Summary

An accomplished merchandising and
sourcing individual, offering over 15
years of apparel and footwear
manufacturing experience. I am a
creative thinker and strategist with
expertise in supply chain
management and product
development. Using my exemplary
communication and in-person
meetings to establish presence which
helps build a positive brand while
fostering client/vendor engagements.
I am proficient at working effectively
to achieve goals and complete tasks.

Experience

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BRAND MANAGER
GOOD LIFE SHOES
Feb 2017 - Present | Lahore, Pakistan

As a brand manager, I was looking at their footwear operations. My job tasks included but were not limited to the following.
1. Conducted market surveys and shop feedback for better inputs for product development dept. 2. Planned, developed and directed marketing efforts to increase value of our products. 3. Coordinated and worked directly with merchandising and product development teams. 4. Actively participated in strategy meetings and organizational target setting exercise sessions for upcoming seasons.

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CHIEF MERCHANDISER
STIPPLE APPAREL
Sep 2011 - Jan 2017 | Lahore, Pakistan

Being the Chief Merchandiser I was managing a team of smart individuals. Primarily, I was responsible for the following:
1. Conducted selection of fabric and footwear 2. Managed the overall supply chain of the product 3. Negotiating quantities and delivery time-scales 4. Working closely with buyers and other merchandisers to plan product ranges. Buyers included, breakout, leisure club, stoneage, pepperland and engine.

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HEAD OF SCREEN PRINTING
M.K. APPAREL
Jan 2009 - Sep 2011 | Lahore, Pakistan

As a head of Screen Printing, I use to coordinate in taking orders and conducting QA of printing. Following are some major tasks:
1. Conducting audits of printing sample
2. Managed quality printing on garments and footwear
3. Managed composition of printing Emanuel
4. Presenting different techniques of screen printing to buyers

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SENIOR MERCHANDISER
M.K. APPAREL
Oct 2003 - Sep 2011 | Lahore, Pakistan

1. Working closely with buyers and other merchandisers to plan product ranges.
2. Meeting with suppliers, distributors and analysts.
3. Managed pre-production costing.
4. Managing budgets, predicting sales and profits.
5. Supervising and training junior staff.
6. Negotiating quantities and delivery time-scales.
7. To health check manufacturing from cutting till packing.
8. To monitor on all outsourced work like printing, embroidery, washing, handwork etc

Education

punjab college
Bachelors, Bachelors in Commerce, Bachelors in Commerce‎
international business, marketing management
CGPA 3.8/5
2006

Skills

Expert 2- Speak truth
Expert Demand Supply Planning
Expert Supplier Negotiation
Expert 2- Speak truth
Expert 3- Customer Focus
Expert 4- Respectable attitude
Expert 5- Perform under pressure
Intermediate Analytical
Expert Conservation Awareness
Beginner CorelDRAW
Expert Excellent speaking skills in the target language
Beginner Handling Assignments
Expert Negotiations
Beginner Pay Per
Expert Pricing Negotiation Skills
Expert Production Quality Monitoring
Beginner Screen Printing
Expert Security Oprations

Languages

Expert Urdu
Intermediate English