Senior Merchandising Team Leader - Knitwear & Sweater
MOHAMMED MOSTAFA RIPON
Far East
Dhaka
17
years of professional experience
2
Languages
Results-oriented Merchandising Team Leader with 16+ years of experience in knitwear and sweater merchandising, sourcing, product development, production planning, and supply chain management. Proven success managing annual business portfolios exceeding USD 120 million for international buyers including JC Penney, New Yorker, US POLO, Lipsy, Roman Originals, Gloria Jeans, and Danish Endurance. Skilled in leading teams of 10 merchandisers, managing 1+ million pieces of production, overseeing 12 supplier partnerships, achieving 96% on-time delivery, and reducing costs by 3% while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
Work History
Merchandising Team Leader
2 Years 8 Months- Managed sourcing and production for New Yorker, Lipsy, and Gloria Jeans.
- Led supplier negotiations and production execution across multiple factories.
- Ensured compliance, quality standards, and timely shipment delivery.
Senior Merchandiser / Team Leader
2 Years 5 Months- Managed US POLO, Lipsy, Danish Endurance, and Roman Originals accounts.
- Introduced new buyers and expanded business opportunities.
- Managed end-to-end merchandising from development to shipment.
Merchandiser / Senior Merchandiser
10 Years 9 Months- Managed key accounts including JC Penney, Roman Originals, and CIA Hering.
- Independently managed business exceeding USD 120 million.
- Handled costing, negotiation, order execution, and shipment planning.
Executive (Production)
1 Year 3 Months- Prepared production plans and export schedules.
- Performed CM costing and monitored production efficiency.
Education
Master's - Social Science (Economics)
Bachelor's - Social Science (Economics)
ICMA - Partially Qualified
Skills
Knitwear & Sweater Merchandising
Product Development
Sourcing & Supplier Development
Costing & Price Negotiation
Production Planning
Critical Path (T&A) Management
Buyer Relationship Management
Vendor Management
Supply Chain Management
Shipment Coordination
Quality Assurance
Team Leadership
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Retail Math
Production Coordination
International Buyer Management
Languages
English
Bangla
Key Career Highlights
- Managed annual business exceeding USD 120 million.
- Led a team of 10 merchandisers across multiple programs.
- Handled production volumes exceeding 1 million pieces.
- Maintained a 96% on-time delivery rate.
- Achieved 3% cost reduction through supplier negotiations and process optimization.
- Managed and developed relationships with 12 suppliers.
Additional Information - International Exposure
- Turkey
- China
- Malaysia
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Maldives
- Thailand
- Singapore
- Cambodia
- Laos
- Vietnam
- Taiwan
- Hong Kong
- Macao
- UAE
- Oman
Timeline
Merchandising Team Leader
Far East
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Senior Merchandiser / Team Leader
Labib Group
07.2021 - 12.2023Read More
Merchandiser / Senior Merchandiser
Trade Venture (HK) Liaison Office
09.2010 - 06.2021Read More
Executive (Production)
Bangladesh Spinners & Knitters Ltd.
05.2009 - 08.2010Read More
University of Chittagong
Master's from Social Science (Economics)
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University of Chittagong
Bachelor's from Social Science (Economics)
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Chittagong Branch
ICMA from Partially Qualified
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