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Tharuka Wijerathna

Perth,WA

Summary

Experienced and results-oriented Purchasing officer/Logistics Officer with a proven track record of optimizing end-to-end supply chain processes. Offering 7 years of expertise in managing procurement, inventory, transportation, and distribution to ensure seamless operations. Proficient in strategic planning, cost reduction, and vendor management to enhance efficiency and drive cost savings. Committed to continuous improvement and contributing to organizational success through strategic supply chain management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain and Logistic Officer (full-time)

Woolworths Distribution Centre
08.2018 - 07.2023
  • Receiving from suppliers and dispatching goods to customers according to the purchase orders.
  • Checking Re-order levels of the inventory and informing the procurement team.
  • Checking purchase orders from the supplier against available stock levels.
  • Operating warehouse machinery and equipment to stack items and prepare orders for shipping.
  • Specifics of the customer’s order were met precisely in a timely manner
  • Provided solutions for inventory related issues that occur in the warehouse

Purchasing Executive

MAS Holdings
02.2016 - 06.2018
  • Raised and processed purchasing orders in a timely manner using SAP purchasing software.
  • Communicated with local and foreign suppliers and stakeholders on daily basis to ensure accurate and on-time supply of fabrics and trims.
  • Conducted analyses to assess how suppliers fit the business needs.
  • Coordinated with island-wide manufacturing sites and quality departments.
  • Close logistics supervision to ensure on-time delivery and receiving of material as well as finished products to and from island-wide branch factories.

Education

Master of Science - Information Systems

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
2020

Bachelor of Science - Applied Science

University of Sri Jayawardenapura
Sri Lanka
2016

Skills

  • SAP Procurement System
  • Tableau/ Power BI
  • Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Planner
  • Advanced MS Excel skills with VBA Macro

Timeline

Supply Chain and Logistic Officer (full-time)

Woolworths Distribution Centre
08.2018 - 07.2023

Purchasing Executive

MAS Holdings
02.2016 - 06.2018

Master of Science - Information Systems

Deakin University

Bachelor of Science - Applied Science

University of Sri Jayawardenapura

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