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Strategic and result-oriented professional with nearly a decade of experience spearheading end-to-end apparel operations across product development, sourcing, industrial engineering, quality assurance, logistics, and supplier/client management. Skilled in both cut-and-sew and seamless technologies, with a strong focus on meeting customer expectations through technical problem-solving and process improvements.
Experienced in leading sourcing and operations for sportswear brands, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and profitability through continuous improvement. Adept at data analysis and reporting for decision-making, and experienced in driving efficiency by reducing waste, optimizing processes, and implementing new yarns and manufacturing technologies.
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Work Experience
Head of Operations at PALMFIT LLC, UAE
June 1, 2025 - PresentLed end-to-end operations for the brand, including leading logistic operations and coordinating B2C/B2B order flow from operations to end delivery. Managed profitability by identifying operational gaps, improving processes, and reducing waste. Coordinated with suppliers to meet production timelines and maintain quality, supported design with innovative patterns and sustainable sourcing practices, and ensured production of high-quality durable sportswear aligned with brand standards and customer expectations. Worked with suppliers on sourcing samples and material quality checks, managed cost and supplier negotiations, and generated reports for business development and decision-making.
Head of Operations at PALMFIT LLC
June 1, 2025 - PresentLed operations with focus on end-to-end apparel manufacturing performance. Responsible for sourcing setup and supplier alignment, including local and global sourcing with sample coordination. Worked with design and production teams to develop patterns that meet brand vision. Ensured production of high-quality durable sportswear aligned with brand standards and customer expectations. Managed supplier negotiations, material quality checks, cost management, and coordination to meet production timelines. Supported design with innovative pattern/material choices and sustainable sourcing practices. Handled B2C and B2B orders from operations to delivery, coordinating with customers for timeline adherence and quality. Directed logistics operations and maintained profitability by identifying gaps, improving processes, and reducing waste. Conducted analysis of operational data and generated reports to support business development and decision-making.
Lead Sourcing Manager at PALMFIT LLC, UAE
November 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025Established reliable garment sourcing locally and globally, including sourcing samples. Partnered with design and production teams to create patterns meeting brand vision and to support new material choices and sustainable sourcing practices. Oversee sourcing activities including supplier negotiations, material quality checks, cost management, and coordination to maintain production timelines and required product quality. Managed order handling for both B2C and B2B from operations through delivery, ensuring delivery timelines and product quality. Led the logistic operation for the brand and ensured operational efficiency to maintain profitability.
Lead Sourcing Manager at PALMFIT LLC
November 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025Identified and established reliable garment sources locally and globally, including sourcing samples. Collaborated with design and production teams to create innovative patterns meeting brand vision. Ensured high-quality durable sportswear production aligned with brand standards and customer expectations. Oversaw the apparel sourcing process: supplier negotiations, material quality checks, and cost management. Coordinated with suppliers to maintain production timelines and product quality. Supported design team for new patterns, material choices, and sustainable sourcing practices. Managed B2C and B2B order fulfillment from operations to end delivery and coordinated with customers to meet delivery timelines and quality requirements. Led logistics operations, improving efficiency to protect margins by reducing waste and streamlining processes, and produced data-driven reports for decision making.
Senior Executive – Product Development (DNA / Industrial Engineering) at MAS Active (Pvt ) Ltd – Linea Intimo , LK
April 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024Provided technical and process solutions to align seamless product development with business objectives and meet customer expectations. Reviewed all styles during ongoing processes (knitting, dyeing, and QA), coordinated with development teams for improvements/changes, and conducted concept trial reviews with iterative modifications for subsequent trials. Participated in bulk hacking meetings, inline handover discussions, and process finalization meetings with bulk/support teams. Audited and approved styles before handover to next production levels; ensured DNA-to-inline handover accuracy and sample submission timelines. Responsible for implementing 50% of new yarns introduced by the yarn team, and implemented new processes/technological developments at an average rate of two per annum. Performed costing and SMV calculations.
