Hi, I’m
SANJEEWA CHULAKUMARA
General Manager
Langly,BC
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Holcim (Lanka) Ltd and Geocycle Pre-processing facility
Sales Manager
2010.09 - 2024.05 (13 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Closed contracts with customers and provided sustained services to waste generators
- Sourced new waste generators for more efficient logistics
- Ensured necessary permits for waste materials co-possessed in the kilns were available.
INSEE Ecocycle Lanka Private Limited and Executive Committee member Siam City, Cement Lanka Private Limited (INSEE Group)
Director
2018.06 - 2023.06 (5 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- P&L responsibility for INSEE Ecocycle Lanka operations
- Led the business with a long-term strategy, market assessment, and capital expenditure
- Coordinated functions including Commercial, Business Development and marketing, Environment, Health & Safety, Logistics, Supply Chain, Pre-processing and environment Services, Co-processing, and Quality Assurance
- Ensured high-level Performance and compliance with external & internal requirements.
Ecocycle Sri Lanka – Siam City Cement Lanka Limited, INSEE Group
General Manager
2016.02 - 2018.06 (2 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Responsible for the entire waste management business in Siam City Cement Lanka
- Engaged stakeholders and fostered recognition of Alternative Fuel and raw Materials (AFR) strategic values
- Conducted comprehensive strategic assessments to define and refine AFR’s business strategy
- Developed a sustainable and profitable business model aligned with corporate strategy
- Drove continuous growth, performance, and a culture of innovation.
Geocycle - Holcim Lanka Limited
Sales & Marketing Manager
2013.05 - 2016.02 (2 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Closed profitable contracts with customers, and ensured consistent services to waste generators for co-processable materials
- Expanded Geocycle's reach by sourcing new waste generators, and optimizing logistics for cost-efficiency
- Analyzed customer preferences with key accounts and market expansion teams to guide sales strategies
- Set and maintained prices for diverse waste segments and discount rates
- Reviewed operational records to project sales and ensure profitability.
Holcim (Lanka) Ltd (cum Geocycle Pre-processing plant in charge)
Customer Service Officer
2008.02 - 2010.09 (2 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Looked after the entire Geocycle sales administration works, coordinating with the commercial team
- Serviced Geocycle customers, including the preparation of customer documentation and maintaining records
- Coordinated better after-sales services and served as the responsible person at the AFR pre-processing facility, handling office administration.
West Coast Lanka (Pvt) Limited
Manager Operations
2006.02 - 2008.02 (2 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Managed general office administration, import logistics, procurement, and inventory
- Oversaw regulatory compliance for imported products, including registrations, licensing, and quality certifications
- Collaborated with government bodies for seamless store management and distribution networks
- Conducted market research, identified new products, and fostered international supplier relations.
Education
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Leadership Development Program
01.2017
University Overview
Australian Institute of Business Administration (AIB), Australia
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
01.2014
University Overview
Institute Environmental Professionals, Sri Lanka (IEPSL)
Diploma in Corporate Environment Management
01.2012
University Overview
Institute of Supply and Materials Management and International Federation of Purchasing & Supply Management
Diploma in Purchasing & Materials Management
01.2009
University Overview
American College of Higher Education
Diploma in Management
01.2004
University Overview
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
01.2003
University Overview
Skills
- Leveraged Data for Risk Analysis and Decision-making
- Applied Statistical Analysis for Sales Effectiveness
- Implemented Predictive Analytics in Pricing Strategies
- Administered Cement and Building Materials
- Coordinated Waste Management and Recycling Practices
- Orchestrated Cement Kiln Co-processing
- Aligned Circular Economy Implementation
- Orchestrated E-waste Management
- Oversaw Environmental Remediation and Emergencies Management
- Structured Resource Recovery Business Models
- Directed Industrial / Hazardous Waste Handling (Cement Kiln Co-processing)
- Guided Sales Strategy Development
- Managed Large Account Management
- Implemented Value-Based Pricing Strategies
- Ensured Compliance with ISO Standards (9001, 14001 & 18001)
- Orchestrated Logistics
- Managed Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Certification
- Certified Chartered Environmentalist (CenvP) – Institute of Environmental Professionals in Sri Lanka
- Certified Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (Life member)
- Certified Internal Trainer / Coach for Sales Effectiveness (SE), Sales Managers’ Effectiveness (SME), Pricing & Margin Management and Value-Based Pricing (VBP)
- Certified Key Accounts Management (KAM) practitioner
- Certified Risk Assessor (Certified ACert Auditor at Holcim & Lafarge Holcim EcoCert Auditor at SiamCity Cement Group)
- Certified Auditor: ISO 9001, 14001 & 18001
- Trained Practitioner for Health and Safety System covering Fatal prevention elements (FPEs), Contractor Safety Management System (CSMD) (Holcim, LafargeHolcim and INSEE CEMENT)
- External Trainer / Resource person for Circular Economy, Industrial symbiosis, Sustainable waste management and technologies, Waste profiling, Supply & materials management & Green procurement
- Resource persons Curriculum development and reviews for universities (Waste management, / Circular Economy)
Timeline
Director
INSEE Ecocycle Lanka Private Limited and Executive Committee member Siam City, Cement Lanka Private Limited (INSEE Group)
2018.06 - 2023.06 (5 education.years_Label)
General Manager
Ecocycle Sri Lanka – Siam City Cement Lanka Limited, INSEE Group
2016.02 - 2018.06 (2 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Sales & Marketing Manager
Geocycle - Holcim Lanka Limited
2013.05 - 2016.02 (2 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Sales Manager
Holcim (Lanka) Ltd and Geocycle Pre-processing facility
2010.09 - 2024.05 (13 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Customer Service Officer
Holcim (Lanka) Ltd (cum Geocycle Pre-processing plant in charge)
2008.02 - 2010.09 (2 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
Manager Operations
West Coast Lanka (Pvt) Limited
2006.02 - 2008.02 (2 education.years_Label)
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Leadership Development Program
Australian Institute of Business Administration (AIB), Australia
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Institute Environmental Professionals, Sri Lanka (IEPSL)
Diploma in Corporate Environment Management
Institute of Supply and Materials Management and International Federation of Purchasing & Supply Management
Diploma in Purchasing & Materials Management
American College of Higher Education
Diploma in Management
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Science (BSc)