Md. Shihab Hossain
Manager Merchandising
Dhaka,HOUSE 25, 4th FLOOR, GAREEB-E-NEWAZ AVENUE, UTTARA
Summary
Over 11 years of experience in Product Development, Apparel sourcing, Merchandising, Purchasing, and Retail across various product categories such as Knit, Woven, Denim, Heavy, and Jersey. Comprehensive understanding of garment production and merchandising processes. Specializing in Knit, Woven, and Heavy products for Menswear, Women's wear and Kids' wear with a focus on new product ranges for multiple seasons. Motivated Merchandising Manager excelling in overseeing daily operations, planning merchandise purchases, and driving long-term success through strategic inventory management and customer-focused initiatives. Dedication to customer satisfaction evident in ability to promptly address and resolve customer complaints to ensure complete satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Manager Merchandising
Fiber Fluffy BD
12.2023 - Current
- Responsible for Brand / 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
Riyuv Sourcing Ltd.
Dhaka, Baridhara, J Block
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Responsible for 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)
Dhaka, Mohammadpur
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.
Gazipur, Mouchak
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, Middle Badda
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
Dhaka, Bangladesh 09.2012 - 02.2017
Skills
Product knowledge
Self motivation
Price negotiations
Product pricing
Shipment processing
Merchandise allocation
Vendor negotiation
Vendor communications
Monitoring inventory
Staff supervision
Software understanding
Illustrator
Photoshop
ERP
Team leadership
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Former Vice-President & Former Joint Secretary, Bangladesh Islami University Debating Club.
- Community Volunteer, Fire Service & Civil Defense, Bangladesh Government.
Skills - Computer
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.
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Md. Shahidul Islam
- Mother's Name: Mst. Taslima Khatun
- Date of Birth: 02/18/92
- Nationality: Bangladeshi by birth
- Marital Status: Single
- Religion: Islam
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
12.2023 - Current
Head of Merchandising
Riyuv Sourcing Ltd.
08.2022 - 09.2023
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
09.2012 - 02.2017