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ILLIAS AHMED RAJOO

ILLIAS AHMED RAJOO

House -32/34, Road -3, Sector-1, Block - E, Aftabnagar, Jahrul Islam society, Rampura Dhaka -1213

Summary

Results-driven professional with 25 years of industry experience, recognized for exceptional performance in project management and client service. Proven ability to lead teams and foster collaboration, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes through effective communication and responsibility. Expertise in merchandising and a strong focus on client requirements and satisfaction.

Overview

2
2
Languages
24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandising Manager

DK GROUP
BANANI, DHAKA
06.2002 - Current
  • Owned accurate preliminary costing sheets as the foundation for price negotiations.
  • Drove price negotiations with buyers and suppliers to optimise costs.
  • Led coordinated communications with buyers and suppliers for timely responses.
  • Set buyer meeting preparation by translating buyer needs into requirements.
  • Managed professional correspondence and produced documents required for communication.
  • Sustained client confidence by applying established procedures with discipline.
  • Governed photo type or counter sample checks before buyer approvals.
  • Chaired style discussions with manufacturing staff to support production changes.
  • Directed trim bookings and material sourcing through required approval steps.
  • Oversaw manufacturing detail checklists to match specified style requirements.
  • Accounted for technical feasibility by reviewing fabric properties and tolerances.
  • Conducted market research to identify customer preferences and emerging industry trends.

Senior Merchandiser (Product Coordinator)

DK GROUP BANGLADESH LTD
02.2004 - 01.2006
  • Coordinated cross-team efforts to create a complete composite unit, collaborating with renowned international buyers such as C&A, Eroski, Foetex, Everlast, and Umbro, enhancing adaptability to diverse market demands and business cultures. My consistent performance has been recognised through multiple“Best Seller Awards,” reflecting my commitment to achieving business growth and client satisfaction.
  • Joined the senior merchandising team as a product coordinator, earning the Best Seller Award from DK Group Bangladesh Ltd.
  • Managed client accounts independently, fostering strong relationships and proactively addressing client needs.

Established and nurtured long-term client relationships, ensuring sustained engagement and satisfaction.

  • Offer extensive expertise in multiple domains, such as supply chain coordination and production follow-up.
  • Supply chain coordination and production follow-up
  • Product development and sourcing
  • Costing and price negotiation strategies
  • Managing large-scale export operations

Education

MSS - Social Science

DHAKA UNIVERSITY
DHAKA UNIVERSITY
01-1998

HSC - ART'S

Dhaka college
Dhaka college Dhanmondi
01-1998

BSS(HON'S) - Social Science

University of Dhaka
01-1997

SSC - HUMANITIES

MOTIJHEEL MODEL HIGH SCHOOL
Motijheel Gov. Colony
01-1992

Skills

  • Client relationship management
  • Project management
  • Cross-team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-solving
  • Willingness to learn
  • Active listening
  • Calm under pressure
  • Leadership
  • Team building
  • Team leadership and motivation
  • Commitment to excellence
  • Public speaking
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Customer focused
  • Strategic planning
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Task collaboration
  • MS Office Suite
  • Complaint handling and resolution
  • Public Relations
  • Project planning and coordination
  • Deadline management

Languages

English
Bangla

Custom

Apparels Merchandising, Merchandising Manager, DK Group, Bangladesh, Dhaka, since 2002  

Hobbies and interests

  • I mostly like reading and travelling to know the world and it's attitude

Personal Information

  • Looking For: Top Level Job
  • Available: Full Time
  • Trading House or Liaison Office
  • HR/Org. Development
  • Preferred District: Dhaka
  • Preferred Organization Types: Manufacturing and sourcing agent (FMCG), Multinational Companies, Buying House, Overseas Companies, Group of Companies

Family information

Family Background:

Comes from a respected and educated family:

  • Father: Late Md. Saidul Islam, Former Entomologist, Government Of Public Health
  • Mother: Late Ismat Ara Begum, House wife

Siblings:

  • Late Md. Ziaul Islam (Elder Brother) – former Businessman
  • A.K.M Saifullah – [Middle Brother] Merchandising Manager, Indochine
  • Md. Rafiqul Islam –[ Younger Brother] Pharmacist, National Healthcare Pharmaceutical Ltd.
  • Mrs. Sharifa Islam –(Elder Sister)House wife

Timeline

Senior Merchandiser (Product Coordinator)

DK GROUP BANGLADESH LTD
02.2004 - 01.2006

Merchandising Manager

DK GROUP
06.2002 - Current

MSS - Social Science

DHAKA UNIVERSITY

HSC - ART'S

Dhaka college

BSS(HON'S) - Social Science

University of Dhaka

SSC - HUMANITIES

MOTIJHEEL MODEL HIGH SCHOOL
ILLIAS AHMED RAJOO