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Lanka Hettiarachchi

Chadstone,Australia

Summary

Experienced in shipping support and administration. I work closely with suppliers, freight forwarders, warehouse and manufacturing to ensure efficient shipping. I have strong knowledge of Excel and build and maintain accurate freight tables and shipping reports. Strong knowledge of LCL, FCL and Bill of Lading. I enjoy problem solving and adapting to new challenges. Eligible for full time work in Australia. Current Victorian driver’s license. Excellent communication with experience liaising with international and domestic stakeholders such as suppliers, manufacturers, and warehouses. Proven problem solving and organisational abilities. Capable of meeting challenging deadlines and fulfilling responsibilities. Close management of consolidation of containers. Excellent attention to detail, experienced in maintaining accurate freight records, shipping reports, and managing daily shipping issues. Obtain air freight quotations from providers and work with the production team to ensure cost-effective transportation solutions. Monitor and maintain the lead time of purchase orders. Familiarity with shipment tracking and coordination systems.

Analytical individual adept in overseeing distribution of goods and services to drive timely delivery. Experienced in implementing cost-effective shipping solutions and tracking progress of shipments. Possesses comprehensive understanding of supply chain operations and latest logistic technology.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipping Support and Administration

Simon De Winter
07.2022 - Current
  • Coordinate logistics, communicate with carriers, suppliers and customers, track shipments, maintain shipping records, ensure timely and accurate completion of shipping documentation
  • Address customer queries and resolve any shipping issues that arise.

Eurofins International/ Laboratory Technician

01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Preparing accurate reports, sample logs, test data interpretation and analysis
  • Communicating with customers to resolve issues, working as part of a team
  • Performed procedures and calculations crucial to quality control.

Cleaning Supervisor

Commercial Clean Melbourne
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Led cleaning crew to ensure all tasks completed on time and to a high standard
  • Delegate jobs, train new staff and answer enquiries
  • Create report for day manager.

Student and Café Chef

Black Label Grill
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Ordering and monitoring stock levels
  • Prepping meals, temperature control charts, budgeting for café, cleaning
  • As a student studying hospitability management, I improved my report writing skills and the ability to work to deadlines.

Laboratory Assistant

Bureau Veritas Consumer Products
01.2007 - 01.2014
  • Work to deadlines and coordinate multiple tasks
  • Prepare lab reports, sample logs and data analysis
  • Communicate with multiple departments to ensure smooth service delivery.

Education

Advanced Diploma Hospitality Management -

Academies Australasia Polytechnic
12.2020

Diploma of Management -

Cambridge International College
12.2017

Certificate II Fashion Design -

Holmesglen TAFE
12.2015

Diploma in Textile Testing and Quality Assurance -

Sri Lanka Institute of Textiles and Apparel
12.2013

Skills

  • Experienced in shipping support and administration
  • Strong knowledge of Excel
  • Build and maintain accurate freight tables and shipping reports
  • Strong knowledge of LCL, FCL and Bill of Lading
  • Problem solving and adapting to new challenges
  • Eligible for full time work in Australia
  • Current Victorian driver’s license
  • Excellent communication with experience liaising with international and domestic stakeholders
  • Proven problem solving and organisational abilities
  • Capable of meeting challenging deadlines and fulfilling responsibilities
  • Close management of consolidation of containers
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Experienced in maintaining accurate freight records, shipping reports, and managing daily shipping issues
  • Obtain air freight quotations from providers and work with the production team to ensure cost-effective transportation solutions
  • Monitor and maintain the lead time of purchase orders
  • Familiarity with shipment tracking and coordination systems
  • Computer-Based Inventory System
  • Problem-Solving
  • Shipping Documentation
  • Shipment Tracking
  • Supply Chain Operations
  • Purchase Orders
  • Inventory Control
  • Reports Generation
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Company Procedure Adherence
  • Invoicing and Shipping Documentation
  • Scheduling Coordination
  • International Shipments
  • [Software] Expertise
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Client Relations
  • ERP Systems Proficiency

References

  • Clinton Hanson, Warehouse Manager, Simon De Winter, 04 067 808 99
  • Nilanga Kaushalya, Operation Manager & Director, Commercial Cleaning Melbourne & Cheapest Cars Melbourne, admin@commercialcleaningmelbourne.com.au, 04 162 569 14

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Shipping Support and Administration

Simon De Winter
07.2022 - Current

Eurofins International/ Laboratory Technician

01.2020 - 06.2022

Cleaning Supervisor

Commercial Clean Melbourne
01.2018 - 01.2020

Student and Café Chef

Black Label Grill
01.2014 - 01.2018

Laboratory Assistant

Bureau Veritas Consumer Products
01.2007 - 01.2014

Advanced Diploma Hospitality Management -

Academies Australasia Polytechnic

Diploma of Management -

Cambridge International College

Certificate II Fashion Design -

Holmesglen TAFE

Diploma in Textile Testing and Quality Assurance -

Sri Lanka Institute of Textiles and Apparel
Lanka Hettiarachchi