Kavinga Ranaweera
About Kavinga Ranaweera
Kavinga Ranaweera is a Supply Chain Operations Associate at Flexport in Amsterdam, with a background in demand planning, inventory management, and procurement engineering.
Current Role at Flexport
Kavinga Ranaweera currently holds the position of Supply Chain Operations Associate at Flexport in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. In this role, he is responsible for managing and optimizing supply chain processes. His expertise includes implementing lean methodologies to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Previous Experience at Gorillas
Before joining Flexport, Kavinga Ranaweera worked at Gorillas in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. He served as a Demand Planner Benelux for 6 months in 2021, where he was instrumental in demand planning activities. Prior to this, he was an Inventory Associate for 3 months in the same year, focusing on inventory management to support the company's operational needs.
Early Career and Internships
Kavinga Ranaweera gained valuable experience in various roles before his tenure at Gorillas and Flexport. In 2020, he was a Procurement Engineering - Project Support Intern in the Philips Male Grooming division for 5 months in Drachten, Friesland, Netherlands. Earlier in his career, he worked briefly at ISF Waterloo International School in Brussels, Belgium, serving as a Personal Assistant to the Head of School and as a Pre-school Teaching Assistant.
Educational Background
Kavinga Ranaweera achieved a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with Honours in Logistics and International Trade from Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, where he studied from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he completed his Cambridge International A-Levels at ISF Waterloo in Brussels, Belgium, from 2012 to 2017.
Key Skills and Linguistic Proficiency
Kavinga Ranaweera possesses a robust set of skills in logistics and supply chain management. He is noted for his proficiency in lean methodologies and cross-cultural communication. His language skills include fluency in English, evidenced by an IELTS score of 8.0, and intermediate knowledge of both Dutch and French. He has also held significant leadership positions such as Student Ambassador, School Captain, and Student Council President.