Experience

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  Hayleys advantis limited

  Mar 2008 - Nov 2013

  Responsibility held for handling end to end Warehousing and Distribution activities for Unilever FMCG products within a storage capacity of 7,000+ pallet positions in a mechanized environment. Managed a team consist of 35 employees Process development of Warehouse and Distribution operations under the SAP migration project of Unilever Sri Lanka Ltd and Responsibility held for all project activities under 3PL service provider's end. Conducted User Acceptance Trials (UAT) for all the functions related to the Warehousing and Distribution. Lead the team of Super Users and conducted the training for end users at depot as a SAP super user. Development project of an inventory Management system (IM) in to a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and successful execution of its operations.Process development and implementation for Warehousing and Distribution operating procedures of all Third Party Warehouses of Unilever Sri Lanka Ltd.Involved as an auditor for Physical Stock Verification (PSV) Project of Brandix Lanka Limited. Involved in manufacturing plant removal and re-installment project (MORPH Project) for Unilever Sri Lanka as an inventory controller and is responsible for maintaining FIFO for FMCG products with a storage capacity of 45,000+ pallet positions within 14 warehouses. Held the responsibilities of inventory accuracy, cycle count execution and jointly organizing physical stock verification with client while ensuring safety at work. Awarded in “Hayleys Advantis Award 2012” under Team Sprit Category. Was a part of Logiwiz India and was responsible for Implement & Development of total operational processes and granting of logistics solutions for Nestle India Ltd, Mando (Korea), Hankel (India) Has been an integral part of the Logiwiz operations team and responsible to handle end to end logistics activities of several large Multi National Clients such as Nestle Sri Lanka Ltd, GlaxoSmithKline & Unilever Sri Lanka Limited. worked as a team leader of Unilever‘s inventory management system “MFG-Pro” and sound knowledge in WMS “MARC9i”.

  • Senior Executive - Head of Operations for Unilever Distribution Center, Kelaniya

    Jan 2013 - Nov 2013

  • Senior Executive - Team Leader of 3PL Service Provider for SAP Implementation Project of Unilever

    Jun 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Executive - Special Projects of 3PL Operations

    Jul 2011 - Jun 2012

  • Junior Executive - Inventory Controller of MORPH Project

    Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

  • 3PL Operations Set up for Logiwiz India

    Mar 2010 - Aug 2010

  • Supervisor - 3PL Operations for GlaxoSmithKline, Nestle Sri Lanka Ltd, Unilever Sri Lanka Limited

    Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
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  Chrisslogix

  Nov 2013 - Jan 2020

  • Managed end to end processes and functions within multi client warehouses• Managed a team of 50+ within 3 warehouses• Preparation of budgets and forward planning• Cost Controlling• Responsible to motivate the team to achieve operational KPIs Internally and Client specific KPIs. • Inventory controlling, Ensure inventory accuracy & cycle count achievement• Quality Controlling - Responsible to drive Health Environment & Safety (HES) within the warehouse• Develop and execute warehouse efficiency improvement projects• Carrying out scheduled review meeting with the client/vender for operational improvements• Distribution handling. (scheduling, tracking, analyzing) • Warehouse security management• IT management• Data analyzing, Management Reports/Direct reporting to General Manager Show less

  • Manager - 3PL Operations

    Nov 2013 - Jan 2020

  • Assistant Manager - 3PL Operations

    Apr 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Assistant Manager - Logistics Solutions

    Nov 2013 - Mar 2016
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  Maliban group

  Jan 2020 - now

  Key Accountabilies• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, distribution and customer services of the Central DC (for Biscuits, Milk and Agri business).• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle.• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers and manufacturers on the ways to optimize operational service levels and cost.• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.• Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipments.• Resolve any arising problems or complaints in relation to warehousing & logistics scope of work.• Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce.• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets to maintain agreed service levels and improve year on year.• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.• Inventory Control: Monthly Stock count (Pack, material and raw materials) and daily cycle counts as measures to improve inventory accuracy for Finished Goods (Biscuits, Milk, Dairy and Agri), Raw Material & Packing Material.• People management.• Budget control.• WMS functionalities & Accurate Batch Management with 100% traceability.• Accurate and timely stock retrieval from Factory floor and manage supplier turn-around times.• Savings projects and deliver savings targets to improve company profitability.• Fully fledged SAP integration across the functional area.• Carry out administrative duties as deemed by the job role. Show less

  • Group WH & Logistics Manager

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Manager - Warehoue & Logistics

    Jan 2020 - May 2022