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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Istanbul, Turkey

Establish, lead and execute new Turkiye Office with 20 team members including Merchandising, Fabric Sourcing and R&D, Technical, Design, Product Development as well as Supply Chain and Sample Section operations to achieve company’s Fast Fashion strategy. Re-structured entire Nitex Turkiye Operation to outperform customers requirements in terms of pricing, delivery lead time and quality expectations. Establish Virtual Manufacturing (VM) and Hybrid VM Systems to get price competition with establishing stronger partnerships. Kick-off the regional sourcing system with Egypt beside TK local productions. Maintain and cultivate relationships with major European and UK retailers. Create fast service supply chain for Retailers to minimize inventory cost with shortened lead times (three weeks) to avoid sold out sales loss.  Developed and implemented a standardized operating procedure for Nitex's Turkiye Office. Established full-fledged Sourcing, Production and Design office including sample development section with capacity of 500 style/month. Created a comprehensive strategic plan with specific timelines and goals for entering the Turkish market and launching new revenue streams. Built sustainable garment, fabric and accessories production with necessary certifications (GOTS, OCS, GRS, RCS, Lenzing, Birla, BCI, CmiA etc.) with end-to-end traceability. Developed & oversee the company's strategic initiatives in assigned geographic locations, ensuring successful execution. Established strategic partnerships with key organizations and influencers to enhance company’s brand and reputation. Drive continuous innovation and improvement across operations, product development, and costing. Shortened production lead times to 3 weeks for retailers, 2 weeks for e-commerce companies by establishing new supply chain system. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute the plan and track progress towards goals.

Bangladesh

Lead, motivate and provide strategic direction to 17 team members spanning Merchandising, Product Development and Technical teams overseeing Bangladesh operations in support of regional business development. Foster, maintain and nurture relationships with major European retailers, including: Tesco, Next, Tchibo, George (ASDA), Primark, Morrisons and M&Co selling diverse product ranges across kids, ladies and menswear. Supervise factory database and capabilities while sourcing new regional garment, fabric and trim factories to drive product capabilities of Bangladesh office.Key Achievements Played key role growing annual turnover to $40M+. Increased staff efficiency with personalized training. Initiated Strategic Partnership with customers and suppliers through strategic projection and planning. Designed Fabric Database System, and established Fabric Library. Increased fabric sustainability percentage from 40% to 95% by converting conventional cotton to Organic (GOTS, OCS, BCI, CmiA), conventional polyester to Recycled Polyester (GRS, RCS) Reduced staff attrition through effective recruitment, leadership and performance management. Identified and mitigated supply risks while developing solutions by analysing and auditing supplier base. Improved team performance across both customer service and on-shore operations having planned and delivered training and coaching. Exceeded challenging target margins while maintaining on-time delivery and product quality. Translated ambitious visions into strategies to achieve regional growth and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Leaded the change with team members and suppliers to adapt for new customer, accounts and challenges. Improved proactive communication with Customers and stakeholders regarding developments, presentations as well as providing solutions where possible to maintain prices while keeping requirement and deadlines.

Istanbul, Turkey

Coordinate and organize thirty-five strategic suppliers with over two hundred suppliers, tracking performance of OTD, inspection pass rate, co-operation, finance, collection and partnership for each quarter. Prepare and demonstrate developmental stages of being a strategical supplier for each potential supplier. Improve effectiveness of supplier-buyer working methods by reducing rejection rate.Key Achievements⎯ Set short, mid and long-term competitive strategies for business partners.⎯ Prepared the path for each potential supplier to become a strategic supplier for the company.⎯ Analysed the weakness and strengths of the supplier and set meetings to how to achieve to become a strategicsupplier.⎯ SWOT Analyse of new countries, starting new business areas.⎯ Coordinated and organized capacity between suppliers and merchandising divisions, analyse threats for potentialdelay and overbook situations.⎯ Identified and developed strategic sourcing initiatives for apparel buying.⎯ Negotiated pricing and business terms of conditions, for the purchase of products and services from Turkey, FarEast, North Africa and Balkan countries.⎯ Developed and maintained the cross-functional relationships with Fabric Sourcing, Product Development,Merchandising and Suppliers.⎯ Evaluated and managed suppliers using scorecards, dashboards and facilitating quarterly business reviews.⎯ Developed necessary software and tools to make easier comparison and calculation between different productioncountries as well as different market areas.⎯ Enhanced supplier KPI system to achieve strategic supplier level accurately.

