Synopsis

My main goal is to consistently strive in being a positive force for the generation of profit while overcoming challenges to accomplish the organization's objectives. I am presently employed as a Manager Merchandising, managing active accounts & business development. During my 15-year career in apparel I have worked with several international brand retailers such as Express, M&S, George, Sainsburys, Superdry & Matalan.

Over the past 7 years I have been engaged serving Customers in UK, USA & Canada. These include Dillard’s, Faherty, See.Mas, Black dog, Elcorte, Manmade, Karen Millen, Spartina 449, ME+EM, Spoke Swess Jockey India, ASY Maternity & Sanctuary Clothing Brands.

Working Experience

Star Garments Group - 2016 to date

Designation - Manager Merchandising / Account Manager

Responsible for all development activities & bulk execution until the shipments plus for the customer payments follow up.

Currently managing all merchandising activities for 6 international clothing retail brands.

Norlanka Manufacturing - 2013 to 2016 (Feb)

Designation – Senior Merchandiser

•Executing of all bulk related by maintaining the agreed T&A’s with foreign buyers.

•Filling of assigned factory capacities and production flow planning.

•Achieving sales budget of the Strategic business unit assigned.

•Performing risk analysis of orders prior to acceptance.

Koggala Garments - 2013 (6 Months)

Designation - Senior Merchandiser

•To communicate with foreign buyers from order placement stage to shipment.

•Negotiating prices on FOB,

•Placing of confirmed orders with local factories.

•Booking of fabric & accessories.

•Attending all sampling requirements.

Sumithra Garments - 2012 (6 Months)

Designation - Senior Merchandiser

•Maintaining bulk T&A’s

•Submitting of Costing.

•Liaising with Foreign principals

Courtaulds Clothing Lanka - 2007 to 2012

Designation – Purchasing Executive / Procurement Merchandiser

•Thorough knowledge of SAP (Operating system)

•Purchasing of Fabric & Trims.

•Opening of Fabric L/C

Overseas Experience

•Worked as a Visual Merchandiser for Landmark Group in U.A.E - 2002 to 2007

•Worked as a Cashier/Checkout operator at FCTC, K.S.A - 1999 to 2000

Other work experience in Sri Lanka / Sales & Marketing

•Worked as a Sales Executive/Trade consultant at Bartercard Sri Lanka - 2002 to 2007

•Jnr. Marketing Executive at Metropolitan agencies - 1997 to 1998

•Jnr. Coordinator at Jay Kay Marketing - 2000 to 2001

•Marketing Executive at Deto Surfacts - 2001 to 2002

Academic and Professional Qualifications

•Followed an Office Automation Procedures + C Language, computer course at East West Information systems, Colombo.

•Distinction Pass in Basic computer course at T.C.T.I Borella, Colombo 08.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Represented College 1st XV Rugger team for 4 years in 1992 to 95 Seasons.

Represented College 1st XI Cricket team in 94/95 Season.

Was a Member of the College relay team

Was a Member of College Interact Club

Treasurer of the College Islamic Society

Achievements

Captained the 1st XV Rugger team in 1995

Most Popular Ruggerite, Rank 03 in 1994, All Island Schools Contest.

Best bowler of the Series & Man of the Final in Saudi Arabia with a trip to India at inter “Kanoo” cricket tournament.

School Attended

Thurstan College, Colombo 07

Non-related Referees

Mr. Ranjan Buell

Country Head,

Midas Safety Sri Lanka,

78, Biyagama E.P.Z, Walgama, Malwana

Sri Lanka

Mobile - 94-777-***-***

Email – ranjan@midassafety,com

TUAN SHANAZ BURAH

MANAGER MERCHANDISING

Michelle Seneviratne

General Manager Merchandising,

Star Garments Group,

PO Box 1, Ring Road 2, Phase 1,

E.P.Z, Katunayake, Sri Lanka

Mobile - 009*-***-***-***

Email - adze1y@r.postjobfree.com

I hereby certify that the information herein is true to the best of my knowledge.

Tuan Shanaz Burah - 20th Jan 2023

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