Zaheed Hussain Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Senior Marketing Director

Advice product and service to clients, analyze their needs and navigate them to make their residence - a True Home

• Outsourced fabric and accessories from China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cambodia, Etc according to the category forecast.• Worked with design and creative team to develop prints, source fabrics and develop woven manufacturing base to create trend and follow a sourcing strategy for the category working with different supplier matrix• Discover best sources at the best price and ensure the manufacturing process on scheduleImplemented… Show more • Outsourced fabric and accessories from China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cambodia, Etc according to the category forecast.• Worked with design and creative team to develop prints, source fabrics and develop woven manufacturing base to create trend and follow a sourcing strategy for the category working with different supplier matrix• Discover best sources at the best price and ensure the manufacturing process on scheduleImplemented Supplier Development Process (SDP) for identifying areas for improvements through value chain analysis which helped to reduce costs by $1.2 million per year• Visited international trade shows and exhibitions in different countries like United Kingdom, France, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, India to get introduced with new product, create new sourcing channels and options Show less

• Mapped supply chain process for woven fabric both Men’s and Ladies wear• Negotiated FOB prices with vendors and suppliers according to costing and issued PO’s • Checked submitted Shrike Offs and Lab Dips with standard and expedite approval process to start on time production.• Traveled frequently to the sourcing locations to ensure on time sample submission, smooth production & on-time delivery and prepare report for further tracking• Negotiated with vendors for sample… Show more • Mapped supply chain process for woven fabric both Men’s and Ladies wear• Negotiated FOB prices with vendors and suppliers according to costing and issued PO’s • Checked submitted Shrike Offs and Lab Dips with standard and expedite approval process to start on time production.• Traveled frequently to the sourcing locations to ensure on time sample submission, smooth production & on-time delivery and prepare report for further tracking• Negotiated with vendors for sample developments lead-time, cost, bulk order credit terms, discounts and logistic arrangements to achieve and maintain right margin Show less

• Coordinated with Global Sourcing team for sourcing raw materials and contributed by moving from patented suppliers to generic suppliers saving $ 0.20 million.• Renewed policies and procedures for stock keeping norms, MOQ, lead time & shelf life, handling semi-finished products, master screen archive and warehousing• Communicated with Buying, Marketing and Customer Service departments to resolve issues

Hllqp, Financial Services

Cpim, Certified In Production And Inventory Management

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Assessed & Certified By Icas Canada

Supply Chain Management Certification