AKM ABDUL WAPI
DHAKA
Summary
Marketing and merchandising professional with over 23 years of experience, recognized for achieving monthly sales targets of 1.5 million units at SHARMIN GROUP. Specializes in product development and global sourcing strategies, enhancing customer onboarding processes. Proven ability to analyze market trends, driving substantial growth and establishing strong relationships with global buyers.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
DGM ( Marketing & Merchandising)
SHARMIN GROUP
ASHULIA, NORSHINGPUR
01.2024 - Current
- Handling global buyers, including Kontoor brands (Lee & Wrangler), Haddad brands (Levi's Kids, Abercrombie & Fitch).
- Monthly target 1.2 million to 1.5 million units & acheived it .
- Play a key role in communication with brands.
General Manager ( Marketing & Merchandising )
ABA GROUP
TONGI
10.2020 - 11.2023
- Played a key role in onboarding Primark, Walmart Canada, and The Children’s Place.
- Team -1 for all types of bottoms, denim and non-denim.
- Responsible for development, costing, marketing, and merchandising.
Divisional Head - Woven
ELEGANT GROUP
NORTH BADDA, DHAKA
06.2006 - 09.2019
- Handling global buyers, Primark (kids' wear, ladies' wear, and men's wear), Peacocks Cardiff, and Walmart Canada.
- Responsible for development, costing & key line meeting.
- Monthly target 2.00 million units to 2.5 millions .
Merchandiser
NASSA GROUP
TAJGAON , DHAKA
01.2002 - 06.2006
- Handling buyer VF Asia Ltd, Walmart, Bass Pro Shops, The Berne Apparels Ltd, Remington Clothing, and The Academy Sports & Outdoors.
- Initial costing and product development,
- Emails correspondence with the buyer.
- Follow up on T&A on a regular basis to ensure timely in-house.
- Awareness practices risk management to ensure the quality of the products.
Education
2nd Class - M.S.S ( Economics)
Govt. City College
Chittagong, Bangladesh12-2000
2nd Class - B.S.S ( Hon's) Economics
Govt. City College
Chittagong, Bangladesh07-1999
1st Division - HSC ( Science)
Khagrachari Govt. College
Khagrachari, Bangladesh07-1995
1st Division - SSC ( Science)
Ramgoti BBK Pilot Model High School
Luxmipur, Bangladesh04-1993
Skills
- Product development and costing analysis
- Global sourcing strategies
- Market trend analysis
- Customer onboarding
Date of birth : 21st Dec'1997
- Sustainable training by Primark
- International business travel: UK, Ireland, HK, China, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, and India
Reference
- SOS Outfitters Ltd,
- Name: Moe Kasier
- Designation: Managing director
- Cell: +880-1777-799971
Home District
- Luxmipur
Timeline
DGM ( Marketing & Merchandising)
SHARMIN GROUP
01.2024 - Current
General Manager ( Marketing & Merchandising )
ABA GROUP
10.2020 - 11.2023
Divisional Head - Woven
ELEGANT GROUP
06.2006 - 09.2019
Merchandiser
NASSA GROUP
01.2002 - 06.2006
2nd Class - M.S.S ( Economics)
Govt. City College
2nd Class - B.S.S ( Hon's) Economics
Govt. City College
1st Division - HSC ( Science)
Khagrachari Govt. College
1st Division - SSC ( Science)
Ramgoti BBK Pilot Model High School