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Imesh Shalintha Mudalige

Imesh Shalintha Mudalige

Wattala,Sri Lanka

Summary

Dynamic merchandising and marketing specialist with extensive experience in product development and supply chain management. Expert in fostering supplier relationships and leading cross-functional teams to achieve sales KPIs and drive new business initiatives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Manager - Merchandising & Marketing

Hela Clothing (Pvt) Ltd.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
08.2023 - Current

Brands Handling:

Ellesse, Reebok, VF,Bestseller, ASDA

  • New business development.
  • Monitoring end to end product development activities.
  • Product Costings.
  • Price negotiations with customers.
  • Team management.
  • Sales KPI’s monitoring

Senior Merchandiser

Jay Jay Mills Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Biyagama EPZ
04.2022 - 07.2023

Brands Handled:

Levi’s, Hurley, Polo, Huggies under Haddad brands USA.

  • Live price negotiations
  • Product Costings
  • Product development
  • Supply chain management
  • Team management

Senior Merchandiser

Elegant Knitting International
Colombo
05.2019 - 04.2022

Brands handled:

School blazer, Frugi, Steiff, Mia fratino, Price and buckland, Burtbees, Blaklardar.

  • Exposure of Australian market, Uk and Europe markets.
  • End to end Merchandising activities for both Development and Bulk.
  • Product costing
  • Knowledge in flatbed & Circular knitting operations to final end product.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of merchandise.
  • Trained junior staff on merchandising standards and best practices.

Buyer

Cotton Collection (Pvt) Ltd
Biyagama EPZ
07.2016 - 05.2019
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure consistent product availability.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and strategies.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors for optimal procurement.
  • Developed and maintained inventory control systems for efficient stock management.
  • Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
  • Utilized ERP systems for purchase order processing, tracking, and inventory management.
  • Traveled to various countries to procure materials and products from vendors.

Merchandiser

Elegant Knitting International
Colombo
11.2013 - 07.2016

Education

Masters in Business Administration -

Arden University
United Kingdom
01.2025 - 11.2025

Advanced Diploma - Merchandising Management

Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel
Sri Lanka

Certificate - Merchandising Management

Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel
Sri Lanka

G.C.E A/L's -

St.Joseph's College

Certificate - Spoken English

Royal Institute College

Leadership & personality development Training -

National Youth Corps Training Centre

G.C.E O/L's -

St.Joseph's College

Certificate - MS Office, Internet and Email

St.Joseph's College

Skills

  • Marketing strategy
  • Merchandising strategy
  • Problem solving
  • Strong Negotiation
  • Strong Communication
  • Product development
  • Product Costing
  • Team Management
  • Supply chain management

References

  • Nissanga Warnapura, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hela Clothing (Pvt) Ltd, The Atrium, Level 05, No, 35, Balapokuna road, Colombo, 005, +94 (77) 352 2891, nissangaw@helaclothing.com
  • Rehan Perera, General Manager - Merchandising & Marketing, Hela Clothing (Pvt) Ltd, The Atrium, Level 05, No, 35, Balapokuna road, Colombo, 005, +94 (77) 549 4217, rehanp@helaclothing.com

Languages

  • English, Elementary
  • Sinhala, Elementary

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11/16/94
  • Nationality: Sri Lankan

Languages

Sinhala
First Language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Masters in Business Administration -

Arden University
01.2025 - 11.2025

Assistant Manager - Merchandising & Marketing

Hela Clothing (Pvt) Ltd.
08.2023 - Current

Senior Merchandiser

Jay Jay Mills Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
04.2022 - 07.2023

Senior Merchandiser

Elegant Knitting International
05.2019 - 04.2022

Buyer

Cotton Collection (Pvt) Ltd
07.2016 - 05.2019

Merchandiser

Elegant Knitting International
11.2013 - 07.2016

Advanced Diploma - Merchandising Management

Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel

Certificate - Merchandising Management

Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel

G.C.E A/L's -

St.Joseph's College

Certificate - Spoken English

Royal Institute College

Leadership & personality development Training -

National Youth Corps Training Centre

G.C.E O/L's -

St.Joseph's College

Certificate - MS Office, Internet and Email

St.Joseph's College
Imesh Shalintha Mudalige