Dilum Abewickrama

Experience

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  Brandix

  Jul 2010 - Sept 2011

  Industrial Engineering Officer
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  Jay Jay Mills Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2015

  Executive - Planning & Operations
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  MAS Holdings

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Executive - Planning
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  T&FG (Timex Garments)

  Jan 2016 - Feb 2017

  Planning Manager

  • Develop and execute the capacity plan by optimizing the plant capacity: Planned for 3 manufacturing plants and production efficiency improved by 20%• Develop and execute the production schedule to meet on time shipments• Develop the headcount requirement plan which is aligned with plant capacity plan• Drove continuous improvement of planning methods and systems to improve productivity• Drive resolution to operational issues, while keeping cross functional teams aware of supply and service issues by providing facts• Measure, analyze, and report key process metrics and monitor adherence to key performance indicators• Create executive level & technical presentations and value proposition decks• Introduced an effective performance measuring system & information gathering system Show less

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  New World Fashion Group

  Feb 2017 - Nov 2018

  Production Planning Manager

  Resume Achievement:• Contributed on revenue growth by $21 million and increased profit by 27%• On time delivery improved to 97% from 91%• Introduced and implemented new JDs and KPIs • Introduced SOP for planning & operations departments• Group efficiency improved to 72% from 61%• Achieved production planning hit rate above 98%

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  Hanesbrands Inc.

  Dec 2018 - now

  Planning Manager

  Achievements:• Improved on-time delivery to 99% from 92%• Reduced inventory by $14 mm, with $6 mm excess reduction• Reduced Manufacturing lead-time from 77 days to 18 days• Reduced past dues to 0 dz from 240k dz• Improved production efficiency to 105% from 91%• Reduced the attrition rate of the team to 0% from 147%• Increased container utilization to 96%• Introduced an OKR framework and a performance measuring system to track total business impact and employees' overall character• Introduced a Vendor Performance Measuring System to monitor and improve vendor performance• Deploying and sustaining the Lean Six Sigma initiative, establish continuous improvement processes by applying DMAIC frameworkResponsibilities:• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, PD, Sales & Marketing to lead the S&OP meeting• Develop & implement a production planning process that increased capacity utilization & production effectiveness, resulting in a reduction in lead times & improvement in service• Lead the planning team responsible for on-time delivery to support new product introductions and market demands, while ensuring materials availability and minimizing inventory levels• Facilitated cross-functional communication and coordination, ensuring effective deployment of internal and external supply chain resources• Participate in the development and implementation of supply chain strategies and initiatives, including network optimization, supplier development, and risk mitigation• Manage and lead cross-functional projects to drive process improvements, cost savings, and efficiency gains across the supply chain• Maintain talent mobility, turnover & distribution, and identify high potential talents• Create executive level & technical presentations and value proposition decks Show less