1. Yohan De Cruz
Contact: No: 33-1, 2nd Convent lane, Wattala, Sri Lanka
Mobile: [+974 70335379] E-mail: [yohandecruz@gmail.com]
Skype: dcyohan
Personal Profile
Excellent communicator, negotiator & a problem solver with high standard of people management, materi
als & time management. A hard working, focused and disciplined manager who has a long track record of
developing the operations & supply chain strategies needed to make an organization more effective in ach
ieving its business goals, an expert at accurately calculating total supply chain costs, and also has extensiv
e knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and procedures. Committed to identifying and impleme
nting continuous
Improvements in the supply chain and always works hard to set high standards across all areas,& has exp
erience of Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Purchasing, Procurement, storage
Operations and transport management, also possesses excellent local, national and international geographi
cal knowledge & totally I can be a profitable employee of any employers
Am keen to develop my career within a growing business and would like to join an ambitious & progressi
ve organization that provide career growth & future advancement
Achievements
 Applied the most modern Operational techniques, systems & skills to achieve meaningful
results and convincingly proved the capabilities of cost effective, time saving management &
achieved unpresented results by expenses reductions & profit growth & made a remarkable
change in year to year (F & L) margins
 Implemented performance improvement plans to enhanced the quick to produce results by
training hard working, results oriented team with maximum output & productivity & by
placing correct people in correct working places to achieve better operational performance &
reduced work place risks
 Developed internal & external communications & trained to provide timely information &
reports "MIS" (Management Information System) to support & coordinate, with internal
departmental heads staffs & with the customers to maintain better understanding &
relationship to improve "Team work" efficiencies of smooth running in the Supply chain
department
 Made research on the local, national & the international market & fixed potential suppliers,
negotiated & gain remarkable price reductions & purchased items with quality & standards
to meet the correct requirements,

2. Controlled the Stock levels, internal & external items movements &, stopped "bad handing, of eq
uipment & items, damages, wastage & thefts & avoid serious losses to the organization & fixed
proper security systems to monitor & control the operations & trained the staffs to follow the hea
lth & safety(items & personal ) awareness, fixed proper pest control System, maintain hygienic
working environment to keep high standards & qualities in work place & maintained quality, trac
eability, & proper documentation systems in overall departments & support to achieve ISO Quali
ty & Standardizations certifications for many Organizations
Academic Qualifications:
January 1983 - August 1985 G.C.E. Advanced Level [Commerce]
[Course]
Accountancy, Commerce, Economics & Agriculture Science
Professional Qualifications:
Currently studying Business management Degree Course
Diplomas & certifications in Sales & Marketing, Business development
Diploma in Warehouse, Stock control, & Supply management
IT training in M.S. Office, Words, Excel & Internet browsing & E-mail
MIS reporting & corresponding, Trained & well experience in
Computerized stock controlling & ERP management system,
Obtained Health & Safety training & First Aids Certification
Career History
July 2014 -Current Employment:
Operations Manager: Purchasing & Supply chain-Sri Lanka
Main Duties:
Responsible of restructuring the company's operational functions & make them
as effective as possible
Managing the day to day operations of purchasing & supply chain and for being the main port of
call for any logistical issues
Nov: 2012 – July 2014 - Sales & Marketing / Group Business Manager- PNG
(Automotive, (Car Sales) Service centers, Road side Assistants, Property sales,
Car rentals, (Europe Car) & Hotel & Resorts) in Manus Island
May 2011 - June 2012 - Supply chain & Distribution Manager (FMCG) - PNG
July 2006 - Nov 2010 - Warehouse & Procurement Manager-(Constructions)-
Dubai-UAE
Aug: 2005 - July 2006 - Warehouse Manager- (Pharmaceutical) – Sri Lanka
Aug: 2003 - July 2005 - Warehouse Manager- (Garment) in Sri Lanka
June1997 - May 2003 - Warehouse In charge - Dubai, UAE (Electronics & Home Appliances)
June 1992 - May 1997- Started as a stock controller & promoted as
Warehouse Manager -Almarai (Dairy Farms & Factory -FMCG) Saudi Arabia
Main duties performed
 Reviewing the performance of the supply chain and identifying areas that can be improved.
 Optimizing all tasks and processes within the supply chain
 Planning timetables for delivery.& ensuring continuity of material supply

3.  Ensuring whether the current vehicles are fit for purpose & scheduling for Maintenance
 Sourcing, auditing and evaluation of new suppliers
 Create opportunities for improvement, efficient and effective supply chain processes
 Scheduling arrival of stock and shipments. & verifying the required quality standards & ensure that
they have arrived at their destination
 Developing supplier relationships. Negotiating rates with local, national and international transport
companies.
Making supplier agreements,terms & conditions of supply & transportation. Goals. & keeping cost down
within the supply chain
Managing the return of rejected products with the supply base complaints. Escalating service level issues t
raining, supervising & motivating of supply chain staffs
Key Skills & competencies:
Professional:
Apply the best supply chain strategies. & using the best geographical knowledge.
Experience of working with Freight Forwarders., clearance Agencies & Customs officials
Ability to work in cross functional teams.
Managing recognized brands. & new brands as well
Ability to manage several projects and tasks at once.
A clear ability to negotiate and influence at all levels. & Personal
Excellent Leadership and motivation skills.
Desire to be the best at customer service.
Personal:
Motivated by exceeding targets and expectations
Ability to build quick credibility with all level staffs & people
Treating unexpected problems or events as opportunities to learn
Sensitive to need of others & committed to excellence
Hobbies & Interests:
Athletics, Cricket, Caroms, swimming, read Business Magazines & Internet browsing
Referees:
Available on request:
Areas of Expertise:
Profitable Operations, Supply chain strategies & provide solutions
Process improvement & supplier management
Logistics & Project management
Public, customer relations & communications
Market researching & international trade
Vender management, cost reduction & gain maximum profits
Personal Details:
Nationality: Sri Lankan Date of Birth: 25/11/1964
Marital status: Married No of kids: 03
Passport #: N2222891 Issued: 14/11/2008 Date of expiry: 14/11/2018
Driving License: Holding (L/V) Sri Lankan, UAE & PNG