Harsha Chanaka Wijesekara

Handling Calvin Klein and Overall accountability for the complete execution process from start to finish for Sri Lanka / Bangladesh / Cambodia Directly answering to the Group CEO(Co-Founder) and Divisional Merchandising Manager Manufacturing Allocating and planning capacity with the factory Team for planning

Key Accounts Handled- $Tommy Hilfiger Swimwear - Europe And North America (Kids / Mens) $Calvin Klein Swimwear- Europe and North America (Kids / Mens / Womens) $Tommy Hilfiger EU Non Dennim Bottom $Calvin Klein North America Non Denim $TYR Sports Main Duties & Responsibilities :- *Check final buys and makes solutions for FOB deviation / QTY deviation / Liability maintain and balancing. *Driving and monitoring work within the team and getting the job done as planned. *Manage the team and work with Factory's to ensure smooth production and timely deliveries to the Customer. *Makes sure all the bulk booking consumption less than development level such as Fabric & Trims *Ensure On time garment delivery 100% (Follow up PCD / PSD / final inspection / shipment booking). *Follow up all the sub documentary (3rd Party Certifications – like GOTS/OCS/GRS). Volume of business - All swim and Non Denim 2.15 million PCS and 25 Million FOB revenue per year.

Key Account Handled- Tommy Hilfiger Europe Swim Calvin Klein Europe Swim Handling Account $Tommy Hilfiger Swimwear for Europe and North America $Calvin Klein Swimwear for Europe and North America $Calvin Klein North America Non Denim Bottoms $TYR Sports Main Duties and Responsibilities- 1. Working with fabric mills based on customer and follow up till production. 2. Ensure all the items are purchased as per the buyer requirement. 3. Managing the costings related aspects to ensure efficient earnings for the organization & negotiate RM prices with the suppliers. 4. Sharing all the details with production plant well in advance for on time deliveries. 5. Working with sample team based on the buyer requirements. 6. Working with embellishment plants for printing/embroidery and washing plants for wash developments. 7. Sharing the order status with the buyer and factory in weeklybasis. 8. Responsible for training and leading the team of junior merchandisers for the process to meet one goal. 9. Accept purchase orders from the customer. 10. Working and managing the critical path drop dates to have a smooth production flow.

Key Accounts Handled- Tommy Hilfiger Children’s Wear-Europe Jack Wills - USA Super Day Via Norlanka Buying Office River Island Buffalo Via Asmara Buying Office

 Follow up the Pre Production stages that are cater the needs of the Production Lead Time.  Checking on trims requirement and allocating the necessary trims to the necessary dept on time.  Studying and informing the higher management at the factory the possible problems, this could pop up for future orders.  Collecting all the necessary details for the garment odder and produce it in a clear report to the factory management.

International Marketing Strategy Strategic Marketing For Competitive Advantage Digital Marketing Strategy Leading Change Marketing Finance Developing Strategic Marketing Plan Innovation And Entrepreneurship Marketing Operation Research Methods & Dissertation

 Textile technology for the garment industry  Merchandising for garment industry course  Flat Pattern & Cutting for Men’s Wear  Flat Pattern & Cutting for Women’s Wear