Md Rezaul Karim (Reza)

**/*-*, **** *** Bag, Mirpur-1, Dhaka -1216. Bangladesh.

Cell: +880**********

E-mail: ad04rt@r.postjobfree.com

Career Aspirations:

To lead, challenge and contribute in the Global Retail Business.

Experienced in Supplier Verification - Sourcing – Development – Production – Quality Guideline – Team Management.

Skilled in business expansion, strategy planning, troubleshooting, negotiation, performing as management.

Experiences

1.Senior Manager Marketing & Merchandising

Dekko Isho Group, Tejgaon, Dhaka-1208 May 2022 to till now.

(Mens, Ladies, Children – Denim & none Denim)

Marketing & Merchandising Denim & none Denim business for Dekko Isho- Group.

Managed a team of 12 persons.

Been Responsible for Development, Production & Quality follow up of individual department.

Ensuring best product developed with best price and good quality in quickest possible time.

Managing all product negotiation with right approach and skill ensuring company margin is being met.

Sourcing multiple suppliers based on Business Requirements matching brand need.

Sourcing new fabrics as per buyer requirements.

Create SOP based on Product & Factory – starts from Material until End Product Packing.

Ensure product wise quality standard is being maintained for individual product.

In volume production – efficiency, continuity of product quality has been a special focus.

Supervise Factory Management, inspectors, technicians and production team when necessary.

Oversee all Quality procedures to identify deviations from quality standards (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.)

Evaluated, foreseen & monitored factories based on the quality control report for individual product.

Implement new routine if necessary & ensuring no delay/ impact in final planning.

2.Manager Marketing & Merchandising

Shin Shin Group, East Norshinghapur, Zirabo, Savar, Dhaka- 1341 June 2018 to May 2022.

(Ladies, Children – Denim & none Denim)

Managing Denim & none Denim business for Target Australia buyer.

Managed a team of 7 persons.

Been Responsible for Development, Production & Quality follow up of individual department.

Ensuring best product developed with best price and good quality in quickest possible time.

Managing all product negotiation with right approach and skill ensuring company margin is being met.

Sourcing multiple suppliers based on Business Requirements matching brand need.

Sourcing new fabrics as per buyer requirements.

Create SOP based on Product & Factory – starts from Material until End Product Packing.

Ensure product wise quality standard is being maintained for individual product.

In volume production – efficiency, continuity of product quality has been a special focus.

Supervise Factory Management, inspectors, technicians and production team when necessary.

Oversee all Quality procedures to identify deviations from quality standards (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.)

Evaluated, foreseen & monitored factories based on the quality control report for individual product.

Implement new routine if necessary & ensuring no delay/ impact in final planning.

3.Senior Merchandiser.

Myer Australia Sourcing Ltd. Gulshan 2, Dhaka. January 2016 to May 2018.

(Ladies, Men’s, Children – Woven, Jersey & Sweater)

Sourced multiple suppliers in accordance with the Business’ Requirements.

Introduced Myer Australia requirements and educated to new suppliers (Accord + ETP + Social + Business).

Evaluated new and existing suppliers with internal stakeholders.

Communicated with merchandising team and solve every production related issues involved merchandising.

Managed a team of two merchandisers.

Communicated with factory top management directly in any issue need to be resolved immediately.

Arranged meeting with supplier’s management team for current/future business expansion plan.

Evaluated Top Products to ensure correct price and margin for following company goal.

Supervised Factory Management, inspectors, technicians and production team when necessary.

4.Merchandiser.

Target Australia Sourcing Ltd. Uttara, Dhaka. June 2014 to January 2016 (Ladies, Men’s, Children – Woven, Jersey & Sweater)

Added new supplier to business following cost effective – best quality – new concept parameter.

Monitored costing from different supplier depending on product relativity, arrange sample based on price selection and sense check, confirm price with buyer to place in factory within Sign Off deadline.

Recommended the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product ideas.

Developed and maintained a fantastic working relation with the AU teams and worked as a middle person between the AU and BD suppliers responsible.

Ensured developments & confirmed order samples looked aesthetically correct and endeavored to review all samples prior to dispatch to Buying Office.

Ensured revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met, handle customer complain and arrange solution.

Managed entire development and production process in Ladieswear, Menswear and Children’s wear.

5.Merchandiser

Group Casino, Gulshan 2, Dhaka. April 2011 to June 2014.

(Ladies, Men’s, Children – Woven, Jersey & Sweater)

Developed numerous style based on buyer requirement each season.

Production follow-up until shipment including testing requirements and bulk follow up.

Handled different types of development for different product category.

Attended pre-production meeting with factory team.

Improved hit rate data of sample submission for business success analysis.

Maintained excellent and professional relationships with all customers & suppliers.

6.Asst Merchandiser & Merchandiser

Palmal Group, Gulshan 2, Dhaka. June 2006 to March 2011.

(Ladies, Men’s, Children – Jersey & Woven)

Factory based Merchandising & Marketing activities.

Coordinated customer-wise product development with sample rooms, fabric dept.

Developed numerous styles based on buyer requirement each season.

Attended meetings in buying houses and in factory premises.

Production follow-up until shipment including testing requirements and bulk follow up.

Handled different types of development for different buyer and product category.

Attended pre-production meeting with factory team along with production team member.

Reported to assistant manager on daily progress as well as head of sourcing.

Improved hit rate data of sample submission for business success analysis.

Education Summary:

Exam Title: Masters in Social Science

Subject Major: Political Science.

Institute: Dhaka University.

Result: 2nd Class (2005)

Exam Title: Bachelor in Social Science

Subject Major: Political Science.

Institute: Dhaka University.

Result: 2nd Class (2003)

Exam Title: H.S.C.

Board: Jessore

Result: 1st Division (Commerce) - (1999)

Exam Title: S.S.C.

Board: Jessore

Result: 1st Division (Science) - (1994)

Additional qualification: Certificate in Knitwear Merchandising, Result: B+, BGMEA Institute of Fashion & Technology.

Other Skills:

Strong networking capabilities; have head-hunted a few talented individuals in my previous roles.

Ability to motivate and inspire team members to deliver under the most trying conditions.

Computer savvy; familiarity with office’s program and exceptional knowledge of internet search engines, social media expertise and in some cases, website building and management.

Able to motivate, train and inspire team members for efficient work and quick result.

Communicating openly in a compelling, honest, persuasive and articulate manner, ensuring my message is clear, understood and consistent.

Fluent in English (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).

Personal Details

Name : Md Rezaul Karim

Father’s Name : Md Abdus Salam Rari

Mother’s Name : Mst Mahfuza Begum

Date of Birth : 10 Oct. 1979

Sex : Male

Permanent Address : 18/1-A, Salem Uddin main road, Shah Ali Bag, Mirpur-1, Dhaka -1216. Bangladesh.

Present Address : H#3/26, F#33, Sorokunjo, Boisakhi Building, Sultangang, Rayer Bazar, Dhanmondi, Dhaka -1209. Bangladesh.

Nationality : Bangladeshi

Religion : Islam

Marital Status : Married

Blood Group : AB ve

Reference:-

1. Shumitra Banik, X Country Manager, Target Australia BD office. Cell: +880**********.

2. Abu Sadat, Director, Shin Shin Group, Bangladesh. Cell: +880**********.

Sincerely,

Md Rezaul Karim

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