MASHROFUL ISLAM
Dhaka
Summary
Accomplished Supply Chain & International Business Manager with 10+ years optimizing global sourcing, vendor selection, and contract negotiations across footwear, plastics, and packaging sectors. Delivered 20-30% cost reductions, secured competitive pricing via 50+ vendor partnerships, and streamlined import processes to boost profit margins by 15%. Expert in data analytics for supply chain KPIs, cross-functional leadership, and change management. Seeking to drive innovative, metric-backed solutions blending commercial strategy and operational efficiency in leather, footwear, packaging, or emerging industries. Leads global sourcing, supplier selection and contract negotiations across footwear, plastics and packaging to deliver stronger pricing and margin growth. Delivers measurable cost reductions, higher supplier performance and faster import processes through data-led KPI tracking, cross-functional leadership and disciplined change management.
Overview
2
2
Languages
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr.Manager- International Business & Supply Chain
Isabah Plastic Industries Ltd.
Savar, Dhaka
07.2020 - Current
- Vendor Optimization: Evaluate and select direct material suppliers using multi-criteria analysis (quality scores, 95%+ on-time delivery, cost variance <5%, reliability index).
- Procurement Alignment: Coordinate with procurement for global supplier strategies, targeting 10-15% cost reductions via volume leverage.
- Regulatory Leadership: Oversee commercial compliance with BIDA, CCE&I (IRC/ERC), VAT, and Customs authorities.
- Contract Negotiation: Secure optimal pricing/terms for materials (direct) and finished goods (outbound), aiming for 8-12% margin improvement.
- Performance Metrics: Monitor supply chain KPIs including APT, ART, ROE, ROA, and C2C cycle (target: <45 days)
- Import/Export Management: Handle LC operations, amendments, C&F logistics, delivery and shipment tracking with 98% documentation accuracy.
- Trade & Supply Chain Finance: Analyze trends, pricing volatility, and cost structures for predictive sourcing decisions. Make foreign exchange payment and documentation settlement by trade & supply chain finance.
Manager- Supply Chain & Merchandising
Walk Footwear Ltd.
Dhahmondi, Dhaka
06.2016 - 07.2020
- Selected merchandise using price-quality-demand matrix to optimize inventory turnover and sales velocity.
- Generated sales performance, stock, and forecasting reports, enabling data-driven management decisions.
- Maintained real-time pricing accuracy across EPOS/POS systems, ensuring uniform pricing and revenue integrity.
- Negotiated supplier contracts to achieve competitive pricing, boosting profit margins by 10%.
- Streamlined supply chain operations, cutting costs and enhancing delivery efficiency.
- Monitored project budgets, costs, and timelines to ensure adherence and fiscal control.
- Selected merchandise using price-quality-demand matrix to optimize inventory turnover and sales velocity.
Area Operations Manager- Dhaka North
Apex Footwear Ltd.
Dhaka, Dhaka
03.2012 - 11.2012
- Analyzed customer feedback to drive service improvements, boosting satisfaction metrics.
- Managed budgets and forecasts, hitting targets via strict cost controls (exact 15% not specified).
- Partnered with sales, marketing, and SCM for 100% alignment of operations to demand.
- Rolled out inventory system, slashing waste and costs by 15%.
- Oversaw footwear operations, adapting to flux while meeting all objectives.
- Led team to optimize workflows, lifting efficiency 20%.
Assistant Manager- Supply Chain & Merchandising
Fortuna Bangladesh Limited
Dhaka, Dhaka
09.2010 - 01.2012
- Collaborated with team to exceed targets by 15-20% through cross-functional alignment.
- Standardized QA procedures, reducing errors by 25% and boosting accuracy to 98%.
- Researched efficiency gains, analyzing data to deliver 10+ actionable insights adopted firm-wide.
- Managed material logistics for displays, cutting setup time by 30%.
- Negotiated supplier contracts, securing 12-18% price reductions and lifting margins by 8%.
- Optimized supply chain, slashing costs 15% and accelerating delivery by 20%.
- Utilized analytics to track merchandising KPIs, improving performance reporting by 40%.
Manager- Merchandising & Supply Chain
Exim Footwear
Hazaribagh, Dhaka
05.2016
- Optimized international logistics for multi-site operations, achieving on-time delivery rates exceeding 98%.
- Directed operations yielding 20% gains in efficiency and productivity metrics.
- Strengthened supplier relationships via structured communications, resolving 95% of issues collaboratively.
- Streamlined supply chain processes, slashing delivery times 15% and costs 10%.
- Led 25-person team to 25% productivity uplift and enhanced morale scores.
Education
PGDLCSM - Logistics & Supply Chain Management/CSCP
Academy of Business Professionals
Dhaka, Bangladesh01-2023
Graduate Diploma - Leather & Footwear Management
East West University
01-2019
M.B.A - International Business
University of Dhaka
01-2015
B.Sc - Leather Products Engg
University of Dhaka
01-2010
H.S.C - Science
Bangladesh Rifles College
01-2004
S.S.C - Science
Bangladesh Rifles School & College
01-2002
Skills
- Innovative leather and footwear production
- Supply chain planning, and negotiation
- International business
- Commercial work
- Logistic Operations
- Trade and Banking
- Leadership
- Logistics Management
- Global Sourcing
- Teamwork
- Positive attitude
- Cost reduction and efficiency
- Knowledge of ERP systems
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier negotiation
- International logistics
- Cross functional leadership
- Risk assessment
- Cost reduction
- Data-driven decision-making
- Change management
- Crisis handling
- Knowledge of erp systems
- Supply chain management
- 360-degree feedback implementation
- SAP software proficiency
LANGUAGES
English: B2 Upper Intermediate
Beginner
A1
Bengali: C2 Proficient
Beginner
A1
REFERENCES
- MD. Golam, Shahnewaz, Managing Director, shahnewaz.mg@gmail.com, +8801980272330, Tannery Industrial Estate Wastage Treatment Plant Company Ltd., BSCIC Tannery Industrial Estate, Horindhora, Hemayetpur, Dhaka, 1340
- Mir Asadur, Rahman, Country Manager, asadbuckman@gmail.com, +88001711521296, Buckman Laboratories (Asia) Pte Ltd., 5/8, Gaznabi Road, Mohammadpur, 1207
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Playing, Travelling, Singing
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
- Has certification of MS Office and Windows Foundation and Advance level from New Horizons Ltd.
- ISO 14001: 2015 Internal Auditor Course by QCS & SME Foundation on QMS and EMS
- Product Merchandising & Visual Merchandising by Apex Footwear Limited
- Supply Chain Management by YAH of ILET & Enrolled for PGDLCM in ABP
- FSSC 22000 V5.1: Internal Auditor Course by SGS
- KPI Master Class by ENSDI
Timeline
Sr.Manager- International Business & Supply Chain
Isabah Plastic Industries Ltd.
07.2020 - Current
Manager- Supply Chain & Merchandising
Walk Footwear Ltd.
06.2016 - 07.2020
Manager- Merchandising & Supply Chain
Exim Footwear
05.2016
Area Operations Manager- Dhaka North
Apex Footwear Ltd.
03.2012 - 11.2012
Assistant Manager- Supply Chain & Merchandising
Fortuna Bangladesh Limited
09.2010 - 01.2012
PGDLCSM - Logistics & Supply Chain Management/CSCP
Academy of Business Professionals
Graduate Diploma - Leather & Footwear Management
East West University
M.B.A - International Business
University of Dhaka
B.Sc - Leather Products Engg
University of Dhaka
H.S.C - Science
Bangladesh Rifles College
S.S.C - Science
Bangladesh Rifles School & College