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Thushara Senevirathna

Thushara Senevirathna

Colombo

Summary

Seasoned apparel industry executive with 37+ years of experience in merchandising, sourcing, and manufacturing across global supply chains. Proven expertise in driving business improvement, operational efficiency, and sustainable P&L performance . Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced, multicultural environments while ensuring strict compliance with local and international standards . Recognized for strategic sourcing capability, production optimization, and long-term supplier relationship management

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Country Manager

Onetex Limited
2024.09 - Current

Key Responsibilities.
* Directing cross-functional teams to consistently achieve maximum customer
satisfaction across the end-to-end value chain.
* Directing costing and sourcing teams to ensure competitive pricing alignment from
initial stages through final approval.
* Guiding German office in making accurate order placement decisions through data
driven analysis and accurate reporting.
* managing execution processes through real-time data analytics and operational
insights
*Providing cross-functional support to QA and technical teams for effective situational
problem-solving and issue resolution.
*Spearheading strategic ME initiatives focused on productivity improvement and cost
optimization.
*Exercising strict control over operational expenditures to drive cost efficiency and
financial discipline.


Special achievements.
Strengthened cross-regional coordination across China sourcing, Germany marketing,
and Bangladesh operations by enforcing time-bound accountability and process
ownership discipline, significantly reducing information gaps and driving 28% business
growth (2024–25)

Country Manager

Europtex Fashions Limited
2021.07 - 2024.12

Key responsibilities.

* Directed cross-functional teams to consistently achieve maximum customer satisfaction across the end-to-end value chain .

* Directed costing and sourcing teams to ensure competitive pricing alignment from initial stages through final approval.

* Oversaw the supply chain by conducting on site inspections of overseas and local fabric mills to ensure product quality and on time delivery

* Managed execution processes through real-time data analytics and operational insights

* Provided cross-functional support to QA and technical teams for effective situational problem-solving and issue resolution.

* Led strategic ME initiatives focused on productivity improvement and cost optimization.

*Prudently managed the company expenses in alignment with the approved budget.

Special achievements.

* Assumed leadership during the critical period in the middle of the Pandemic and successfully restored stability.

* Effectively steered the company by engaging supply chain and manufacturing partners to overcome operational challenges

Sourcing Manager

Top-Grade International (Pvt) Ltd
2018.05 - 2021.04

key Responsibilities

* Set up a Vietnam-based business office to handle high-value, small-quantity orders and strategically redirected sourcing to balance and optimize China market order flow.

* Synchronized operations across Germany, Hong Kong, and USA marketing offices , reducing information gaps and improving cross-regional coordination.

* Played an active role in end-to-end quality assurance across all manufacturing operations , ensuring consistent standards and compliance.

Special Achievements

Successfully executed management's strategic expectation of shifting manufacturing operations from China to Vietnam

Factory General Manager

Deutssche Bekleidungs Werke Limited
2015.11 - 2018.02

Key responsibilities.

· Established a new manufacturing plant dedicated to high-end customer segments , ensuring premium production capability and market positioning.

· Led productivity, efficiency, and quality improvement initiatives across shop-floor operations to enhance overall operational performance.

· Oversaw end-to-end business functions including pricing, sampling, production planning, Industrial Engineering (IE), quality assurance, and on-time delivery performance .

· Managed Vietnam operations within defined budget parameters , ensuring cost control and financial discipline.

· Directed HR and compliance functions , ensuring full adherence to labor laws, ethical standards, and organizational policies.

· Supervised all administrative operations in the capacity of Assistant General Director , ensuring smooth organizational governance and execution.

Special achievements.

Set up the plant from the very initial stage and elevated it to an efficient manufacturing unit in a challenging environment..

Genaral Manager

FCI (BD) Limited.
2012.11 - 2015.09

Key responsibilities

· Responsible for monitoring plant planned vs. actual performance to ensure operational efficiency.

