Education
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Victoria University of Management 2018 - 2019
MBA - Management
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University of Moratuwa 2008 - 2009
Merchandising - Diploma
Experience
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RITZ Design Center No;536, Baudaloka Mawatha, Colombo 08. 2023 - 2024
GENERAL MANAGER – MARKETING & MERCHANDISING
● Develop and implement comprehensive marketing and merchandising strategies aligned with company goals and market trends. ● Conduct thorough market research to identify consumer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape. ● Lead, mentor, and manage the marketing and merchandising teams. ● Oversee the development and execution of brand strategies to maintain and enhance brand identity. ●Ensure consistency across all marketing channels and merchandising efforts to reinforce brand values and image.
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MAS Intimates Pvt Ltd - Ayathi Division Biyagama EPZ, Walgama, Malwana. 2016 - 2023
ACCOUNT MANAGER – PRODUCT DEVELOPMT - PAD & PRINTING
● Manage front end communications, price negotiations & capacity management for VSS, Jockey, Soma & SavageX pad developments Ayathi. ● Manage front end communications with customer (L-Brands, RM Suppliers & factories) ● Drive the team to meet forecasted sales and deliverable. ● Mange the costing and seasonal developments and new cost reduction & hoshin projects. ● Manage budgets and factory capacity. Support for customer risk assessments. ● Prior to Pad & Printing worked as a Development Manger for Garment development team for VSS. ● Given the leadership for all digital projects such as ByondXR and 3D creation solutions as well as new ERP system development.
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NEXT SOURCING PVT LTD WTC – Colombo 01 2015 - 2016
MERCHANDISNG CONTROLLER - DEVELOPMENTS
● Worked with Next UK buying & merchandising team for new development & price negotiations. ● Worked with factories & merch teams for development Progress ● Given the leadership for special projects on cost reduction & speed model programs ● Managed fabric, trims, and accessories developments with local & international suppliers.
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SEEDS INTIMATES PVT LIMITED / BRANDIX APPAREL BIAC Park India / Rheiland Place -Colombo 03. 2013 - 2015
SENIOR MERCHANDISER – DEVELOPNET & BULK
● Worked with Hanes Brands for new developments ● Worked on special projects on cost reduction & speed model program for VSS. ● Managed the supply chain for the raw materials ● Conducted both customer and internal progress meetings.
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MAS Intimate Pvt Ltd 7th Lane, Off Borupana Road, Kadawalawatta, Rathmalana 2009 - 2013
SENIOR MERCHANDISER – DEVELOPMENT
● Worked for Marks & Spenser and H&M developments and covers costings and PD work ● Managed the supply chain for the raw materials. ● Conducted both customer and internal progress meetings and managed the critical paths● Got fair knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP & Idea PLM. ● Worked as a key member for new PLM system developments and implementation.
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OCEAN LANKA PRIVATE LIMITED Biyagama EPZ, Walgama, Malwana. 2007 - 2009
MERCHANDISER
● Coordinated with MAS and Brandix Group for VSS accounts. ● Coordinated with the internal staff to meet the customer requirement according to the standard ● Conducted both customer and internal progress meetings and managed the critical paths ● Co-ordinate with export and import forwarders on clearing and delivering all shipments on time.
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POLYTEX GARMENTS PVT LTD Jaela 2006 - 2007
MERCHANDISER
● Managed Purchasing trims and accessories from local & international suppliers. ● Supported the senior team for costing and follow-ups. ● Conducted both customer and internal progress meetings followed by the weekly calls with HK