Kushan Gedarawatta

Experience

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  A.P. Moller - Maersk

  May 2018 - Nov 2020

  Customer Experience Patner - Lead Logistics

  Experience in Handling the entire export supply chain from Sri Lanka for more than 7 of the world’s leading fashion brands/ sportswear brands/supermarket chains.Consignee- Deliver as per SOP- Reporting to Destination/ Origin- Customer service- Exception managementShippers- Coordination between stakeholders (Shippers, Shipping line/ Airline, freight forwarders, Warehouse, Transporters, Port)- Customer assistance- Ensure all the bookings, FCR / CLR are done- Assistance in account receivables- Timely system updates (Customer systems, MODS, SAP, GT Nexus)Other Responsibilities- Coordinating warehouse operations- Improve process and productivity- Ensure timely documentation and dispatch- Outstanding DSO collection- InvoicingAwards and Recognition- Recognized as a Business Enabler during the Covid-19 outbreak.- Courage award for introducing and launching the project "Best Performing Supplier Award"Projects"Best Performing Supplier" Award Project-Key Performance Indicators-Operations objectives- Booking, Approval, and Dispatch timelines- Shorter dwell time of cargo and faster stuffing- Container efficiency- BL Release/ Document dispatch (As per customer requirement)- CS Timelines, Operations stability- DQ MonitoringCommercial Objectives- Selling LS and Trucking- Adhoc Chargers (Late bookings, Manifests, Cargo receiving, Warehouse , FCR release)- Rate Negotiation with Shipping lines/ Airlines and Freight Forwarders Show less

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  Save the Children International

  Nov 2020 - now

  Warehouse Manager

  Handling the entire Warehouse and logistics for Central Warehouse operations under the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)Key areas of accountability- Leading and taking the responsibility of driving the team for operational excellence- Coordinating with distribution teams, transporters, government authorities, and other stakeholders- Financial Management within the warehouse operations.- Oversee construction and facility upgrades by third-party vendors.- Implement approved systems for the provision and maintenance of handling, storage, and safety equipment and establish safety and security procedures.- Coordinate with Third Party Integrated Logistics Service Providers as needed to ensure application of all SCI policies are adhered to and Commodity Management best practices are applied.- Acknowledge reception of food items in good order and condition.- Be responsible for all counting and recording commodity quantities on appropriate documentation.- Maintain proper record keeping and ensure data accuracy.- Manage subordinate positions related to Warehouse Management staff.- Conduct staff quarterly & annual development to perform evaluations and reviews as per SC policy and provide constructive feedback to subordinate staff.- Ensure 100% Child safeguarding and staff safeguarding protocols.Systems - TIM (Total Inventory Management), Pro Save ( Customize version of Ariba), Oracle Show less