Ashan Srilal

Experience

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  AIESEC in Sri Lanka

  Dec 2012 - May 2013

  • Global internship Matching Manager

    May 2012 - May 2013

  • Internal Audit Committee Member

    Dec 2012 - Apr 2013
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  AIESEC in Srilanka University of Moratuwa

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2014

  Vice President For Finance

  AIESEC is the word largest youth run organisation which is operating at 124 countries all over the world.AIESEC Sri Lanka is the national chapter of AIESEC and AIESEC University of Moratuwa is the local University chapter. Executive board is the controlling body who manage the operation in university level and reporting to the national level. I was volunteering to manage Finance and administration at AIESEC University of Moratuwa Local chapter as Local Committee Vice president for Finance. Key responsibilities.Managing the Local Finances, Local Conference Finances and Local Events financesEnforcing the financial policiesAdvising the LCs on investmentsFinancial reporting; completing quarterly reports to national committeeReserve managementBudgeting and finance planningCarrying out internal audits Documentation of legal papers and contractsFinancial transactions handling and project documentation Show less

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  Unilever

  Nov 2013 - Apr 2014

  Trainee Engineer
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  AIESEC in Sri Lanka

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2015

  Vice President Finance - CFO

  AIESEC is the world's largest non-profit youth-run organisation. It is an international non-governmental not-for-profit organisation that provides young people with leadership development, cross-cultural global internships, and volunteer exchange experiences across the globe. The organisation focuses on empowering young people to make a positive impact on society. The AIESEC network includes approximately 27,000 members in 127 countries. I was the Cheif Financial Officer (CFO) for AIESEC in Sri Lanka Company for the year 2015/2016. ResponsibilitiesFinance Control & ManagementReviewing the financial policies and Developing and improvingManaging the National Committee Finances, National Conference Finances and National Events financesEnforcing the financial policiesAdvising the MC and the LCs on investmentsFinancial reporting; completing quarterly reports Reserve managementTax managementBudgeting and finance planningWorking with the MCVP BD, Marketing and exchange VPs to on strategic financial managementTraining and development of LCVP financesLegal and GovernanceOverlooking the legal aspects of AIESEC to operate in Sri Lanka with the help of MCPContract management and MoU approvalLegislation process and managementTaking care of the director change with the help of MCP and completing the brand registrationTaking care of the banking activitiesAudit ManagementAdministration and Document Management Show less

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  AIESEC

  Oct 2014 - Aug 2015

  Finance Educational and communication consultant team member

  I am one of the responsible person for the education and communication of finance and legal for AIESEC MENA ( Middle East North Aprica Region) region.Working part time under Global Finance and Legal Board.Finance and legal board (FLB) is a part of AIESEC international. I was representing South Asia for the FLB 2015/2016.Key responsibilitiesEducate MENA region on Finance and Administration initiativesConsult on forecasting and budgetingConsult on possible investments for each countryRun the I am Financier Global campaignDo internal audits and plan ahead on finance for the MENA region Show less

