

Seasoned apparel industry executive with 37+ years of experience in merchandising, sourcing, and manufacturing across global supply chains. Proven expertise in driving business improvement, operational efficiency, and sustainable P&L performance . Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced, multicultural environments while ensuring strict compliance with local and international standards . Recognized for strategic sourcing capability, production optimization, and long-term supplier relationship management
Key Responsibilities.
* Directing cross-functional teams to consistently achieve maximum customer
satisfaction across the end-to-end value chain.
* Directing costing and sourcing teams to ensure competitive pricing alignment from
initial stages through final approval.
* Guiding German office in making accurate order placement decisions through data
driven analysis and accurate reporting.
* managing execution processes through real-time data analytics and operational
insights
*Providing cross-functional support to QA and technical teams for effective situational
problem-solving and issue resolution.
*Spearheading strategic ME initiatives focused on productivity improvement and cost
optimization.
*Exercising strict control over operational expenditures to drive cost efficiency and
financial discipline.
Special achievements.
Strengthened cross-regional coordination across China sourcing, Germany marketing,
and Bangladesh operations by enforcing time-bound accountability and process
ownership discipline, significantly reducing information gaps and driving 28% business
growth (2024–25)
Key responsibilities.
* Directed cross-functional teams to consistently achieve maximum customer satisfaction across the end-to-end value chain .
* Directed costing and sourcing teams to ensure competitive pricing alignment from initial stages through final approval.
* Oversaw the supply chain by conducting on site inspections of overseas and local fabric mills to ensure product quality and on time delivery
* Managed execution processes through real-time data analytics and operational insights
* Provided cross-functional support to QA and technical teams for effective situational problem-solving and issue resolution.
* Led strategic ME initiatives focused on productivity improvement and cost optimization.
*Prudently managed the company expenses in alignment with the approved budget.
Special achievements.
* Assumed leadership during the critical period in the middle of the Pandemic and successfully restored stability.
* Effectively steered the company by engaging supply chain and manufacturing partners to overcome operational challenges
key Responsibilities
* Set up a Vietnam-based business office to handle high-value, small-quantity orders and strategically redirected sourcing to balance and optimize China market order flow.
* Synchronized operations across Germany, Hong Kong, and USA marketing offices , reducing information gaps and improving cross-regional coordination.
* Played an active role in end-to-end quality assurance across all manufacturing operations , ensuring consistent standards and compliance.
Special Achievements
Successfully executed management's strategic expectation of shifting manufacturing operations from China to Vietnam
Key responsibilities.
· Established a new manufacturing plant dedicated to high-end customer segments , ensuring premium production capability and market positioning.
· Led productivity, efficiency, and quality improvement initiatives across shop-floor operations to enhance overall operational performance.
· Oversaw end-to-end business functions including pricing, sampling, production planning, Industrial Engineering (IE), quality assurance, and on-time delivery performance .
· Managed Vietnam operations within defined budget parameters , ensuring cost control and financial discipline.
· Directed HR and compliance functions , ensuring full adherence to labor laws, ethical standards, and organizational policies.
· Supervised all administrative operations in the capacity of Assistant General Director , ensuring smooth organizational governance and execution.
Special achievements.
Set up the plant from the very initial stage and elevated it to an efficient manufacturing unit in a challenging environment..
Key responsibilities
· Responsible for monitoring plant planned vs. actual performance to ensure operational efficiency.
· Ensured customer satisfaction by maintaining required quality standards across all clients .
· Delivered consistent on-time shipment and delivery performance .
· Improved shop-floor engagement and workforce morale through effective people management practices.
· Effectively managed operational expenditure while maintaining cost efficiency across the operation.
Special Achievements .
· Led a built-in quality Lean initiative on the shop floor , improving AQL to Level 1 standards .
· Contributed as a key member in implementing a quick-changeover Lean project within the manufacturing plant.
· Drove change management initiatives , successfully transforming a long-term loss-making unit into a profitable operation .
key responsibilities
· Managed production and operations of all types of intimate garments across the value chain.
· Ensured company performance aligned with planned targets, maintaining high operational efficiency .
· Maintained strict adherence to customer delivery schedules , ensuring consistent on-time performance.
· Prioritized and enhanced customer satisfaction to the highest level through quality and service excellence .
· Controlled and managed company expenditures within allocated budgets to ensure financial discipline.
· Supervised the Sustainability/Compliance (SCR) team , ensuring strict adherence to required compliance standards.
Special achievements.
Successfully transformed a woven activewear manufacturing plant into an intimate apparel manufacturing facility..
* Comprehensive knowledge of sourcing strategies and supply chain management
* Strong understanding of the Bangladesh manufacturing sector and its ecosystem
* Strong negotiation skills with experience in managing supplier relationships and securing cost-effective arrangements
* Strong expertise in process optimization and waste reduction techniques
* Proven strength in execution and implementation of operational plans
* Effective critical thinker and problem solver
* Skilled in people development through training and coaching
Served as a Freelance Lean consultant in Impactiva consulting services Vietnam, leading two Lean transformation and productivity improvement initiatives and Lean implementation projects in Adidas Jackets manufacturing plants
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