Summary

I have hands on experience in modern ERP and SAM based production solutions, for Proactive Merchandising, Product Development, Marketing, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Marketing, Social & technical compliance and product safety. I Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to make well throughout decisions, I have excellent written and verbal communication skills, highly trustworthy discreet and ethical. I am resourceful in the completion of projects and effective in multi-tasking in frequently changing environment.

Experience

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Merchandising Manager
H. Sadar Ali Akhtar Ali Pvt LTD
Feb 2017 - Present | Lahore, Pakistan

Costing & post order cost analysis
Negotiating with customers on product and pricing
New Product Development
Material Procurement for Production
Orders TNA planning
Ensuring SMS, PPS, Shipment Samples
OCS, BOM, CP, Packing Plans issuance
Finalization of Orders in smooth way

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Senior Merchandiser (Business Unit Manager)
Sarena Apparel, Lahore
May 2014 - Feb 2017 | Lahore, Pakistan


Key Responsibilities:
New Product Designs Development
Product Costing and Price Negotiation, cost analysis
Presenting TNA to customer and follow-ups with Sampling, MMC, PPC, GGT on ERP and working on SAM for production orders.
Material planning, procurements and Approvals for export orders
Vendor Relationship for mutual business growth
Main Customers: AT Jeans, IKEA, Colorado, JZ & CO, R blues & Co, Nick Adam, Salvatore, Murk, Threadbare, Blue Inc.

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Production and Merchandising Manager
Denim Plus Pvt. Ltd, Lahore
Sep 2011 - May 2014 | Lahore, Pakistan


Key Responsibilities:
Plan Merchandising and Production activities and TNA
Manage Merchandising and production Team
Plan and execution of marketing activities
New business development
Monitor new developments for every customer
Maintain pro-active relationship with customers
Price negotiation with customers and vendors
Material planning and purchase
Main Customers: Pumpkin Patch, Refuel, Rich Kids, Reserved

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Sourcing Manager / QA Manager
UNI Hosiery Co. Inc., USA
Oct 2005 - Sep 2011 | Lahore, Pakistan

Key Responsibilities
New Product Development
Cost and Price Negotiation with Vendors for export orders
New vendor development for Strategic supply chain management
Shipping operation and orders placements management
Manage merchandising and QA team
Proactive data feed to customer for developments, orders and obtain approvals
Conduct final audits of packed merchandise
Maintain pro-active relationship with vendors and sub-contractors
Material planning as per requirement of sales / production forecast
Main Customers: Uni Hosiery, Walmart, K-mart, Michael Morgan

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Senior Merchandiser
Super Light Industries
Oct 2003 - Sep 2005 | Colombo, Sri Lanka

Key Responsibilities
Lead and monitor Merchandising and production Team
Management of all imported materials throughout customs clearance process to export of finished goods
Lead and manage raw materials warehouse and finished goods warehouse team
Material planning as per requirement of sales / production forecast
Planning and execution of marketing activities
Strategic business development and supply chain management
Monitor new developments for every customer
Maintain pro-active relationship with customers and sub-contractors
Price negotiation with customers, vendors and sub-contractors
Main Customers: Wal mart, Arrow Postal, Gap, Lands End, JC Penny, USF Collection, India Garments, Subarrow Apparel

Education

Al-Khair University
Masters, , MBA‎
2007
London Business School, Srilanka
Diploma, Diploma in Marketing Management‎
Marketing Management
Completed
2005
Srilanka Customs, Colombo 01, Srilanka
Certification, Certificate for Customs House Agent‎
Administration
Completed
2005
Phoenix College of Clothing Technology, Srilanka
Certification, Certificate in Merchandising Management‎
Apparel Manufacturing and Merchandising
Completed
2004
Oxford College of Business, Srilanka
Diploma, Diploma in Human Resource Management‎
Human Resource Management
Completed
2004

Skills

Expert customer follow up
Expert developments
Expert follow up
Expert Import export
Expert product experience
Expert Target Marketing
Expert Urdu)
Expert Analysis Skills
Expert Communication (English
Expert Conservation Awareness
Expert Customer Focus
Expert ERP Maintenance
Expert Excellent speaking skills in the target language
Expert Export Management
Expert flexible timing
Expert Forecasting
Expert good follow up
Expert Inspection Implementation
Expert Leadership Development
Expert MBA Marketing
Expert Merchandising
Expert Merchandising Management
Expert Negotiations
Expert Object Oriented
Expert perform under pressure
Expert Planning Software
Expert Product Development
Expert Production Monument
Expert Production Planning and Control (PPC)
Expert Quality Management
Expert Receptionist Work
Expert Respectable attitude
Expert Social Compliance and Product Safety
Expert some Knowledge of garment
Expert Sourcing Management
Expert Walmart Knowledge
Expert علم الأشعة البعادي

Languages

Expert Punjabi
Expert Urdu
Expert English

AbdulHaleem Contacts

Javed Hussain
Shafi Private Limited