WILEGODA LIYANAGE MIHIRAN MADUSANKA
KERICHO
Summary
Strategic and results-driven supply chain management professional with a proven track record of over 14 years in leadership roles. Specialized in enhancing supplier programs, implementing robust processes, statistical forecasting, and strategic supplier management. Experienced in managing multi- million dollar procurement operations, achieving operational efficiencies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
Browns Plantations Kenya Limited
Kericho , Kenya
2024.05 - Current
- Collaborated with other departments such as engineering or production teams during the development phase of new projects.
- Conducted market research to identify new sources of supply that offered competitive prices.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of materials for production.
- Researched new products or technologies available in the market that could benefit the organization's operations.
- Prepared reports on purchasing activity including cost savings achieved through negotiations with suppliers.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with suppliers and negotiated contracts with them.
- Performed detailed analysis of supplier costs associated with different items purchased by the organization.
- Assisted in developing departmental policies related to procurement procedures and practices.
- Provided guidance on sourcing decisions related to product specifications, materials selection and vendor selection criteria.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to procurement activities.
- Identified potential vendors and evaluated them according to price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and sustainability.
- Organized and prioritized projects.
Manager – Supply Chain
English Tea Shop (Pvt) Ltd
Kotikawatte , Sri Lanka/UK
2019.10 - 2024.05
- Negotiating and overlooking at deliveries and prices against their purchase contracts
- Assisting in the development of purchasing policies and procedures
- Review and process claims against suppliers
- Onboarding new employees and offering necessary trainings
- Constantly streamlining the management of the inventory
- Building new relationships with suppliers and conducting supplier evaluations
- Visiting both local and overseas suppliers
- Raw material development by liaising with internal teams
- Overlooking at the warehouse operations and ensuring a smooth process
- Handling an integral role in the decision-making committee (cultural committee) in the organization
- Supporting expansion projects in the organization by providing data and input
- Implementing the concept CSV (Creating Shared Value) among small farmers which enabled them to grow and see more opportunities
- Handling forecasting tool to predict trends and business forecasts
- Reduced the overall material cost to 18.5% from 24% out of the sales
- Managed the preparedness for crisis at a higher level where the material availability was at a level of 92% at the order receiving point
- Initiated material counter developments that led to mitigating risk levels as well as to get competitive prices from the suppliers
- Represented the company at biofach exhibition which was held in Germany which is the biggest market of English tea shop
- (Expect to work closely with Nanu nana, Edeka, Thalia)which are the main supermarkets, English tea shop available, in order to streamline the entire supply chain.
Assistant Manager – Supply Chain
Silueta (Pvt.) Ltd. MAS Holdings
Biyagama
2017.05 - 2019.09
- Negotiated and overlooked at deliveries against their prices with respect to purchase contracts
- Developed and assisted in the formulation of purchasing policies and procedures
- Reviewed and processed claims against suppliers
- Initiated cost saving projects which saved nearly USD 1.2 per annum for the company
- Collaboratively worked with Victoria’s Secret in the process of introducing Rapid/Instant orders
- Handled the procurement of shorts and the jerseys for rugby world cup for the France and England teams
- Handled the procurement for track suits in 2012 London Olympics for 13 countries
- Headed the supply chain division of the biggest cost saving.
Senior Executive - Supply Chain Division
MAS Holdings Pvt Ltd
Biyagama , Sri Lanka
2015.04 - 2017.04
- Handled cost reduction and maintained materials security for the production
- Implemented project initiatives to overcome challenges in the supply chain process
- Trained interns and members of the team while reviewing improvements
- Handled international customer accounts including Victoria's Secret, Calvin Klein, Nike, 2XU, Triumph.
Senior Executive - Merchandising Division
MAS Holdings Pvt Ltd
Biyagama , Sri Lanka
2012.04 - 2015.04
- Ensuring customer satisfaction assuring on-time deliveries for both raw materials and finished goods
- Effectively communicated with the cross functional teams for a streamlined process flow
- Acted as an SAP power user and a team member trainer
- Handled customer accounts including Victoria's Secret, Seven bar, yamamay, Adidas, Triumph.
Merchandiser
MAS Holdings Pvt Ltd
Biyagama , Sri Lanka
2010.05 - 2012.04
- Generated reports detailing current stock levels, sales figures, markdown information.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate pricing, delivery dates, and other terms of sale.
- Researched new products to determine potential success in assigned stores.
- Collaborated with suppliers, manufacturers and retailers to properly execute merchandising plans.
- Monitored weekly, monthly and quarterly achievement goals.
- Managed customer accounts for diverse brands such as Victoria's Secret, Seven Bar, Yamamay, Adidas, and Triumph.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honors) - Business Administration
University of Bedfordshire
Luton, United Kingdom 2020-02
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, United Kingdom 2018-07
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration
London School of Commerce
London, United Kingdom 01.2017
Diploma in Business Management -
Lalith Athulathmudali Vocational Trading Center
01.2008
Skills
- Crisis Management
- ERP- SAP, SAGE
- Supply Chain
- Price Negotiation
- Global Procurement
- Financial Acumen
- Budget Planning
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cost Analysis
- Supplier management
- Logistics
- Cost Savings
- Waste Reduction
- Trends Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Forecasting
Personal Information
- Title: SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Hiking
- Playing Badminton
References
Available upon request
Languages
Sinhalese
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Browns Plantations Kenya Limited
2024.05 - Current
Manager – Supply Chain
English Tea Shop (Pvt) Ltd
2019.10 - 2024.05
Assistant Manager – Supply Chain
Silueta (Pvt.) Ltd. MAS Holdings
2017.05 - 2019.09
Senior Executive - Supply Chain Division
MAS Holdings Pvt Ltd
2015.04 - 2017.04
Senior Executive - Merchandising Division
MAS Holdings Pvt Ltd
2012.04 - 2015.04
Merchandiser
MAS Holdings Pvt Ltd
2010.05 - 2012.04
Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honors) - Business Administration
University of Bedfordshire
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Anglia Ruskin University
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration
London School of Commerce
Diploma in Business Management -
Lalith Athulathmudali Vocational Trading Center
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