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Maryland, Nsw, Au

South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

|Supply Chain Management |-Optimized Supply Chain Management: Directed the supply chain lifecycle for orders across Australia, China, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.| Supplier Relationship Management |-Led Supplier Relationship Management for vendors in Australia, China, Thailand, and Sri Lanka, improving supply chain reliability and performance.| Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams |-Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Sales, Customer Service, and Administration) to ensure seamless order processing and delivery, achieving on-time customer satisfaction.| Production Monitoring |-Weekly review of production plan with the production team and monitor production progress to meet DIFOT for customer orders.| Logistics |-Coordinated international freight and logistics for raw materials and finished goods, optimizing transportation schedules and reducing costs.| Procure-to-pay (P2P) Cycle |-Reconciled purchase orders, invoices, and delivery documentation, ensuring financial accuracy and approval for payments.Achievements| Supplier Sourcing | Onboarded two new international vendors, expanding supply chain capabilities and enhancing supplier diversity.| Process Improvement | Developed an outbound logistics and dispatch mechanism, reducing order processing lead time to 6 hours and achieving 100% dispatch accuracy, significantly improving operational efficiency.| Delivery Performance Management | On-Time Delivery Management | Achieved 99% DIFOT (Delivery in Full, On Time) across suppliers in Australia, China, Thailand, and Sri Lanka, reflecting excellence in supplier performance management.

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Western Province, Sri Lanka

| Procurement & Purchasing Management | Sales Management | Accounts Management | Production Coordination || Procurement Process |-Standardized procurement processes organization-wide, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.| Supply Chain Risk |-Developed and implemented supplier risk management plans, mitigating risks through supplier diversification and compliance checks.| Information Accuracy |- Maintained accurate and transparent procurement records, documenting vendor selection, quotations, contracts, and communications for audits. | Procurement Budget |-Ensured procurement activities aligned with budgetary constraints, optimizing financial control and compliance with company financial policies.| Cost Management |- Collaborated on an IoT-based manufacturing project, managing shared resources with a partner company, and minimizing initial plant and machinery investment.| P&L Responsibility |-Responsible for annual sales and marketing budget and profitability.| Sales & Marketing Strategy Development |-Directing the development and implementation of sales & marketing strategies-Development and implementation of strategies to adapt new customers into the business-Directing the development and implementation of strategies related to stakeholder engagement| Client Order Management |-Bid for orders and provide competitive lead times through negotiations with planners and raw material suppliers-Promoted the organization's production capabilities to Jockey USA and Jokey India.-Overall responsibility for sales and marketing activities from product development to final shipment

Ragama, Western Province, Sri Lanka

| Procurement | International Sourcing | Supply Chain Management | Account Management | Sales || Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility | Account Growth & Key Account Profitability |-Managed to grow the turnover from $ 30 million to $ 40 million-Maintained a 35% contribution margin for new and existing customer contracts| Budgeting and Cost Management |-Achieved US$ 0.2 million in cost savings by identifying and implementing cost reduction initiatives to support the company’s financial goals.| Sales Pipeline Management |-Led the team in the S&OP meeting process| Account Management & Relationship Building |-Strategically managed and strengthened high-value relationships with Limited Brands USA for the Victoria's Secret account, serving as the primary liaison to ensure alignment with brand standards, client satisfaction, and sustainable partnership growth.| Supply Chain Strategy |-Developed and implemented purchasing, storage, and distribution strategies, ensuring efficient materials flow and timely deliveries.| Procurement Policies |-Led general procurement and contracting activities, including pre-qualification of suppliers and contractors, ensuring alignment with company standards.| Supplier Relationship |-Managed supplier relationships through evaluations, risk management, and participation in audits to ensure quality and compliance with company requirements.| Supplier Performance |-Monitor and assess supplier performance to ensure a DIFOT measurement of 98.5%-Conduct supplier's performance reviews to ensure compliance with contracts and quality standards| Continuous improvement |-Utilized data analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities, driving continuous improvements in purchasing processes and achieving significant cost optimizations.| Compliance and Documentation |- Managed 3PL SLA and performance measurements- Managed and coordinated customer compliance documents with third-party logistics (3PL) providers

