Seasoned business leader with 25 years of comprehensive experience in entrepreneurial management and operational oversight, specializing in the food and beverage manufacturing sector. Proven success in driving P&L management, optimizing factory operations, and leading cross-functional teams across procurement, production, and marketing.
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Zahurul Islam
Dhaka,Bangladesh
Summary
Overview
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Fulkoli Sweets Ltd.Dhaka, Bangladesh
Senior Manager, Production & Cross-Functional Operations
01.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Promoted through four critical business functions due to high performance and operational impact:
- Production Manager (2024 - Present): Directing all daily factory operations, quality compliance (HACCP/GMP), and efficiency initiatives.
- Marketing Assistant Manager (2022 - 2024): Led brand growth and market penetration strategies.
- Purchase Manager Head (2018 - 2022): Managed end-to-end procurement, supply chain, and inventory for the entire organization.
- Finished Goods Incharge (2017 - 2018): Oversaw final product quality, logistics, and inventory dispatch.
- Key Achievements at Fulkoli Sweets: Achieved a 15% improvement in operational efficiency through process optimization.
- Reduced overall operational costs by 10% via strategic vendor negotiations.
- Contributed to a 20% increase in revenue through improved marketing and supply chain synchronization.
Islamia TradingChawk Bazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Founder & Proprietor
01.2000 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Managed full P&L responsibility and strategic direction for an independent trading business.
- Executed all business functions including sales management, financial accounting, and client relations.
- Oversaw global and local procurement to ensure seamless supply chain flow.
Education
National University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
University Overview
Dhaka State College
Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.)
University Overview
Skills
- Operational Excellence
- Factory Management
- Production Management
- SOP Development
- Efficiency Improvement
- Strategic Procurement
- Inventory Control
- P&L Management
- Budgeting
- Market Analysis
- Brand Development
- Vendor Negotiation
- Sales Operations
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Change Management
- Strategic Planning
- MS Office Suite
- Expert Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Personal Information
Personal Information
Title: Senior Operations & Business LeaderLanguages
Bengali
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Senior Manager, Production & Cross-Functional Operations
Fulkoli Sweets Ltd.
01.2017 - Current
Founder & Proprietor
Islamia Trading
01.2000 - 01.2012
National University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
01/1999
Dhaka State College
Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.)
01/1997