Senior Executive – Product Development (DNA / Industrial Engineering) at MAS Active (Pvt ) Ltd – Linea Intimo (LK)
April 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024Provided technical and process solutions to meet customer expectations and business objectives for seamless product development. Led and participated in meetings to resolve issues in styles, finalizing processes to improve efficiency. Independently reviewed styles during knitting, dyeing, and QA stages, coordinating with development teams for relevant improvements/changes. Conducted concept trial reviews and supported changes for subsequent trials. Participated in bulk hacking meetings focused on process improvements. Led inline handover discussions ensuring process finalization and accuracy against DNA-to-inline handover targets. Evaluated processes to eliminate additional steps without impacting final product. Supervised production process and led process finalization meetings with bulk and support teams, auditing and approving styles before handover to next production levels. Ensured sample submission on the plan-to-perform timeline and implemented yarn introductions (50%) with the
Executive – Product Development (DNA / Industrial Engineering) at MAS Active (Pvt ) Ltd – Linea Intimo , LK
December 1, 2017 - March 31, 2022Supported seamless product development and technical problem-solving by enhancing manufacturing feasibility and aligning processes with production requirements. Assisted in implementing standardization and continuous improvements to optimize manufacturing processes. Participated in hacking processes and trials to resolve issues promptly, collaborated with support teams to maintain process consistency, and contributed to data analysis for identifying efficiency and waste-reduction opportunities. Supported automation and innovation initiatives and helped resolve dye house issues to avoid production interruptions. Participated in projects involving team allocation, program confirmation, and process evaluation.
Executive – Product Development (DNA / Industrial Engineering) at MAS Active (Pvt ) Ltd – Linea Intimo (LK)
December 1, 2017 - March 31, 2022Supported feasibility and continuous improvement for seamless product development. Assisted with standardization and improvements to optimize manufacturing processes, contributing to productivity and efficiency gains. Participated in hacking activities and trials to resolve technical/process issues. Coordinated with support teams for communication and process consistency. Supported data analysis to identify waste and opportunities for efficiency improvement. Contributed to automation and innovation initiatives, and supported issue resolution related to the dye house to avoid production interruptions. Participated in team allocation and program confirmation; contributed to process evaluation and overall project execution where required.
Executive – Industrial Engineering at MAS Active (Pvt ) Ltd – Linea Intimo , LK
April 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017Enhanced manufacturing feasibility and contributed to seamless product development by implementing standardization and continuous improvements to optimize manufacturing processes. Managed incentives and supported fair and motivating compensation. Conducted hacking processes and trials, ensured prompt issue resolution, and improved communication consistency with support teams. Contributed to data-driven analysis for efficiency improvements and waste reduction, and supported automation/innovation initiatives. Resolved dye house-related issues to ensure uninterrupted production and participated in team allocation, program confirmation, and process evaluation for smooth operations.
Executive – Industrial Engineering at MAS Active (Pvt ) Ltd – Linea Intimo (LK)
April 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017Enhanced manufacturing feasibility and supported seamless product development. Implemented standardization and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes, improving productivity outcomes. Managed incentives ensuring fair and motivating compensation structure. Participated in hacking and trial activities for accurate problem resolution. Collaborated with support teams to ensure communication and process consistency. Performed data analysis for efficiency and waste reduction opportunities. Contributed to automation and innovation efforts and resolved dye-house related issues to maintain uninterrupted production. Supported leadership on team allocation, program confirmation, and process evaluation, enabling smooth operations and delivery.
Assistant – Industrial Engineering at MAS Active (Pvt ) Ltd – Linea Intimo , LK
August 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017Assisted industrial engineering activities supporting seamless product development. Supported process evaluation and implementation activities, participating in trials/hacking and continuous improvement efforts under the industrial engineering function. Helped with data collection/analysis and contributed to identifying inefficiencies and opportunities for waste reduction within production processes.
Assistant – Industrial Engineering at MAS Active (Pvt ) Ltd – Linea Intimo (LK)
August 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017Assisted in industrial engineering activities supporting seamless product development and manufacturing efficiency. Supported process evaluation, trials/hacking activities, and data analysis for waste reduction. Helped with standardization and continuous improvement efforts and coordination with internal teams during production stages.
Education
BSc (Hons) Business and Management Studies at Cardiff Metropolitan University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Higher National Diploma in Business Management (HRM Special) at Cardiff Metropolitan University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018General Certificate of Education Advanced Level at St. John’s College Nugegoda
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015BSc (Hons) Business and Management Studies at Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Higher National Diploma in Business Management (HRM Special) at Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018General Certificate of Education Advanced Level at St. John’s College Nugegoda, LK
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Qualifications
General Sewing Data (GSD) Training Program
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026Lean Management and Manufacturing Training
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026IELT 1 (Lean Management and Manufacturing)
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026IELT 2 (Advanced Lean Methodologies)
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026Lean Assimilation of MOS Job Family -Based Training
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026RBT – Role Based Training (Yellow Belt)
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026RBT – Advanced Training (Blue Belt) (BPM, BIQ, FMEA, 8 Step Problem Solving, QCO)
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026Lean Metrics and Management Systems / Process Mapping and Standard Work / TLGL Concept / Meeting Facilitation / Lean Implementation
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Retail, Professional Services
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