Power Corp Merchandise Associate
Resume:
Contact :
E-Mail:
aliyousuf***@gmail. Com
Address:
AlomMonjhil, 466/1/1,
Road #12,Tejgoen
(Shaheenbag) Dhaka-1215
Languages:
• Bangla: Native
• English: fluent in
written and spoken
IT Skills:
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• Power Point
• Networking
• PLM System
• PDM System
• Outlook
Personal details
• Date of birth :
31 December
• Nationality :
Bangladeshi by birth
• Marital status : Married
• National ID :
• Passport : BP0965951
My Traits
• Non Smoker
• Early riser
• Social
• Time Management
Curriculum Vitae, Md. Yousuf Ali
Educations
Professional
MBA in Textile & Apparel Marketing, Primeasia University, Bangladesh Post Graduate Diploma on Apparel Merchandising, BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology.
Academics
Honors in English, National University, Bangladesh. Master in English, Northern University, Bangladesh. Higher Secondary School Certificate, Cumilla Board, Bangladesh Secondary School Certificate, Cumilla Board, Bangladesh Professional History
I am about 13 yrs. of experience in the apparel business. Expert in convincing and interacting with internal and external customers based on socioeconomic backgrounds. Within the framework of the company vision, I am managing a strong network with stakeholders, maintain a healthy business relationship with trade and professional organizations and resolve complex business issues. I am effectively operating the function of costing processes, project management, strategic planning, applying the sustainable concept of sourcing processes to ensure sustainable business growth to exceed profit expectations. I think myself a hustler, scrapper & go getter. I can adapt myself with constantly changing environment. I am habituated to work with diverse team and global mindset, and be driven by the Company values, be vibrant with the company legacy, be together with the team spirit and be shining my experience and sprouting my individual talent. So, connect me with you to find out how I can make your mission into my mission and how I can help bringing your business objectives into focus. Highlights
• Merchandising & Marketing
• Business Acumen
• Sourcing Management
• Product and business development
• Strategic Value Addition
• Communication and Negotiation
• Budget Analysis, Cost reduction and profit maximization Professional Experiences
Sr. Merchandiser/Business Developer at GV Fashion Asia Ltd, Germany, Gulshan 01, Dhaka from September 01, 2017 till Now ( 5yrs)
Buyer : Takko
Responsibilities
• Responsible all services like proper order placements, business & sales planning, customer relationship management to hit customer target and exceed revenue budgets
• Plan merchandising strategies, development process, sourcing, negotiation & logistics.
• Liaison with Buyer for activities like order confirmation, processing, TNA, export planning
• Evaluating, identifying, and selecting current suppliers/factories & introducing new factories
• Ensure products meet set requirement and specification in conjunction with the quality team
• Create & maintain a database to obtain, update, monitor and evaluate market trends, application of products & technology, service needs, intelligence on competitors & key trends & innovations to support retail sourcing strategies etc. to promote the brand image by positive publicity, constructive public relations & campaigns Interests :
• Professional
New Fashion trend,
new business hub,
New brands,
Fashion Magazine,
Business
Publications & Exhibitions
Presentation making
• Personal
Travelling,
Newspaper reading
Music and
Sports etc
• Humanitarian/ Social
Animal welfare
Arts and Culture
Children welfare
Civil rights
Environment
Human rights
Politics
Poverty Alleviation
Science and Technology
Social Services
References:
1.Md.Tafaruzzaman
General Manager
(Finance & Admin)
Energis Power Corp
Contact :
E-Mail :
m.zaman@energiscorporat
ion.com
2.Mr. Sarwar Ahmed
Merchandising Manager
Kik Service Unit,
Dhaka
Contact:+088
sarwar.xbift@gmail. com
• Constantly monitor the markets and competitors activities to identify new prospect
• Efficiently able to source fabrics & accessories manufacturers especially from China, Hong Kong & Tai wan to meet demands of international Customers & brands.
• Arrangement of briefing, training, coordinating, controlling, and taking the timely decision
• Assist to evaluate business performance, strategy & requirements of factory performance
(KPI) like on time shipments, defective returns, inspection pass rates, improvement plans etc.
• Evaluate supplier capability, compliance, strategy and potential opportunities
• Support the brand to enact & drive the retailer’s strategic initiatives like sustainability, lead time reduction and value chain improvements & other efficiencies
• Goal Setting & Season Preparation
• Additional responsibilities as directed
Manager – Merchandising & Marketing at GVD Industries Ltd, Germany, Gulshan 01, Dhaka-1212, Jan 1, 2013 – August 31, 2017 (4 yrs 8 months) Buyers : New Yorker & NKD
Responsibilities
• Responsible for development process, costing & negotiation with supplier and customer.
