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NERANJALA KARANNAGODA

Castle Road

Summary

To pursue a career in the field of supply chain management in retail, consumer goods, manufacturing or in logistics and transportation industries that will enable me to practice and implement abundance of leadership qualities, strict work ethics, accepting and delivering stretch targets, gained by working for one of the most sophisticated and challenging supply chain operations in the Global Apparel Manufacturing industry.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Purchasing Executive

Perfetti Van Melle (Pvt) Ltd
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Managed the procurement of Raw materials for the confectionery products from multiple international suppliers.
  • Enhanced supplier relations through effective communication, timely follow-ups, and addressing concerns professionally.
  • Built and maintained relationships with manufacturer representatives to negotiate pricing, terms, freight and return allowances.
  • Optimized inventory levels through effective demand forecasting and data-driven decision-making processes.
  • Conducted supplier audits to verify adherence to company requirements, promoting transparency throughout the supply chain.

Senior Merchandizer

MAS Intimates (Pvt) Ltd
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Contributing to the Merchandise of US$ 100,000 revenue account by handling 70% of the Main Supply Chain of Fabric and trims for the garments produced at different factories based in Sri Lanka and Indonesia
  • Source more than 120 SKU’s from multiple different suppliers based in China, HK, India, Europe and Sri Lanka
  • Creating bill of materials to ascertain and optimize material requirement
  • Strictly working on SAP Inventory Management ERP system and Microsoft Excel for total Material management, Order Placement, Material Reconciliation, Stock Management, Payment processing(Credit, Advance)
  • Working internally with Production, Planning, Sales, Technical, Development, Logistics and Accounting departments for effective material management

Senior Supply Chain Executive

MAS Bodyline (Pvt) Ltd
01.2008 - 05.2018
  • Managed the Supply Chain of Fabric and Trims from multiple international suppliers to meet the requirements of four factories for Nike Brand & Triumph
  • Contributing to the Merchandise of US$ 8,000,000 revenue account by handling 70% of the Main Supply Chain of Fabric and trims for the garments produced at different factories based in Sri Lanka and Indonesia
  • Timely placing Purchase Orders with suppliers to ensure timely delivery via Sea freight and Air freight
  • Represent internal and external meetings on behalf of the team
  • Daily follow-ups with the suppliers to ensure ordered materials are produced and shipped on time
  • Attend weekly planning meeting and daily morning meetings and represent management meeting on demand
  • Create liability reports and manage excesses material write-offs

Purchasing Assistant

MAS Linea Aqua (Pvt) Ltd
09.2005 - 12.2007

Education

MBA - Business Administration

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
04.2024 - 01.2025

Diploma in Supply Chain Management - undefined

Garment Industry Management Institute

GCE Advance Level - undefined

Hillwood College

GCE Ordinary Level - undefined

Hillwood College

Skills

    ERP systems

    Documentation and reporting

    Materials management

    Self motivation

    Decision-making

    Teamwork and collaboration

Professional Highlights

10 Months experience as a Senior Supply Chain Executive at Perfetti Van Melle Lanka (Pvt) Limited one of the largest manufactures of sugar confectionery products in the world., 


Nearly 14 years of experience in apparel industry and a strong member in worlds renowned global brands such as Nike, Calvin Kline, Speedo, Triumph, Everlane, Primark, Target, Macys, SOMA etc., Thorough in SAP ERP system process and was an active member in 'DARWIN' SAP System implementation and migration project at MAS Holdings., Performed as a team lead and represent the team at Supplier, Planning and Production meetings and coaching newly joined executives in SAP process., As a senior merchandiser I have been actively involved in sourcing material from minor Tag-pin to Trims and Main Fabrics from multiple mills and factories located around the world., After rigorously price negotiation and determining deadlines, materials are procured, and the most effective shipping and logistic processes are adopted to fulfill sourcing, manufacturing, and logistical deadlines., Optimize the use of raw material effectively by utilizing available stocks at multiple factory warehouses for production and ordering the most optimum quantities from suppliers.

Timeline

MBA - Business Administration

University of Wolverhampton
04.2024 - 01.2025

Senior Purchasing Executive

Perfetti Van Melle (Pvt) Ltd
01.2024 - 10.2024

Senior Merchandizer

MAS Intimates (Pvt) Ltd
03.2021 - 07.2022

Senior Supply Chain Executive

MAS Bodyline (Pvt) Ltd
01.2008 - 05.2018

Purchasing Assistant

MAS Linea Aqua (Pvt) Ltd
09.2005 - 12.2007

Diploma in Supply Chain Management - undefined

Garment Industry Management Institute

GCE Advance Level - undefined

Hillwood College

GCE Ordinary Level - undefined

Hillwood College
NERANJALA KARANNAGODA