Mohammad Hossain

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Company CultureWork-life balanceTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leavePersonal development programsCareer advancement

Summary

Dedicated, results-driven executive leader with over 28 years of experience in optimizing operations, driving profitability, and fostering growth within large export-oriented footwear manufacturing companies. Expertise in overseeing multi-site operations and managing diverse teams consistently delivers substantial financial results. Strong background in strategic planning, process optimization, and supply chain management complements a proven ability to scale operations, enhance product quality, and meet aggressive production targets. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills facilitate the building of fruitful relationships with stakeholders, while deep knowledge of industry trends and global trade regulations supports informed decision-making for continued organizational success. Accomplished [CEO] with progressive industry background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands.

Overview

28

years of professional experience

4

Languages

Work History

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Nuovo Shoes (BD) Limited

05.2021 - 06.2025

Group General Manager

FB Footwear Ltd & Footbed Footwear Ltd

10.2016 - 06.2025

Lead three export-oriented shoes manufacturing companies with a combined workforce of 4,200 employees and a collective annual turnover exceeding USD46+ million.
Develop and execute comprehensive operational strategies that drive growth, enhance efficiency, and optimize profitability across all three companies.
Implement lean manufacturing practices, automation solutions, and continuous improvement initiatives to streamline production processes and reduce operational costs.
Manage complex supply chains, ensuring timely procurement of materials, efficient inventory management, and seamless distribution of products to global markets.
Foster a culture of innovation and quality, resulting in a notable increase in product excellence and customer satisfaction.
Cultivate strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and industry partners to identify growth opportunities, expand market presence, and secure strategic partnerships.
Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis, consistently achieving and surpassing financial targets.
Lead cross-functional teams to address operational challenges, enhance productivity, and drive sustainable growth.
Champion sustainability initiatives to minimize environmental impact, improve corporate social responsibility, and align with global standards.
Provide leadership and mentorship to department heads, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
Company profile: 100% Export oriented Men’s and Women’s dress, casual, fashion shoes, boots and sandals manufacturing companies (Leather and Synthetic).

General Manager

PRAEMANDO FOOTWEAR LTD

01.2016 - 09.2016

Setup a new shoes factory at Kalurghat, Chittagong with all machines & others.
Look after all over operational activities of the company.
Promoting, developing and maintaining business contacts & relation with the potential buyer’s fm abroad & local.
Business development plan and implementation.
Select the suppliers of raw materials, chemicals from abroad & local and confirmed the prices, PO, BOM and CAR.
Also follow up with A/C, HR/admin and recruitments.
Company profile: 100% Export oriented sports, casual & fashion shoe manufacturing company.

Marketing Manager (Head of the business)

ZEIL’S SHOP LTD

01.2012 - 06.2015

Established a new shoes retail company and oversee all activities of the company.
Business development plan and implementation (monthly, quarterly, half yearly and yearly) and budgeting, monitoring and controlling.
Proven retail management responsibility working with budgets and sales goals.
To source the suppliers, negotiate the prices in order to achieve the company goals agreed upon the seasonal operational plan.
Coordinates with procurement department to procure necessary goods/raw materials from local & abroad and ensure the right products in right time.
Motivate the store sales team to reach and exceed sales goals.
Achieve overall sales and financial goals of the store with direct profit and loss responsibility in each store.
Planning the monthly promotions with marketing & advertising dept.
Aggressive expansion plan in uncovered areas and follow up for implementation.
Study and know the strengths and weaknesses of competitors’ products.
Follow up with PD for samples as well as with MIS, CDC & Distribution/supply chain dept to ensure smooth business operation.

Manager Sales (Head of Marketing & Sales)

ZEIL WEAR LTD

04.2011 - 12.2011

Oversee all activities of the marketing & sales department.
Communicate with different buyer’s for collecting shoes order (Abroad & local). Such as Carrefour, Casino, Lotto, I.S.A HK, PWH oriental Ltd. HK, Programm Taiwan, etc and Bata, Bay, Jenny’s etc.
Follow up with production dept. to make good qualities of shoes as well as to keep the shipment date.
Follow up with products development team for sampling as per customer demands.
Coordinate & control the shipments.

Sr. Manager, Commercial (Grade-1)

Bay Footwear Limited

04.2010 - 03.2011

In charge of Commercial, Logistics, Procurement and Raw materials store.
Oversee the commercial department for export and import procedures and verifying, releasing & endorsed the shipping documents from the respective bank.
Follow up for documentation of bank for payment realization & incentive after shipment.
Deal with customs and other Govt./Non-Govt. officials, customs, bond customs, shipping line, freight forwarder, C&F agents & local transportation.
Inquiry the price list with various suppliers and confirmed the prices of raw materials, accessories & other goods fm various suppliers from abroad & local.
Follow up with procurement department for purchasing all kind of raw materials, leather fm abroad and local sources.
Also follow up with production department for their requirement of materials & arrange to supply accordingly.
Plan, implement & utilize optimum use of warehouse space.
Company profile: 100% Export oriented leather & fashion shoes/sandals manufacturing company in Bangladesh. Also shoes retailer & wholesaler in the country.

