DILEEPA MARAPANA
Auckland
Summary
Dedicated logistics and supply chain professional with significant background working with multinational companies to support operations needs. Familiar with cost control and schedule optimization strategies that help teams outperform timeline and budget requirements. Good data entry, records management and inventory coordination strengths.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Coordinator
Auto transform
Auckland
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels, identified discrepancies, and adjusted accordingly.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure product availability and quality standards were met.
- Managed the procurement process for all materials used in production operations.
- Optimized production plans based on customer timelines and available supply.
- Partnered with suppliers on capabilities, performance, cost, delivery and quality.
- Worked with team members and departments to help meet deadlines.
- Enhanced supply chain processes, strengthening planning procedures, organizing schedules and maintaining records.
- Determined inventory goals, product stock and risk management objectives and oversaw techniques to maximize inventory.
MANAGER OPERATIONS
Mediccom (Pvt) Ltd
06.2006 - 12.2012
- I coordinated with foreign manufacturers and supervised international trade
- Established departmental objectives and put quality and compliance policies into practice
- Enhanced investment and efficiency through financial operations
- Developed and put into action departmental goals and objectives
- Retained employees productive and trained them
- Devised strategies, put controls and procedures in place, and overseeing all manufacturing operations
- Oversaw the processes for inventory requirements, forecasting, and demand planning
- Oversaw quality control, production control, and production planning
- Helped management with administrative tasks, which increased everyday operations' efficiency.
MANAGER LOGISTICS
Kardin Logistics (Pvt) Ltd
04.2005 - 05.2006
- Maintained internal controls in warehousing, ensuring quality and safety standards
- Reduced accident rate to zero through diligent regulatory compliance
- Guaranteed customer satisfaction and proficient business operations
- Negotiated lower carrier rates with truck contractors
- Optimized use of equipment and resources for efficiency
- Maintained fleet and transportation equipment in excellent condition
- Improved productivity, cut costs by referring labor practices
- Generated new business contracts by resolving logistic issues
- Exceeded all KPIs with precise internal control and accounting systems.
STORE & ADMIN MANAGER
Gulf Catering Co
05.2000 - 03.2005
- Managed 1500 employees at Main Camp & 450 at Transit camp coordinating with Admin department for arrivals/departures
- Carried out daily compliance verification of camp observing company rules and regulations
- Conducted hygiene audits and coordinated emergency response activities, effectively coaching team members
- Developed system ensuring timely attention to sick/injured employees, regularly inspected facilities for corrective measures following KBR standards.
LOGISTICS EXECUTIVE
Kardin Logistics (Pvt) Ltd
05.2000 - 03.2005
- Managed ship arrival/departure schedules and logistics
- Streamlined document and payment processing for vessel operations
- Maximized efficiency & productivity of equipment and fleet
- Administered strong health and safety procedures
- Led logistical support for field projects & stock management
- Oversaw driver performance, vehicle upkeep, and fuel usage
- Produced monthly reports on transport logistics issues
- Dealt with customer complaints effectively
- Provided extensive training for logistics staff.
Education
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) -
ICFAI University
01.2012
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -
ICFAI University
01.2011
DIPLOMA IN LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION -
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK
01.2010
DIPLOMA IN MODERN MANAGEMENT -
Wigan & Leigh College
01.2009
Skills
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Quality Control Management
- Transportation Management
- Business Operations
- Logistics Management
- Customer Satisfaction
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- Strategic Planning
- Warehousing Operations Management
- Logistics Planning
Personal Information
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Driving License: International Driving license - B6078047
- Visa Status: Full work right visa
Languages
English
References
- HESHAN WIJERATNE, Mitre 10, 0064224786419, heshanwijeratne@gmail.com
- VINOJ WIJESINGHE, Autotransform Pvt Ltd, 0226452200, vinojwijesinghe@gmail.com
Certification
- ISO 9001:2015 – QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINING, SGS
- fork lift training (ASWEFA)
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Supply Chain Coordinator
Auto transform
01.2024 - Current
MANAGER OPERATIONS
Mediccom (Pvt) Ltd
06.2006 - 12.2012
MANAGER LOGISTICS
Kardin Logistics (Pvt) Ltd
04.2005 - 05.2006
STORE & ADMIN MANAGER
Gulf Catering Co
05.2000 - 03.2005
LOGISTICS EXECUTIVE
Kardin Logistics (Pvt) Ltd
05.2000 - 03.2005
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) -
ICFAI University
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -
ICFAI University
DIPLOMA IN LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION -
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK
DIPLOMA IN MODERN MANAGEMENT -
Wigan & Leigh College
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