End-to-end sourcing, development & allocation support provider to regional and global business leaders. Team player in business development that supports the strategy, goals, and values of the organization. 10(+) Years of experience in the apparel and fashion industry, focusing on employee life cycle management, with expertise in blending academic, fashion design, fashion marketing, merchandising, sourcing, and graphics, as well as leadership.
An excellent transfer from Li and Fung to Centric Brands Asia Ltd. with the same responsibilities. Product development for $48 million knit product business & $07 million for Woven/Denim Outerwear & Woven Swim development as well as production follow-up. (Bangladesh, India & Pakistan regions) Knit development- 60% (against 38 million $) Dealing brands and markets : (USA, CANADA & AUSTRALIA market) CK, TOMMY HILFIGER, Tommy Disney, NAUTICA, TIMBERLAND, SPYDER, LUCKY BRAND, CATERPILLAR, JUICY, HUDSON, BASS OUTDOOR, Messi, Roxy, Quicksilver, Billabong, (Men’s, Ladies, Boys & Girls) * Making team building with vendor coordinators. and follow up with them every day. * Keeping upto date information using PLM. * Making decision & release Lab Dip/Strike off/PD & design/trims &accessories approval comments. * Material sourcing for NY design team and develop them to use as cost-friendly. * Proto to PPS follow-up & critical path analysis for costing. Denim/Woven outerwear & swimwear Production: 40% (against 7 million $) CK, TOMMY HILFIGER, NAUTICA, BASS OUTDOOR. (Boys & Girls) * Factory allocation for the right product to the right maker. * Cost comparison to meet the target FOB. * Making decision & release L/D, S/O, PD & design approval comments for SMS as well as production. * Sourcing for components and material if makers unable to source. * Proto to PPS follow-up & critical path analysis for costing. * Checking shade bands. * Provide instant solutions, making decisions for the maker. Business growth 2023-2024 (Knit: $30M to $38M, Added 4 new brands) (Outerwear+ Swimwear: $05M to $07M)
Li & Fung (Bangladesh) Ltd. (https://www.lifung.com/) CENTRIC BRANDS(KHQ) Position: Product developer Responsibilities: Product development for $30 million knit product business & $05 million for Woven/Denim Outerwear & Woven Swim development as well as production follow-up. (Bangladesh, India & Pakistan regions.) Knit development- 60% (against 30 million $) Dealing brands and area of markets : (USA, CANADA & AUSTRALIA market) CK, TOMMY HILFIGER, Tommy Disney, NAUTICA, TIMBERLAND, SPYDER, LUCKY BRAND, CATERPILLAR, JUICY, HUDSON, BASS OUTDOOR. (Men’s, Ladies, Boys & Girls) * Keeping all up to date using PLM. * Making decision & release Lab Dip/Strike off/PD & design/trims &accessories approval comments. * Material sourcing for NY design team and develop them to use as cost friendly. * Proto to PPS follow-up & critical path analysis for costing. Denim/Woven outerwear & swimwear Production: 40% (against 5 million $) CK, TOMMY HILFIGER, NAUTICA, BASS OUTDOOR. (Boys & Girls) * Factory allocation for the right product to the right maker. * Cost comparison to meet the target FOB. * Making decision & release L/D, S/O, PD & design approval comments for SMS as well as production. * Sourcing for components and material if makers unable to source. * Proto to PPS follow-up & critical path analysis for costing. Business growth 2019-2022 (Knit: $20M to $30M) (Outerwear+ Swimwear: $00M to $05M)
Norwest Industries (Krayons Sourcing Ltd.) Design Department Senior Fashion Designer (Multi Product). Handled Design & Development for a $36 million business. DEALING CUSTOMER: (USA/CANADA, AFRICA & INDIA market) CK, TAILOR VINTAGE, WOOLWORTH, TRUWORTH, MUFTI, TKO, RELIANCE, FUTURE GROUP, HUNKIMOLLER. * Leading design team, Sewing lab and pattern department. * Solving problems and directing the team members from the front position. * Research about Fashion Trends, color forecast by WGSN. * Own design for the upcoming season (Women’s, Men’s & Kids) * Sourcing, Branding, Presentation (All apparel categories & all fabric Items) * Execute & direct wash technician & graphic designer. * Direct & sharing idea (Product, Photography & Content) * Planning for making new design workstation for Design and Sewing lab department. * Branding for the company and making visual design layouts. * Planning for the Web page for KRAYON SOURCING LTD and done it successfully. Achievement: Special incentive & Promotion. Contribution as a team for business enhancements: 16$ million to 36 $ Million (2018)
SYNERGIES SOURCING BANGLADESH LTD. http://synergiesworldwide.com/ THE DESIGN STUDIO DEALING CUSTOMER: (EU & USA market) ZARA, PULL & BEAR, BERSHKA, MANGO, BJD INC., DIESEL, ALCOTT, SACOOR BROTHERS, PAPER & DENIM, OVS, SOK, WEATHERPROOF & many more ($200 M) * Research about Fashion Trends, color forecasts. * Own design for the upcoming season by researching WGSN, web, and trends. (Ladies, Men’s & Kids) * Product design & development for upcoming season & buyer demand. (Woven, Denim, Knit & Sweater, & Re-Cycle Knit) * Sourcing for fabric, trims, accessories & embellishment. * Branding, making presentations, Catalog and graphics proposing for buyers. (All categories & Items) * Execute & direct wash technician & graphic designer. Advice for graphic, AOP & technical issues for the production department. Making a newsletter for the Website. Product follow-up till pre-meeting with the factory. Achievement: Promoted as Design and Development Executive from Development Executive with a special responsibilities area.
Flow up an order up to the bottom. Fabric Booking, Accessories Booking, Consumption, Costing. PAPER & DENIM.