* Ensure effective planning, coordination, and execution of warehouse and logistics operations under SAP EWM/ERP system.* Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.* Conduct daily/monthly physical inventory and maintain in SAP system at all 7 storage & inventory locations i.e. Mulleriyawa, Kelaniya, Moratuwa, 3 Design Centers and Expo Lanka Bonded Facility (Duty Free).* Plan, prioritize and delegate work tasks to ensure proper functioning of flow with team of 18 (Managing 5 Company role staff and 13 outsourced staff)* Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.* Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.* Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.Accomplished multiple tasks within timeframes.* Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.Key Achievements* Awarded as "Hafele Star" for Outstanding Performance in Q3 - 2019 .* Achieved 100% KPI targets for Inbound, Outbound & Inventory Management.* Awarded "GEMS | Going The Extra Mile for Customer Service Certificate" in 2019 & 2020.

Joined as Assistant Manager - Warehouse & Logistics and then got promoted (No Promotions in 2019/2020 due to Pandemic)

• Managed the overall Import & Procurement Flow of Sri Lanka with a range of more than 9000 SKUs (from order placement to GRN) for Retail Operations.• Directly dealing with Suppliers mainly from India, Europe, Singapore & China to ensure an uninterrupted stock availability including sourcing, negotiating terms, purchasing items, receiving and inspecting goods as necessary and keeping records of all the steps in the Procurement process.• Responsible to fine the best possible service providers being fully compliant to the local Customs and statutory regulations.• Ensure effective planning, coordination, and execution of total Logistics & Procurement operations under SAP EWM/ERP system.• Responsible to find suitable service providers via Sea, Air & Courier comparing the best cost and lead-time.• Follow up with Customs brokers to make sure customs filling is completed correctly with correct HS codes.• Totally aware of all Homologation registrations, procedures, processes & practices in Sri Lanka. Such as Sri Lanka Standard Institution (SLSI) and Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRC).Key Achievements• Initiated the total Procurement process with the International Standards.• Reduced the YOY overall Import Logistics cost by 12%.• Increased the YOY stuffing rate by 21%.• Fully Responsible for the total Import logistics flow in the opening project (B2B & B2C) of the biggest sports store in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Catalyst Middle East was specialized in Drilling fluids, Mud chemicals, waste water treatment chemicals, Barite, Bentonite, Hematite, Lubricants, etc supplying to worlds renowned Oil Fields in Middle east & Africa. Managing the overall Export Flow which has a portfolio of 12 Destinations with 09 Suppliers. Ensure all the stakeholders are updated or trained on any operational or systematical changes in the processes.Key Achievements* Adding 2 new destinations on the Export Operations and overall lead-time reduction for 2 destinations.* Initiated a routine Logistics Meetings with all the stakeholders to ensure efficient operations.* Exported 20 FCL Containers of Barite & Bentonite to Basrah Port, Iraq for the first time in Company History.

In charge of Logistics/Operations for vehicles, spare parts, Lubricants & Equipment's from order confirmation to delivery of goods. Having Good product knowledge of Automobile Spare Parts, ENOC Lubricants, Generators, Equipment's, and Vehicles etc. Determine what is suitable & economical transportation method for shipments based on weight & volume of goods while Negotiating with different Freight forwarders for better rates & based on their services. Provided excellent customer care to maintain and improve customer relations, strengthen loyalty and increase product and service sales.

Worked as a Sales/Operations Coordinator in DEMIMPEX MIDDLE EAST FZE from 01st December 2011 to 31st December 2013

Promoted as a Logistics Executive in SHARIF INTERNATIONAL L.L.C. from 01st July 2011 to 25th November 2011 and have experience in the following, (www.sharifmetals.com)• Handling all Sales Contract performance through corresponding with Shipping Agent, Buyers & suppliers including Cash Collections. • Handling All Import & Export Shipments both Sea & Air cargo.• Have a Good knowledge of the www.dubaitrade.ae E-Mirsal II to clear all the Import & Export Documents. Undergone a Training Program for the same in JAFZA Customs. • Handling all Container Release Orders to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other ports. • Handling all Air Freight Import & Export Shipments.• Handling all Exports & Import for Re-Export Procedures.

Worked in SHARIF INTERNATIONAL L.L.C. as a Logistics Coordinator from 30th November 2009 to 30th June 2011. (www.sharifmetals.com)• Prepare B/L details & Insurance Instructions Export Shipments. • Follow up for B/L Drafts & draft BL confirmations.• Make procedural arrangements for obtaining PSIC Certificates for Indian Shipments & CCIC & NRC Certificates for China Sector Shipments. • Handled Collections of Original B/Ls and Insurance Policies. • Update Vessel details and expected time of arrival in to the system on day to day basis and collect second weight tickets from Shipping Agents.

Promoted as Logistic Assistant in Dubai Garden Centre (Desert Group) from 01st July 2009 to 10th October 2009. (www.dubaigardencentre.ae)

Joined Dubai Garden Centre (Desert Group) as a Stock Administrator under Logistics Manager from 06th October 2008. (www.dubaigardencentre.ae)

Joined Stone ‘N’ String (Pvt) Ltd., in 2005 again upon an invitation from the Company and worked as a Regional Supervisor in their Indian Operation in Chennai for Stone ‘N’ String (India) Pvt. Ltd. from the year 2006 to 2008. (www.stone-n-string.com)

* Promoted as an International Purchaser of the Branch of International Purchasing Dept. (for SAAD Specialist Hospital) in S.I.F. Abqaiq Warehouse.* I was the International Coordinator for contacting overseas Suppliers for Company Orders.* Was Responsible for all the Shipment Documents & correspondence whichever comes to our dept.

• Join the organization as a Accounts Assistant & worked for 8 months

Thereafter Promoted as an Accounts Assistant in the Accounts Department at Stone ‘N’ String (Pvt) Ltd., in the year 2003 (www.stone-n-string.com)

Worked as a Management Trainee at Stone ‘N’ String (Pvt) Ltd., from the year 2002 to 2003. (www.stone-n-string.com)