Ragama, Western Province, Sri Lanka

| Procurement | International Sourcing | Supply Chain Management | Key Account Management || Revenue Growth | Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility |-Managed to grow the turnover from US$ 14 million to US$ 30 million-Improved profitability from 0.08 cents to 0.20 cents (US$/Minute)| Client Needs Analysis & Solutions Delivery |-Implemented speed-to-market business models, reducing design-to-market lead time from 49 to 21 days, enhancing responsiveness to client needs and accelerating product delivery.| Cross-Selling and Upselling |-Broadened the market portfolio by integrating Knit & Tee’s category (US$ 16 million)| Competitive quote sourcing |-Sourced multiple quotes for new purchases and ensured competitive supplier pricing by maintaining up-to-date market knowledge.| Inventory Management |-Maintained stock levels by evaluating usage patterns and anticipating seasonal demand spikes, ensuring the availability of required stock at all times.-Monitored inventory levels, forecasted demand, and reordered stock to prevent shortages or overstocking, ensuring smooth production operations.-Led inventory cycle counts and stocktakes, reconciling discrepancies between physical and system counts to maintain stock accuracy.| ERP |-Utilized ERP systems (infor M3) to monitor inventory movements and ensure accurate tracking of stock and consumables.| BOM - Bill of Material |-Tracked Bill of Materials (BOM), continuously updating revisions to reflect accurate material requirements for production.| Cost Optimization |-Led the procurement team in reducing raw material write-offs from 8% to 1.5%, resulting in a cost saving of US$1.072 million from a US$16.5 million purchasing budget.| Team Management |-Led the team to achieve the best front-end-team award at the Year 2016 management conference

Ragama, Western Province, Sri Lanka

| Assistant Manager Operations Excellence || Overseeing Production Schedules | Managing Downtime and Delays |-Reviewed and adjusted procurement schedules based on demand forecasting and sales trends to ensure alignment with market demand.| Purchase Order Accuracy | Inventory Accuracy } -Placed accurate purchase orders (POs) with suppliers, ensuring orders met stock requirements and inventory targets.-Coordinated with finance and operations teams to reconcile discrepancies from stock counts or system updates, ensuring accurate records.| Supply Continuity |-Collaborated with suppliers to resolve delivery delays, quality concerns, and stock shortages, maintaining supply chain continuity.| Supplier Performance |-Engaged with suppliers to continuously improve delivery performance, stock availability, and cost-effectiveness.| Collaboration across Departments |-Partnered with site managers to identify and resolve inventory challenges, ensuring seamless stock flow across all sites.| Downtime (Planned vs. Unplanned) |-Responsible for maintaining the downtime below 5% due to supply chain or customer delays| Continuous Improvement Initiatives | Standardization and Best Practices |- Reduced the order processing time to 1.5 days from 3 days through value stream mapping (Lean, Six Sigma)-Lead PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle to support standardization of best practices | Reporting and Communication |-Tracked product lead times and communicated delays to warehouses, ensuring timely material delivery and on-time customer fulfilment.| Performance Monitoring |-Achieved a 95% hit rate on production start dates, aligning procurement processes with production schedules for timely material availability.-Continuously monitor production performance across various facilities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and timely completion of orders-Take the lead in maintaining a 98% customer scorecard rating (Quality, Compliance & delivery performance)

Ragama, Western Province, Sri Lanka

| Procurement Specialist | Crisis Response (Supply Chain) Specialist || Risk Identification and Mitigation |-Monitor global events, supplier performance, transportation issues, and other risk factors-Skilled in identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks (e.g.: geopolitical issues, supply shortages, etc.)| Crisis Response and Communication |-Lead response efforts during supply chain crises by coordinating with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers-Ensure transparent and timely communication with all stakeholders (e.g., suppliers, customers, and senior management) to manage expectations-Ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners to resolve issues| Supply Chain Continuity Planning |-Ensure that alternative sourcing, logistics rerouting, and backup suppliers are available| Problem-Solving |-Analytical and critical thinking skills to quickly assess problems, identify solutions, and implement contingency plans.| Supply Chain Downtime |-Monitor and minimize the amount of time the supply chain is unable to operate due to disruptions| Supplier and Logistics Management |-Monitor and manage supplier relationships, ensuring alternative suppliers are ready in a crisis.-Collaborate with logistics teams to find alternative shipping routes when transportation networks are affected| Adaptability and Flexibility |Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, and operations as needed to manage unexpected disruptions| Supply Chain Relationship Index |Responsible for maintaining healthy supplier relationships to achieve a 95% or higher relationship index value| Ensure Adherence to Procurement Policies |Verify that all purchasing activities comply with the organization’s procurement policies, including vendor selection, and contract approvals| Monitor Legal and Regulatory Compliance |-Work closely with legal and compliance teams to stay updated on relevant regulations and implement necessary changes