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  Unilever

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2021

  • Responsible for handling the end to end operation management of finished goods from material orderingto finished goods availability based on the demand projected• Responsible for execution of supply planning activities and projects such as innovations with fullaccountability ensuring on time & in full execution• Ensure optimum inventory management in the operation while ensuring service at the highest level• Develop and communicate monthly supply forecast to strategic supply partners• Identify and communicate future supply risks, and engage with cross functional teams to reduce impact tosupply plan• Coordinate and execute product renovation and / or end-of-life execution with internal stakeholders• Actively manage waste avoidance and reduction in the food and refreshment operation• Monitor developments of monthly reports and analysis of key data points and gaps or any inconsistenciesin the supply plan and the entire operation in food and refreshment sector Show less Plan compliance to be achieved on daily basis in the production operation (Start – 98%, Exit 99%)• Desired productivity/OEE levels are achieved & improved in regular operations (Start – 75%, Exit 81%)• Availability of manpower for day to day operations in the personal care Plant• Routine engineering & maintenance activities are carried out through engineering technicians• Accounting & minimizing material wastage throughout the operation (PM wastage below 1.5%)• Goals for safety/quality/hygiene/productivity/material wastage are set for all the operations & are achievedon regular basis ( Site Contactor safety lead)• Initiatives for cost savings are implemented on time & in full –30mn Plant saving (Manning , Efficiency ,Technical, Operation)• Participation & implementation in energy conservation/safety initiatives/quality & hygieneinitiatives/innovation roll outs/productivity improvement programs & other initiatives in the operation(Water reduction 20%,Plant Safety Lead)• Implementation of accounting system for incoming materials & outgoing finished goods in the entireoperation (RM wastage below 1%)• Company desired levels of safety/quality/hygiene are always complied at all the stages of operations & by all the persons in the personal care plant (Zero incidents) Show less Job Profile • Develop and implement autonomous maintenance and planned maintenance activities for central utility plants Boilers, Air compressors, Chillers, Effluent treatment plants, RO plants, Diesel generators, fire detection & protection systems etc) and periodically monitor / review programs. • Preparing of capital Investment proposals and project execution related to Utilities. • Responsible for skill development of Engineering operators and technicians, conducting training programs for upgrading knowledge / skills . • Eliminate Utility Related Losses according to the Manufacturing Excellence process using process improvement tools . •Drive sustainability projects On time in full & Site Environment KPIs . •Acting as a site incident controller (Duty Manager). Key Projects and tasks completed except to Job profileYear 2018 Non Chemical water treatment for Cooling Tower - 3.3 Mn Annual Saving - OngoingYear-2017 New compressor installation (-20) GEA chiller - Completed Maintain Utility uptime at 99.8% for the year - Achieved Design, approval, installation and commissioning of Biogas plant for canteen waste - Completed Treated rain water distribution automation - Completed New Screw Chiller installation (-20) GEA - Completed Safety Quiz Competition Winners - Blue collar team mentor Applied for presidential Environmental award for the company - Browns Medal Revised Pm Schedules for Soap Chill plant. - CompletedYear 2016 Overhaul Gramm Chiller (-20 ) - Completed Fire hydrant, Fire Hose reel reach mapping to the entire site - Completed Install Fire suspression system for Server room - Completed  Site Fire Exit Plan - Completed Drive and Complete all the actions in ENV Pillar and obtain 110 marks at the audit. - Completed Maintained Utility Uptime 99.8% - Achieved  National KAIZEN Competition - Runners Up Team Lead Show less After the graduation I worked for Unilever Sri Lanka as a contractual Mechanical Engineer. I was assigned to the Foods Plant at Unilever Sri Lanka Horana Factory. Key project responsibility was to drive the hygienic pipeline and machine process layout change at foods plant. 3-D modelling was done by myself and the materials ordered and brought. However project had to hold because of an emergency situation. Key projects and responsibilities during the period of time1. Assisting Plant Engineer on Planned maintenance.2. Assisting Plant Engineer on Breakdown maintenance.3. Drive food plant hygienic piping layout change project.4. Fabricate and innovate new Marmite bottle washing Line.5. Maintain TBM/CBM records and initiate Task Hazzard anaysis for the high risk jobs.6. Update Plant P&IDs. Show less

  • Supply Planning Manager - Foods and refreshment

    Feb 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Assistant Manager -Supply chain Make (Shift Manager)

    May 2019 - Feb 2021

  • Utility Shift Engineer

    Mar 2016 - May 2019

  • Project Engineer

    Aug 2015 - Feb 2016
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  PGP Glass Pvt. Ltd.

  Dec 2021 - now

  Manager - Supply Chain

  𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭◉ Managed $5M+ inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and reducing excess costs.𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧◉ Reduced inventory holding costs by LKR 12M using Six Sigma DMAIC techniques.𝐄𝐑𝐏 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧◉ Ensured 100% compliance in SAP (MM, EWM) for accurate material tracking.𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧◉ Led SAP TM (Transportation Management) implementation, optimizing freight and logistics operations.𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭◉ Spearheaded SAP RISE transformation, streamlining workflows and ensuring seamless integration.𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲◉ Improved order fulfillment accuracy by 20%, enhancing supplier performance.𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭◉ Identified and mitigated supply chain disruptions, ensuring business continuity. Show less