Established in 1994, Gears Group is a fast-growing versatile multi product apparel manufacturer with niche capabilities.| 7000 w/force | 4000 mach / 4 units spread across Dhaka / 6 days/week operation.As C.O.O I work closely with MD to provide leadership, management & vision necessary to ensure that the group has the right people and operational controls to effectively grow the organisation and ensure financial strength / operating efficiency. •Achieved an avg efficiency of 78% increased from 56% after take over, MMR 1:2.02 VS 1:2.52, DHU reduced to 3.8% from 12%.•Oversee all product-related queries and support in delivering maximum cost efficiencies•Create prod calendar to ensure internal schedules and milestones are met for Development and Pre-Prod through weekly follow-up meetings•Maintain alignment with business milestones by partnering cross-functionally with Merchandising, Technical Design, and Trim Teams for the weekly T&A meetings; ensure communication is clear and confirm closure at the milestone meetings•Ensure QA targets are met through proactive development steps•Communicate daily with the Merchandisers/Production Managers to identify and resolve production and delivery issues•Partner cross-functionally with Forecasting, Planning, and Raw Materials Teams to ensure capacity are met and/or revised as needed•Maintain solid factory relationships for each factory’s brand•Carry out trim approval process follow-up•Manage and elevate late WIP issues w/reasons for the delay, impact of the delay, and solutions•Participate in fitting sessions and provide feedback to Design and Pre-Production•Monitor transfers between factories •Prepare quotations for projected delivery dates for late add’s or off-calendar requests•Travel periodically to the factories to address production issues, monitor new line launches, and discuss / train for new processes as needed•Drive projects and provide accurate status updates to stakeholders

8500 work force | 13 hours a day / 6 days per week manufacturing operation | Best Worker Ratios | Wastage minimized ~ Variance Minimized, Production Floor | Process Standardized~ Mapped.Directing and managing the overall operations to achieve organization’s objectives in terms of setting budgets, planning, and fulfilment of factory capacities while attaining the PCD’s. Fully accountable for performance and continued maintenance of competitive position through innovation, quality and customer focus. Critical path management and execution. Fulfilment of the factory SAH capacities and ensure all merchandising functions are carried out effectively and efficiently.Identify and deliver appropriate people, infrastructure and operational investment through proper development, so that the business can meet growth expectation. Enhance engagement of cross functional teams. Developed quarterly business plans to evaluate cost projections.Key Achievements -- Selected as best Bestseller Supplier in Bangladesh under the category of manufacturing Excellency due to maintaining excellent quality standards as a supplier.- All the buyers being able to allow us self-inspection privileges.- Introduced Kanban & Supermarket system - FIFO.- Successfully handled a large scale new factory establishment.- Factory Efficiency Improvement - 41% to 72% +- Cut to ship Improvement – 90% to 99% +- Buyer FTT Improvement - 85% to 100%

Founded in 2015, Provides low cost/ practical solution to the financing of supply chains around the world having offices in UK, SL, Bangladesh, Myanmar, India & Pakistan. Manage a portfolio of $300Mn across Asia & supervise/ control all strategic & business aspects of the operation Responsible for strategically directing as well as creating a vision for success Enforce adherence to legal guidelines & corporate policies to maintain the company’s legality & business ethics Foster a positive/ productive work culture aligning corporate objectives  keep abreast on current trends in the industry/ competition and modern business practices Oversee the company’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing Maintaining a keen awareness of the firm's industry and market and being in touch with the core business functions to ensure the proper execution of tasks Create an environment that promotes great performance and positive moraleAccomplishment - Instrumental in setting up offices across UK/ SL/ Bangladesh/ Myanmar / India/ Pakistan, Secured new clients from US, Canada, and Europe & Enhanced turnover from $0Mn to 300Mn in the last 3 years

Founded in 1993, HQ located in New York has established global network of production facilities dealing with Brands like French Cuff, Generra, Perry Ellis, Riders by Lee Jeans. Additionally PCC serves as a private label partner with virtually every major US retailer, covering all distribution channels.  Clients Handled - Walmart, Kohl’s, American Eagle, Target, Sears, JC penny, Perry Ellis, Dickies & My forte encompasses wovens/ knits/ denims/ athletic wear/ outerwear/ lingerie/ hosiery and hunting apparel  Working within the parameters of the Global Strategy to develop & implement local commercial strategies to maximize revenue opportunities across all channels Responsible for managing all operations within the country, encompassing accountability for profit, revenue, cash and quality targets Negotiate with vendors/ service providers & Collaborate with local businesses to acquire all necessary resources and services Recruit and manage staff, including performance monitoring, and possibly mentoring and training Accountable for interpreting management information and providing commentary on commercial performance, challenges, successes and opportunities for growth, vs budget Demonstrate control in developing, managing and reporting on action plans to overcome challenges to budgeted targetsAccomplishments - Implemental in setting up a fully functional & profitable Regional Office for PCC in Dhaka & Bangladesh, Amplified volumes/ revenues by $100Mn over a period of 4 years

