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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Extra-Curricular Activities
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Skills - Computer Professional
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Md. Shihab Hossain

Dhaka

Summary

11+ years' experience across a wide range of Sourcing, Product Development & Merchandising with Retail exposure in various product group with Knit & Woven, Denim, Heavy, Jersey categories, sourcing, manufacturing & merchandising. Good understanding of the garment production and merchandising process from the garment's initial stage to final product assembly. Sound specialization on Knit, woven & Heavy product for Menswear, Womenswear and Kids' wear with a new product range for multiple seasons. Service-minded and customer focused for new challenges.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Merchandising

Fiber Fluffy BD
Uttara, Dhaka
10.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for Brand, sourcing new Customer Development, Product Development.
  • Team Management, team support & instant problem-solving.
  • Logistic and complete supply chain monitor day by day. For the smooth moving of the team.
  • Detail costing, price analysis, and negotiation with buyers as well as vendors.
  • Working closely with customers and factory regarding Quotation, Allocation, Negotiation & Projection.
  • Product evolution, product risk factor analysis & smooth bridge connection create smooth output.

Head of Merchandising & Sourcing

Riyuv Sourcing Ltd.
Baridhara, Dhaka
08.2022
  • Responsible for New Customers, Vendor Sourcing, Product Development.
  • Responsible for supplier and order management system.
  • Controlling seasonal supplier evaluation and seasonal capacity blocking for production.
  • Lead in price Negotiation with suppliers for production.
  • Control the sourcing activities for a business unit or product areas.
  • Responsible for all the operational activities from sample development, costing, and production tracking.
  • Working closely with customers and factory regarding Quotation, Allocation, Negotiation & Projection.

Senior Merchandiser

Passion Coton (Bangladesh Liaison Office)
Mohammadpur, Dhaka
02.2018 - 07.2022
  • Design proper Time & Action (T&A) for each order.
  • Price negotiation & finalize costing with the customer as well as with the factory.
  • Develop and maintain vendor relationships to get market and customer trends.
  • Follow and enhance the discipline on the development calendar.
  • Regularly look at ways to upgrade the quality of products in terms of fabrics, workmanship, and finishing.
  • Understand supplier/vendor capability in terms of price, quality, capacity and lead time.
  • Work together with Product developer, R&D, Product tech & QA.

Merchandiser

Mouchak Knit Composite Ltd.
Kaliakoir, Gazipur
06.2015 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for Product Development. Sketch to final outlook.
  • Responsible for supply chain management, including supplier sourcing, cost, and proto-price negotiations, and handling quotations and samples.
  • Responsible for calculating price breakdown, price control, and proto-price negotiation with suppliers.
  • Work collaboratively with internal European / USA buyers and the Merchandising teams to ensure efficiency in the product development process.
  • Follow up closely on proto tracking and shipment to Germany or USA.
  • Build up and maintain a good relationship with key suppliers to deliver an improved supply chain efficiently including greater flexibility, shorter lead times, re-engineering and margin improvements.

Executive ll (Marketing & Merchandising)

NKL Fashion Limited
Dhaka
03.2014 - 05.2015
  • Product Development, fabric development along with yarn development.
  • Analyze new fabric constructions, compositions, and outcomes.
  • Developing new print, and embroidery as follows buyer's concept and idea also advising new idea and concept.
  • Review inquiries from buyers and advice all development-related departments for smooth outcomes.
  • Responsible for the selection and research of fabrics, components, colors, and styles for all new product lines design and product development.
  • Accessories development, sourcing from local & international suppliers & booking.
  • Following up on the order from the program till the execution of shipment.
  • Product costing is as follows guidelines of the technical pack, BOM & worksheets.
  • Dealing with buyers through proper communications & growing up understanding through prompt services & actions.
  • Get a proper understanding of the buyer's requirements and provide proper feedback till satisfaction.

Education

BBA - HRM

Bangladesh Islami University

Skills

  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Multimedia software
  • ERP
  • PLM
  • Microsoft AX
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Browsing
  • E-mail
  • Eudora
  • Outlook
  • Lotus Note
  • Software understanding

Languages

English
Bangla
Hindi
French

Extra-Curricular Activities

Former Vice-President & Joint Secretary, Bangladesh Islami University Debating Club (BIUdc) Community Volunteer, Fire Service & Civil Defence Bangladesh Government

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: Md. Shahidul Islam
  • Mother's Name: Mst. Taslima Khatun
  • Religion: Islam
  • Date of Birth: 18th February 1992
  • Nationality: Bangladeshi by birth
  • Marital Status: Single

Skills - Computer Professional

Windows, Mac, Complete office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Multimedia software, ERP, PLM, Microsoft AX, Photoshop, Illustrator, Browsing, E-mail, Eudora, Outlook, Lotus Note, Can understand any software with little instruction.

Disclaimer

I, undersigned, declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief this curriculum vitae correctly describes my qualifications, my experience and me. Any willful misstatement described herein may lead to my ineligibility or dismissal if considered me for your organization.

Timeline

Manager, Merchandising

Fiber Fluffy BD
10.2023 - Current

Head of Merchandising & Sourcing

Riyuv Sourcing Ltd.
08.2022

Senior Merchandiser

Passion Coton (Bangladesh Liaison Office)
02.2018 - 07.2022

Merchandiser

Mouchak Knit Composite Ltd.
06.2015 - 01.2018

Executive ll (Marketing & Merchandising)

NKL Fashion Limited
03.2014 - 05.2015

BBA - HRM

Bangladesh Islami University

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