Yasanka DE ABREW
No 33 Leith Street, Windsor,Invercargill
Summary
Motivated Sales Assistant committed to providing excellent customer service. Organized, detail-oriented and empathetic to customer needs. Skilled at helping customers find the products and services that they need.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Assistant Team Member
Kmart Invercargill
08.2024 - Current
Logistic Manager
DHL Global Forwarding Lanka Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Oversee end-to-end logistics operations for international shipments, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery
- Develop and implement logistics strategies to optimize transportation, warehousing, and distribution processes
- Manage relationships with global suppliers and logistics partners to negotiate favorable terms and ensure service quality
- Analyze logistics data to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions to reduce costs and improve service levels
- Supervise daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to company standards
- Develop and implement operational procedures to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- Monitor team performance, providing coaching and feedback to enhance productivity and morale
- Oversee inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and timely replenishment.
Operation Supervisor
Bridges Worldwide Pvt Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Oversee end-to-end logistics operations for international shipments, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery
- Develop and implement logistics strategies to optimize transportation, warehousing, and distribution processes
- Manage relationships with global suppliers and logistics partners to negotiate favorable terms and ensure service quality
- Analyze logistics data to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions to reduce costs and improve service levels
- Supervise daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to company standards
- Develop and implement operational procedures to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- Monitor team performance, providing coaching and feedback to enhance productivity and morale
- Oversee inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and timely replenishment.
Education
CIMA (Partly Qualified)
Certificate in Business English -
UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO
01.2006
Skills
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Risk Management
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
REFERENCES # 01
Laknath Munaweera, Linfox Armaguard Group, 0276529228, laknath.munaweera@linfoxag.com, 200 Clyde Street, Invercargill, 9810
References # 02
- Mohamed Asthaf, Technician, 0278005458, Asthafg@gmail.com
- Andrew Simms, 155 Wairau Rd, Northshore
Timeline
Sales Assistant Team Member
Kmart Invercargill
08.2024 - Current
Logistic Manager
DHL Global Forwarding Lanka Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2024
Operation Supervisor
Bridges Worldwide Pvt Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2020
CIMA (Partly Qualified)
Certificate in Business English -
UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO
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