Katunayake, Western Province, Sri Lanka

| Purchasing Executive || Supplier Sourcing and Selection |-Managed Request for Information (RFI) process for projected jobs-Managed Request for Estimate (RFE) process for projected jobs-Managed Request for Quotation (RFQ) process for confirmed jobs| Cost Management and Negotiation |-Ensure that supplier pricing aligns with market rates and contributes to cost-saving initiatives| Quality Assurance and Inspection|-Implement inspection protocols for incoming goods, providing feedback to suppliers on quality issues| Compliance with Contractual Terms |-Measure how often the supplier adheres to the terms of the contract, including delivery schedules, quality standards, and payment terms| Cost Variance |-Responsible for maintaining a positive purchase price variance (PPV) for all jobs-Managed MRP processes to ensure timely material availability while minimizing excess inventory

Ekala, Western Province, Sri Lanka

| Procurement Executive | Production Coordination || Contract Management |-Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts to ensure legal and operational requirements| Procurement Planning and Forecasting |-Collaborate with various departments to forecast procurement needs based on production schedules and demand planning| Purchase Order Management |-Monitor Vendor performance against LIF (Line-Item Fill)-Achieve 100 % purchase order accuracy-Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers| Vendor/Supplier Sourcing |-Ensure supplier diversity to mitigate risks and enhance flexibility| Supplier Relationship Management |- Negotiate favourable terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers. Eg: Credit terms| Procurement Compliance |- Monitor supplier adherence to contract terms, including delivery schedules, quality standards, and pricing agreements.| Inventory Management |-Track how efficiently inventory is managed, preventing overstocking or stockouts-Allocate available inventory to existing orders before placing new purchase orders| Procurement Cycle Time |-Manage order processing cycle time within 1.5 days-Manage supplier cycle time within the agreed timelines| Cost Variance |-Compare actual procurement costs to the budgeted costs| Supplier Performance Management |-Monitor supplier performance against quality, timelines and compliance with contract terms-Maintained supplier Delivery in full on time (DIFOT) KPI (DIFOT) at 95%-Maintained critical path and upstream risk management (Quality) KPI of raw material at 95%-Responsible for maintaining a 3-week procurement cycle time for imported raw materials| Market Research and Analysis |- Stay updated on market trends, supply and demand fluctuations, and new suppliers| Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams |-Work closely with departments like finance, production, logistics, and quality assurance to ensure smooth procurement operations

Madampe, North Western Province, Sri Lanka

| Purchasing Officer | Stores & Inventory Executive | Production Executive | Quality Executive | Maintenance | Administration || Receiving and Inspecting Goods |-Receiving incoming goods, verifying discrepancies against invoices| Stock Control, Cycle Counting and Replenishment |-Led Monthly, quarterly & annual stock counts & cycle counts to verify inventory levels, variances or discrepancies-Maintain accurate inventory in accounting ERP -Monitor adherence to optimal stock levels| Stock Turnover | -Monitor the frequency at which inventory is replaced or cycled through| Dispatching Goods |-Prepare goods for dispatch, ensuring accurate quantities and timely delivery-Coordinate with delivery services or drivers for efficient shipment| Operating Equipment | -Ensure proper maintenance and safe operation of equipment| Maintaining a Clean and Organized Warehouse | -Implement “5S” techniques to optimize storage space and workflow| Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations | -Adhere to health and safety guidelines - proper lifting techniques, hazard identification, and the safe handling of hazardous materials-Measure adherence to workplace safety guidelines and the number of incidents or near misses| Collaborating with cross-function departments | -Coordinate with purchasing, production, and sales teams to ensure smooth operation and order fulfilment| Order Management | -Order inventory based on fixed quantity (reorder point) or fixed-period (replenishment level) models| Productivity and Efficiency |-Tracks the total number of units produced within a specific timeframe| Process Improvement | -Implement lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste.| Production Planning and Scheduling |-Ensure that production plans align with customer demands, inventory levels, and resource availability| Ensuring Product Quality | -Inspect raw materials and finished goods as per customer specifications

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