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+20 Years leadership experience as executive at multinational corporations• Product development capability through in-depth apparel and jewelry industry knowledge• Analytic in seeking business opportunities, setting up from short to long term goals, providing strategic vision and injecting continuous improvement plan.• Global experience throughout the US, India, Europe, and Far East Asia, impacting production planning, technical design, quality assurance, vendor management, and cost negotiations. Proven ability to align cross-functional leaders and deliver on key business goals.• Extensive applied knowledge and category experience in jewelry, gemstone, precious metal, and sustainable raw material.• Consistent track record of driving operational efficiency, cost savings, quality, and process improvements to shorten manufacturing cycles and speed to market.• Strong team player with flexible thinking skilled to know how to orchestrate expert/talent of the organization to drive result.• Passionate and committed individual who knows how to set up priorities in complex business environment.
Helzberg Diamonds
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Head Of Strategic SourcingHelzberg DiamondsVan Alstyne, Tx, Us
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Director Of Strategic Sourcing & ManufacturingSignet Jewelers Limited Aug 2020 - PresentWatford, Hertfordshire, Gb -
Head Of Global SourcingLvmh May 2017 - Sep 2020Paris, FrStarboard Cruise Services, Miami FL (LVMH Group of Companies), Miami FLPart of LVMH, 75% market share, managing 90 plus ships on 10 global cruise lines reaching over 89Million passenger days, 2,500 shipboard employees and brand ambassadors. Recognized as top travel retailer by DFNI Asia and other industry organizationsResponsible for a sourcing spend covering multiple product categories (Fine/Fashion Jewelry, Apparel/Accessories, Watches/Swiss, Leather/Handbags, Beauty, Liquor etc.), with a high degree of focus on Fine Jewelry & Watches which are lion share of the overall spend. Responsible for planning and achieving savings goals. Accountable for people performance, acquisition, retention, compensation, transition and succession, managing key business and people metrics. Established a New Product Sourcing Organization for Starboard, owning the development of the divisional product sourcing strategy within the framework of the company strategy. Delivered $4M million annual savings for 2017(strategic product cost negotiations, updated vendor matrix etc) -
Head Of Product OperationsC&A Nov 2014 - Oct 2017Düsseldorf, Nrw, DeC&A is a leading specialty retailer of women’s intimate apparel. The company operates 1200 stores and is one of the most successful and recognized brands marketing foundations, sleepwear, and emerging businesses.Head of Production & Sourcing Operations Nov 2014 to April 2017Responsible for a sourcing spend of €1.2B (COGS). Responsible for planning and achieving department savings goals. Accountable for people performance, acquisition, retention, compensation, transition and succession, managing key business and people metrics. Own the development of the Divisional sourcing strategy within the framework of the Company strategy. Drive the implementation of this strategy (via Direct and Indirect Supplier platform) across multiple production HUBS in Asia and Europe(India, Bangladesh, Shanghai, HK, Turkey) Delivered $50M million annual savings for 2015/2016 Responsible for a staff strength of 50 associate’s across all production HUBS and head office -
Director Of Global SourcingZale Nov 2012 - Dec 2014Irving, Tx, UsPremier Bridal & Fashion Jewerly Retailer, Dallas Texas, now part of SIGNET groupHead of Sourcing (reported to the Chief Merchandizing Officer) Nov 2011 to Nov 2014Built and managed the Sourcing department for Wedding & Fashion Jewelry, responsible for a sourcing spends of $650Mn at COGS. Accountable for people performance, acquisition, retention, compensation, transition and succession, managing key business and people metrics (Managed 45 associates)Recent Achievement Highlights: Delivered $3.5M million annual savings through key strategic sourcing leverso Restructured the vendor matrix, coupled with sourcing models with the highest possible ROIo Strategic raw material positioning(Standardize Diamond pricing, leveraging economies of scale related to finished good purchases) Standardized component costing(“Should Costing, Activity Based Costing w/suppliers”)o Collaborative planning and forecasting with Strategic vendors -
Senior Manager Plm Solutions DeliveryLimited Brands Jun 2011 - Sep 2012Columbus, Oh, UsSenior Manager Sourcing & Supply Chain Solutions Delivery (Design, Product Development & Sourcing: Upgraded/Implemented a fully integrated PLM system that caters to managing the lion share of product development, sourcing data in the Apparel and Personal care space (Victoria’s Secret Stores, Bath and Body Works), which enabled greater efficiencies in the concept to market process leading to department savings goals, increasing gross margins. Exposure to SCM suite (SNC/SNP) tools as a part end to end integration of merchandisingPlanning, ERP and PLM tools. Accountable for people performance, acquisition, retention, compensation, transition and succession, managing key business and people metrics (Managed 20 associates and 15 indirect (i.e. 3rd party consultants))Achievement Highlights:• Delivered $5-10 million annual leveraging efficiencies gained from the PLM system and below cost saving initiativeso Strategic raw material leverage(leveraging economies of scale)o Collaborative planning and forecasting with Strategic vendors -
