At Navio Shipping, our commitment to excellence in export operations is evident through our rigorous attention to detail, which has consistently driven customer satisfaction. Leveraging my Bachelor's degree in Marketing from SLIIT, I've been able to marry analytical skills with market insights to enhance operational efficiency and client relations.While anticipating a specialized qualification in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from CIPS, I am dedicated to streamlining processes for seamless shipping operations. My personal drive is fuelled by transforming challenges into opportunities and fostering growth within our dynamic industry.
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CommercialMarsa Ocean ShippingDubai, Ae -
Operations ExecutiveNavio Shipping Jul 2022 - PresentUnited Arab Emirates• Coordinate and manage the shipping process to booking space from vessel operators and ensuring on-time delivery.• Collaborate with shipping carriers, freight forwarders and vendors to negotiate rates, monitor performance and resolving issues• Monitor and manage inventory levels to meet demands and minimize stockouts.• Providing updates on shipping status, addressing inquiries, and resolving issues promptly.• Resolve logistical challenges and disruptions efficiently such as delays, damaged containers, or changes in delivery schedules.• Prepare reports on shipping operations and performance metrics.• Working closely with cross functional teams such as sales, documentation, and customer service to ensure seamless coordination of operations.• Securing vessel operators' confirmation for out-of-gauge and Dangerous goods cargo stowage arrangements. -
Project ManagerLaniban Properties Jan 2021 - Jul 2022Sri Lanka• Coordinated and negotiated quotations and purchase orders from various vendors, providing suitable options to management based on requirements.• Managed procurement and logistics of raw materials, ensuring continuous flow of business operations.• Analysed and reviewed logistics prices in the market to obtain the best rates from vendors.• Coordinated with suppliers and banks to assist management in obtaining letters of credit, purchase orders, packing lists.• Coordinated with the warehouse and domestic customers to ensure timely supply of materials.• Developing detailed project plans, ensuring resource availability, allocation and delivering all projects on time within the budget and scope and tracking progress with time.
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Management TraineeThree Sinha Industries Feb 2019 - Feb 2020Sri Lanka• Evaluating the performance of area wise managers and collaborating with them to plan the work output for the organization.• Gaining experience in different departments such as personnel, purchasing, customer service, recruiting, documentation and training of new employees, sales and marketing and providing support to senior management team. -
Marketing ExecutiveSoftlogic Life Aug 2017 - Jul 2018Colombo, Western Province, Sri LankaGenerating and managing a contact database by generating leads and identifying opportunities for insurance plans by identifying risk management strategies, handling policy renewals and tracking claims.
Frequently Asked Questions about Akansha Tennakoon
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Akansha Tennakoon works for Marsa Ocean Shipping
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Akansha Tennakoon's current role is Commercial.
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Akansha Tennakoon attended Cips - The Chartered Institute Of Procurement & Supply, Sliit, Vidura College.
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