution design across key areas including Finance, Make-to-Order (MTO), Procurement & Sourcing, Sales, Inventory, Advanced Warehousing, and Production, ensuring end-to-end business alignment. Resolved cross-functional issues impacting AP/AR workflows, ensuring accurate invoice processing, payment scheduling, and customer collections. Acted as a trusted liaison between business users, process leads, and technical teams, translating requirements into solutions and driving timely issue resolution. Conducted end-to-end testing of Finance and SCM processes during version updates and sprints, safeguarding system stability and compliance. Authored Functional Design Documents (FDDs) and test cases to validate solutions across Finance and SCM modules. Delivered training and user adoption workshops for Finance and Supply Chain teams, supported by Task Recorder guides and training materials. Leveraged Azure DevOps for agile delivery (sprint planning, backlog tracking) and ServiceNow for ticket resolution, ensuring efficient project execution. Infosys India (Jan 2018 Dec 2022) Client: Telstra Communications, Australia Project: Microsoft Dynamics D365 F.O implementation and support Role: Functional Consultant and Offshore Support Lead Responsibilities: Designed and Implemented E2E Sales and Purchase processes, inventory, AR , AP and Retail functionalities Created FDDs and test cases Led CRP sessions Led data migration Managed go-live and post-implementation support Led offshore support team Implemented retail and e-commerce modules Store rollout and hardware setup Liaised with Microsoft for bug resolution Infosys India (Jan 2017 Dec 2017) Client: DNP Group, Japan Project: Microsoft Dynamics D365 F.O implementation upgrade Role: Functional and Test Lead Responsibilities: Led AX 2012 R3 to D365 F&O upgrade Analyzed system functionalities and customizations Designed and executed test cases Delivered user training Led a team of 8 consultants Managed go-live and post-implementation support Infosys India (Nov 2011 Dec 2016) Client: British Telecom, United Kingdom Project: Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 R3 Support & D365 F.O implementation Role: Functional Consultant Responsibilities: Implemented SCM features including O2C, P2P, Master Planning, Production, Inventory, and Sales Returns Led pre-sales and pilot implementation Optimized business processes Designed solutions and created FDDs , Testing Conducted user training and created user manuals Implemented customizations and integrations ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Qualification Institution Year Master of Computer Applications Osmania University, Hyderabad 2007 Bachelor of Commerce Osmania University, Hyderabad 2005 Email : [email protected] Dallas , TX | phone : (734) 821-5129 Keywords: golang Arkansas Texas