SHEIKH JAHIRUL ISLAM
Dhaka
Summary
Results-driven Sourcing & Compliance Manager with expertise in Sourcing, Merchandising & Sustainability within the Ready-Made Garments, Footwear, and Components sectors. Achieved significant improvements in factory compliance and sustainable operations through rigorous risk assessments and the integration of industry audit programs. Focused on driving continuous improvement and optimising supplier relationships to enhance responsible sourcing initiatives.
Overview
2
2
Languages
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing & Compliance Manager
Tex International Limited
Dhaka, Bangladesh
10.2022 - Current
- Led regional factory compliance and responsible sourcing programs, ensuring adherence to social, environmental, health & safety, labor rights, and sustainability standards across supplier operations.
- Drive sustainable operations programs covering environmental sustainability, worker rights, occupational health & safety, chemical management, traceability, worker/community development, and data management.
- Develop and manage audit plans, allocating internal and third-party audits based on risk, priority, geography, quality, and cost considerations.
- Oversee integration and management of industry audit programs, including SLCP and Better Work.
- Lead risk assessment, remediation, corrective action, incident investigation, and preventive action processes to address factory compliance and sustainability risks.
- Analyze regional regulatory developments, labor legislation, industry standards, and emerging risks to strengthen responsible sourcing and sustainability strategies.
- Provided strategic advisory and remediation support to factories and supplier leadership, enhancing responsible sourcing performance through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor factory performance between formal audits through regular compliance reviews, KPI analysis, risk assessments, and management engagement.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent the organization in sustainability forums, conferences, industry initiatives, and stakeholder engagements.
- Lead, coach, and develop regional compliance teams; manage onboarding, auditor accreditation, performance reviews, workload allocation, career development, and succession planning.
- Drive team accountability, collaboration, productivity, and continuous improvement while ensuring delivery against strategic objectives, KPIs, and annual work plans.
- Prepared and presented management reports on audit performance, factory risks, compliance issues, sustainability programmes, incidents, team performance, and improvement initiatives.
Production & Sourcing Team Manager
Decathlon
Dhaka & Chittagong, Bangladesh
01.2017 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented sourcing and compliance strategies, SOPs, policies, and risk-management frameworks, enhancing operational controls, promoting supply-chain transparency, and reinforcing customer confidence.
- Managed supplier onboarding and sourcing activities, including factory assessment, capability evaluation, compliance risk screening, and strategic supplier development to ensure alignment with brand standards.
- Led factory compliance and responsible sourcing programs, ensuring supplier facilities meet the brand requirements, applicable labor laws, ethical standards, and company policies.
- Oversee compliance audits and corrective action plans, analyzing audit findings, driving remediation of critical issues, and monitoring supplier performance through regular follow-up.
- Collaborated with suppliers, internal teams, and third-party stakeholders to resolve compliance risks and enhance supplier performance, supporting business growth and fostering sustainable long-term sourcing partnerships.
- Identified and recruited suitable candidates for key positions within the team, provided training, and developed the skills of team members.
Assistant Manager - Compliance & IMS
UNITED GROUP
Dhaka, Bangladesh
02.2014 - 12.2016
- Ensured the implementation of ISO 9001, 14001 & BS OHSAS 18001 standards across HQ & 5 power plants in various locations and obtained third-party certificates for the above standards.
- Conducted regular visits to active production units and performed internal audits to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Facilitated collaboration and engaged cross-functional teams to define and implement standard operating procedures.
- Trained more than 500 employees on various topics.
- Held regular meetings with key stakeholders, donors, and local communities to align project operations with their expectations.
Sr. Executive – Sustainability
Ananta Casual Wear Limited
Dhaka, Bangladesh
09.2011 - 01.2014
- Led the environmental project for all the RMG factories (ZDHC, Higg Index, H2O, SAVE)
- Oversaw operational monitoring and reporting of Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP) to ensure adherence to environmental compliance standards.
- Supported project team in achieving LEED certification for new establishment, enhancing sustainability credentials.
- Coordinated communication with stakeholders including IFC, BRUMMER, and SCB to strengthen project collaboration and alignment.
- Collaborated with the social compliance team in performing a periodic self-assessment on ACCORD & Alliance requirements.
Education
ISO 31000: 2018 Lead Auditor (Risk Management)
Moody International
Dhaka, Bangladesh01-2025
Online Certification - Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills
Linkedin Paid Course
LinkedIn01-2022
Referent in Decathlon International - Fundamentals of Project Management
Decathlon
Dhaka, Bangladesh01-2020
Research - Biodegradability Studies of Textile Chemicals and Wastewater
Max-Planck Institute (ISWA), Stuttgart University
Germany01-2019
ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2004, 50001:2011 & BS OHSAS 18001:2007 -
Bureau Veritas
Dhaka, Bangladesh01-2016
Master’s - Resource and Environmental Management
North South University
Dhaka, Bangladesh01-2013
BSc. Engineering - Leather and Footwear
Dhaka University
Dhaka, Bangladesh01-2010
Skills
- Sourcing negotiation
- Supply Chain Transparency
- Auditing solutions
- Sustainability practices
- Circular Economy
- Vendor Development
- Project Management
Languages
English
Bangla
Personal Information
Relocation: Anywhere
Timeline
Sourcing & Compliance Manager
Tex International Limited
10.2022 - Current
Production & Sourcing Team Manager
Decathlon
01.2017 - 09.2022
Assistant Manager - Compliance & IMS
UNITED GROUP
02.2014 - 12.2016
Sr. Executive – Sustainability
Ananta Casual Wear Limited
09.2011 - 01.2014
ISO 31000: 2018 Lead Auditor (Risk Management)
Moody International
Online Certification - Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills
Linkedin Paid Course
Referent in Decathlon International - Fundamentals of Project Management
Decathlon
Research - Biodegradability Studies of Textile Chemicals and Wastewater
Max-Planck Institute (ISWA), Stuttgart University
ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2004, 50001:2011 & BS OHSAS 18001:2007 -
Bureau Veritas
Master’s - Resource and Environmental Management
North South University
BSc. Engineering - Leather and Footwear
Dhaka University