MD SHAFIQUL ISLAM
Dhaka
Summary
Dynamic Senior Merchandiser with proven expertise at Norban Group of Companies in product development, price negotiation and execution. Adept at negotiating favorable contracts and analyzing market trends to optimize inventory. Strong communicator and quick learner, consistently delivering results that align with brand vision and customer preferences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Merchandiser
Norban Group of Companies
04.2025 - Current
- Buyer: C&A(Kidswear, Men Top, Men Nightwear, Shirt)
- Developed product pricing strategies through competitive analysis and cost evaluations.
- Collaborated with design teams to align product offerings with brand vision.
- Analyzed market trends to guide seasonal apparel selection and inventory management.
- Coordinated cross-promotional activities among department buyers for clothing lines.
- Assessed customer needs and preferences to determine optimal merchandise offerings.
- Maintained strong relationships with customers and production units to ensure workflow efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts with buyers to secure favorable pricing for apparel products.
- Demonstrated effective teamwork with staff in production and commercial activities.
Merchandiser
Northern Tosrifa Group
02.2020 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: Buyer: Original Marines S.P.A.;IKKS; OTCF S.A; Vingino, New wave, Defacto
- Communicate with buyer for new order & related operational matter & also suppliers.
- Product Development: Developing Knit based product by analyzing Buyer’s Design Sheet or technical pack. T-shirt, Polo, Hoodie, basic lingerie product(Boxer, Racer, Singlet)
- Fabrics & Trims Development: Developing fabrics(knit & woven) & trims as per specifications accordingly seasonal requirements and follow up to in-house in time as per TNA.
- Costing: Do initial costing of the product.
- Materials booking and follow up to in house.
- Follow up sample, execution to inspections.
- Monitor all kind of test including both garment’s test and fabric test as well as trims test.
- Commercial related tasks such as LC opening, acceptance one word maintain and follow up most of the process of supply chain management.
- Buyer: Original Marines S.P.A.;IKKS; OTCF S.A; Vingino, New wave, Defacto
Intern
South China Bleaching & Dyeing Ltd.
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Experience on- Weaving production, besides bleaching, dyeing & finishing Production.
Education
PGD - Supply Chain Management
INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN EDUCATION ALLIANCE-BANGLADESH
Bangladesh01.2022
National Institute Of Textile Engineering & Research (NITER) - Fabric Manufacturing Engineering
University Of Dhaka
01.2020
Higher Secondary Certificate -
Govt. Ashek Mahmud College
01.2015
Secondary School Certificate -
Jamalpur Zilla School
01.2013
Skills
- Product development
- Supplier Sourcing & product lifecycle Management
- Costing
- Production risk analysis
- Strong communication
- Presentation skills
- Flexibility
- High adaptability
- Quick learner
- Decision maker
- ERP operator
Websites
References
Ramon M. Billanes, Manager, Quality & Technical Team, Malacca Sourcing Pte. Ltd., Bangladesh, +88(02) 58815758, ramon.billanes@malacca.com.bd
Training And Workshop
- OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
- Skill For Employment Investment Program On Weaving CAD
- Workshop on MS OFFICE for Smart Merchandising
- Basic software skill development training from Grameenphone Community Information Centre
- Workshop on Effective Intelligence
Thesis Title
Performance evaluation of air-jet loom by one factor analysis(OFAT) considering various quality parameters of fabric & composition with rapier loom.
Timeline
Senior Merchandiser
Norban Group of Companies
04.2025 - Current
Merchandiser
Northern Tosrifa Group
02.2020 - 03.2025
Intern
South China Bleaching & Dyeing Ltd.
01.2020 - 02.2020
PGD - Supply Chain Management
INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN EDUCATION ALLIANCE-BANGLADESH
National Institute Of Textile Engineering & Research (NITER) - Fabric Manufacturing Engineering
University Of Dhaka
Higher Secondary Certificate -
Govt. Ashek Mahmud College
Secondary School Certificate -
Jamalpur Zilla School
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