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Rasika Perera

Rasika Perera

Gampaha, WP,Sri Lanka

Summary

Results-Driven Leader with 20+ years of experience optimizing large-scale supply chain operations, inventory management, and warehouse productivity. Lean Six Sigma Certified professional with demonstrated expertise in WMS implementations, labor optimization, and OSHA compliance.

Key Achievements:

  • Boosted operational efficiency by 25% through lean process redesign and automation
  • Reduced labor costs by 15% via strategic workforce planning and productivity enhancements
  • Maintained 99.9% inventory accuracy across 50+ employees and $10M+ inventory
  • Implemented safety protocols resulting in 0 OSHA violations over [2] years

Leadership & Expertise:

  • Proven ability to build and mentor high-performing teams in fast-paced environments
  • Skilled in cost reduction, workflow optimization, and KPI-driven performance management
  • Adept at integrating technology (WMS, ERP) to streamline logistics operations


Seeking a Senior Warehouse/Logistics Leadership role to leverage my operational excellence and drive continuous improvement in supply chain performance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Truckoman Group SAOC
Muscat, Oman
03.2023 - Current

Leadership & Team Performance

  • Boosted team productivity by 10% by fostering a collaborative culture through leadership training, incentive programs, and transparent communication.

High-Profile Warehouse & Inventory Management

  • Manage Oil & Gas warehousing operations for Shell Oman, BP Oman, and Medco, maintaining 100% compliance with strict industry SLAs.
  • Achieved 99.9% inventory accuracy through rigorous cycle counts, W2W audits, and real-time reconciliation.
  • Reduced labor costs by 25% via automation (barcode/RFID systems) and error-proofing workflows.

Supply Chain & Logistics Optimization

  • Improved on-time delivery to 100% by redesigning workflows, implementing JIT strategies, and digitizing tracking systems.
  • Increased operational efficiency by 15% through ABC analysis, KPIs, and lean waste reduction initiatives.
  • Optimized 20+ heavy vehicle fleets, reducing downtime by 30% via improved maintenance scheduling.

HSE, Compliance & Sustainability

  • Maintained a 100% safety record by enforcing PPE, hazard simulations, and HSE best practices.
  • Cut waste disposal costs by 5% through lean recycling programs and reusable packaging strategies.

Executive Reporting & Strategic Impact

  • Delivered board-level reports on KPIs, cost savings, and process improvements, directly influencing strategic decisions.

Manager - Warehouse and Logistics

Lanka Spice (Pvt) Ltd
Colomco, Sri Lanka
09.2022 - 03.2023

Leadership & Team Development Safety & Compliance Excellence Operational Efficiency & Process Optimization

  • Built and led a 50-member warehouse team, achieving 99.9% inventory accuracy and flawless on-time operations in a high-volume environment through hands-on coaching, performance tracking, and accountability systems.
  • Enforced 100% compliance with OSHA, ISO 9001/22000, 5S, and FIFO standards via rigorous training programs and daily safety audits maintaining zero violations over [X] years.
  • Boosted productivity by 15% by deploying Lean Six Sigma methodologies, including [Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, etc.].
  • Standardized warehouse workflows, reducing errors by 40% and improving on-time delivery to 99.5%.
  • Pioneered a culture of continuous improvement, training 100% of staff in Lean principles and 5S organization, leading to a 50% reduction in waste disposal costs.

Manager - Factory & Warehouse

Allied Commercial Fertilizer Ltd.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
08.2020 - 09.2022
  • Drove 12% productivity gain and 50% quality improvement through centralized strategic planning, KPI alignment, and Lean workflow redesign, resulting in 35% operational efficiency increase
  • Delivered 20% cost savings (2021) and 10% savings (2022) via:
  • Lean waste reduction initiatives
  • Preventive maintenance programs (cut machinery downtime by 25%)
  • Digital transformation to paperless operations (reduced admin errors by 40%)
  • Energy & Sustainability Leadership; Reduced energy costs by 15% through LED lighting retrofit and HVAC optimization
  • Implemented scrap recycling program diverting 90% of waste from landfills
  • Automation & Technology Implementation; Deployed ERP and process control systems, improving inventory accuracy to 99.9%
  • Automated material tracking with RFID, saving 20 labor hours/week
  • Safety & Compliance Excellence; Maintained perfect OSHA compliance for 02 years. Reduced workplace incidents by 50% through daily Gemba walks
  • Team Development; Mentored 50+ cross-functional staff in Lean Six Sigma principles
  • Implemented skills matrix training, reducing onboarding time by 30%

Asst. Manager / Manager – System Controls

A. Baur & Co. Ltd.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2016 - 08.2020
  • Governed SAP user activities, ensuring secure and compliant access while overseeing end-to-end material movement and production processes through structured planning, execution, and control.
  • Designed and enforced warehouse audit frameworks, process controls, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), reducing operational risks and ensuring regulatory adherence.
  • Drove system and process optimizations, enhancing inventory accuracy and data integrity through ERP configuration improvements and control mechanisms.
  • Led budget planning and allocation for operations, maintenance, CAPEX, and training, aligning financial resources with system control and compliance priorities.
  • Led a 100 member warehouse and production team to achieve 99.9% inventory accuracy and on-time operations

Education

Master of Business Administration - Specialised in Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, United Kingdom
08.2018 - 02.2021

Higher National Diploma - Supplies and Materials Management

National Institute of Business Management (NIBM)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2017 - 05.2018

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Active Learning
  • People management
  • Result Oriented
  • Decision Making
  • Resource Management
  • Flexibility
  • Communication
  • Service coordination
  • Rate negotiation
  • Process integration

Languages

English
Fluent

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate - NIBM, Sri Lanka
  • ISO Internal Auditor Certification 9001-2015 QMS, 14001-2015 EMS - SLSI, Sri Lanka
  • Certificate Course in Quality Management - SLSI, Sri Lanka
  • Train the Trainer Certificate for 5S & Kaizen methods - JASTICA, Sri Lanka
  • Permit to Work certificate (Oil & Gas Industry) – Oman
  • International Driving License (Light Vehicles)
  • G.C.C. Driving License (Light Vehicles)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Truckoman Group SAOC
03.2023 - Current

Manager - Warehouse and Logistics

Lanka Spice (Pvt) Ltd
09.2022 - 03.2023

Manager - Factory & Warehouse

Allied Commercial Fertilizer Ltd.
08.2020 - 09.2022

Master of Business Administration - Specialised in Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Cardiff Metropolitan University
08.2018 - 02.2021

Higher National Diploma - Supplies and Materials Management

National Institute of Business Management (NIBM)
01.2017 - 05.2018

Asst. Manager / Manager – System Controls

A. Baur & Co. Ltd.
01.2016 - 08.2020
Rasika Perera