Import Merchandiser

• Jul 2022 - Present

Senior Sourcing Developer (Senior Merchandiser)

• Feb 2019 - Jan 2022

Responsible for responsible vendor sourcing, product developments, costing, production and planning, business developments. • Follow up order execution from development stage to shipments including day to day Correspondence with Brand, Vendors, Suppliers and Internal Departments • Attending weekly Development, Planning and Production escalation (CP) meeting with Brand and Factory • Accountable for Monitoring Quality Standards, Logistics and Shipment booking, CSR and Compliance performance for existing Vendors • Visiting factory on regular manner to make sure smooth control of my production and developments • Keep engaging in various cross functional activities, purpose led and professional tasks wherever and whenever needed Achievements • Successful development and implementation of a new Vendor and grow Outerwear business category • Met above 96% OTP expectations from Brand for both Development and Production • Successfully carried administrative work for 3 months as extra responsibility to support on the talent gaps • Owned Tree Plantation a purpose led initiatives by Timberland and completed 40 hours service for community • Was an Active player of VF Bangladesh Cricket Team Company Website: www.vfc.com Allocated Brand: Napapijri, Smartwool, Timberland, Williamson Dickies UK Product Range: Outerwear, Woven bottoms, Sweater, Cut & Sew Business Volume: $30M (assigned dept.) Show less

Senior Product Developer

• Mar 2018 - Jan 2019

Led the product development department with 2 teammates. • Allocating development based on the product strength of suppliers • Follow up with the Team for all sorts of development, Market Intelligence, Fabric and Factory Souring, Cross Costing, Seasonal presentation arrangement • Liaise with Brand and factories in agreeing on Critical Path for all style in order to ensure delivery dates are met Achievements • Quick product development turnover and tripled the order volume in 6 months • Met price and delivery expectations from Brand Company Website: www.ewm.co.uk Allocated Brand: Peacocks Product Range: Denim & Non-denim bottoms, Outerwear, Rainwear, Jackets, Casual & Formal Shirts. Business Volume: $20M (assigned dept.) Show less

Senior Merchandiser- Development

• Jul 2014 - Mar 2018

Responsible for New business Development & Growth, follow up all sorts of Product Development, Costing, Day to day Correspondence with internal and external Stakeholders, Brands and Buyers. • Execution of sampling process up to PP stage, follow up Seasonal Wash Developments and Presentation • Coordinating on T&A prior order confirmation, keep follow up with Bulk Merchandiser to make sure Productions are on track for on time delivery Achievements • During the tenure, have had opportunity to work for Levi’s Full Package, Canda, Robinson outdoor developments, and closely cooperated grabbing new Buyers like Carrefour, Varner, Levi’s Outerwear, Haddad, J-Crew, ZARA, Target • Successfully put up in a shape of American Eagle Outfitters business Company Website:www.hirdaramani.com , http://kenpark-bangladesh.com/ Allocated Brand: American Eagle Outfitters, and Levi’s Product Range: Denim and Non-denim bottoms, Outerwear & Jackets (Parka, Down, Quilted, Seam sealed, Rain coat), Fleece Jackets, Swimwear Business Volume: Reached above $50 million business Milestone by establishing New Customer with Team Cooperation Show less

Merchandiser (Development and Execution)

• Jan 2011 - Jun 2014

Independently follow up of order execution from development stage to shipment. • Follow up product developments, costing, coordinating with production planning for allocated orders • Raising purchase orders for raw materials and follow up as per TNA • Constantly follow up production process and quality standards • Follow up Logistics and Shipment booking with commercial team Achievements • Saved a big order from a delivery failure that could cause big loss by detecting a Pattern mistake in bulk stage. Allocated Brand: Carters, Oshkosh, GAP, Sears Canada, Macy's Inc., IN7, Bonmarché, DAMART, Gep, Cold Wear Product Range: Sweaters, T-Shirt, Polo, Basic Lingerie Business Volume: Over $10 million business volume handled allover alone from development to shipment. Show less

Accounts Assistant (Audit & General)

• Mar 2010 - Jan 2011

Maintained the cash & ledger book, Reconciliation statement, income statement, involved in Audit work with a professional Auditor, followed the daily transaction of accounts, etc. Maintained the cash & ledger book, Reconciliation statement, income statement, involved in Audit work with a professional Auditor, followed the daily transaction of accounts, etc.