Mahagalarachchige Perera
Officer,VIC
Summary
Results-driven Senior Production Planner at PPG Industries with expertise in materials requirement planning and effective communication. Achieved production goals through personalized SAP dashboards and optimized inventory management strategies. Proven ability in data analysis and strategic decision-making, enhancing operational efficiency and resource allocation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Production Planner
PPG INDUSTRIES PTY LTD | Clayton, VIC
Clayton , VIC
12.2019 - Current
- Allocated resources and controlled inventory by assessing materials stock, monitoring production performance and managing backlogs.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures related to production planning and scheduling processes.
- Distributed work orders to departments.
- Achieved production goals by personalizing SAP production planning and scheduling dashboards.
- Effectively communicated detailed information accurately and clearly to production staff and management.
- Allocated resources and controlled inventory by assessing materials stock, monitoring production performance and managing backlogs.
- Demonstrated optimal inventory management skills through accurate demand forecasting.
- Supervised and guided materials planning and production teams to drive business objectives.
- Creating and updating SOPs as per the current standards.
Inventory Staging Co-Ordinator.
PPG INDUSTRIES PTY LTD
Clayton , VIC
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Check adjustment sheets daily, and investigate adjustments.
- Collaborate with management to develop long-term inventory management strategies.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as production planners and supply, to forecast inventory needs accurately.
- Conduct an analysis to identify gaps between current and end-state goals.
- Conduct daily routine and reactive cycle counts, and investigate any discrepancies.
- Coordinate with the warehouse team and the supervisors to handle inventory and assist with cycle counts.
- Develop and implement strategies for inventory reduction and optimization.
- Ensure the application of inventory policies to ensure the accuracy of the inventory.
Product Specialist Level 1
Viscount Rotational Mouldings Pty Ltd
Carrum Downs, VIC
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Set up and arranged displays to attract prospective customers.
- Demonstrated and explained products, methods, or services to induce prospective clients.
- Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
- Ability to control indoor cranes and molding machines in a safe manner.
Account Executive
Decron International
Colombo , Sri Lanka
05.2013 - 11.2015
- Prepared sales presentations or proposals to explain product specifications, or applications.
- Maintained updated knowledge of changing industry standards, and trends related to accounts.
- Increased profitability within accounts by cross-selling additional products.
- Helped develop marketing materials and ideas to increase referrals.
- Analyzed customer data to develop targeted campaigns that increased customer loyalty and retention rates.
- Process credit memos.
- Used the QuickBooks accounting package to enter data.
- Created marketing materials, including brochures and presentations, to showcase products and services.
Operation and Customer Accounts Executive
Starlink Services (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
05.2013 - 09.2014
- Maintained up-to-date vendor contracts and agreements as well as other documentation related to accounts receivable and payable activities.
- Maintained well-stocked and organized sales floor with latest merchandise to drive sustained sales revenue.
- Recruited, hired and trained new hires to optimize profitability.
- Met changing customer demands by offering a range of product solutions.
- Design the inside container structure for rigging and modifications for the export of garments on hangers.
- Arrange the container release order to meet shipping requirements.
- Resolved customer complaints by offering creative solutions and incentives.
- Created quotations in a timely manner, and reviewed accounts for delinquencies and other ongoing issues.
Education
Diploma - Shipping, International Freight Management Log
Institute of Shipping & Logistics
Srilanka08-2015
Diploma - Computerized Accounting Packages
Esoft Metro Campus
Sri Lanka12-2014
Higher National Diploma - Business Management
IDM Computer Studies (PVT) Ltd
Sri Lanka06-2014
Skills
- Effective communication techniques
- Data analysis
- Strategic decision-making
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Materials requirement planning
- Resource allocation expertise
Timeline
Senior Production Planner
PPG INDUSTRIES PTY LTD | Clayton, VIC
12.2019 - Current
Product Specialist Level 1
Viscount Rotational Mouldings Pty Ltd
01.2019 - 09.2019
Inventory Staging Co-Ordinator.
PPG INDUSTRIES PTY LTD
09.2018 - 10.2019
Account Executive
Decron International
05.2013 - 11.2015
Operation and Customer Accounts Executive
Starlink Services (Pvt) Ltd
05.2013 - 09.2014
Diploma - Shipping, International Freight Management Log
Institute of Shipping & Logistics
Diploma - Computerized Accounting Packages
Esoft Metro Campus
Higher National Diploma - Business Management
IDM Computer Studies (PVT) Ltd
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