Rangana Silva
Merchandise Manager
Auckland
Summary
Having over than 17 years of experience in apparel manufacturing, supply chain management and merchandising, including 6 years of managerial experience Collaborate with numerous multinational corporations renowned worldwide, such as Nike, with good leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, currently employed as a manager merchandise at the leading appeal manufacturer in South Asia. Trained counselling mentor, Smart Team player, sporting enthusiast, and music explorer
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Manager
MAS Holdings
04.2021 - Current
- Dealing with the customer for design, concept, proto typing & pricing aspects
- Working on business strategies / long range planning & market scraping ( consumer feedback, behaviour ) to grow the business
- Engage with supply chain management which involve through out the apparel manufacturing process
- Decision maker of the process of material developments, Embellishment applications such as dying, washing
- Analyzing data, accessing ERP system (SAP / PLM), Work through MS office platform, Expert in Lean manufacturing systems ( Toyota system)
Assistant Merchandise manager
MAS Holdings
04.2017 - 03.2021
- Deal with the customer for design, concept, proto typing & pricing aspects
- Ensuring customer satisfaction at the highest level in all aspects of work and guide the team towards achieve same
- Engaging with the internal parties for planning / forecasting / order following up the entire supply chain
- Analyzing data, accessing ERP system (SAP / PLM), Work through MS office platform
Senior Merchandiser
MAS Holdings
09.2011 - 03.2017
- Ensuring customer satisfaction at the highest level in all aspects of work and guiding the team towards achieving same
- Working through entire value stream, supplier chain management.
Merchansider at Hidaramani international (pvt) ltd
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Involved with apparel product development process to manufacturing,
- Involved with capacity planning process with cluster supply chain
- Direct correspondence with the overseas buyers and buying offices.
Product Development Merchandiser
Hoodvian group of companies
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Experienced in handling foreign fabric and trim suppliers (knit / woven)
- Experienced in all kinds of print, embroidery, washing & garment dyeing methods and techniques
- Experienced in identifying all kinds of knit fabrics
Planning & Merchandising Coordinator
Penguin Sportswear (Pvt) Ltd
01.2006 - 07.2008
- Handled development samples, salesman & pre production samples up to production
- Involved with Sample room planning process
- Print, Embellishment & washing plant planning for bulk production
Education
MBA - Marketing, Strategies, Supply Chain Management
Asia E University
Malayasia 08.2022
Postgraduate Diploma - marketing
Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing
Sri Lanka08.2015
Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising -
University of Moratuwa
No Degree - Advanced Lean Manufacturing ( Toyota System)
MAS Lean Institute
Sri Lanka 11.2018
Marketing - undefined
IDM computer studies
2008
Skills
- Mentoring
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising Logistics
- Customer Buying Habits
- Creative Strategies
- SOP Enforcement
- Procurement Expertise
- Languages English, Sinhalese
- Negotiate Price
- Manager Coaching and Training
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Merchandise Manager
MAS Holdings
04.2021 - Current
Assistant Merchandise manager
MAS Holdings
04.2017 - 03.2021
Senior Merchandiser
MAS Holdings
09.2011 - 03.2017
Merchansider at Hidaramani international (pvt) ltd
08.2009 - 08.2011
Product Development Merchandiser
Hoodvian group of companies
08.2008 - 08.2009
Planning & Merchandising Coordinator
Penguin Sportswear (Pvt) Ltd
01.2006 - 07.2008
MBA - Marketing, Strategies, Supply Chain Management
Asia E University
Postgraduate Diploma - marketing
Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing
Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising -
University of Moratuwa
No Degree - Advanced Lean Manufacturing ( Toyota System)
MAS Lean Institute
Marketing - undefined
IDM computer studies
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