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Sri Lanka

Micro-Tech is involved in providing engineering solutions & encompass authorized dealership for SPX, Zhongya, Spirax Saco, AA filers which are internally reputed brands.  Manage the overall operations/ business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission  Builds a positive and productive work culture by listening to employee opinions, making adjustments, and recognizing the team's accomplishments Formulating high-quality business strategies in alignment with short-term and long-term objectives Oversee the company’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth Enforce adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the company’s legality and business ethics Stay au courant of current trends in the industry and modern business practices Build/ Sustain trusting relations with key partners, stakeholders Manage the human resources of the organization according to authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations

Sri Lanka

Established in 1970, A leading & one of the largest FMCG companies in Sri Lanka involved in Importing, Manufacturing & Distributing.  Responsible for the entire sourcing activities for the organization direct & indirect Implemented strategic sourcing concepts, aligning with Fonterra global standards Formulated and implemented transparent souring concepts Lead many strategic projects in driving cost-saving initiatives to improve the company working capital (Project Liquid Gold, Project Accelerate, Project Velocity) Fostered people capability to support overall organizational objectives/ expectation Renegotiated terms and conditions with strategic vendors & stakeholders  Nurtured farmer base to have a continuous supply of raw milk for the production process Introduced vendor managed inventory system and JIT system to the organization  Developed internal control systems for the procurement/ supply chain activities and rolled out across the organization aligning to Fonterra Global compliance standards (This document is named “Procurement deck”) Responsible for people management and developing their capabilities  Streamlined the souring process to increase the efficiency Lead regional projects in consolidation wherever it's applicable, developed vendor performance criteria & vendor risk assessments criteria Identified/ developed suitable Co-packers, 3PL operators to suit the organizational expectations Lead many capital projects ensuring timely completion Built strong business relationship with internal and external stakeholders Lead the SAP implementation & procurement space

Sri Lanka

Established in 1844, Sri Lanka's leading 7 largest Retail and FMCG Company listed in the Colombo Stock Exchange encompassing 11 subsidiary companies.  Developed and streamlined the souring activities to a transparent manner Developed peoples capability to support the overall organizational expectation. Renegotiate terms and condition with strategic vendors. Segregation of product range to suit the geographical location spread islandwide  Developed farmer base for perishables to have a sustainable supply line Identified and segregated centralized and decentralized product categories to manage the inventories and the storage space Introduction of vendor managed inventory system and JIT system to the organization Developed an internal control system for the procurement/supply chain activities and rolled out across the organization. Supported the marketing division for promotional activities One of the key members involved in opening up the first departmental store concept at Kattubedda (Moratuwa) - Cargills Big City.

Sri Lanka

IGA - International Grocers Alliance (Pvt) Ltd is a JV between Ceylon Biscuits, Richard Peiris & Company, Ceylon Brewery to Manage the Government-owned Sathosa retail chain. Set up a centralized delivery concept through a 3PL logistics provider Build strategic strong business relationships with the newly formed Organization - IGA, in a short time span Build a transparent vendor selection criteria Developed a transparent product selection process Developed vendor performance criteria Support the marketing activities in achieving the overall organizational targets. Developed peoples capabilities especially in a government institution Sathosa retail. Identified 3PL logistic service provider ( Logiwis Ltd) to provide the logistic services (warehousing and transportation) Implemented controls & Process which were not available in a government institution.

Sri Lanka

JAY Kay Marketing, A Subsidiary of John Keells Holdings Ltd - Keells Super Retail Chain,  Played a lead role in introducing the supermarket concept to JKH Developed strong business relationships with the vendors Developed a transparent vendor selection criteria and product selection criteria Negotiate favorable terms and conditions on meeting the organizational expectations Developed promotional campaigns in collaboration with the Marketing team Set up the centralized distribution system to support the chain Developed a strong procurement team to support the categories Set up a distribution channel for perishables

Sri Lanka

Supply Chain Management

Diploma In Marketing Management

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