The largest exporter of apparel in Sri Lanka engaged in developing, manufacturing and marketing end-to-end apparel solutions to global fashion super brands. A single manufacturing facility in 1972 was the springboard to the 42 plants island-wide and supports the Group and employs over 47,000 people directly.  Served as a Functional consultant for M3 ERP implementation projects, especially in the Sales/ Distribution & Procurement/ Warehousing Sectors Provided Functional support for multiple Brandix Implementation Sites. Implemented Brandix Best practices on the ERP system based on 13 years of Practical Merchandising Experience Study/ Map existing systems for logical flow of information based on analyzed needs and their expectations from Movex ERP Liaise with team leads from all clusters of Brandix & streamline their different procedures into one common pathway Directed Brandix in getting better fab utilization & faster turns with customers via feeding orders quicker & easing the fab ordering processAccomlishment - Implemented Lawson M3 software system by our team on 5 sites

Comtex is a joint venture between the LT Apparel Group and the Hirdaramani Group of Companies, a Sri Lankan based apparel manufacturer for well over 50 years.The entities own factories in Vietnam, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and manage a network of 8 buying offices throughout Asia and South East Asia. The Organization manufactures both woven and knit merchandise for the most respected men’s, women’s and children’s brands in the world. Through its multi country presence and diverse network of factories, Comtex delivers excellent service, exceptional quality product and has the flexibility to ensure the best price for its customers.Accomplishments  Elevated Healthtex, Atlast Sportswear, Knight Apparel, Lollytogs sales turnover from $26 to $74Mn Undertook several trips to China / Hong Kong / India / Jakarta & Singapore for buyer/supplier meetings and have represented the company successfully to promote growth

The position occupied by me was at a senior management level, as Merchandising Manager my duties included managing a team of merchandisers and 4 different Buyers whose orders are being placed in our own plants and also at Sub-factories. This includes supervision from the stage of Development, Sampling, Costing, Procurement, Production and Shipping. I was in charge to assign different Buyer portfolios to relevant merchandisers and following up to make sure proper attention has been given on all aspects. To ensure order management and timely follow-up of the orders placed have been carried out to the satisfaction of Buyers and without any delays ensuring profitability. Communicate timely with the fabric and trim suppliers to ensure required materials are purchased at very competitive prices and also delivered on time. Ensure the proper utilization of fabric and trims to minimize losses. Monitor production across all stages and anticipate bottlenecks and provide solutions to remedy such cases and minimize line idle time. Maintain buyers quality standards at all levels of production and ensure that the end product is upto buyers expectations.Being involved at every stage to ensure a smooth flow of information and materials. Handling the Salesman sample program for each season from development to completion for Sportif U.S.A, where they need 120 – 150 styles per season in 2-3 color combos and each combo having 20 pcs as requirement.

 Adhere to time constrained plans and complete sections allocated to me, in accordance with the ‘Assignment Program’, within the stipulated time frame. I was promoted as a Senior Merchandiser within 6 months of joining this establishment Coordinate assignments with the Buyers, suppliers & garment factories where orders placed Ensure smooth flow of communication among stakeholdersBuyers & Segments Handled  Lollytogs Ltd (U.S.A) handling mainly Children’s wear, Sportswear, Rain wear, Gents and Ladies T/shirts, Shorts, Pants and Shirts etc.  Hampton Industries Ltd (USA) - Sportswear, Men’s casual Shirts and Lounge wear  Lane Bryant Ltd (USA) - Blouses, Dresses and Ladies wear Knight Apparels (USA) - Ladies Shorts and Pants  Tema Tekstil (Turkey) - Sweaters and Knit wear Paris Accessories (USA) - Hunting type carrying bags, Gun cases and Vests

A Professional IT Services Company based in Sri Lanka located in Colombo, which specializes in providing cost-effective and high value IT Management and Business Solutions. We are today Sri Lanka’s Market leader in the supply of small business computer systems and Applications throughout the country. We help our clients with the selection, installation and maintenance of their complete IT Infrastructure that runs their business. We have an experienced Technical and Management team, a sound financial base and the expertise and speed to help our clients achieve faster corporate growth. Our installations of computer systems cover over 20,000 users in commercial sectors Systems Study• Study of existing systems at client sites, understanding and assisting staff in the formulation of new requirements.• System Design and Developing of the system test strategy. Training Developing and Supporting Staff• Form a link between the project team and the Client support Staff.• Studied the reporting requirements and need for customized reports.• Walkthrough of staff through the Test Model• End User Training, using live scenarios and presentations.• Handholding and guiding post-implementation. Solution Design• Engage in the solutions definition and mapping requirements for completion.• Setups in the Test Environment, preparation of System Test Scripts and Test Data.• Setups in the go-live/Production Environment. User Requirement StudyI was involved in interacting with the customers to assess the current business needs and define the business requirements, Current business processes and the reporting requirements. I also assist the staff in formulating new requirements, in line with the best practices in the industry.