Chanaka Peiris
A proactive specialist in customer-centric production, global sourcing, and product development. A creator of game-changing teams that elevate performance and innovation.
- Role
- VP Supply Chain & Production at Body By Julia Haart
- Location
- Fort Myers, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chanaka Peiris
A specialist in raw material sourcing, product development and production, recognized for delivering creative and effective solutions throughout the product life cycle and mitigating risks associated with production challenges. I have led cross-functional teams in raw materials, color, product development, technical design & production. A proud American citizen. — Key Qualifications —• Articulate, multilingual professional with a broad multicultural background. Possesses a solid educational foundation and excels in communicating with diverse team members, executive leaders, and international stakeholders.• Expertise in textile printing, embroidery & value add techniques (including washing). Ability to advise Design and CAD Team on limitations for color, print and various techniques on fabrics before they are passed to Mill and Vendors to ensure a more seamless execution of design intentions • With over five years of direct experience leading a fabric innovation and development team at a premier fabric mill in Asia. • Possessing extensive experience in mitigating risks associated with fabric, trim and garment sourcing through the adoption of cross-development and diversified sourcing strategies.• Demonstrated success in fabric sourcing, product development, and garment production, collaborating with cross-functional team members both domestically and internationally, in line with business trends and financial objectives.• Possesses strong negotiation skills, adept at problem-solving, and has robust analytical abilities to lead teams in creating functional and innovative garments.• Contributed to the successful implementation of PLM systems at three previous employers, offering guidance and resolving issues for the teams.• Expert in tracking and adapting to market trends in the dynamic retail sector, fostering enduring retail and vendor partnerships.• Extensive international travel to evaluate suppliers, including mills, trim, and garment vendors, and to conduct fabric and garment inspections during the pre- and post-production processes• Extensive sales experience in fabrics, trims, and garments, complemented by a varied background working with top brands in the US, UK, and Europe.
Experience
VP Supply Chain & Production
Jul 2024 — Present
Education
Institute of Leadership Management (UK)
Management, Business Administration and Management, General
2006
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Contract Negotiations
- Pricing
- Product Management
- Budgets
- Retail
- Customer Relations
- Change Management
- Cost Reduction
- Purchasing
- Wovens
- Process Improvement
- Product Development
- Marketing
- Analysis
- Brand Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Sportswear
- Leadership
- Marketing Strategy
- Inventory Management
- Project Planning
- Supply Chain
- Vendor Management
- Vendor Relations
- Supply Chain Management
- Global Sourcing
- New Business Development
- Planning
- Budgeting
- Sales
- Mentoring
- Apparel
- Team Building
- Management
- Private Label
- Denim
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Operations Management
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