Mohammad Monerul Islam

Passionate Line Chef at Wagamama, dedicated to delivering fresh, vibrant Japanese-inspired cuisine in a high-energy, fast-paced kitchen environment. Expertly preparing dishes to precise specifications, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and visual appeal. Proven ability to manage a busy section efficiently, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards, optimal stock levels, and ingredient freshness. Thrive on seamless collaboration within a dynamic team to achieve smooth service and exceed guest expectations. Committed to upholding Wagamama's core values of speed, positive energy, and culinary excellence while continuously learning and contributing to a positive kitchen culture. Eager to grow within the hospitality industry.

Safety & Compliance Perform daily forklift checks (brakes, lights, horn, forks) and report defects. Always wear required PPE (safety boots, high-vis vest). Operate the truck safely: obey speed limits, slow down at corners, and sound the horn. Ensure loads are secure, stable, and never exceed safe height limits. Goods Inwards / Unloading Unload incoming supplier lorries (HGVs) quickly and carefully. Check delivery notes against received goods for damage or discrepancies. Move received pallets to the correct storage or inspection areas. Storage & Replenishment Accurately put away pallets into high-level racking locations. Use the Warehouse Management System (WMS)/scanner to find and confirm locations. Keep storage areas organized and accessible. Order Picking Pick full pallets and build store orders accurately from pick lists. Construct stable, secure pallets for transport to prevent damage. Label all pallets correctly with store destination details. Loading & Dispatch Load outbound store lorries according to the load plan. Ensure pallets are secured inside the vehicle for transit. Work to meet strict dispatch deadlines and delivery schedules. General Duties Maintain excellent housekeeping (clean and tidy work areas). Report any accidents, near-misses, or safety hazards immediately. Assist with stock counts and other warehouse tasks as needed. Work as part of a team to achieve daily targets and KPIs.

• Sourced new fabric suppliers across Bangladesh, India and Pakistan for major global apparel programmes. • Conducted mill visits and capability audits to ensure quality, compliance and delivery performance. • Developed fabrics to buyer specifications and presented trend-led developments to stakeholders. • Researched seasonal fabric trends and proposed commercially relevant menswear fabric developments. • Supported successful production programmes for OLD NAVY,GAP,TARGET etc.

Sourced new fabric suppliers across Bangladesh, India and Pakistan for major global apparel programmes. Conducted mill visits and capability audits to ensure quality, compliance and delivery performance. Developed fabrics to buyer specifications and presented trend-led developments to stakeholders. Researched seasonal fabric trends and proposed commercially relevant menswear fabric developments. Supported successful production programmes for OLD NAVY,GAP,TARGET etc.

Managed end-to-end fabric development from sampling to bulk production, utilizing ERP systems for tracking and reporting. Drove a 20% revenue growth by effectively marketing woven fabric categories (denim & non-denim) to new and existing clients. Implemented quality control measures that reduced final product defects by 25%, improving brand satisfaction. Maintained and strengthened relationships with key accounts, ensuring repeat business and clear communication. Key Brands: Primark, M&S, Inditex, KOHL'S

• Led woven fabric sales and development for Next, Primark and Inditex accounts. • Managed fabric development from initial brief through bulk production. • Implemented commercial strategies to improve margins and customer satisfaction. • Coordinated critical-path activities to achieve on-time deliveries.

Led woven fabric sales and development for Next, Primark and Inditex accounts. Managed fabric development from initial brief through bulk production. Implemented commercial strategies to improve margins and customer satisfaction. Coordinated critical-path activities to achieve on-time deliveries.

Coordinated fabric sourcing activities and managed customer relationships for key European and US brands. Conducted market trend analysis and provided insights for product positioning and development. Oversaw fabric testing and quality assurance processes, ensuring all materials met brand standards before shipment. Key Brands: H&M, Next, M&S, Inditex, Tom Tailor

• Managed woven fabric business for major UK retail customers. • Handled costing, forecasting, production tracking and delivery management. • Strengthened long-term buyer relationships through proactive account management

Managed woven fabric business for major UK retail customers. Handled costing, forecasting, production tracking and delivery management. Strengthened long-term buyer relationships through proactive account management.

• Fabric Innovation: Leading the development of new fabric types and designs. • Quality Assurance: Ensuring fabric quality meets company standards. • Market Research: Analyzing trends and competitor products to guide development. • Client Interaction: Collaborating with clients to tailor fabric solutions. • Cross-Department Coordination: Working with production and sales teams to align projects. • Supplier Management: Sourcing materials and negotiating with vendors. • Project Management: Overseeing fabric development from concept to production. • Continuous Improvement: Enhancing existing fabrics based on feedback and trends. • Reporting: Documenting processes and preparing progress reports. • Compliance: Ensuring fabric development adheres to industry standards and sustainability practices.

Developed woven and knit fabrics to customer specifications. Managed R&D, dyeing, finishing and testing processes. Tracked fashion trends and proposed commercially viable fabric innovations.

i. Coordinate with the buyer related to colour & quality related concerns in bulk raw materials & finished garments. ii. Dealing with raw material manufacturers relate to quality & developments of materials. iii. Supporting to pre-production departments (pattern & marker making) & solving all raw materials related concerns during the bulk garment manufacturing process. iv. Approving lab dips & bulk submissions in order to release bulk raw materials from manufacturer (based on buyers requirement). v. Analysing lab test reports of bulk garments & ensuring all test properties have met the requirements of the buyer. vi. Planning and administrating all the activities of fabric quality inspection as per the production plan of the company. vii. Estimating damage point count / additional fabric requirements based on the quality inspection process done & Coordinating with the fabric suppliers for replacements. viii. Conduction basic testing needs internally, prior to the third party test (ex: PH & colour Fastness) ix. Supplier Evaluation & issuing monthly reports to the management for further developments & providing technical feed backs for sample generation. x. Representing at pre production meetings & pre alerting to production department. xi. Manage all the mending work in garment form or fabric form. (Ex: colour shading, foreign yarn removing and any touch up work....)