AJAYA ABEYRATHNE
Summary
Innovative Certified Supply Chain Professional with a demonstrated ability to resolve technical issues effectively. Experienced in managing supplier development efforts, ensuring compliance with specifications, and acting as a liaison with critical suppliers. Known for working effectively with all levels of management in a cross-functional team environment. Proficient in designing supply chains that support business objectives and cost-reduction strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager- Fresh Produce Supply Chain
Jaykay Marketing Services (Pvt) Ltd
06.2023 - Current
- Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns and subsequently implement solutions to improve the accuracy of demand forecasting
- coordinates all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials related to Fresh Products.
- Developed a Use Case related to Fresh product demand forecasting.
- Maintain Order Management System
Lead Demand Planner, (Senior Executive)
Jaykay Marketing Services (Pvt) Ltd
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Manage the demand planning team in the Fresh Department.
- Reviewed historical sales trends and researched demand drivers to prepare forecast data and develop statistical forecast models.
Demand Planner (Executive)
Jaykay Marketing Services, Pvt) Ltd
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Manage Meat Category Inbound
- Ran weekly fill rate reports related to the meat Category to highlight potential issues and corresponding solutions.
- Forecast Demand in the Meat Category
Executive Logistics
Wickramaratnes (Pvt) Ltd
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Inbound & Outbound Process
- Managed Delivery network
Intern - Material Management Department
Ceylon Grain Elevators PLC
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Coordinated storage locations and product movements.
- Collaborated with other departments on supply and quality issues.
- completed a variety of purchasing and associated data entry tasks on a complex, time-sensitive schedule.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of The West of England
Executive MSc - Supply Chain Management
Asia e University ofMalaysia
Bachelor of Science - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka
Rathmalana, Sri Lanka03.2020
Higher Diploma - Accounting and Finance
School of AAT
Colombo Sri LankaPassed Finalist - Accounting And Finance
Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
Colombo Sri LankaDiploma - Computerized Accounting
Siksil Institute of Business &Technology (Pvt) Ltd
Skills
- Procurement Logistics
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Supplier Negotiations
- Forecast Monitoring
- Material and Supply Inventory
- Staff Management
- Warehousing and Delivery
- Microsoft Office
- Business Operations
- SAP
- Order Management System
- Analyze Trends
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of 8 in the development of a Volume Allocation Use Case.
Additional Information
- Research Studies - “Examine the use of Management Control Systems in Managing Perishable Goods: Evidence from Supermarkets in Colombo”. (Published: 13th International Research Conference,General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka)
- , Completed Council of Europe Level A2 - (Cambridge English Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International - Entry 2 - Business) Activities
Certification
- Member of Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in Sri Lanka
Timeline
Assistant Manager- Fresh Produce Supply Chain
Jaykay Marketing Services (Pvt) Ltd
06.2023 - Current
Lead Demand Planner, (Senior Executive)
Jaykay Marketing Services (Pvt) Ltd
06.2022 - 06.2023
Demand Planner (Executive)
Jaykay Marketing Services, Pvt) Ltd
04.2021 - 05.2022
Executive Logistics
Wickramaratnes (Pvt) Ltd
01.2020 - 03.2021
Intern - Material Management Department
Ceylon Grain Elevators PLC
07.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Business Administration -
University of The West of England
Executive MSc - Supply Chain Management
Asia e University ofMalaysia
Bachelor of Science - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka
Higher Diploma - Accounting and Finance
School of AAT
Passed Finalist - Accounting And Finance
Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
Diploma - Computerized Accounting
Siksil Institute of Business &Technology (Pvt) Ltd
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