Dion Perera
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Goal-driven employee offering over 10 years of successfully establishing and maintaining good working relationships with Co-workers and other business entities to ensure smooth operation and to achieve organizational Goals. Maintains high-quality working standards to ensure better output in results. Communicative and team player oriented with skills in coaching and task delegation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Services Manager
STLTH 10405205 Canada Inc.
Scarborough.
11.2022 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with carriers for optimal rates and services.
- Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
- Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices.
- Prepared domestic and foreign shipments in line with regulations established by shipping companies and international customs.
- Tracked shipments and promptly addressed delivery discrepancies and delays.
- Trained and supervised shipping department staff, enforcing company policies and industry best practices.
- Liaised with vendor representatives to rectify damages and shortages.
- Communicated effectively with internal departments regarding order fulfillment needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all outgoing freight activities.
- Organized and managed the loading, unloading, packing and shipping of products.
Senior Assistant Shipping Manager
SINGER SRILANKA PLC
Colombo Srilanka, Western
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Scheduled and booked transportations shipments per week.
- Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws and procedures.
- Monitored shipments and obtained clearance from customs and other agencies.
- Requested and compiled necessary customs invoices, certificates of origin and cargo-control documents.
- Facilitated communication between company, customers and overseas partners to maintain efficient operations.
- Cleared goods through customs and verified delivery to client destinations.
- Calculated duty and tariff payments owed on each shipment based on standard tables and legal requirements.
- Prepared, checked and filed documentation with finance department.
- Prepared domestic and foreign shipments in line with regulations established by shipping companies and international customs.
- Trained and supervised shipping department staff, enforcing company policies and industry best practices.
- Implemented cost-effective methods, carriers and routes to optimize shipping and receiving strategies.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Tracked shipments and promptly addressed delivery discrepancies and delays.
- Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
Assistant Imports Manager
SINGER SRILANKA PLC
COLOMBO Western
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Drove continuous performance improvement to import functions and metrics.
- Audited internal processes and systems to maximize efficiency of importation and exportation of products.
- Developed strategies for sourcing materials from foreign countries.
- Performed audits on incoming shipments to verify accuracy against purchase orders.
- Processed payments for vendor invoices in a timely manner.
- Assisted in the development of corporate purchasing policies related to importing products.
- Negotiated and executed contracts with overseas suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Ensured accuracy of shipping documentation prior to submission for customs clearance.
Imports Executive
SINGER SRILANKA PLC
Colombo Western
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Reached out to local, state and federal agencies to obtain necessary clearances, certificates and approvals.
- Reconciled discrepancies between actual and expected inventory levels.
- Assisted in the preparation of import documents, such as packing lists and bills of lading.
- Tracked progress of shipments in transit via web-based systems.
- Input shipment details into ERP, updating with tracking information upon confirmation.
- Participated in meetings regarding import procedures and policies.
Imports Clerk
SINGER SRILANKA PLC
Colombo Western
11.2009 - 12.2013
- Maintained records of all imported materials, including bills of lading, invoices, packing lists.
- Processed payments for imported goods promptly upon receipt.
- Performed data entry into computer systems to track inventory levels and order details.
- Generated reports detailing all aspects of the import process.
- Prepared cost estimates for various import operations.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management - Logistics
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, UK11.2021
Advance Diploma - Marketing Management
National Institute of Business Management
Colombo Srilanka09.2014
Skills
- Operations Management
- Staff Leadership
- Shipping coordination
- Inventory Audits
- Transportation Planning
- Documentation Management
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Customs Compliance
- Invoicing understanding
- Shipment Receiving
- Safety Monitoring
Timeline
Shipping Services Manager
STLTH 10405205 Canada Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Senior Assistant Shipping Manager
SINGER SRILANKA PLC
11.2021 - 11.2022
Assistant Imports Manager
SINGER SRILANKA PLC
01.2018 - 12.2020
Imports Executive
SINGER SRILANKA PLC
01.2014 - 12.2017
Imports Clerk
SINGER SRILANKA PLC
11.2009 - 12.2013
MBA - Supply Chain Management - Logistics
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Advance Diploma - Marketing Management
National Institute of Business Management
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