Shipping Coordinator - SALOTA International Enterprise Ltd - Surrey
(2025-04)
Currently operate as a consultant at Salota International Enterprise, overseeing freight forwarding and shipping operations for various goods from major global sources while liaising with clients. Support the well-established head office in Sri Lanka, which possesses over 14 years of expertise in sea, land, and air transportation.
Procurement Officer/Branch Coordinator - Stanley Security Solutions - Coquitlam
(2002-03 - 2024-01)
- Spearhead the sourcing and procurement of materials independently, placing a strong emphasis on cost, quality, and lead times.
- Generate detailed requests for quotes and purchase orders for all orders and service requirements.
- Demonstrate proficiency in SAP systems, inventory control, and vendor management.
- Manage bid documents and expedite processes to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable payment terms and pricing.
- Enforce purchasing policies and procedures to ensure compliance within the company.
- Maintain accurate records related to pricing, reschedules, expedites, and confirmations.
- Evaluate completed projects with departmental managers to discuss successes and challenges.
- Collaborate with field installers and customers to ensure projects remain on track, within budget, and meet service-level agreements.
- Formulate and implement procurement strategies aligned with company policies and objectives.
- Manage and execute the procurement of raw materials, components, and equipment required for production and office operations, ensuring compliance with company quality and cost standards.
- Coordinate and manage inbound and outbound domestic freight, including cross-border shipments between Canada and the U.S.; schedule carriers, prepare documentation, and ensure timely, compliant deliveries.
- Create and manage purchase orders for materials; track and follow up to ensure timely delivery.
- Proactively resolve logistics issues such as delays, freight discrepancies, and cross-border challenges to minimize disruption to production and customer schedules.
- Other duties to support the successful operation of the Production/Manufacturing department.
- Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to ensure proper documentation and processing of invoices and payments for purchased goods.
Investigation Officer - CIBC - The Intria Inc - Vancouver, Canada
(1998-03 - 2001-09)
- Executed responsibilities as an Investigations Officer, handling U.S. clearance and chargebacks.
- Orchestrated the recovery process for funds related to non-sufficient funds (NSF) cheques.
- Coordinated with various U.S. banks to complete processes efficiently and meet critical deadlines.
Proof Operator - Scotia Bank - Vancouver, Canada
(1997-01 - 1997-12)
- Performed encoding and sorting of cheques and deposits with precision.
- Managed ATM transactions, ensuring all transactions were accurately charged.
- Oversaw crediting to approved endpoints to maintain transaction integrity.
Mgmt. Accountant - Ministry of Defense and Aviation - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
(1983-04 - 1995-05)
- Prepared financial evaluations on quotes related to aircraft maintenance, capital expenditure projects, and related initiatives.
- Collaborated with international and local vendors to obtain and assess various maintenance quotes.
- Oversaw accounts payable, cash flow, and budget management in relation to actual funds.
- Diligently checked, verified, and supervised the invoicing and related documentation processes.
- Projected funds for various aircraft projects while preparing monthly and year-end financial accounts.
- Administered payroll and managed system-generated inventory control effectively.
- Supervised the accounting department's operations and contributed to project management.
- Played a pivotal role within the finance team, tasked with special assignments related to internal audits.
