RUSHANTHA KUMARA
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Experienced Analyst with a strong background in Fashion & Apparel, Retail & Sale, and People Management. Proficient in Computer Literacy and Project Management Tools, with a proven track record in FMCG inventory, Customer Relations, and Shipping Handling. Adept at Process Management, Stock-flow Management, and conducting Inventory Audits. Known for strong communication skills and effective team leadership. Seeking to leverage expertise to drive operational excellence in a dynamic organization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
DEPARTMENT IN-CHARGE (INVENTORY SPECIALIST)
Landmark UAE
Dubai
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Pipeline stock analyst and set the minmax based on store capacity gone true the fast sale data analyst
- Create sale/inventory related reports daily/WK/Monthly/year basic and take required action after manager level discussion
- Managed inventory diligently, monitoring stock turnover, implementing cost-effective control measures, & maintaining optimal stock levels
- Played a crucial role in stock in/out transaction and make sure SOP process followed with correct data, ASN/Customer Delivery/Stock transfer/System item disposed
- Developed, executed, & adapted strategies to boost sales & profitability by staying attentive to market trends & competition, resulting in consistent revenue growth
- Conducted performance analysis, crafted actionable plans, & achieved tangible improvements in metrics like sales, profitability, & customer satisfaction across various concepts & territories within the department
SENIOR MERCHANDISER - (Fabric and Trims Buyer)
MAS Holdings
Sri Lanka
12.2019 - 01.2023
- Handling Customers of Calvin Klein, Nike, and Tommy manage consumer orders throughout Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia
- Raw material Byer/RM sourcing/ Order production handling/ customer handling/ Shipment handling / SAP system handling/ Sample handling
- Order follow up/sale report/progress report/Order inquire project
- Team management, KPIs, and SOP achievement
- MS office report/SAP/Oracle system handline
MERCHANDISER ANALYST-HOME CENTRE CONCEPT
Landmark Saudi Arabia
10.2016 - 12.2018
- 65000SQft main store internal staff overall daily operation handling and maintain store SOP act of store manager roll
- Maintaining optimal inventory levels/Cost-Effective allocation/optimizing stock-based sale data
- Make sure 100% Product timely availability/reduce wastage & losses/increased moment productivity
- Reports - MTD/YTD/DSR/Attachment Ratio/TOP-Bottom sales/Benchmark/market place/End cap/Customer Flow/Catchment/EMP Ex.
- Q1/Q2 stock count preparing / performs /Maintain /Action plan project
- Store inventory management/stock allocation and transaction
MERCHANDISER
Brandix(pvt) LTD
Sri Lanka
10.2011 - 01.2016
- RM Ordering - fabric/trims/packing/threads for LBI/M&S/Nayomi customer range
- Factory System Update and the following - AS400, 'Fast React,' and Movex systems
- Coordinate and negotiate with related teams on raw material deliveries and garment shipments
- Follow up critical path and hit OTT, PCD deliveries
- Continue to monitor the critical path and make OTT and PCD deliveries
- Supply chain management/Warehouse stock allocation
Education
MBA -
Cardiff Metropolitan University
03.2024 -
HND - Diploma - textile and apparel technology
Sri Lanka Institute of Textile & Apparel
01.2020 - 01.2023
Certificates of Textile Technologies - Textile Technologies for the Garment Industry
University of Moratuwa
Advance level - undefined
Ordinary level - undefined
Skills
- Analyst
- Fashion & Apparel
- Retail & sale
- People Management
- Computer Literacy
- Project Management Tools
- Strong Communication
- FMCG inventory
- Customer relations
- Shipping handling
- Process management
- Stock-flow management
- Inventory audits
Accomplishments
Maintaining 85-90% stock accuracy and catalyzing 18% uplift sale through the elimination of low - preforming SKU range .
Achievement 95%-110% YTD/MTD sale monthly over 30M business target .
Languages
English
Sinhala
Hindi
Arabic
Timeline
MBA -
Cardiff Metropolitan University
03.2024 -
DEPARTMENT IN-CHARGE (INVENTORY SPECIALIST)
Landmark UAE
09.2023 - 12.2024
HND - Diploma - textile and apparel technology
Sri Lanka Institute of Textile & Apparel
01.2020 - 01.2023
SENIOR MERCHANDISER - (Fabric and Trims Buyer)
MAS Holdings
12.2019 - 01.2023
MERCHANDISER ANALYST-HOME CENTRE CONCEPT
Landmark Saudi Arabia
10.2016 - 12.2018
MERCHANDISER
Brandix(pvt) LTD
10.2011 - 01.2016
Certificates of Textile Technologies - Textile Technologies for the Garment Industry
University of Moratuwa
Advance level - undefined
Ordinary level - undefined
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