Bawan Priyadharshana, MBA

Experience

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  Ceylon Carriers Limited

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Operations Executive

  I was assisting in the port operations of import shipments. Submitting manifests to the port and customs authority , preparing the customs declaration forms for import clearance , issuing delivery orders , coordinating with shipping lines were part of my job activities.

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  Al-Futtaim

  Jan 2001 - Sept 2003

  Logistics Coordinator ( Al-Futtaim Logistics)

  Managing the Sea Export , Import and NVOCC operations of Key external clients of Al Futtaim logistics such as Schneider Electrics , TOTAL Petroleum , ELF Petroleum , Thyssen , Petrofac etc. I was ensuring timely shipments and documentation accuracy. Preparing Shipping documents as per LC , arranging the documents for customs clearance and dispatching Oilfield cargo on time were part of my role.

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  Milaha

  Nov 2003 - Jun 2008

  Head of Transport Planning ( Navigation Freight Services)

  Incharge for the logistcs and transporation of major projects ( Qatar Gas and RASGAS constcutions, ORYX GTL project and Dolphin underwater pipeline Project etc....

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  Alghanim Industries

  May 2008 - Mar 2012

  Operations Manager ( Supply Chain Management)

  In charge of Sea freight and Overland Operations of Alghanim Industries. ( Overland Transport). During my role as Operations manager I ensured to operate cost efficiently by negotiating freight and load optimization. I brought in reliable freight agents internationally which increased our supplier network. Implemented Safety practices and 5S activities.

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  Kirby Building Systems - A group company of Alghanim Industries

  Apr 2012 - now

  Responsible for the Freight arrangements and Inventory management of Kirby Manufacturing units in Kuwait , UAE and KSA. I am responsible for selecting the right mode and right suppliers to deliver Kirby products on time. I am responsible for leading the Supply Chain team to operate efficiently and achieve the KPI's of Freight and Warehouse functions of Kirby Building system. Lead Digitization transformation in Supply Chain functions and enhancing Supply Chain visibility are part of my key activities. Show less

  • Senior Supply Chain Manager (MEA)

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Logistics Manager - (Kirby & Kimmco)

    Apr 2012 - Jun 2021