Dilshika Mallawa Arach CB i
@dilshikamallawaarach
I am a demand planning manager optimizing inventory and profitability.
Sri LankaWhat I'm looking for
I am a demand planning and inventory professional with experience across retail and automotive spare parts operations. I focus on strategic planning, demand forecasting, and data-driven decision making to improve stock health and profitability.
At Daraz (Alibaba) I led demand planning activities to manage inventory health for thousands of SKUs, maintained MAPE targets, reduced out-of-stock loss, and protected front-end margins through supplier negotiations and pricing actions.
In spare-parts roles at JohnKeelsCG, AMW and Abans, I managed receiving, warehousing, distribution and costing—establishing inventory levels, optimizing turnover, and implementing operational improvements across island-wide networks.
I hold an MBA in Business Analytics and a BSc (Hons) in Business Management, and I am seeking to apply my forecasting, inventory optimization, and cross-functional leadership skills to drive operational excellence and revenue growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager - Spare Parts Auto
JohnKeelsCG
Feb 2025 - Present (7 months)
Manage spare parts ordering with manufacturers and coordinate workshop and dealer networks to maintain balanced inventory for service, body shop and dealers while optimizing pricing and turnover.
DAManager - Demand Planning
Daraz
Apr 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 10 months)
Led demand planning to align turnover with business plan, maintained MAPE below 40%, reduced OOS loss via buffer stocks and PO fill rate improvements while protecting front-end margins through supplier negotiations.
DASenior Demand Planning Analyst
Daraz
Dec 2022 - Feb 2023 (2 months)
Managed inventory health by monitoring product age and value and implemented liquidation mechanisms to meet daily and weekly revenue targets.
DASenior Demand Planner
Daraz
May 2022 - Nov 2022 (6 months)
Prepared retail growth strategies to improve assortment across categories by analysing market demand indicators and negotiated supplier margins to maximise product-level gross margins.
DAJunior Demand Planner
Daraz
Mar 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Planned inventory for ~3000 products across electronics, FMCG, fashion and general merchandise by analysing historical data and coordinating operations, warehouse and finance for on-time delivery.
Executive Costing
Abans Electricals
Dec 2020 - Mar 2021 (3 months)
Costed local and international spare parts shipments, maintained ETA reporting for workshops and coordinated suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
Inventory Planning Officer
Motorways (Pvt) Ltd
Dec 2018 - Oct 2020 (1 year 10 months)
Managed spare parts inventory for the Nissan brand across 8000+ SKUs, overseeing demand planning, replenishment, expediting and leading annual island-wide inventory verifications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CUCardiff Metropolitan University
Master of Business Administration, Business Analytics
Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics completed at Cardiff Metropolitan University in Feb 2025.
CUCardiff Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Science (Hons), Business Management (Supply Chain)
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Management with a focus on Supply Chain completed at Cardiff Metropolitan University in Feb 2023.
ICBT Campus
Higher National Diploma in Business Management, Business Management (Marketing)
Higher National Diploma in Business Management with emphasis on Marketing awarded by ICBT Campus in Nov 2021.
JJJapanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
JLPT N5 Certification, Japanese Language
Obtained JLPT N5 certification in 2018.
Good Shepherd Convent, Colombo 13
G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, G.C.E. Advanced Level
Completed G.C.E. Advanced Level examination at Good Shepherd Convent, Colombo 13 in 2016.
Good Shepherd Convent, Colombo 13
G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination, G.C.E. Ordinary Level
Completed G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination at Good Shepherd Convent, Colombo 13 in 2013.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Sri LankaAuthorized to work in
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