Sanjeeva Fernando

Key strengths: - Over Twenty five years of experience including ten years at Senior Corporate Managerial Level covering Operations Management, Finance, Human Resources, Business Analysis, ERP(IT) and Software Systems, General Administration, Warehousing, Import/export procedures and Logistics in leading Multinational Corporations in the Apparel Industry such as Fielding Group (UK) and Next Plc (UK) and Architectural Glass Processing Industry. . - Strong financial and business analytical and problem solving mind set: Interpret data and drill down to identify root cause. Offer practical solutions through brain storming and customer feedback. - Sound working knowledge of procedures and applicable laws in Customs, BOI, Department of Labour, Inland Revenue, Banks, Central Bank (Treasury) and other State Institutions. - High degree of Business acumen: Well versed with expectations of stakeholders including Customer, Investor, Employee, Supplier and Statutory Institutions. - Strong execution capability: Worked and lead in Cross-Functional teams implementing new Business Systems from Order Inquiry to Product Delivery. - Internal controls: Strong advocate and adherence to internal controls relating to procurement and financial transactions. - Sound working knowledge of Industrial Law and maintain strong relationship at shop floor level. - Conducting induction programs, career counselling, Employee evaluations and recruitment. - Maintain a high degree of Integrity, ethical behaviour and Professionalism. - Area of expertise: - Working Knowledge in Supply chain, including MRP, Manufacturing Operations, Warehousing, International Trade (Import/Export Procedures) and Logistics from a marketing, financial, operational and systems perspective. - Sound working knowledge of Industrial law and Industrial compliance (Safety, Ethical, Product and Environmental Aspects) - Sound working Knowledge of Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Analytical, Costing and Investment/Project appraisal - Sound working knowledge of Business process mapping and ERP development and implementation. - Very Good Report Writing, Presentation skills (Presentations, Reports, Business Letters, Internal memos etc.) and Training Skills - Sound working Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and good working knowledge of Microsoft Power Point and Word. - Fluent in English and Sinhala Languages.