• Develop merchant strategies that balance customers' expectations and company objectives.
• Analyze sales, customer's reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs and plan.
• Collaborate buyers, suppliers, distributors analysts to negotiate prices, quantities and time
• Build constructive customer relationships and with team to make close deals.
• Remain up to date with industry's best practices.
• Liaise with Suppliers on a day-to-day basis for issue and query resolution
• Create all concerned documents to ensure smooth production and consequent export
• Manage cross functional teams and production people to work together
• Involved in product design to manufacturing to shipping until goods reach to warehouse
• Evaluate supplier and factory capability, compliance, strategy and potential opportunities.
• Support the brand to work with a strong supplier base to enact & drive the retailers strategic initiatives on sustainability, lead time reduction and value chain efficiencies
• Manage textile and apparel production plans weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
• To constantly monitor the marketplace to identify new prospects
• Maintain a broad knowledge of the markets and competitor activitivities
• Efficient to minimize the hurdles in the supply chain to achieve the established deadlines
• Manage cross functional teams and production people to work together
• Devising, implementing & controlling Buyers plan.
• Goal Setting & Season Preparation for the implementation of business goal.
• Additional responsibilities as directed
Sr. Merchandiser at Triton Textile Ltd, France -Gulshan 02, Dhaka 1212 from December 1, 2012 to December 31, 2015. (3 yrs 1 month.) Buyer : Kiabi
Responsibilities
• Manage and coach vendors throughout product design & development
• Capacity planning, vendor matrixes & planning are aligned with merchandising strategies.
• Costing & negotiation with all components and critical factors analyzed to get optimal result
• Manage entire product life cycle and collaborate with cross functional teams for any potential issue resolutions
• Establish and maintain vendor relations for continuous elevation of supply chain; drive optimal sourcing solutions to support brand/merchandising strategy.
• Follow up activities from raw materials sourcing to shipment
• Take care of merchandising & production management, including sampling, fit & preproduction approvals, fabric & trim approvals, physical & chemical testing, work with QA team for timely inspection & delivery, update the buyer & the production status
• Analyzed the market trends and buyer requirement and developed creative and innovative sample that differentiate our client's product in the marketplace.
• Ensure proper and centralized planning of production to meet delivery deadline
• Assist the product development process to ensure that products meet customers' quality
• Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed or directed Asst. Merchandiser/ Merchandiser at Muazuddin Textile Ltd, (100% export oriented 120 lined Factory), Gazipur from October 15, 2009 to November 31, 2012 ( 3 yrs 1 month) Buyers : Jeans Fritz, Amarie, Pinkie
Responsibilities
• Handle day to day Merchandising operations.
• Sourcing fabric, trims, all accessories& embellishments based on buyer requirements.
• Follow up booking trims & accessories with the concern people to better in-house
• Chasing supplier for compensations and other benefits if any inferior quality goods found.
• Accountable for the day to day management and raw materials approval.
• Continue regular communication with buyer, supplier & our other part.
• Maintain and update files to incorporate time to time changes asked by the customer
• Follow up PPS, Photo samples and size set samples & QC files.
• Go through new proto request with product development manual (PDM). Skills
• First class relationship building skills combined with influencing and negotiation.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills and excellent presentation skills.
• Strong grasp of commercial issues and ability to focus on profit coupled with the ability to identify and optimize opportunities for profitable and sustainable growth
• Resilience and perseverance
• Good understanding of key trends, latest developments and other factors that will positively impact on clients' resourcing strategies
• Strong experience of sales, marketing and presentation skills.
• Ability to resolve issues quickly and adapt in a fast moving environment.
• Collaborative working style.
• Good organization skills and attention to detail.
• An understanding of recruitment services would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience f scoping market opportunities.
• Proven record of building effective client relationships and influencing clients positively.
• Experience of establishing internal relationships with delivery teams, ensuring the business meets and exceeds customer expectations
Training & Workshops:
• Workshop on chemical and physical tests on Garments by TUVR – 1 day
• Workshop on RSL & MRSLconducted byTUVR-2days
• Workshop on Nickel Release and its impact on human body conducted by TUVR -1 day
• Workshop on SCM and WIP process in the Garment Industry by TUVR-2days
• Training on first aid and fighting for safety by Bangladesh Ted Crescent Society-2days
• Sales/ Buyer Negotiation Conducted by TACK Training International -2Days
• Problem solving and decision making Conducted By TACK Training International -2Days
• Time Management& Assertiveness Conducted By TACK Training International -1Day
• Team Building Conducted By TACK Training International -1Day
• Leadership development Conducted By BDJOBS- 2Days
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