ASHIQUR RAHMAN
House#801, Road#11, Mirpur DOHS, Dhaka
Summary
Innovative Denim & Woven Product Developer with expertise in research and development, project management, and trend analysis. Skilled in driving collaboration to achieve project objectives and deliver results. Committed to leveraging technical knowledge and strategic planning to enhance product offerings and foster team partnerships.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Developer
H&M
Dhaka, Bangladesh
01.2019 - 03.2026
- Collaborating with design teams to translate creative concepts into denim or woven product specifications.
- Sourced and evaluated woven materials, including fabrics, trims, and finishes, to align with design requirements and market trends.
- Developing prototypes while ensuring adherence to design, fit, and quality standards.
- Participating in product presentations and line reviews, providing insights and recommendations for product improvements.
- Conducting seasonal material price prognosis and negotiation based on company intelligence.
- Managed sourcing strategies based on assortment priority, analysed supplier performance to ensure reliability, ethics, and compliance.
- Contributing to business strategy formulation and ensuring implementation within the specified geographic perimeter.
- Facilitated supplier relationship management activities, including SWOT analysis and annual supplier evaluations, to strengthen partnerships.
- Leading day-to-day R&D activities, improving project sustainability through strategic materials selection and use.
- Preparing the market with new sustainable approaches such as PCW and LID.
- Following up on key activity indicators such as sourcing, quotation, negotiation results, critical path, shipment timing, and sampling performance.
- Performing various reporting and data management tasks according to company procedures.
- Strategised and leading transversal projects in collaboration with other teams or PDs, aiming for company process simplification, sustainable product conversion, digitalisation, and more.
Product and Wash developer
Next Sourcing Ltd
Dhaka, Bangladesh
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Directed teams in prototyping and testing designs for feasibility, reliability, or safety.
- Ensuring the profitability and quality of developed fashion woven & denim products.
- Maintaining the sustainability and Production feasibility from the initial stage.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and under budget.
- Redeveloped products and materials for improved cost efficiency.
Merchandiser (Product Development)
Next Sourcing Ltd
Dhaka, Bangladesh
05.2015 - 01.2018
- Identified next bestselling product through analysis of sales data, driving product selection.
- Analysed performance across product areas to highlight successes and identify growth opportunities.
- Monitored competitors' products, prices, and sales to pinpoint marketing gaps and inform strategic decisions.
- Accompanied retail buying manager on visits to manufacturers to further understand production processes and identify future product ideas.
- Identified customers' needs and interests to recommend suitable products.
- Provided customers with regular updates on trendy developments through personalised communication, enhancing engagement.
Product Developer
Noize Jeans
Dhaka, Bangladesh
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Developing and sourcing new materials, updating trim library with fresh options
- Conducting experiments to create diverse tastes and flavors for marketable formulas
- Writing product reviews to aid product developers in modifying and refining products.
- To Research on trends to stay updated on technology, procedures, and best practices.
- Assisting in design and development processes to evaluate product features and benefits.
- Collecting raw materials to optimize product development costs, implementing economic measures.
Trainee Merchandiser
Regency Garments Ltd.
Chittagong, Bangladesh
05.2012 - 11.2014
- Budgeted for each item and processed according to given target price.
- Coordinated with internal design and pattern team to collect design direction and prepare design pack.
- Directed production team in procurement process, providing all related documentation during pre-production handover meeting.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Manchester University
Manchester01.2012
Higher School Certificate - Business Studies
Government City College
Chattogram01.2009
Secondary School Certificate - Business Studies
Khawja Ajmery High School
Chattogram01.2007
Skills
- Technical expertise
- User Experience Research
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Planning and Strategy
- Sales Pipeline Development
- Lifecycle management
- Microsoft Project
- Adaptability
- Stress management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Stakeholder management
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Akramul Haque
- Mother's Name: Late Nilufar Begum
- Blood Group: B -(Negative)
- Date of birth: April 1992
- Nationality: Bangladeshi By birth
- Marital Status: Single
Accomplishments
- Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation which resulted in more effective and timely completion of BCI traceability management.
- Recognized by management for Curiosity & Creativity projects delivering outstanding outcomes on sustainability named "New Journey of Leftover Goods"
Certification
- Participated the training -
"Overcoming Workplace Mental Health Issues by Business Leaders"
Languages
Bengali
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Cricket.
- Playing Drums & Cajon.
- CrossFit/Fitness training.
- Kickboxing.
- Travelling.
- Bike Riding.
Timeline
Product Developer
H&M
01.2019 - 03.2026
Product and Wash developer
Next Sourcing Ltd
02.2018 - 12.2018
Merchandiser (Product Development)
Next Sourcing Ltd
05.2015 - 01.2018
Product Developer
Noize Jeans
12.2014 - 05.2015
Trainee Merchandiser
Regency Garments Ltd.
05.2012 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Manchester University
Higher School Certificate - Business Studies
Government City College
Secondary School Certificate - Business Studies
Khawja Ajmery High School