SHAVEEN NIYANGODA
Supply Chain Development Project Manager
Bangkok,10
Summary
Visionary and performance-driven Supply Chain Development Project Manager with over a decade of experience in architecting and executing transformative supply chain projects within multinational environments. Trusted leader with a profound understanding of global operations, digital innovation, and enterprise project execution, consistently delivering success in optimizing supply networks and enhancing operational agility while generating sustainable cost savings. Expertise in bridging the gap between strategic vision and tactical execution, adeptly leading complex, cross-functional programs that align supply chain operations with evolving business objectives. Renowned for building agile, data-driven, and technology-enabled supply chains that swiftly adapt to market shifts and meet customer demands.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT HEALTHCARE
DKSH (THAILAND) LIMITED
01.2022 - 07.2025
- Led the process modernization program for local Thailand healthcare inbound operations by moving away from using multiple sources to using a single source i.e. SMART Receiving and Put-away system across the main healthcare facility increasing the overall efficiency by 22% and reducing overall operational cost by 15%
- Designed and implemented two redressing and labeling machines transforming the value-added service operation to be automated reducing the overall operational unit cost by 66%.
- Was nominated as the Sustainability lead Champion for local healthcare operations engaging with cross-functional teams and clients on aspects such as reusable packaging and greener transportation. Improving the usage of reusable packaging from 80% to 95% with one of the recent engagements with key clients ensuring to prevent around 3000 styrofoam boxes entering the landfills annually.
- Ensuring a successful transition of E-commerce operations from the main healthcare facility to a recent redeveloped healthcare facility on a timely manner with zero impact to said E-commerce operations and resume back to normal. Additionally, improving service levels to some of the key clients from 3 working days to 1 working day.
- Introduced robotic process automation (RPA) to one of the key and repetitive processes by increasing the user experience efficiency by 75% with 98% accuracy and helping to reskill and upskill the workforce during severe cost pressures.
ASSISTANT MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT HEALTHCARE
DKSH (Thailand) Limited
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Introduced Power-Bi data visualization tools to showcase and automate the KPIs of the distribution performance monthly by reducing manual tasks by 33% and saving 80 working hours monthly.
- Was part of the Covid-19 vaccine distribution program team, delivering more than 70 million doses nationwide efficiently with zero impact to patients.
SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST
DKSH (Thailand) Limited
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Lead a team several members from the local team for a critical warehouse recovery program in groups regional DCs in Singapore; Whereby the designated tasks were categorically carried out by bringing the “know-how” work ethics of our experience from our local warehouse and by collaborating with several regional teams to fulfill the objectives of the said tasks with a very tight deadline.
- Was responsible and instrumental analyzing, initiating and executing projects delivering on tight deadlines and in a punctual manner related to cost savings, operational efficiency and space optimization in one of the distribution centers.
- This includes analyzing, project planning the design, implementation and the launch of a fully-fledged temperature-controlled motorbike fleet for delivering healthcare items below 25 degrees, which was successfully validated by the groups QA team. As a result of implementing the same, the project was able to deliver transport cost savings and increase in service levels.
- Was Responsible and successfully completing in optimizing storage space project in a given area of the facility by re-laying the previous layout by adhering to the HSE requirements and without impacting the daily operational activities whereby total bin location increased by 9% and shelf meters increased by 42%. All these projects required effective collaboration with multiple teams both operationally and within the group itself.
- Being the representative on behalf of SCM function in key internal meetings in relation to operational KPI’s, Project Plans and Progress Updates and communication of our project success stories to the training team for awareness, whereby teams both locally and regionally that can benefit from the same.
SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST CONSUMER GOODS
DKSH (Thailand) Limited
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Responsibilities included in Analyzing data to identify problematic areas and suggest improvements. Track KPI’s and report on supply chain performance to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Identifying areas within the supply chain for opportunities to increase operational and cost efficiencies to bring about a “win-win” solution for both our client to internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with IT professionals to implement effective systems.
GROUP MANAGEMENT TRAINEE/OVERSEAS PURCHASING AND PROJECT OFFICER
Allied Metals (Thailand) Pvt Ltd.
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Setting up weekly detailed project control sheet/procurement plan to the top management, in order ensure that all projects are on track and materials are delivered on time to the designated sites.
- Preparing payment vouchers to overseas suppliers and leasing with the finance department for timely payment of bills.
- Collaborating with multiple divisions within the group for clearing shipments.
- Establishing effective operating policies such as lean and le-agile management principals whilst complying with procurement’s ISO process and procedures.
- Ensuring the entire supply chain is synchronized in accordance with the objectives of projects that were needed to be delivered with strict and tight deadlines to achieve optimum efficacy in the said industry.
GROUP MANAGEMENT TRAINEE
A. Baur & Co. (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka & Baur Asia, Thailand
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Detailed group wide business process analysis in order to study the operational effectiveness of different divisions in the company.
- Conducting market research, trend and competitor analysis and prospecting customer approach for market identification, penetration and conceptualizing sales promotional strategies for FMCG products.
- Managing customer centric operations, ensuring customer satisfaction by achieving, delivering and service quality norms.
- Presenting comprehensive month end reports for each division by recommending better business and operational practice.
- Introduced new divisional Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) in order to increase transparency for operational improvements and to establish key decisions to drive the company towards achieving its objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain and Logistics Management
University of Warwick
Bachelor of Science with Honors - Business Management
University of Essex (Colchester Campus)
Skills
Supply chain transformation and optimization
Project planning & execution
Cross-functional team leadership
Risk mitigation & process improvement
Budget control & ROI delivery
Team leadership
Operations management
Strategic planning
Decision-making
Performance management
Time management
Cross-functional teamwork
Project planning
Negotiation
Business planning
Complex Problem-solving
INTERNSHIPS
- Sales & Promotional Campaign Officer & Steward Supervisor (University of Essex – Students’ Union, UK)
- Group Intern – Business Performance and Service Department (KPMG, Sri Lanka)
- Group Intern – HSBC Corporate Banking, Sri Lanka
- Group Intern – Aviation & Travel Department (Hayleys PLC, Sri Lanka)
Timeline
MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT HEALTHCARE
DKSH (THAILAND) LIMITED
01.2022 - 07.2025
ASSISTANT MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT HEALTHCARE
DKSH (Thailand) Limited
01.2020 - 01.2022
SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST
DKSH (Thailand) Limited
01.2018 - 01.2020
SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST CONSUMER GOODS
DKSH (Thailand) Limited
01.2015 - 01.2018
GROUP MANAGEMENT TRAINEE/OVERSEAS PURCHASING AND PROJECT OFFICER
Allied Metals (Thailand) Pvt Ltd.
01.2015 - 01.2015
GROUP MANAGEMENT TRAINEE
A. Baur & Co. (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka & Baur Asia, Thailand
01.2014 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science with Honors - Business Management
University of Essex (Colchester Campus)
Master of Science - Supply Chain and Logistics Management
University of Warwick