· Ensured customer satisfaction by maintaining required quality standards across all clients .

· Delivered consistent on-time shipment and delivery performance .

· Improved shop-floor engagement and workforce morale through effective people management practices.

· Effectively managed operational expenditure while maintaining cost efficiency across the operation.

Special Achievements .

· Led a built-in quality Lean initiative on the shop floor , improving AQL to Level 1 standards .

· Contributed as a key member in implementing a quick-changeover Lean project within the manufacturing plant.

· Drove change management initiatives , successfully transforming a long-term loss-making unit into a profitable operation .

General Manager Production.

Compass International Pvt Ltd
2009.12 - 2012.11

key responsibilities

· Managed production and operations of all types of intimate garments across the value chain.

· Ensured company performance aligned with planned targets, maintaining high operational efficiency .

· Maintained strict adherence to customer delivery schedules , ensuring consistent on-time performance.

· Prioritized and enhanced customer satisfaction to the highest level through quality and service excellence .

· Controlled and managed company expenditures within allocated budgets to ensure financial discipline.

· Supervised the Sustainability/Compliance (SCR) team , ensuring strict adherence to required compliance standards.

Special achievements.

Successfully transformed a woven activewear manufacturing plant into an intimate apparel manufacturing facility..

Factory Manager

Nobleswear (Pvt) Ltd
2003.05 - 2008.11

Snior Quality Controller

Gap Inc
1998.03 - 2003.09

Quality Assessor

Linmak International ( Pvt) Ltd.
1994.01 - 1998.03

Trainee Merchandiser

Allinace Garments Ltd.
1991.01 - 1994.10

Education

High School Diploma -

Clothing Industry Training Institute.
Colombo
2000-01

Dr. Mikel J Harry Lean Six Sigma Management Institute Asia
Colombo- Sri Lanka
2018-10

Kaizen Study Mission -

Hirayama Institute
Tokyo- Japan
2018-03

Production Planing And Controlling -

Clothing Industry Training Institute
Colombo - Sri Lanka
1994-04

Certificate in Clothing Manufacture -

Clothing Industry Training Institute
Colombo- Sri Lanka
1990-01

Skills

* Comprehensive knowledge of sourcing strategies and supply chain management

* Strong understanding of the Bangladesh manufacturing sector and its ecosystem

* Strong negotiation skills with experience in managing supplier relationships and securing cost-effective arrangements

* Strong expertise in process optimization and waste reduction techniques

* Proven strength in execution and implementation of operational plans

* Effective critical thinker and problem solver

* Skilled in people development through training and coaching

Additional Information

Served as a Freelance Lean consultant in Impactiva consulting services Vietnam, leading two Lean transformation and productivity improvement initiatives and Lean implementation projects in Adidas Jackets manufacturing plants

Timeline

Country Manager

Onetex Limited
2024.09 - Current

Country Manager

Europtex Fashions Limited
2021.07 - 2024.12

Sourcing Manager

Top-Grade International (Pvt) Ltd
2018.05 - 2021.04

Factory General Manager

Deutssche Bekleidungs Werke Limited
2015.11 - 2018.02

Genaral Manager

FCI (BD) Limited.
2012.11 - 2015.09

General Manager Production.

Compass International Pvt Ltd
2009.12 - 2012.11

Factory Manager

Nobleswear (Pvt) Ltd
2003.05 - 2008.11

Snior Quality Controller

Gap Inc
1998.03 - 2003.09

Quality Assessor

Linmak International ( Pvt) Ltd.
1994.01 - 1998.03

Trainee Merchandiser

Allinace Garments Ltd.
1991.01 - 1994.10

Dr. Mikel J Harry Lean Six Sigma Management Institute Asia

High School Diploma -

Clothing Industry Training Institute.

Kaizen Study Mission -

Hirayama Institute

Production Planing And Controlling -

Clothing Industry Training Institute

Certificate in Clothing Manufacture -

Clothing Industry Training Institute

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