Bangladesh

Sourcing and Production management professional offering strong technical and operational acumen driving supplier operations across a wide range of garment and product categories. Plays a key role in the timely and quality delivery of goods in alignment with strict requirements. Provide team members with the resources, guidance, support, and motivation to achieve challenging objectives in compliance with organisational policies, procedures, regulations, and standards. Skilfully identifies and targets areas in need of improvement, ensuring top productivity and efficiency. Successfully secures competitive pricing through strategic negotiations as well as maintains up-to-date with market trends. Advanced communicator in English and Turkish with all levels of staff, management, and suppliers.Key Achievements Setup Bangladesh Office Knit Division all along with existing woven line. Achieved 99% on-time delivery and reduced lead times while maintaining CP by creating an effective follow-up procedure from costing to warehouse. Developed new garment and fabric suppliers grading system that related with compliance, quality, pricing, cooperation and service. Improved capacity booking system (SMV), fixed CM season wise to get more competitive prices. Increased quality resulted reducing customer returns by 66% since 2013 compared to purchasing period through third party agencies. Shortened lead times by ten weeks within last four years that help to catch the fashion trends as well as short lead time orders. Created T&A and linked with Master Plan System to allow for better monitoring the manufacturers in terms of; - Capacity planning - Approvals - On time shipments Setting up the costing process by close follow all input costs as well as cotton price fluctuation. Setting up necessary infrastructure along with trained staff to give different kinds of approvals instead of getting approval of Head Office in Turkey to reduce good amount of lead time.

Bangladesh

Handled successfully Woven Top and Sweater Divisions by generating USD 46M turnover (more than seven million units). Improved Bangladesh office organisation, quality assurance as well as inspection system.Key Achievements Flourished Bangladesh Office organisation, merchandising and quality assurance system. Coordinated total number of fourteen merchandisers, quality controllers and inspectors. Managed fourteen suppliers with twenty factories, developed partnership. Created multiple system and procedures to improve; - Quality, - On-time shipment performance, - Reduced rejection of garments after cutting by implementing close follow up system. Analysed suppliers failures, and set up a proper CAP system. Minimised supplier issues/ mistakes with establishment of new quality control system. Achieved 98% on-time delivery in Woven Top and Sweater Divisions with improved CP management system and creating an effective follow-up procedure from costing to warehouse. Improved master plan system and line plan system to increase accuracy of midterm shipment and inspection schedules as well as avoid any possible delay due to any reason.

Bangladesh

Managed Woven Top division which has annually over USD 28M business with five million units. Launched and run Bangladesh Office organisation by performing merchandising as well as quality assurance system. Setup compliance process and procedures, set a system to evaluate the factories to make sure meeting international social compliance standards. Key Achievements Launched Bangladesh Office organisation and Merchandising Section within three months. Launched and organised Bangladesh Office quality assurance system. Managed the job total number of eight staff including merchandisers, quality controllers and inspectors. Handled eight suppliers with twelve factories, setup a good partnership with number of suppliers. Achieved 85% on-time delivery and improved the lead times around two weeks while enhancing CP management system. Developed new garment and fabric suppliers which meets company requirements in terms of; - Capacity, - Quality, - Costing, - Extensive social compliances. Made a deal to keep agreed prices for specific time frame. Formulated inspection plans designed to prevent negative impact on corporate reputation. Increased quality while reducing customer returns by 28% compared previous year. Created master plan which includes; - Production start date, - Risk assessment meeting, - Supply chain organisation, - Inspection schedule and plan.

Istanbul, Turkey

Keep intensive and close market follow the trends as well as new collections that drives to bring new business.  Made comprehensive production follow-up to ensure shipment date as well as quality standards, and arranged required improvements. Enhanced suppliers’ shipment date performance through catching market trends with express orders as well as following the CAP process with the companies.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Be), Textile Engineering

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