Syed Romel Kabir
Dhaka,Bangladesh
Summary
My goal is to take on a key leadership position within an organization where I can apply advanced managerial skills and strategic decision-making abilities. I am eager to contribute my ideas, knowledge, and long-standing experience to drive business growth and achieve organizational success.
With nearly two decades of experience in the merchandising profession, I have gained extensive practical expertise in handling Retail, Catalog, and Physical merchandising. I possess comprehensive knowledge of various products and materials, along with a deep understanding of world fashion standards and trends. Additionally, I have completed several professional training programs that have strengthened my ability to make effective decisions in complex and challenging situations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Merchandiser (Team Leader Flat Knit)
s. Oliver Overseas Bangladesh Ltd
07.2014 - Current
- On time shipment is the key and main objective.
- Managing the business around $20-25 millions.
- Working based on twelve seasons collection, development to shipments.
- Technical file / Work sheet allocation among to factories based on their product expertise.
- Capacity and performance analysis.
- Price calculation through OCS (Open cost sheet).
- Price Negotiate for better / sharper prices.
Senior Merchandiser (EU team)
Li & Fung (Bangladesh) Ltd.
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Formulating strategies and reaching out to the unexplored customer groups for new business.
- Respect the customer's requirements and getting business.
- Organize buying meeting with customer and visit to factory.
- Identifying and training new vendors and maintaining business relationship.
Senior Merchandiser (Ladies Knit & Flat Knit)
C&A Sourcing International
07.2008 - 04.2012
- Managed the business around $45-48 Millions.
- Communicate with customers independently and manage them positively.
- Execute the business from sample development to shipment.
- Capacity planning and monitor their performance.
- Review all quotations and negotiated as per buying team target.
- Factory visit and check the produced quality and delivery schedule.
- Monitor all the team members, and make sure that all are using the same methods and tools.
- Motivate & educate team members in accordance with the company objective.
- Arranged buying meeting with update market information.
Merchandiser
REDCATSASIA LTD
07.2005 - 06.2008
- Communicate with customers independently and manage them positively.
- Conduct the business from sample development to shipment.
- Update the online TNA from sampling to shipment.
- Organize salesman samples in time to meet the deadline.
- Factory visit and check the production quality and delivery planning.
- Bangladesh Liaison Office
Merchandiser>Senior Merchandiser
R. R. Group.
04.2002 - 06.2005
- Main task is to source the orders based on the monthly production capacity.
- Attain the buyer's mail / inquiries immediately.
- Development sample follow up as per buyer requirement.
- Price quotation, offering best price and negotiate for the orders.
- (100% Export oriented Garments Manufacturer)
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration, Major in Marketing
Stamford University Bangladesh
BangladeshM. Com - Master of Commerce
Govt. Bangla College
Dhaka, BangladeshB. Com - Bachelor of Commerce
Dhaka City College
Dhaka, BangladeshH. S. C -
Govt. M. M University College
Jessore, BangladeshS. S. C -
Jessore Zilla School
Jessore, BangladeshSkills
- In-depth knowledge of the product
- Effective communication
- Strong sourcing network
- Positive team player with result oriented
- Better knowledge on compliance issues
- Strong leadership
- Price negotiation
- Cost analysis
- Product development
- Vendor management
- Supply chain logistics
- Customer relationship management
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Strategic planning
- Competitive analysis
- Vendor negotiation
- Global sourcing
Languages
- English, Well versed in both written and spoken
- Bengali, Mother tongue
- Hindi, Can understand well and speak as well
References
- Mr. Abu Naser Khan, Asst. Manager, s Oliver Overseas Ltd, Dhaka, Bangladesh, +8801708124166
Seminars Training Attended
- Effective Business English & Communication (EBEC), SLDS, Three Months
- Team Building, Future Leader, Two days program
- Effective Leadership and Efficient Management, SLSD, Day long program
- Problem Solving and Decision Making, TACK International, Two days program
- Time Management and Assertiveness, TACK International, Day long Program
- Be A High Powered Professional Manager, MBO & Decision Making, Bdjobs.com Ltd, Dr. Upali Mahanama, Marketing and Management Consultant, Sri Lanka
- TQM Total Quality Management, Bdjobs.com Ltd, Mr. Gopal Sehjpal, CEO, Oracle Management Service, Mumbai, India
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Syed A. K. Kabir
- Mother's Name: Nahar Kabir
- Date of Birth: 03/21/77
- Nationality: Bangladeshi
- Religion: Muslim
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Senior Merchandiser (Team Leader Flat Knit)
s. Oliver Overseas Bangladesh Ltd
07.2014 - Current
Senior Merchandiser (EU team)
Li & Fung (Bangladesh) Ltd.
05.2012 - 06.2014
Senior Merchandiser (Ladies Knit & Flat Knit)
C&A Sourcing International
07.2008 - 04.2012
Merchandiser
REDCATSASIA LTD
07.2005 - 06.2008
Merchandiser>Senior Merchandiser
R. R. Group.
04.2002 - 06.2005
MBA - Master of Business Administration, Major in Marketing
Stamford University Bangladesh
M. Com - Master of Commerce
Govt. Bangla College
B. Com - Bachelor of Commerce
Dhaka City College
H. S. C -
Govt. M. M University College
S. S. C -
Jessore Zilla School