Damith Sandaruwan
Maple Ridge,BC
Summary
As a results-driven professional, I possess over two and a half years of robust experience in operational and inventory management, currently serving as Returns Lead: Buyout Parts Inventory Control and Returns, where I excel in team leadership, supervision, and workflow optimization. I hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Business Management (B.B.M.), which have strengthened my analytical, organizational, and administrative capabilities. Skilled in vendor and supplier relationship management, analytical reporting, compliance, and effective problem-solving, I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments. Equipped with strong communication and coordination skills, I am eager to leverage my expertise to contribute effectively to procurement functions, including supplier coordination, vendor management, and other operational and procurement-related responsibilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Returns Lead: BOP Inventory Control and Returns
Lordco Auto Parts - Distribution Centre
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
01.2025 - Current
- Oversee end-to-end buyout and internal store return operations, ensuring accurate receiving, inspection, sorting, storage, and system documentation of returned inventory.
- Supervise BOP inventory flow and return reconciliations by validating cost, quantity, and quality against invoices and packing slips to maintain financial accuracy and cost integrity.
- Review daily operational and exception reports, authorize BOP return approvals, process rejected items, and ensure compliance with supplier policies and internal controls.
- Manage high-volume inbound and outbound return cycles, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly procedures, while maintaining operational efficiency across the entire return lifecycle.
- Coordinate outbound vendor and wholesaler return activities, ensuring timely shipment, accurate documentation, and prompt credit processing across multiple timelines.
- Reconcile vendor return costs with supplier invoices, and submit precise credit claims to strengthen accounts receivable accuracy, and ensure full recovery of entitled credits.
- Maintain proactive communication with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams via email and phone to resolve return discrepancies, credit inquiries, and operational issues.
- Monitor aged and over-60-day outstanding credits, assess risk exposure, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to recover overdue balances, and support financial stability.
- Review and file Proof of Delivery (POD) records for parts returned to vendors, verify delivery status, and promptly resolve any discrepancies to ensure accurate credit processing and vendor reconciliation.
- Train, mentor, and guide team members on best practices for return processing, credit management, and effective vendor communication, to improve operational efficiency and compliance.
Warehouse Associate
Lordco Auto Parts - Distribution Centre
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Accurately picked and packed customer and store orders, ensuring timely and precise fulfillment.
- Received, verified, and systematically stored inventory items in designated warehouse locations.
- Inspected stock for damage, wear, or discrepancies, promptly reporting any issues to supervisors.
- Prepared and packed special orders for retail stores and individual customers in accordance with established procedures.
- Scanned product barcodes using handheld scanners to update inventory records from totes, pallets, and packages.
- Maintained situational awareness, and exercised caution while working near moving machinery and mobile equipment.
- Utilized an online stock control system to manage inventory, track goods, and complete related tasks efficiently.
Payroll Clerk
Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
09.2018 - 06.2023
- Managed full-cycle payroll processing for over 650 employees, ensuring accurate and timely calculation of compensation, benefits, and deductions.
- Oversaw end-to-end monthly payroll processing in QuickBooks Online, including reviewing employee data, validating deductions, and ensuring accurate and timely payroll submission within the automated pay schedule.
- Processed new hire data, updated Individual Pay Records (IPRs), and managed terminations to ensure seamless payroll integration.
- Reviewed and verified employee timesheets, attendance, and leave records (e.g., vacation, sick leave) to ensure precise payroll calculations across all staff levels.
- Ensured accurate calculation and processing of employee and employer contributions to statutory funds, maintaining compliance with financial regulations, and remitting payments promptly to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
- Calculated and submitted Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) for eligible employees, ensuring accurate and timely filings with the Inland Revenue Department of Sri Lanka.
- Addressed employee payroll and payment inquiries, providing clear and concise information regarding earnings, deductions, and related payroll matters.
- Assisted with year-end payroll processing, including the preparation and distribution of T10 reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University Canada West
Vancouver, British Columbia 09-2023
Bachelor of Business Management (Finance) Special -
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka11-2014
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) Certification - Reading -
National Payroll Institute (NPI)
Toronto, ONCertified Senior Business Accountant (CSBA) - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Colombo12-2018
Computerized Accounting System – QuickBooks Online -
Skill Tech Academy
Colombo - Sri Lanka11-2025
Skills
- Team leadership and supervision
- Inventory and returns management
- Vendor and supplier relationship management
- Analytical reporting and compliance
- Effective problem-solving
- Physically active and quick learner
- High proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
- Conflict resolution
- Artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge
- Adaptability
Personal Details
- Date of Birth - 24 Jun 1989
- Nationality - Sri Lankan
- Visa status - Approved
- Marital status - Married
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Returns Lead: BOP Inventory Control and Returns
Lordco Auto Parts - Distribution Centre
01.2025 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Lordco Auto Parts - Distribution Centre
07.2023 - 12.2024
Payroll Clerk
Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)
09.2018 - 06.2023
Master of Business Administration -
University Canada West
Bachelor of Business Management (Finance) Special -
University of Kelaniya
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) Certification - Reading -
National Payroll Institute (NPI)
Certified Senior Business Accountant (CSBA) - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Computerized Accounting System – QuickBooks Online -
Skill Tech Academy