Wathsala Hemachandra
Loluwagoda
Summary
A dedicated Senior Executive in Planning with extensive experience in the apparel industry, currently working at Brandix Apparel Solutions. I possess strong knowledge of production systems, scheduling, and overall production processes. With a background in Management and Information Technology, I excel in optimizing production workflows, ensuring efficient resource allocation, and implementing IT-based solutions to streamline operations. Proficient in various programming languages such as HTML5, PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL, I also bring strong project management, customer relations, and health and safety expertise.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR EXECUTIVE - PLANNING
Brandix Apparel Solution
Ragama
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Overseeing production schedules to meet deadlines efficiently.
- Managing material availability, equipment scheduling, and monitoring production workflows to resolve any bottlenecks or issues.
- Responsible for monitoring and evaluating raw materials.
- Setting the pre-production target and achieving on-time.
- Follow-up sampling, and pre-production activities according to the plan.
- Work to implement planning and reduce plan vs actual Gap.
- Work with the merchandising team to monitor trim accessories and fabric in-house status.
- Closely monitoring all pre-production activities ensuring the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production.
- Monitor the cutting capacity in the budget.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across departments.
PLANNING EXECUTIVE
Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC
Dankotuwa
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Coordinated the production process and monitored the timeliness to meet deadlines.
- Managed material and equipment availability for smooth production operations.
- Developed production schedules to optimize porcelain manufacturing processes.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials for production.
- Facilitated cross-departmental meetings to streamline planning initiatives.
- Prepared reports on production forecasts and resource allocation needs.
- Managed data entry into planning software for accurate tracking of materials.
- Monitored team performance against set targets and adjusted plans as needed.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for new projects.
- Analyzed data to identify trends and forecast future needs.
- Created comprehensive reports on the progress of projects.
- Maintained an accurate database of all current projects, resources, tasks, deadlines.
STAFF OFFICER - PLANNING
Brandix Apperal solution
Mirigama
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Handled production coordination, scheduling, and reporting.
- Maintained coordination with teams to ensure efficient manufacturing advancements.
- Managing material and equipment availability, scheduling production and monitoring the production process for problems.
- Monitor the production systems issues and involved the issues.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables to meet internal goals.
- Coordinated communication between departments to ensure seamless operations.
- Developed effective strategies for streamlining communication between different departments and personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management and Information Technology
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
09-2022
Skills
- Production Planning & Coordination
- Strategic planning
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Business development
- Time management
- Project Management
- Apparel Industry Expertise
- Programming
- Health & Safety Management
- Leadership & Decision Making
- Strong Communication
- Analytical skills
- Business analysis
References
- Mr. Chanaka Wijayasinghe, Deputy General Manager Planning, Brandix Fast Fashion, +94 77 779 37 58
- Mr. Charitha Rajakaruna, Deputy General Manager, Brandix Digital Operations, +94 77 265 50 00
Languages
- English, Professional
- Sinhala, Native
Timeline
SENIOR EXECUTIVE - PLANNING
Brandix Apparel Solution
06.2024 - 11.2024
PLANNING EXECUTIVE
Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC
10.2023 - 06.2024
STAFF OFFICER - PLANNING
Brandix Apperal solution
09.2021 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Management and Information Technology
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
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