Country Manager, China

04.2003 - 12.2009

In 2004, I embarked on an ambitious venture that would significantly impact the landscape of our shoes manufacturing operations. Recognizing the immense potential that China held in the footwear industry, I spearheaded the establishment of our strategic office in China, a decision that would prove instrumental in revolutionizing our supply chain, merchandising, and sample development processes.
Communicate with different buyers for collecting shoe orders such as City sports Korea, PWH oriental Ltd. HK, Programm Taiwan, Deichmann (Germany). Nord Jump Taiwan, I.S.A (Int’l shoe agencies) HK Ltd., Andre HK buying office Ltd., HI-TEC sports Taiwan, Lotto Taiwan, Mona Taiwan etc. And made CAR (cost analysis report) & BOM (bill of materials) for respective department.
Followed with products development dept (PD) for samples as per customer demand.
Purchased all kind of raw materials, outsoles, accessories, chemicals, machines, tools etc for shoes factory.
Confirmed prices of raw materials such as leather, Pu/Pvc, Textile, lining materials, Glue, Outsole and accessories and place orders to the different factories / suppliers.
Made final Inspection of materials and follow up with Chinese shipping agents, shipping lines, Banks for smooth operation (shipped fm China).
Managed fund for supplier’s payments.

Excelsior Shoes Ltd

10.1997 - 12.2009

12 Years worked with Excelsior Shoes ltd. A 100% Export oriented and largest Sports, fashions & casual shoes manufacturing company in CEPZ, Chittagong, Bangladesh. There has been a gradual raise in my career while serving in that concern. Précis of this is shown here.

Marketing Officer

10.2001 - 09.2002

Handled foreign buyer’s such as Ten Ten Korea, City sports Korea, Carrefour France, Casino France, Nord Jump Taiwan, Triple win Taiwan etc.
Made consumption of materials & prepare CAR (cost analysis report) as per confirm samples or spec sheet for pricing of shoes and negotiating with customers/buyer’s for orders.
Made BOM (bill of materials) and place orders to procurement department.
Follow up with production dept. to make good qualities of shoes as well as keep the shipment date as required by customers. Also follow up with PD (product development dept) for making all kind of samples.
Confirmed the work order for mass production.

Commercial officer

10.1997 - 09.2001

Handled the procedure of Export and Import and prepare the documents for BEPZA, Customs, Bank, EPB etc. (EP/IP/EXP/BL/GSP).
Issued purchase orders of raw materials to the suppliers of abroad and local. And follow up the shipment.
LC documentation and presentation to the negotiating Bank.
Correspondence with Bank, BEPZA, Customs, Shipping lines, Freight forwarders, C&F agents and local transport for Import & Export procedure.
Received master L/C & prepare to open BTB L/C’s for different suppliers.
Kept close monitoring with production dept and make the shipment plan.
Follow up with transportation, distribution department in order to handover goods to particular stuffing point earlier the date of ship on board.

Education

Master of Arts -

National University of Bangladesh, Bangladesh

1995

GPA: Second Class

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

1992

GPA: Second Class

Skills

Committed to excellence

Experience in export and import processes

Adaptability to new challenges

Having strong convincing capability

Goal oriented

Ability to work under pressure with commitment

Strategic planning

Operations oversight

Business development

Organizational development

Accomplishments

Achieved a 26% increase in annual revenue (2021-2022 to 2022-2023) through operational efficiency improvements and expansion into new markets.
Got National Export trophy for the best exporter as of 2016-2017, 2017-2018 & 2019-2020 (Silver trophy) and Bronze trophy for year of 2018-2019 for FB Footwear Ltd.
Setup, design the layout a shoes factory including production areas, storage, utilities and all staffs at Badda, Dhaka, Bangladesh on 2018 (Nuovo Shoes BD Ltd). and Chittagong as on 2016 (Praemando Footwear Ltd).
Setup a retails business of Shoes as on 2011 (ZEIL’S Shop Ltd).
Setup a liaison office at Jinjiang, Fujian, China on 2004 (Branch office of Excelsior shoes & Papella Ltd).

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Training

Trained in cutting, stitching, finishing, designing/PD sections, outsole, foam making plant, raw material & packing dept at Excelsior shoes ltd. for 30 days as on Oct’1997.
Took training for documentation of Export, Import and Banking from EPB, Dhaka office on April’1998.
6 months worked with different footwear factories & sample houses in Fujian, China (Oct’2002 to March’2003.)

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Nuovo Shoes (BD) Limited

05.2021 - 06.2025

Group General Manager - FB Footwear Ltd & Footbed Footwear Ltd

10.2016 - 06.2025

General Manager - PRAEMANDO FOOTWEAR LTD

01.2016 - 09.2016

Marketing Manager (Head of the business) - ZEIL’S SHOP LTD