Sameera Hewawanshage
Tampere
Summary
With a proven track record at Courtaulds Clothing Lanka Pvt Ltd, I've spearheaded merchandising strategies that significantly boosted sales and profitability. Expert in supplier negotiations and inventory management, my leadership and strategic planning skills have consistently enhanced stakeholder engagement and operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager (Sales, Procument, developments)
Courtaulds Clothing Lanka Pvt Ltd
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed and executed merchandising strategies to drive sales growth and profitability
- Analyzed market trends, sales data, and consumer behavior to inform product selection and pricing decisions
- Managed relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiating terms to maximize profitability
- Oversaw inventory management, including forecasting, allocation, and markdown strategies
- Managed budgets and controlled expenses to meet financial objective.
- Managed clients such as Marks and Spencer, H&M, Next, and Babolat.
Merchandising Manager
Courtaulds Clothing Lanka Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 12.2023
Assistant Merchandising Manager
Courtaulds Clothing Lanka Pvt Ltd
10.2015 - 01.2018
Senior Merchandiser
Courtaulds Clothing Lanka Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 10.2015
Procument Merchandiser
Hirdaramani Group
03.2013 - 01.2014
Development Merchandiser
Hela Apparel Holdings
Colombo
04.2009 - 03.2013
Procument Merchandiser
Christy Lanka Pvt Ltd
Colombo
10.2007 - 03.2008
Trainee Merchandiser
Ocean Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Biyagama
11.2006 - 10.2007
Education
Master of Science - MS - Marketing
Asia e University
10.2017
Skills
- Strategic Merchandising & Brand Management
- Sales Forecasting and Data-Driven Decision Making
- Supplier and Vendor Negotiation
- Inventory Management and Logistics
- Stakeholder Engagement and Team Leadership
- Expertise in ERP Systems and Operations Planning
References
Mr.Srimal Shirantha / Purchaser,
Imagewear Oy,
Tampere, Finland
Contact # +358 41 5753541
Email - Srimal.shirantha@imagewear.fi
Mr. Rajeev Ganapathy /Head of Sales and Merchandising
Courtaulds Clothing Lanka Pvt Ltd
Sri Lanka.
Contact # +94 77 787 4857
Email - Rajeevg@ccl.lk
Hobbies and interests
- Cycling / Playing cricket
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/sameeranayanjith-b8a94918
Languages
Sinhala
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Finnish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Senior Manager (Sales, Procument, developments)
Courtaulds Clothing Lanka Pvt Ltd
12.2023 - 07.2024
Merchandising Manager
Courtaulds Clothing Lanka Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 12.2023
Assistant Merchandising Manager
Courtaulds Clothing Lanka Pvt Ltd
10.2015 - 01.2018
Senior Merchandiser
Courtaulds Clothing Lanka Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 10.2015
Procument Merchandiser
Hirdaramani Group
03.2013 - 01.2014
Development Merchandiser
Hela Apparel Holdings
04.2009 - 03.2013
Procument Merchandiser
Christy Lanka Pvt Ltd
10.2007 - 03.2008
Trainee Merchandiser
Ocean Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
11.2006 - 10.2007
Master of Science - MS - Marketing
Asia e University
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