I am a merchandising and account management professional with 6+ years of experience supporting global brands including Primark, River Island, Topshop, ASOS, PVH Europe, Tommy Hilfiger, GAP, and Old Navy. I specialize in product development, costing, procurement, BOM management, T&A/critical path execution, supplier coordination, and buyer communication. I hold an MBA (UK) with advanced PLM/ERP proficiency and a track record of driving margin optimization, improving execution accuracy, and leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced manufacturing environments. I thrive in dynamic, global settings and am excited to leverage my strategic planning, supplier management, and data-driven decision-making to deliver value for brands and retailers.

WARUNI SACHINTHANA WIJERATHNE

I am a merchandising and account management professional with 6+ years of experience supporting global brands including Primark, River Island, Topshop, ASOS, PVH Europe, Tommy Hilfiger, GAP, and Old Navy. I specialize in product development, costing, procurement, BOM management, T&A/critical path execution, supplier coordination, and buyer communication. I hold an MBA (UK) with advanced PLM/ERP proficiency and a track record of driving margin optimization, improving execution accuracy, and leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced manufacturing environments. I thrive in dynamic, global settings and am excited to leverage my strategic planning, supplier management, and data-driven decision-making to deliver value for brands and retailers.

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I am a merchandising and account management professional with 6+ years of experience supporting global brands including Primark, River Island, Topshop, ASOS, PVH Europe, Tommy Hilfiger, GAP, and Old Navy. I specialize in product development, costing, procurement, BOM management, T&A/critical path execution, supplier coordination, and buyer communication. I hold an MBA (UK) with advanced PLM/ERP proficiency and a track record of driving margin optimization, improving execution accuracy, and leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

I thrive in dynamic, global settings and am excited to leverage my strategic planning, supplier management, and data-driven decision-making to deliver value for brands and retailers.

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Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent

Work Experience

Account Manager at Norlanka Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd
January 1, 2025 - Present
Manage end-to-end account operations including costing, delivery planning, margin optimisation, and critical path adherence. Lead weekly KPI and performance reviews with buyers; strengthen long-term business relationships. Coordinate with sourcing, production, technical, and planning teams to ensure execution accuracy. Oversee seasonal product development, sample management, and order confirmations.
Account Lead at Design Studio Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd
May 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Managed costing, order execution, CP reporting, and buyer communication for multiple UK brands. Oversaw PP/GS approvals and synchronized raw-material sourcing with production schedules. Maintained accuracy across ERP platforms (Acumatica / NOVA) and supported Centric PLM onboarding.
Senior Merchandiser – Development at MAS Intimates (MAS Holdings)
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Led sample development, costing, BOM preparation, and raw-material approvals. Negotiated MOQs/MCQs, supplier timelines, and cost targets. Coordinated multi-country supply chains and executed smooth handovers to production teams.
Senior Merchandiser – Development at Hela Apparel Holdings
June 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Oversaw full development lifecycle including technical alignments and PLM updates. Supported forecasting, planning, and seasonal buy confirmations. Improved accuracy of development packs and strengthened brand communication.
Merchandiser – Bulk at MAS Intimates (MAS Holdings)
March 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Managed procurement, raw-material flow, and inventory monitoring to meet production plans. Negotiated supplier pricing and ensured readiness for pre-production milestones. Coordinated production follow-up and supported shipping documentation processes.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of West London, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
BSc in Physical Science at University of Colombo
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution