Product Manager
Resume:
AKM Mahmudun Nabi
E-mail : *******@*****.***
Product Manager with significant work experience in the fashion industry for 25 years. Skilled in product management with a B.Sc in Textile Technology focused on Textile Sciences and Engineering. Over 16 years of manufacturing experience & managed multiple departments including R&D, QA & Lab, Dyeing & Finishing. Gained 10 years sourcing experience in a Canadian Clothing Retail company & sourced Garment from China, Jordan, Egypt, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, India & Bangladesh.
Areas of Expertise:
Skilled in Garment & fabric sourcing and FOB price negotiating to increase profit margin
Substantial Product knowledge in fashion trend based on industry and market place research and able to source product accordingly
Self motivated, dedicated, innovative & love to take on new challenges
Acquired knowledge from travelling to China, India, Turkey, Egypt, Germany, Netherlands & Belgium by visiting Textile, Garment & Textile machine manufacturing industries. Attended numerous ITMA, Dyes chemicals & Fashion fare.
Passionate to multi task & capable to work with cross functional teams
Capable of meeting critical path timeline for development & production schedule
Identifies and resolves potential manufacturing issues prior to style adoption.
Skilled in approving lab dip, bulk fabric & Color management Tool (Datacolor)
Proficient in different types of finishing (i.e wicking, anti bacterial, UV protection, water repellent etc)
Experienced in different types of Garment washing
Data Tex / AS400(ERP)
Computer literacy - Knowledge on MS office
Professional Experience
NYGARD INT’L https://www.nygard.com/en-ca
Product Manager (Sourcing & Production) 2014 – March14’2020
Reduced overall garment price by re-engineered fabric price based on content
Lowered costs by implementing single part dyeing on CVC/TC fabric for mass market production of mélange fabric.
Created standard material sheet for fabric (FDS) including key information & implemented a fabric library
Assisting in setting up style through AS400 after passed over from design team
Effectively source fabric, trims and garments from preferred vendor to meet production schedule & negotiate price
Assisting Tech Merch to send technical development package to nominated supplier
Purchase garment & issue buying order through AS400 ERP software to allocated garment manufacturers
Approve fabrics, trims, color & hand feel to ensure the best possible quality for products
Following up with global vendors & prioritize workloads for on time production & shipment
Check garment quality from top over production (TOP) to make precise productions
Product Manager (Fabric sourcing) 2010-2014
Source & negotiate price for seasonal Knit, Woven & Denim fabrics based on design aesthetic direction
Worked with cross functional groups & did market research to identify innovative & sustainable fabrics for different brands within Nygard
Test sample yards & garments made out of sourced fabric. Review & make decision based on quality parameter of sourced fabric
Make final comments to select or reject sourced fabric
Follow up fabric deliveries to meet calendar time line
SQUARE FASHION LTD http://www.squarefashions.com/
General Manager, 2002-2010
Increased turnover from $20 M to $150M by increasing capacity & improved production through research & development
Applied lean manufacturing principles & set tools
Selection of dyestuff, create lab dip for fashion color provided by Cotton council Incorporated USA
Trouble shooting during dyeing process using lab dip recipe
Organized & implemented a certified lab for Marks & Spencer, Puma, Esprit, s’ Oliver, and H&M.
Organized certification for Cotton Council Inc. USA, GOTS,ISO-9001 and Oko-Tex for industry practices.
Managed everyday activities associated with production planning, scheduling & inventory management.
Supervised dyeing, finishing process & review quality issues for correction.
Supervised the department manager of fabric dyeing & finishing including several other departments such as QA & lab, knitting, yarn dyeing & mercerizing to ensure quality & production.
Maintained fiscal stability by reviewing statements and forecasting expenses accurately to achieve business target set by the board of directors.
Setup standard operation of procedure (SOP) for QA, Dyeing finishing, Knitting department
BEXIMCO TEXTILE DIVISION http://bextex.net/
Senior Executive (QA & Lab), 1995-2002
Responsible for quality assurance lab that manages selection of dyestuff, prepare lab dip & approve for dyeing.
Responsible for Grey & Finished fabric inspection by using a four-point inspection system to ensure the best quality.
Supervise lab test procedure of fabric testing parameter (i.e shrinkage, different color fastness…etc)
Responsible for on line QA report in different stages of production (i.e Weaving/Knitting, dyeing & finishing)
Documented data involving quality control practices and activities.
Supervise pretreatment process, dyeing & finishing
Color matching with approved lab dip in production
Education and Credentials
Bachelor of Science – Textile Technology, Bangladesh University of Textiles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangladesh_University_of_Textiles
Diploma in Management, Bangladesh Open University
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangladesh_Open_University
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