Hi, I’m
Hashendra Romesh Fernando
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Romesh Fernando is a driven supply chain specialist with more than 26 years of experience. I have a strong background in managing warehouses, purchasing, logistics, and strategic sourcing operations. a dedicated employee who excels in communication and customer service. Team leader with energy who can promote best practices among cross-functional teams
Overview
27
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Work history
APEC Industries for Composite Polymeric LLCAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Procurement Manager
2023.08 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Controlled cost of goods and managed terms and business planning with supplier base for improved profitability.
- Delivered category management process, achieving defined growth targets.
- Worked cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver quality products to meet customers' needs.
- Managed supplier base, developing joint business plans for improved profitability, product, and service levels.
- Built relationships for increased engagement and partnerships across the supplier base.
- Negotiated contracts and terms successfully, delivering cost and operational efficiency for the group.
- Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
- Evaluated procurement processes and used results to improve workflows and procedures.
- Minimised customer complaints by verifying that procured items met required quality standards.
- Monitored inventory needs and worked with procurement team to facilitate supply chain operations.
- Coordinated with inventory control to determine purchasing needs with high degree of accuracy.
- Analyzed and developed procurement plans with cost-effective solutions and increased purchase power.
Global Lifestyle Lanka Ltd (subsidiary of QNet, Malaysia
Supply Chain Manager
2016.02 - 2023.08 (7 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- In charge of Product pickup approval to BA's
- In charge of Business KIT's pick-up approval to BA's
- Updating SOMS system regarding stocks and the shipment status
- Coordinating with the head office (HK) regarding the customer's products
- Making weekly logistics reports for the HOD meeting
- Recommending product ordering from the suppliers (By going through the reports which are providing by the Stores)
- Purchasing required products for the office staff
- Involving critical issues of the product deliveries and returns
- In charge of product courier system to BA's
- Supervise deliveries of goods into warehouses and ensure products are accounted for, stored safely and securely, and despatched efficiently to customers
- Seeking opportunities for cost reduction
- Manage the warehouse personnel, making sure they are doing their jobs safely.
- Maintaining health and safety records, training, monitoring, and evaluating workers, as well as ensuring compliance with local laws governing health and safety.
- investigating accidents, identifying issues, and keeping track of relevant records
SAT Engineering & supplies LLCDubai Silicon Oasis, UAE
Operation Manager
2011.10 - 2015.12 (4 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Liaising with Sales & Marketing Department to ensure product availability
- Coordinate with Suppliers and place orders
- As per the Sales team Forecast, plan the Import order accordingly.
- Overseeing total deliveries to the clients
- Handling import documentation process and closely following up on shipments & clearing goods on time
- Managing office administration activities
- Conducting month-end physical stock verification and generating related reports to the Higher Management
- Served as Chief Buyer for the Co. and involved in all purchases as per the company procedures
- Strategically run the warehouse in accordance with the goals and objectives of the business
- Oversee operations for receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance and Layout of the space and make sure it is used effectively
- Follow all warehouse, handling, and shipping regulations
- Recruit, select, orient, coach, and motivate employees
- Regularly create reports (IN/OUT status reports, reports on dead stock, inventory reports, etc.). Can ask for advice and keep a watch on the caliber of the services offered by outside service providers.
Energizer Lanka Pvt LtdColombo, Sri Lanka
Senior Supply Chain Executive
1997.06 - 2011.01 (13 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Coordinated with 3PL warehouse and ensured goods were sent to the Dealers before 24Hrs
- Formulated KPIs for the 3PL warehouse and closely monitored/receiving of the same
- Handled process setup for raw material purchases based on Production Plan
- Negotiated with suppliers on MOQ's minimum lead times Eg- DA,DP, TT terms Etc
- Achieved the pre-set DIO targets by the finance department
- supervised the 3PL warehouse's month-end physical stock verification.
Education
ASIA E UNIVERSITY
Master of Science from Supply Chain Management
2023
University overview
- Purchasing & Material Management
- Management of Tender Processes and Contracts
- International Logistics & Transport
- Finance Management in Material Management
- Warehousing & Inventory Management
- Information Technology for Supply Chain Management
- Legal Aspects of Material Management
- Business Research Methods
- Research Proposal
WIGAN & LEIGH COLLEGE
Higher National Diploma from Business
Management
University overview
- Advanced Management Principles
- Business Finance
- Microeconomics
- Understanding Marketing Approaches
- Information Management
- Statistical Techniques in Business
- Ethical Business Management
- Operations Management in Supply Chain
- Project Management
Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka
Certificate Course in Personnel Management from Human Resources
1998.05 - 1998.12 (7 education.months_Label)
Skills
- Contract development and management
- Coordination
- Budget analysis
- Logical reasoning
- Systems Evaluation
- Teamwork skills
- Team leadership
- Team player
- Logistic / Warehouse Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Persuasive negotiator
- Excel proficiency
- Leadership
Certification
ACS Examination in IT Jun 1998
Foundation course in Multimodal Transport
and Logistics
Aug 2010
Demand Planning & forecasting for a
smooth flow in Supply Chain
Jun 2018
Languages
English
Advanced
Sinhalese
Native
Timeline
Procurement Manager
APEC Industries for Composite Polymeric LLC
2023.08 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Supply Chain Manager
Global Lifestyle Lanka Ltd (subsidiary of QNet
2016.02 - 2023.08 (7 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Operation Manager
SAT Engineering & supplies LLC
2011.10 - 2015.12 (4 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Institute of Personnel Management
Certificate Course in Personnel Management from Human Resources
1998.05 - 1998.12 (7 education.months_Label)
Senior Supply Chain Executive
Energizer Lanka Pvt Ltd
1997.06 - 2011.01 (13 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
ASIA E UNIVERSITY
Master of Science from Supply Chain Management
WIGAN & LEIGH COLLEGE
Higher National Diploma from Business
Management