YASHODA SAMMANIE GAMAGE VIRITHTHAMULLA GAMAGE
Mount Eden,AUK
Summary
Dynamic Development Merchandiser with proven expertise at BRANDIX ESSENTIAL LIMITED, excelling in product development and material sourcing. Adept at managing costs and enhancing quality control, I leverage strong communication skills to foster supplier relationships and drive successful project outcomes. Passionate about delivering high-quality results that meet customer expectations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Development Merchandiser
BRANDIX ESSENTIAL LIMITED
Rathmalana
01.2018 - Current
- Experience in Sales & Merchandising in serving PVH Brands (Ex- Calvin Klein, Warmers, True & Core)
- Plan development of the garment sample, based on tech pack specifications, costing expectations, timelines.
- Working with Sri Lankan, Indian & Chinese Fabric & Trim suppliers on Product Development.
Junior Executive Marketing
LANKA AGRI PRODUCE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (Pvt) Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Promotes agricultural commodities, marketing systems (such as electronic marketing and farmers market programs).
- Provide products with high quality, safety, and correct price index to prosper the farmers and consumers.
Coordinator – Development
BRANDIX CENTRE OF INSPIRATION
Ekala
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Initiate sourcing raw materials & negotiate terms such as price delivery date for the sample qty in line with customer requirement.
- Communicate with costing merchant to provide all the sample related information (Fabric, Trims) for Bulk, Sourcing & Marketing team.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Textile Technology
ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (RMIT) UNIVERSITY
Australia01.2015
Master of Logistics & Supply Chain Managment -
Eastern Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Product development planning
- Material sourcing and procurement
- Reporting and documentation
- Production oversight
- Attention to detail
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Active participation
- Process execution
- Cost management and budgeting
- Supplier and vendor management
- Process improvement
- Quality control
- Independent and accurate work
- Time management
- Teamwork and leadership
Certification
- 2013 Diploma in Clothing Technology & Management BRANDIX COLLEGE OF CLOTHING TECHNOLOGY, Sri Lanka
- 2012 Certificate Course in Computer Science NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Sri Lanka (NIBM)
- 2012 General English Course (Intermediate 2) BRITISH COUNCIL, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Timeline
Development Merchandiser
BRANDIX ESSENTIAL LIMITED
01.2018 - Current
Junior Executive Marketing
LANKA AGRI PRODUCE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (Pvt) Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2018
Coordinator – Development
BRANDIX CENTRE OF INSPIRATION
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Applied Science - Textile Technology
ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (RMIT) UNIVERSITY
Master of Logistics & Supply Chain Managment -
Eastern Institute of Technology
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