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Chamika Thalakada

McLaren Park,AUK

Summary

Extremely passionate about enhancing operational efficiency and provide Mitre 10 network with the most efficient tools to optimize margin and remain price competitiveness in the Merchant sector. Oversees and coordinates the effective administration of the Pricing Analyst team, by supervising team members in a way that ensures all store pricing functions are accurate, reflective of market conditions and implemented in a timely manner. My work centers around leveraging data-driven insights to support the network and work closely with a team of talented professionals to implement strategies that contribute to Mitre10's continued success. Currently leading the Trade Pricing projects for new ERP system. Strong team player with solution-oriented focus. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Account Pricing Lead

Mitre10 (NZ) Limited- Support Centre
05.2023 - Current
  • Delegating tasks based on each team member's strengths and skills and offering training necessary to complete tasks
  • Deliver data-driven insights that empower Mitre10 network to improve their sales and operational performance.
  • Provide SME expertise on Trade Pricing projects for new ERP system. Include UX testing
  • Oversee and manage resource allocation to ensure customer rebates are calculated for national agreements to facilitate timely processing / claim submission.
  • Maintained thorough understanding of industry best practices, staying current on new developments in field of pricing strategy.

Customer Account Pricing Coordinator

Mitre10 (NZ) Limited- Support Centre
08.2018 - 05.2023
  • Provide support to National Business Development team, Regional Trade Development Managers and Mitre stores as and when requested.
  • Analyze pricing data from industry standards, previous sales trends and competitors and report data to decision-makers.
  • provide stores with most efficient tools to optimize margin and remain price competitiveness in Merchant sector
  • Accurate price files for national and regionally transacting customers are prepared & submitted in a timely manner

National Stock File and Pricing Coordinator

Mitre10 (NZ) Limited- Support Centre
04.2016 - 08.2018
  • Ensure all National Stockfile data queries are actioned and resolved quickly and efficiently.
  • Assist with providing updates to user guides and training to users in utilising the Product Side of the LANSA and Hybris Systems.
  • Perform daily health check which includes checking product information status, system logs and database logs for any issues
  • Assist with coordination of projects related to data enrichment, data cleansing and process improvement by defining and managing project scope, deliverables, resources required, and timelines.
  • Develop metrics and produce reporting of data accuracy and compliance levels in the National Stockfile as required by the business.

Data Maintenance Administrator

Mitre10 (NZ) Limited- Support Centre
05.2012 - 04.2016

· Ensure all data loaded to the National Stockfile meets the business validation rules based by department and fineline.

· Performing basic system queries and updates, following a defined process.

· Review and provide solutions to Data Integrity Queries on the Mitre 10 Intranet Data Integrity Bulletin Board.

· Work with Category and the supplier to fix data errors.

Stock Management Specialist

Mitre 10 Mega Glenfield
12.2006 - 12.2008

· Visual out stock verifying process that ensures accurate inventory and automatic replenishment.

· Interacting with the suppliers for accurate process of orders as required.

· Reporting the analyzed stock process information to the Management.

· Promote inventory integrity and help with shrink in high shrink departments.

· Training staff how to use the system and procedures.

· Store stock take process

Education

Quantity Surveying

Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
09.2025

No Degree - Information Technology

Massey University
Auckland, NZ
01.2008

Skills

  • Superb written and verbal communication skills
  • Detailed and solution oriented
  • Strong team leader/player and creative trouble-shooter
  • Outstanding presentation skills and skilled in maintaining professional relationships
  • Ability to clearly and concisely communicate goals, tasks and other organizational needs to the team
  • Subject matter expert for the SAP,AS400, LANSA and Hybris systems
  • Able to maintain strong concentration to detail in persuasive situations
  • Capability to work with management to concentrate business goals and necessary information
  • Competent in Microsoft Office suite, Access, Excel and PowerPoint, Power Bi, HALO

References

On Request

Timeline

Customer Account Pricing Lead

Mitre10 (NZ) Limited- Support Centre
05.2023 - Current

Customer Account Pricing Coordinator

Mitre10 (NZ) Limited- Support Centre
08.2018 - 05.2023

National Stock File and Pricing Coordinator

Mitre10 (NZ) Limited- Support Centre
04.2016 - 08.2018

Data Maintenance Administrator

Mitre10 (NZ) Limited- Support Centre
05.2012 - 04.2016

Stock Management Specialist

Mitre 10 Mega Glenfield
12.2006 - 12.2008

Quantity Surveying

Open Polytechnic of New Zealand

No Degree - Information Technology

Massey University
Chamika Thalakada