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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto

Manage the Supply Chain operational-related activities & ensure sustainable partnershipswith suppliers, lead & map out the procurement objectives & strategies of the entitysetting up the SOPs to ensure the smooth flow of the supply chain.Sourcing new raw materials required for production to align with the new developments ofproductsOwnership of third party logistic contract management & Monitor the warehouse operationwith 3PL & 4PL service providersProduct costings & product development & inventory planning controllingProduction planning & co-ordination with the production plants related

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Assessed and identified new opportunities for growth in current and prospective markets & designed business strategies and plans to meet the company goals. Resource management & develop a comprehensive company budget and perform periodic budget analyses Consultation activities for the business & the clients. Being the key Interface between the company & outside stakeholders to map out the strategic direction & execution Account Management activities for the customer service & the success, supplier contract management (procurement & supply chain) & assessed overall company performance. Recruit and train new employees. & perform regular Employee evaluations to determine areas of improvement.

Colombo

• Playing an integral role in new business pitches and hold responsibility for the effective on-boarding of new clients.• Responsible for the development and achievement of sales through the direct sales channel.• Focusing on growing and developing existing clients, together with generating new business.• Act as the key interface between the customer and all relevant divisions & Making business plans for all current and opportunity tender business.• Manage the sourcing operation & the supply chain to ensure sustainable partnerships with suppliers. • Front end marketing strategy formulation & continous improvement on behalf of the customer accounts which company vendor to

Sri Lanka

Implementation, monitoring and progress evaluation of process of merchandising development to delivery & managing the supply chain for the world largest apparel brand- GAP Customer relationship management & communications. Supplier relationship management, Sourcing, Purchasing & delivery negotiations & development of new suppliers and sustainable supply chain partnershipsResponsibility of order from pre-order to post order profitability while reducing cost and the write off’s Maintaining positive work relationships with corresponding teams of the RM stores, FG stores, production,Technical and operations of the factories concerned.Accountability of achieving the given sales Budget & Monitoring the Exception Reports ,delivery progress including logistic perspective of the company efficiently & effectively. Forecasting & sourcing functions for the future estimated consignments & timely supplements , achieve the given KPI of the firmDirect Reporting - Business Unit Manager/Deputy Gen.Mgr

Sri Lanka

Managing the Menswear production departments for Men’s Essentials, Men’s nightwear & Men’s casuals product portfolios.Costing’s, Negotiating Prices and production monitoring & ensuring smooth floor on production execution & development process for the related product categories. Planning, monitoring & application the customer orders and confirming the deliveries with the buying teams & updating related systematic processors on M&S sites. Managing & monitoring critical path with vendors, internal teams & M&S UK teams, managing the related liabilities. Capacity management on production & Involving Production and developments issue with suppliers buying teams.Accountability of achieving the given sales Budget & Monitoring the Exception Reports ,delivery progress including logistic perspective of the company efficiently & effectively. Monitoring and coordinate with the buying teams in order to get the new Design/Buying samples & new developments.Forecasting & sourcing functions for the future estimated consignments & timely supplements , achieve the given KPI of the firmDirect Reporting - Business Unit ManagerLine Reporting -Country Manager

Colombo

Managing the supply chain operation for Marks & Spencer full service vendor sourcing base in Sri Lanka.Mainly focusing on Marks & Spencer vendor conversion project for FSV (Full service vendors) to FOB model & to ensure smooth supply chain operation.Co-ordination, execution & monitoring the supply chain process of manufacturing apparel products for Marks & Spencer from Sri Lankan Supplier baseInstructing & monitoring supplier performances, activities according to hit required standards to ensure smooth supply chain operation .-coordinating, & training related factory merchandising, production,technical,quality & finishing teams on the require standards& Correspond with operational teams to ensure smooth flow of deliveries with 100% complaints products.Instruct on the packaging perfection such as care labels, pricing tags, folding & packing methods & Conduct product compliance audits.Training & implementing supply chain vendor compliance requirements based on newly introduce EDC/INDC warehouse project &making sure that all the Sri Lanka suppliers are following the necessities based on the end customer requirements.Operating & solving issues related to systematic processers to ensure of efficient & effective operation & Co-coordinating & day to day operational issue with UK team & the other marks & spencer regional teams. Participating for vendor evaluating appraisals & for weekly conference calls regularly with related teams & Working with packaging trim suppliers on the product compliance measuresDirect Reporting - Regional Supply Chain Manager/ Project Head Line Reporting -Country Manager

Colombo

Implementation, monitoring and progress evaluation of process of merchandising development to delivery & managing the supply chain for the world largest apparel brand- GAP & Athleta Sourcing & Procure the required range of RM for the garment productions of the local & foreign suppliers & managing the sufficient stocks for the current production. Customer relationship management & communications. Supplier relationship management, Sourcing, Purchasing & delivery negotiations & development of new suppliers and sustainable supply chain partnerships. Conduct pre-production meetings with the production management teams & Co-ordinate with production plants to hit the maximum targets & correspond with operational teams to ensure smooth production flow with the RM availability at 100% & on time order fulfillment. Negotiate & developing the RM prices with the suppliers & co-ordinate the supplier’s payment related issues with relevant department. Meet customer service requirements and minimum write-offs and ensure appropriate material allocation. Participate in the supplier evaluation process & Manage supplier related liabilities to ensure accurate accounting and profitability management. Responsibility of order from pre-order to post order profitability while reducing cost and the write off’s Maintaining positive work relationships with corresponding personnel of the RM stores, FG stores, production,Technical and operations of the factories concerned.Direct Reporting - Business Manager/General Manager -Merchandising Line Reporting -Account Manager-Merchandising

Sri Lanka

Handling the logistic & commercial operation for overseas leading apparel brands which company vendor to (Victoria Secrete-Lasenza,Adidas,Berlei) Customer service for respective customer accounts on logistic point of view. Carrying out commercial operations and co-ordinating with internal & external parties on operational issues, documentation processing with BOI / Customs/ Department of Trade/ Ceylon Chamber of Commerce/ SLPA/Air Cargo Terminal / freight Consolidators/shipping lines/Airlines/ Transporters / liaison offices/ Merchants / RM & FG stores / Commercial Banks /Suppliers & Customers whilst effectively co-ordinating & communicating information across the multiple locations & persons within the Supply Chain. Ensuring all relevant operational information is stored and maintained in an orderly & accurate manner, preparing & analysing information and presenting it to the management as required to facilitate the decision making process.Direct Reporting -Dty.Head of Commercial

Post Graduate Diploma, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), International Business

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Business Administration And Management, General, 2Nd Class Upper Honours

Activities and Societies: Class Monitor /Star StudentFinal Year Subjects o Project Management o Business Forecasting o Global Economic.

Higher National Diploma In Business Management, Business Administration And Management, General, Merit

Activities and Societies: Batch Repo Management Process and Organizational Behavior o Financial Accounting o Economics of Business.

Diploma, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Gce O/L & Gce A/L, Business/Commerce, General, 6 A Passes & 1 B/ 1 C Pass For Gce O/L - 2 A Passes & 1 B Passes For Gce A/L

Activities and Societies: Sports/Welfare & Leadership activities Head Prefect 2006/2007(Thurstan College)