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Alanka Wijesundara
Eden Terrace,AUK
Summary
- Detail-oriented and adaptable Production Scheduling Manager with a proven track record of excellence in work ethic and customer satisfaction. Expertise in managing multiple production schedules throughout the business process life cycle ensures optimal efficiency and productivity. Demonstrated ability to thrive independently and collaboratively within project management teams, driving results and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Committed to leveraging skills to enhance operational workflows and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Link Natural Products (Pvt.) Ltd.
Planning Manager
11.2022 - 08.2025
Job overview
- Oversee all aspects of production planning, control, and implementation of processes, liaising with sales and procurement team for effective long-term forecasting with the firming of material requirements and balancing of the workflow.
- Leading a team of 12 professionals and liaise daily with the production, Engineering, and supply chain teams.
- Analyze and review lead times to reflect actual manufacturing processes and meet customer demands for On Time delivery In Full.
- Monitor and closely follow up the shipment plan to ensure 100% OTIF.
- Work closely with the procurement team carrying out forecasting and inventory analysis for future purchasing decisions.
- Conduct daily production meetings with production areas and update KPI’s as appropriate.
Workwear Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. (Midas Group)
Assistant Manager - Planning
08.2018 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Oversee all aspects of production planning, control, and implementation of processes, liaising with sales and procurement team for effective long-term forecasting with the firming of material requirements and balancing of the workflow.
- Liaise daily with the production, Engineering, and supply chain teams.
- Prepare and communicate daily production and scheduling plans.
- Analyze and review lead times to reflect actual manufacturing processes and meet customer demands for On Time delivery In Full.
- Prepare monitor and closely follow up the shipment plan to ensure 100% OTIF.
- Work closely with the procurement team carrying out forecasting and inventory analysis for future purchasing decisions.
- Conduct daily production meetings with production areas and update KPI’s as appropriate.
ALCO INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD. (ALUMEX GROUP)
Production Executive
06.2017 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Planning, scheduling, and coordinating production of the company’s products.
- Reporting on the production status and any production issues to upper management.
- Finding ways to improve productivity and reduce costs.
A. Baur & Co. (Private) Ltd. (Fertilizer)
Process Control Executive
02.2017 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Planning, scheduling, and coordinating production of the company’s products.
- Evaluating raw materials and equipment to ensure everything is in place for production.
- Watching costs to ensure the production process stays within budget.
- Handling production disruptions and productivity problems.
ALCO INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD. (ALUMEX GROUP)
Production Executive
10.2011 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Planning, scheduling, and coordinating production of the company’s products.
- Reporting on the production status and any production issues to upper management.
- Finding ways to improve productivity and reduce costs.
Education
ICL Graduate Business School
Master of Management
University Overview
Reading
University of Colombo
Post Graduate Diploma from Manufacturing Management
10.2016
University Overview
Earned a Distinction pass.
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Diploma from Information Technology
10.2013
University Overview
Completed a project using the Java programming language.
University of Ruhuna
Bachelor of Science from Fisheries and Marine Sciences
06.2011
University Overview
- Specialized in Limnology and earned a Second-Class Lower Division.
- GPA: GPA of 3.22
Skills
- Efficient production scheduling & Supplychain Management
- Over 12 years of expertise in production sheduling with strong skills in SAP (HANA) and Excel Proven ability to optimize workflows, forecast demand, manage inventory, and align production with customer needs
- Effective team management
- Proven leadership in managing and coaching teams, driving KPI alignment through daily meetings, and enhancing productivity by reducing delays with structured planning and monitoring
- Effective troubleshooting techniques
- Strong problem-solver with a track record of implementing process improvements to boost OTIF delivery, while effectively managing risks, reducing costs, and optimizing workflows
- Effective communication
- Excellent communicator with the ability to build rapport quickly and confidently with diverse teams and customers
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Member of school science club, Sri Dharmaloka Collage, Sri Lanka, (2000) Member of school science club, D S Senanayake Collage, Sri Lanka, (2003) Member of Carrom team, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, (2007-2011) Member of Cricket team, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, (2007-2011)
Interests
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Planning Manager
Link Natural Products (Pvt.) Ltd.
11.2022 - 08.2025
Assistant Manager - Planning
Workwear Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. (Midas Group)
08.2018 - 10.2022
Production Executive
ALCO INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD. (ALUMEX GROUP)
06.2017 - 07.2018
Process Control Executive
A. Baur & Co. (Private) Ltd. (Fertilizer)
02.2017 - 05.2017
Production Executive
ALCO INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD. (ALUMEX GROUP)
10.2011 - 03.2017
University of Colombo
Post Graduate Diploma from Manufacturing Management
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Diploma from Information Technology
University of Ruhuna
Bachelor of Science from Fisheries and Marine Sciences
ICL Graduate Business School
Master of Management
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