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Overview
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Lahiru Suranga Perera Athukorala

Lahiru Suranga Perera Athukorala

Satwa,Dubai

Summary

Experienced professional with expertise in product line optimization, store design, and inventory forecasting. Skilled in visual displays, display set-up, and brand resets, with a proven ability to enhance retail environments through effective price negotiation and data modelling. Proficient in utilizing retail analytics software to drive strategic decisions and improve operational efficiency. Dedicated to delivering impactful solutions that align with business objectives and foster growth within the retail sector.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Assistant retail merchandiser

GMG LLC (Geant Hypermarket)
Duabi
03.2022 - Current

. Change displays to ensure product promotion and marketing strategy stay on trend and appeal to customers

. Move merchandise around to create equal spacing and functional layout optimized for customer foot traffic patterns

. Rotate products onto shelves from backroom stock and inventory supply

. Use manual and automated scanning and ordering devices . Create category groups in story layout about shelving and clustering of products by type and relevance

. Coordinate labeling efforts ensuring pricing and signage may be quickly pinpointed by customers

. Manage markdowns and daily specials with adequate spacing and display methods

Sales assistant

Cargills Supermarket
Galle, Sri lanka
01.2019 - 12.2021

. Set up displays and promotional fixtures outside of the stores

. Perform merchandising warehouse duties where needed o ensure sufficient stock supplies are distributed to the storerooms

. Put up promotional material such as signs, balloons, and banners in the correct place for maximum visibility

. Track inventory and movement of stock daily

Education

A-Levels -

Dewapathiraja National Collage
Sri lanka
01.2017 - 12.2019

Skills

* Product Line Optimization

*Store Design

*Inventory Forecasting

*Visual Displays

*Data Modeling

*Display Set-up

*Brand Resets

*Price Negotiation

*Retail Analytics Software

Certification

Certificate of Food hygiene

Timeline

Assistant retail merchandiser

GMG LLC (Geant Hypermarket)
03.2022 - Current

Sales assistant

Cargills Supermarket
01.2019 - 12.2021

A-Levels -

Dewapathiraja National Collage
01.2017 - 12.2019
Lahiru Suranga Perera Athukorala