Director Denim Operations & R&D

AAMIR ALTAF KIYANI

Director Operations Material Innovation & R&D PGD Denim Manufacturing and Merchandising (NED University)

+92-300-******* ****************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/aamiraltafkiyani Karachi, Pakistan PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results driven textile operations and R&D with 20+ years of experience in denim and woven fabric development, production operations, and sustainability. Reduced lead times by 12-15% across two multinational mills. Cut water usage by 18% through advanced dyeing techniques in Uzbekistan. Increased client acquisition by 18% through material innovations. Managed cross functional teams in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Uzbekistan. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Reduced sample to bulk lead times by 12-15% at two multinational mills by standardizing development workflows.

Cut water consumption by 18% at Bukhara Cotton Textile using advanced fabric dyeing techniques.

Increased market share by 12% at Beximco through material research and new finishing treatments.

Grew client acquisition by 18% across international markets with trend aligned fabric innovations.

Raised cross regional R&D team productivity by 20% via performance management and coaching.

Lowered environmental impact by 15% through sustainable material sourcing and processing. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director Operations January 2026 - May 2026

Amass Denim Karachi, Pakistan

Oversee end to end daily operations across production, planning, and quality ensuring on time delivery and workflow continuity across all plant departments.

Partner with CEO and senior leadership to define operational strategy, set department KPIs, and drive long term business objectives.

Chair monthly performance reviews with department heads, tracking progress against targets and resolving operational bottlenecks in real time.

Implement process improvements across the production floor, increasing plant wide efficiency and reducing waste.

Lead supplier relationship management to secure quality raw materials and mitigate supply chain risk.

Mentor mid level managers and department heads, building leadership capacity and a culture of accountability.

Represent the company in strategic negotiations with key clients, suppliers, and industry partners. Head of R&D - Denim & Woven July 2024 - January 2025 Bukhara Cotton Textile Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Directed fabric development from yarn through finishing. Aligned R&D output with marketing and merchandising requirements.

Reduced sample and bulk development lead times by 12% through process standardization and supplier coordination.

Developed advanced dyeing techniques that cut water usage by 18%, meeting the mill's sustainability targets.

Identified and qualified new materials and finishing treatments to keep products competitive in international markets.

Strengthened strategic supplier partnerships to improve material quality and accelerate innovation pipelines.

Analysed global market trends to develop innovative fabric solutions that addressed emerging buyer demands. Sr. Manager - Material Innovation & R&D (Denim & Woven) September 2021 - June 2024 Beximco Bangladesh Export Import Gazipur, Dhaka

Accomplished a 12% increase in market share, measured by new client acquisition, by researching and integrating innovative fabrics, yarns, and specialty finishing treatments into the product line.

Led R&D projects enhancing technological infrastructure, cutting bulk fabric development lead times by 15% through workflow redesign.

Supervised and coached a cross functional R&D team to meet merchandiser and buyer requirements for new fabric developments on schedule.

Established cross departmental collaboration between R&D, marketing, and production to align product innovations with customer specifications.

Implemented data driven reporting systems, ensuring accurate tracking of development progress and early identification of quality concerns.

Drove sustainable material solutions, delivering top quality products that met both client standards and environmental compliance requirements.

Sr. Deputy Manager R&D October 2016 - September 2021 Naveena Denim Mills Karachi, Pakistan

Managed fabric development requirements from yarn sourcing through finishing, supporting marketing and merchandising teams on new customer briefs.

Monitored international denim market trends and competitor activity to identify sourcing opportunities and innovation gaps.

Continuously evaluated new materials, fabrics, yarns, and finishing treatments to maintain a competitive product portfolio.

Drove development pipelines to deliver optimal quality and price competitiveness through direct collaboration with supplier mills.

Maintained regular feedback loops with the marketing team to improve development turnaround and product alignment.

Manager R&D - Head of Department December 2009 - October 2016 Artistic Denim Mills Ltd Karachi, Pakistan

Managed R&D in alignment with marketing and merchandising teams, translating customer briefs into development specifications.

Analysed market trends and competitor intelligence to identify the right materials, suppliers, and quality improvements.

Collaborated with suppliers and mills to develop new fabric capabilities and improve performance on existing qualities.

Supported pre order production with material recommendations, reducing errors and improving handoff efficiency.

Trained and mentored junior R&D staff, elevating technical product knowledge across the team.

Maintained accurate daily R&D records to enable data driven decision making and performance reporting. Quality Control Officer February 2008 - November 2009 Artistic Denim Mills Ltd Karachi, Pakistan

Managed final fabric inspection using the American FourPoint System for Orta customer account, ensuring full compliance with customer quality manuals.

Resolved quality issues through direct coordination with production unit managers and the marketing team. Production Planning & Control Officer May 2003 - January 2008 Artistic Denim Mills Ltd Karachi, Pakistan

Planned and monitored production schedules under Production and Process Managers, ensuring on time shipments and efficient machine utilization.

Coordinated quality assurance across departments, removing bottlenecks and implementing quality policy consistently across production units.

Coordinated with marketing management to resolve customer complaints related to quality and shipment timelines. CORE SKILLS

Technical: Denim & Woven Fabric R&D · Material Sourcing & Supplier Management · Sustainable Wet Processing · Yarn to Finishing Development · Trend Analysis & Product Innovation · Quality Systems (4 Point) · Production Planning & Control Leadership: Cross Functional Team Management · Strategic Planning & Execution · Performance Management · Coaching & Development · Operational Process Improvement ·

Tools: MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

EDUCATION

PGD in Denim Manufacturing & Merchandising (In Progress) 2025 - 2026 NED University of Engineering Technology Karachi Denim Manufacturing Processes · Product Development & Design · Supply Chain Management · Quality Management · Apparel Merchandising - Project Management Framework & Environment Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) 2014

University of Karachi Karachi

CERTIFICATIONS

AI and Data Science for Beginners - Sindh Skills Development Program Feb 2026 – June 2026

Soft Skills Training - OEC & ICMPD Sept 2025

Effective Leadership - HP Life Foundation Sept 2025

Open-Source Business Models - UNICEF Sept 2025

Net Zero 101: What, Why and How - UNU-IAS United Nations University Sept 2025

Certificate of Membership - AATCC USA Sept 2025

Textile Wet Processing - National Textile University, 2018 (Textile Wet Processing) May 2018 – Nov 2018

Certificate Of Achievement - Naveena Denim Dec 2020

Microsoft Office - Professional Institute of Computer Science INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

3+ years managing R&D operations internationally Bangladesh (Beximco) and Uzbekistan (Bukhara Cotton Textile).

Multiple visits to Belgium and Germany for a European fibre research project focused on textile innovation.

Open to international relocation with visa sponsorship. LANGUAGES

English - Professional Urdu - Native Bengali - Conversational REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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