C.Shrimal De Silva Somanayaka
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Merchandising Manager with 14 years of experience in merchandise management, vendor negotiation, and inventory control. Demonstrated excellence in team leadership and problemsolving, consistently delivering tactical cost-saving approaches. Possessing interpersonal and negotiation skills, adept at achieving beneficial outcomes with stakeholders. Proven ability to support procurement strategies through the objective implementation of service improvements. Skilled in retail analytics and supply chain optimization, with a strong track record of driving product development and category management initiatives
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Asst. Manager Business Development & Merchandising
Indochine Apperal Cambodia (Pvt) Ltd
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
2022.11 - 2024.01
- Manage Merchandising team by giving guidance for daily activities.
- Conducting with customers for Pre- order & Post order costings by handling order management.
- Managed team to maintain smooth run of procurement & material sourcing.
- Engaged with stakeholders to build relationships and brand awareness.
- Analyzed inventory reports to achieve strong product availability.
- Worked with supply chain professionals to monitor and replenish inventory levels.
- Managed and coordinated processes by setting accurate timetables and critical performance metrics.
- Production capacity booking and manage material floor on time by coordinating with planning team.
Senior merchandiser
Hela Holding (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2019.02 - 2022.10
Senior merchandiser
Hirdaramani Knit Centre of Operations (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2018.04 - 2019.02
Merchandiser
Hela Clothing (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2013.09 - 2018.04
Junior merchandiser
Next Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2010.02 - 2013.09
Marketing Executive
Nations Trust Bank
Colombo, Srilanka
2009.02 - 2010.01
Education
Foundation degree - Charted Marketing ( CIM)
Synergy Institute of Marketing
Colombo, Sri Lanka 2019.12 -
Diploma - Textile Engineering
University Of Moratuwa
Sri Lanka 2012.11 - 12/2013
Diploma - Business Studies in advance IT modules
SikSil Institute
Colombo, Sri Lanka 2009.04 - 03/2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office ( Word , Power Point, expert in Excel)
- Ability To Interact Communicate Effectively In a Competitive Environment
- Meeting Deadlines And Working Under Pressure
- Strong Analytical Skills With Excellence & Accuracy
- Game Changer with positive mind set
- Fast Learner
Languages
English
Fluent
Sinhala
Native
REFERENCES
Ishara Weerasinghe
Senior Sales Executive
Exports CMA CGM
+971 55 472 8234
Janatha Dananjana
Senior Sales Executive
Commecial Bank Of Dubai
+971 56 139 1269
Work availability
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Quote
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Steve Jobs
Timeline
Asst. Manager Business Development & Merchandising
Indochine Apperal Cambodia (Pvt) Ltd
2022.11 - 2024.01
Foundation degree - Charted Marketing ( CIM)
Synergy Institute of Marketing
2019.12 -
Senior merchandiser
Hela Holding (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka
2019.02 - 2022.10
Senior merchandiser
Hirdaramani Knit Centre of Operations (Pvt) Ltd
2018.04 - 2019.02
Merchandiser
Hela Clothing (Pvt) Ltd
2013.09 - 2018.04
Diploma - Textile Engineering
University Of Moratuwa
2012.11 - 12/2013
Junior merchandiser
Next Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd
2010.02 - 2013.09
Diploma - Business Studies in advance IT modules
SikSil Institute
2009.04 - 03/2010
Marketing Executive
Nations Trust Bank
2009.02 - 2010.01