1. Dhushan Premachandra
103/A Sapumal Place, Rajagiriya
Tel: +94-773-486984
Fiji Contact: +679-7006013
Email: dhushan.migara@gmail.com
Objective
Excel at a position that is dynamic and challenging, fostering growth beyond norms, while contributing positively
to the organization as a whole.
Experience
Danam Fiji Ltd, Lautoka, Fiji Jan/2016 - Present
Head Of Supply Chain & Merchandising
Direct supervision of merchandising & planning, purchasing, warehousing and logistics at Fiji (Lautoka) plant
Design, implementation and evaluation of KPI's for both individuals and teams
Improved throughput efficiency by 20% by sourcing raw material on a just in time basis
Decreased merchandise lead times by 10-20% by actively seeking new suppliers and implementing a
preferred supplier list for key product merchandising
Implemented internal control procedures for raw material stock control with periodic cross verification
procedures thereby reducing stock adjustment rates to negligible sums
Enhanced local and international logistics network by evaluating existing channels and downsizing to only
the most cost effective and efficient service providers
Liaising with merchandising team in planning and sourcing raw material in par with production schedule
minimizing lead times to optimal levels
Oversee all direct and indirect raw material purchases staying compliant within preset perimeters to achieve
price targets
Purchasing process control from request initiation to receiving
Supervision of all merchandising activities. (Sales/capacity/costing/product development/Key accounts) ect.
Brandix Essentials Ltd July/2010 - Dec/2015
Snr. Merchandiser & Asst. Manager Sourcing
Preparing Critical Event analysis charts for each style – facilitate the merchandisers to priorities workings
Assessments of P.D.M (Product development) areas, to ensure mandatory & critical elements are recognized
in order to maintain feasibility of smooth production
Finalizing / approving prices of all raw materials while ensuring the orders are secured within the costing
Supply chain handling for designated customer accounts (La Senza/Victoria Secrets Logo)
All fabric & trim order processing/forecasting/liaising with suppliers
Sourcing in-charge of Speed orders (la Senza & VS logo) – 14 days order cycle
Inventory management for respective accounts & handling liability (customer/brandix raw materials) charts
2. Dhushan Premachandra
103/A Sapumal Place, Rajagiriya
Tel: +94-773-486984
Fiji Contact: +679-7006013
Email: dhushan.migara@gmail.com
2
Penguin Group, Kandy Jan/2009 - June/2010
Merchandiser
Handled developments for GAS (Italian) & VSD (Victoria Secrets Direct)
Bulk order processing & follow up till execution/T&A follow ups
Customer account handling with costing/developments ect
Star Garments Ltd Jan/2008 - Dec/2008
Merchandiser
Handled developments for Ann Tailor LOFT
Bulk order processing & follow up till execution/T&A follow ups
Customer account handling with costing/developments ect
Timex & Fergasam Aug/2005 - Dec/2007
Trainee Merchandiser/Merchandiser
Follow up & monitoring with raw material transactions & stock balances.
Assessments of P.D.M (Product development) areas, to ensure mandatory & critical elements are recognized
in order to maintain feasibility of smooth production.
Bulk order processing & follow up till execution/T&A follow ups
Professional Education
Successful completion of the External Merchandising course at the Department of Textile & Clothing
Technology – University of Moratuwa.
Successful completion of the Certificate of Windows based Applications at Gateway school of computing
Completed Certificate & Diploma stages in CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing)
Followed diploma in LCCI (London Chamber of Commerce & Industry)
Extra-Curricular Activities
Captain 1st XV Rugby Football Team Dharmaraja College, Kandy 2002/2003
Member Under-17 Athletics team of Dharmaraja College, Kandy
Member under-15 Cricket team of Dharmaraja College, Kandy
Senior Prefect Dharmaraja College, Kandy
References available upon request.