Sourcing Manager/Lead Product Life Cycle ManagementChico'S Aug 2007 - Apr 2011Fort Myers, Fl, UsChico's is a retail women's clothing chain founded in 1983 by a three-person operation on Sanibel Island, Florida. Chico's FAS, Inc. is an American women’s clothing and accessories retailerLead Supply Chain Solutions (Design, Product Development & Sourcing): Upgraded existing PDM system and drove the initiative towards purchasing a tier 1 a fully integrated PLM system that caters to managing the lion share of product development, sourcing dataSourcing Manager – Chico’s & SOMA Brand’s ($200M COGS)Leader of a team of 5 managing the product development, cost, delivery and vendor matrix for frontline Chico’s brand Denim and Woven Bottoms & SOMA Bra Business. Launched So Slimming™ collection with 2 key vendors and leveraged contingency plan with the mill to chase sales for a +38% lift to plan. Created in-depth production and capacity plans for vendor and mill partners to support chase strategies in-season with no liability to Chico’s on raw material buys. -
Sourcing Manager/Procurement PlannerLimited Brands 2004 - Aug 2007Columbus, Oh, UsFashion retailer based in Columbus, Ohio. Its flagship brands include Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works.Production & Sourcing Manger : Managed the product development & sourcing managing a sourcing spend of $250 M at COGS, for one of the major Sub Brand within Victoria’s Secret Stores. Responsible for product development, calendar creation and management, costing and delivery, product safety and regulatory compliance, quality assurance, social compliance and vendor management. Categories included Bra’s, underwear, sleepwear Innerwear, Gifting & Accessories. Coordinated needs of multiple channels including retail, e-commerce, and catalog, wholesale, co-branding, licensing. Traveled to Hong Kong and mainland China, India, Vietnam, Cambodia, Sri Lanka to confirm seasonal programs - costing and delivery, communicated daily with our overseas offices in Taiwan, China, Korea, India, Vietnam to maintain product development schedule and avoid delays.Achievement Highlights: Delivered $5-$10 million leveraging various strategic sourcing initiatives.o Restructure the vendor matrix, yielding highest possible ROIo Strategic raw material leverage(leveraging economies of scale)o Collaborative planning and forecasting with Strategic vendors Recognized by L. Brands Chief Sourcing Office (i.e. president’s award from MAST Global), for excellence in Sourcing practices and associated bottom-line savings (2005 - 2006)
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Management TraineeBodyline Private Limited Dec 1999 - Jan 2004Management Trainee/Production Manager: As a trainee sourcing manager, I was a part of the team managing several global accounts such as Victoria’s Secret Store, GAP, A&F (for Bra’s & Panties & Innerwear, Sleepwear etc.) with following responsibilities; - Represented MAS Holdings in costing and status review meetings in Sri Lanka and abroad- Costing of all new styles and negotiating prices and deliveries with buyers overseas. - Coordinating production and technical issues with production staff and buyers- Sourcing fabric and trims and negotiating on price and delivery - Having order follow-up meetings with Merchandisers- Conducting Pre-planning and Pre-production meetings- Preparing Post costing sheets- Ensure all orders meet committed delivery datesAchievement Highlights:• Selected to part take within the development of the 10 year Strategic Capability Roadmap for MAS, which was offered for a few high potentials(as Trainees) from each SBU• Selected to setup the first product development studio for MAS in NYC, producing quick turnaround concept samples, which gave me firsthand experience launching a startup
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Supun Walpola - Mba Education Details
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Emory University - Goizueta Business SchoolOperations Management And Supervision -
Bcs - The Chartered Institute Of ItGeneral
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University Of Sri JayewardenepuraManagement Science
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Royal College ColomboMathematics
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Supun Walpola - Mba works for Helzberg Diamonds
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Supun Walpola - Mba's current role is Head of Strategic Sourcing.
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Supun Walpola - Mba attended Emory University - Goizueta Business School, Bcs - The Chartered Institute Of It, University Of Sri Jayewardenepura, Royal College Colombo.
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Supun Walpola - Mba has skills like Intimate Apparel, Product Life Cycle Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Software, Product Development, Global Sourcing, Capacity Planning, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Underwear, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Apparel.
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