Asitha Ranasinghe
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Accomplished professional in supply chain and logistics with expertise in import/export and transportation. Skilled in planning, problem-solving, negotiation, and adept at handling multiple priorities independently. Demonstrated success in local and overseas operations, negotiating rates/services, and managing international freight. Seeking challenging opportunities to leverage logistics, transportation, and supply chain experience. Operations expert with a strong background in process optimization, team management, and achieving organizational goals. Known for reliability, adaptability, and fostering collaborative work environments through resource allocation and performance monitoring. Forward-thinking team leader proficient in efficiently operating departments to achieve objectives, matching employees with optimal roles for peak performance. Committed to continuous operational improvement and driving excellence within the organization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
ISLZ Logistics Ltd
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Coordinate, assign, and review the work of truck operators daily.
- Routine job duties include word processing, record keeping, and filing; communicating with truck operators and the dispatching team; and data entry.
- Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports.
- Implemented policies, standard operating procedures, and managed quality and customer service.
MANAGER - COMMERCIAL & LOGISTICS
MAS Active Trading (Pvt) Ltd
04.2018 - 09.2024
- Responsible for all the imports to 07 plants in Sri Lanka and 02 plants Overseas (Haiti & Dominican Republic)
- Coached, mentored, and trained team members to improve their job performance while achieving company goals and KPIs.
- Dealing with governing bodies for matters pertaining to imports.
- Negotiating Freight rates with Freight Forwarders as and when required
- Preparing department budgets and setting strategies and KPIs for the team while working with the management team of the business.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
EXECUTIVE | SENIOR EXECUTIVE | ASSISTANT MANAGER - COMMERCIAL & LOGISTICS
MAS Active Trading (Pvt) Ltd
03.2007 - 03.2018
CUSTOMER SERVICE / OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
Hemas International Freight (Pte) Ltd
02.2006 - 03.2007
DOCUMENTATION EXECUTIVE
Marine Transport Services (Pvt) Ltd
02.2005 - 02.2006
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Hemas International Freight (Pte) Ltd
09.2003 - 02.2005
Education
Master of Business Administration - Reading
European Nations Campus
Sri Lanka2025
Post Graduate Diploma - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
European Nations Campus
Sri Lanka05.2023
Professional Diploma - Supply Chain Management
CINEC Maritime Campus
Sri Lanka12.2011
G.C.E (Advance Level) - Mathematics, General English
St. Anthony's National School
Sri Lanka04-2003
G.C.E (Ordinary Level) -
St. Anthony's National School
Sri Lanka12-1999
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Team leadership
- Logistics management
- Staff supervision
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Problem-solving abilities
- Process improvement
- Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365)
Certification
- Certificate course for Import & Export Procedure, Export Development Board in Sri Lanka
- Certificate course for Customs House Agents & Wharf Assistants, Sri Lanka Customs
- Certificate in Supply Chain Management, International Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Institute
- Foundation Diploma in Shipping & Port Agency, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (UK)
- Completed Yellow Belt in Lean Management, conducted by MAS Holdings
Languages
English
Professional Working
Sinhala
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Manager Development Program, Training Consortium Ltd by Niroshan Silva
- Executive Development Program, High Five Consultancy & Training (Pvt) Ltd by Vidusha Nathavitharana
- Association of Accounting Technicians foundation (AAT Stage I), J.M.C. Colombo 03
Timeline
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
ISLZ Logistics Ltd
10.2024 - 03.2025
MANAGER - COMMERCIAL & LOGISTICS
MAS Active Trading (Pvt) Ltd
04.2018 - 09.2024
EXECUTIVE | SENIOR EXECUTIVE | ASSISTANT MANAGER - COMMERCIAL & LOGISTICS
MAS Active Trading (Pvt) Ltd
03.2007 - 03.2018
CUSTOMER SERVICE / OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
Hemas International Freight (Pte) Ltd
02.2006 - 03.2007
DOCUMENTATION EXECUTIVE
Marine Transport Services (Pvt) Ltd
02.2005 - 02.2006
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Hemas International Freight (Pte) Ltd
09.2003 - 02.2005
Master of Business Administration - Reading
European Nations Campus
Post Graduate Diploma - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
European Nations Campus
Professional Diploma - Supply Chain Management
CINEC Maritime Campus
G.C.E (Advance Level) - Mathematics, General English
St. Anthony's National School
G.C.E (Ordinary Level) -
St. Anthony's National School
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