Mohammad Noor Hossain
Textile Engineer
Dhaka,Dhaka
Summary
Dynamic and skilled value-driven professional with a track record of success in managing textile Product development, raw-material value chains (fiber, yarn, and fabrics) from fabric development to material (yarn and fabric) sourcing, negotiation, price and costing, quality assurance, circularity, waste management, and providing end-to-end Technical services for the apparel industry.
A seasoned textile professional with over 10 years of experience in manufacturing and retail brands both inside and outside of the country built the confidence to lead the organization from the front to bring success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Component Developer
H&M
Dhaka
06.2021 - Current
- Supervised component (Yarn/Fabrics) related to all activities for Kids and men's assortment, like setting setting-up sourcing strategy, material price quotation, negotiation, demand analysis, bookings and follow-up, deal process, sustainable material conversion, traceability and investment strategy, product and material development to optimize company profitability, etc.
- Global capacity development in BD, India, Indonesia, and Ethiopia as per Long-Term Supplier Plan in terms of material (fabric) and product
- Lead sustainability and material innovation projects, like- T1 waste management, Circular Fashion, Sustainable material conversion roadmap, etc. Successfully converted its own cancelled product to re-cycled fabrics.
- Acted as ‘Lead Trainer—Component Sourcing’ in upgrading the PLM (Product Life Cycle Management) tool and educating both internal users and external supply chain partners to efficiently use it as a smart solution for IMQ quotations.
- Performed activities like component risk assessment, secured quality based on H&M’s requirements, and ensured the best options in terms of quality, price, and lead time in alignment with assortment expectations and the sustainability agenda.
Material Responsible
H&M
Addis Ababa
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Implemented quality management systems like Quality Standards and Requirements (QS&R) and Guidelines for Production and Quality (GPQ) across the Fabric and Garment suppliers to ensure best industry practices in production.
- Lead the component market growth plan by setting up a long-term material (fabric) price strategy for Jersey, Woven, and Denim to align global market price trends and make the market competitive.
- Standardized and approved technical and aesthetic parameters of materials by Fabric Technical Data (FTD) and Yarn Technical Data (YTD)
- Effective sourcing across continents to secure the best supply chain to get the best quality at the best price in the shortest lead time Successfully connected business from an Egyptian Fabric Supplier to Ethiopia.
- Conduct audits, trainings, and workshops for mills on Quality, GPQ, SRM, and sustainability, and evaluate their performances to provide a reliable vendor base.
Material Merch & Sustainable Material Responsible
H&M
Dhaka
08.2013 - 04.2018
- Supervised all aspects of material sourcing, price negotiation, deal management, and capacity management of USD 660 million+ annual material value from strategic Fabric and Yarn suppliers (capturing the company’s sourcing share of 23% worldwide and 56% of BD).
- Implemented Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) across Tier 2 supply chains with 48 suppliers under direct supervision to evaluate their performance and follow-up on their improvements
- Generated total cost savings of more than USD 500 million from 2013 to 2018 by securing the best deal through activities like- inventory analysis, consolidation, knowledge-based negotiation, yarn deal, T2 competition, booking, etc.
- Optimized material prices of more than 1000 quotations per season through open-cost (OCS) negotiation, fact-based costing (FBC) and strong collaboration with backward linkage supply chain
- Successful yarn deal of 20–22 thousand tons per year with spinners to meet approx. 60% of yearly demand with 7-8% added internal action contributing to profitability.
- Acted as key consultant for material-related queries, especially sustainable materials, traceability, and integrity issues; educated teammates, cross-functional peer groups and vendors to assure strategic success of the company
- Excelled sustainable material usage from 64% to 85% overall and achieved 100% utilization target for sustainable cotton within 2019, well ahead of deadline
Fabric Technologist
Dewhirst Group
Dhaka
12.2012 - 08.2013
- Supervised all aspects of fabric sourcing from strategic mills of various geographic regions across the globe
- Conducted risk assessment in development/pre-production stage and shared care code instructions for end garment
- Approved color/shade, aesthetics, and quality (physical and chemical properties) in both the sample and bulk stages
- Secured 100% approvals of Technical Hangers, lab dips, strike-offs, and special finishes before productions
- Executed troubleshooting and trials, took necessary corrective actions to best utilize resources, and settled all fabric related claims with suppliers to protect consumers’ interests.
- Manage the fabric inventory by following the T&A of the garment cutting line for uninterrupted approved fabric supply.
Senior Executive, Planning & Operation
Epyllion Fabrics Ltd
Gazipur
12.2009 - 12.2012
- Monitor and control the execution of the bulk order production to ensure it conforms to the approved T&A.
- Follow up on the approval procedure for fabric quality for the brands M&S and G-Star.
- Performed fabric R&D tasks in knitting and dyeing, like- color prediction, lab-dipping, recipe formulation for sample and bulk dyeing, etc. Supervised Lab for bulk reconfirmation and quality assurance as well.
- Coordinate between fabric mills and garment mills for mutual cooperation to reduce wastage and fabric lead time.
- Awarded as a nominated fabric technologist for M&S.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Garment Business
IBA, University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Textile Engineering And Technology
Bangladesh University of Textiles
Dhaka07-2009
Higher Secondary Certificate - Science
Sylhet Cadet College
Sylhet, Bangladesh07.2003
Skills
- Sourcing and Negotiation
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Technical Knowledge (Fabric and Yarn)
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Fabric Inventory Management
- Demand and Planning
Accomplishments
Below are the trainings and workshops I have attended throughout my career
1. Supply Chain Management in Garment Business
2. Knit Garment Production Planning and Control
3. Situational Leadership
4. Project Management
5. Stakeholder Management
6. Feedback Training
Certification
Certified Supply Chain Manager (CSCM) from ISCEA
Master in Microsoft Power BI Desktop and Service
Languages
Bengali
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Global Component Developer
H&M
06.2021 - Current
Material Responsible
H&M
05.2018 - 01.2020
Material Merch & Sustainable Material Responsible
H&M
08.2013 - 04.2018
Fabric Technologist
Dewhirst Group
12.2012 - 08.2013
Senior Executive, Planning & Operation
Epyllion Fabrics Ltd
12.2009 - 12.2012
Post Graduate Diploma - Garment Business
IBA, University of Dhaka
Bachelor of Science - Textile Engineering And Technology
Bangladesh University of Textiles
Higher Secondary Certificate - Science
Sylhet Cadet College
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