Rasad Chamara Mahawaduge
Brampton,ON
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in import operations, regional sales and distribution, procurement, and marketing. Skilled in coordinating end-to-end import processes, managing logistics and inventory, supporting sales and marketing initiatives, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies. Proven ability to guide teams, optimize processes, and contribute to business growth across multiple functions.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of the Department (Imports Division)
Sri Lanka Consumer Cooperative Societies Federation Ltd
08.2017 - 06.2025
- Oversaw the end-to-end import operations for dry essence, including global market price analysis, supplier negotiations (China, Thailand, India), and procurement, while ensuring cost efficiency, quality standards, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery to Sri Lanka. Presented proposals to the Chairman and Board of Directors for approval prior to initiating shipments, and upon import, provided customers with competitive pricing and superior quality compared to the prevailing market.
- Supervised and oversaw logistics, stores, and distribution operations, ensuring efficiency and accuracy across all functions, while providing strategic direction, guidance, and instructions to subordinates within the department.
- Represented the Imports Division in meetings with the Treasury and attended the Central Living Committee, providing input on import policies, financial approvals, and regulatory compliance matters. Coordinated with relevant stakeholders to align import operations with government directives, monitored policy changes affecting imports, and contributed to strategic discussions on improving departmental processes and overall efficiency.
Regional Channel Manager
Sri Lanka Consumer Cooperative Societies Federation Ltd
02.2013 - 08.2017
- Monitored and managed Co-op City supermarkets across the Sri Lanka Consumer Cooperative network islandwide, overseeing all aspects of the supermarket channel, including procurement, inventory management, sales performance, merchandising, and customer relations. Provided strategic guidance and operational direction to staff at each location to ensure efficient daily business operations, optimized customer experience, and implemented effective market strategies to drive growth, increase profitability, and enhance overall performance.
Imports Manager
Sri Lanka Consumer Cooperative Societies Federation Ltd
06.2010 - 02.2013
- Executed import operations following strategies and directives from senior management, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, company policies, and proper documentation. Assisted procurement processes by identifying opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and improved supply chain performance, while supporting smooth day-to-day import activities. Prepared cost analyses and provided accurate costing information to the accounts team, and coordinated with customs for timely clearance of shipments.
Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager
Sri Lanka Consumer Cooperative Societies Federation Ltd
10.2007 - 06.2010
- Assisted in developing and executing marketing strategies for dry essence products to enhance customer engagement, supported sales forecasting and product distribution, coordinated promotional campaigns aligned with business objectives, guided junior staff in sales and customer relationship management, identified new business opportunities to drive company growth, liaised with all government suppliers (including Sri Lanka Forces, Parliament and others), and prepared and submitted competitive tender quotations for dry essence.
Purchasing Officer
Sri Lanka Consumer Cooperative Societies Federation Ltd
05.2005 - 10.2007
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and terms, sourced high-quality products at competitive rates, managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess, and implemented supplier evaluation criteria to consistently assess performance and reliability.
Purchasing Assistant
Sri Lanka Consumer Cooperative Societies Federation Ltd
01.2002 - 05.2005
- Assisted in coordinating procurement processes to ensure timely acquisition of inventory and supplies, facilitated effective communication and collaboration with vendors, conducted market research to identify cost-effective purchasing opportunities and product quality improvements, performed quality checks on received goods, and prepared purchase orders accurately in accordance with organizational standards, following instructions from the Purchasing Officer.
Technical Assistant
DAIMEI TELECOM ENG. CORP.
03.1997 - 12.2001
- Assisted in the installation, inspection, and maintenance of telecommunication hardware and cabling systems. Conducted testing, quality checks, and compliance verification on new telecommunication lines to ensure proper functionality and adherence to technical policies. Supported senior engineers in troubleshooting hardware issues and maintaining equipment inventory. Coordinated with teams to ensure timely completion of projects and adherence to technical standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Prince of Wales College
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka08-1996
Skills
- International Relations
- Leadership
- Budget Control
- Inventory Control
- Supplier Management
- Time Management
- Cost Negotiation
- Supply Coordination
- Quality Control
- Telecom Infrastructure Inspection
Languages
English
Professional Working
Sinhala
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Head of the Department (Imports Division)
Sri Lanka Consumer Cooperative Societies Federation Ltd
08.2017 - 06.2025
Regional Channel Manager
Sri Lanka Consumer Cooperative Societies Federation Ltd
02.2013 - 08.2017
Imports Manager
Sri Lanka Consumer Cooperative Societies Federation Ltd
06.2010 - 02.2013
Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager
Sri Lanka Consumer Cooperative Societies Federation Ltd
10.2007 - 06.2010
Purchasing Officer
Sri Lanka Consumer Cooperative Societies Federation Ltd
05.2005 - 10.2007
Purchasing Assistant
Sri Lanka Consumer Cooperative Societies Federation Ltd
01.2002 - 05.2005
Technical Assistant
DAIMEI TELECOM ENG. CORP.
03.1997 - 12.2001
High School Diploma -
Prince of Wales College