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Amila Perera Mellawathanthrige

Coquitlam,Canada

Summary

Detail oriented and results driven business management graduate with a strong academic foundation and over 8 years of experience in supply chain and procurement, including aviation industry operations. Proven ability to manage end-to-end procurement processes, vendor negotiations, logistics coordination, and working with ERP systems. Currently seeking an opportunity to gain relevant Canadian work experience in the supply chain field and apply my practical experience to add value in a professional and collaborative environment

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crew Member (PT)

McDonald’s
BC, Canada
02.2023 - Current
  • Managed weekly Martin Brower deliveries, including counting upon receiving, inspecting food quality and rotating stock to reduce waste.
  • Monitored stock levels and proactively restocked supplies to ensure uninterrupted operations.
  • Delivered prompt, friendly customer service and ensured high satisfaction by accurately fulfilling orders.
  • Operating cash registers and processing customer transactions with accuracy and speed.
  • Collaborating with team members to ensure smooth service and timely delivery of orders.
  • Adhered to hygiene and safety protocols while preparing food and maintaining a clean work area.
  • Recognized as Employee of the Month - February 2024

Accounting Volunteer (PT)

Zillion Solutions
BC, Canada
03.2025 - 08.2025
  • Supported bookkeeping tasks including accounts payable/receivable and bank reconciliations.
  • Assisted with preparing financial records and organizing documents for monthly reporting.
  • Gained hands-on experience using SAGE 50 and Excel spreadsheets.
  • Initiated simple data entry transactions and organizing client records.

Engineering Procurement Officer

Srilankan Airlines
, Srilanka
09.2018 - 12.2022
  • Sourced MRO aircraft spares, components, tools and other services from approved vendors and issuing RFQ to solicit competitive bids.
  • Negotiated with suppliers, evaluating offers based on lead time, price, location, and quality certifications, and awarded purchase orders to suitable vendors ensuring the best financial value and TCO.
  • Provided AOG support, managing urgent part, service, and technical requests to minimize aircraft downtime.
  • Prepared budgets for procurement department, monitoring expenses, and aligning purchases with financial goals to control costs and maximize budget efficiency.
  • Administered purchase orders ensuring timely delivery of spares, coordinated RMAs, arranged inbound/outbound logistics with freight forwarders, and resolved discrepancies within set KPIs.
  • Managed borrowing functions of equipment and tools, tracked pending borrowings, and coordinated with stakeholders to ensure timely returns, minimizing additional loan charges.
  • Generated detailed material status reports, including procurement financial costs, to support management decision-making and departmental meetings.
  • Coordinated with finance department to verify invoices ensuring timely payments and resolving any billing issues with suppliers.
  • Assisted junior staff and OJTs to perform their function in the Procurement department and measure their performance periodically.
  • Represented Procurement section in the ERP migration from Aura to AMOS in collaboration with IT systems engineers.
  • Ensured compliance with corporate procurement policies and information security standards to mitigate operational risks.

Engineering Materials Storekeeper

Srilankan Airlines
, Srilanka
12.2014 - 09.2018
  • Accepting incoming aircraft spares, coordinating with quality inspectors to check materials, completing necessary system transactions, and routing for binning upon completion of system transactions.
  • Generating GRNs to verify received transactions and managing corresponding ERP entries.
  • Overlooking the safe handling of materials and directing junior staff/servicemen accordingly ensuring no spares are damaged.
  • Documenting discrepancies, reviewing and following up with Component Control Unit, Procurement, and other stakeholders to rectify issues promptly.
  • Dispatching oil and lubricant consignments to oil stores while managing limited space effectively.
  • Following safety procedures and standards, reporting hazards and preventing accidents/maintenance errors regularly to maintain a safe operating environment.

Education

Management (Diploma) -

Douglas College
BC, Canada
12.2024

Master of Business Administration -

University of West London
UK
11.2021

Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management -

Institute of Supply and Material Management
Sri Lanka
12.2017

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Pricing analysis
  • Procurement management
  • Bid solicitation
  • Document preparation
  • Data entry
  • Expertise in ERP systems: Aura, Oracle
  • Knowledgeable in SAGE 50, POS system
  • Contract negotiations
  • Supply chain coordination

Websites

Certification

Supply Chain Procurement Certificate, 08/25

Training

  • WHMIS Training, 08/25
  • Aviation Legislation Training, 01/19
  • Human Factors in Aircraft Maintenance, 01/18
  • Electrostatic Sensitive devices Training, 01/18
  • Fuel Tank Safety Level II Training, 01/16

References

Available upon request.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Accounting Volunteer (PT)

Zillion Solutions
03.2025 - 08.2025

Crew Member (PT)

McDonald’s
02.2023 - Current

Engineering Procurement Officer

Srilankan Airlines
09.2018 - 12.2022

Engineering Materials Storekeeper

Srilankan Airlines
12.2014 - 09.2018

Management (Diploma) -

Douglas College

Master of Business Administration -

University of West London

Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management -

Institute of Supply and Material Management

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