Minhaz Uddin Chowdhury

• Key person for woven & Jackets
• Regularly reviewed sales reports and conducted meetings to analyze performance, identify opportunities for increasing sales, and address customer demands to drive better sales outcomes.
• Managed end-to-end processes for the Woven and Outerwear departments, overseeing everything from initial concept to final delivery.
• Ensured timely delivery of prototypes, provided fabric input for concepts, and managed SMS (Sales Marketing Samples) and costing processes.
• Led and conducted buying meetings in Bangladesh and Germany, facilitating key supplier relationships and negotiations.
• Analyzed SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) and assessed factory capacities to optimize production plans and allocations.
• Regularly visited factories to monitor sample production and ensure timely delivery while maintaining high product quality standards.
• Spearheaded a material consolidation project, optimizing fabric, trims, and packaging across all departments to achieve cost benefits.

• Managed a £30M business encompassing jersey, woven, sweater, and denim categories for Older Boys, Baby Boys, and Unisex segments.
• Oversaw the entire merchandising process from planning to delivery.
• Led buying meetings both in Bangladesh and internationally.
• Conducted SWOT analyses and assessed factory capacities to ensure smooth production, with a particular focus on baby wear.
• Performed regular factory visits and worked closely with forwarders to guarantee on-time delivery and optimal product quality.
• Verified the use of required machinery and sourced materials as needed.
• Collaborated with technical and Industrial Engineering (IE) teams on GSD (General Sewing Data) to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and achieve cost savings.
• Managed consolidation projects for various materials (fabric, trims, packaging) across all departments to leverage price benefits.
• Participated in business, motivational, and self-development training programs, as well as mill visits and fairs.
• Acted as a trainer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) within the Bangladesh hub.

• Dustin, Panther, Emidio Tucci, Easy Wear & Studio Classics department were looked after by me .
• Supervised orders from development through to shipment, adhering to Time & Action (T&A) schedules.
• Organized and conducted global buying meetings.
• Reviewed initial costing and engaged in negotiations with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.
• Visited factories regularly and monitored Quality Control (QC) processes to maintain high production standards.
• Coordinated with the shipping team and kept buyers informed about shipment status.

Brands Managed:

• American Eagle, Aeropostale, LC Waikiki (Kids & Undergarment Items) brands were taken care by me.
• Independently managed the entire merchandising process from development through to shipment, adhering to Time & Action (T&A) schedules.

• Managed the full product lifecycle from development through to shipment, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of woven ladies' products.
• Collaborated with various departments (T50, T54, T57, T58, T59) to coordinate product development, address any issues, and streamline processes of Marks & Spencer
• Oversaw the sourcing of materials, production schedules, and quality control, working closely with design and production teams to meet company standards and deadlines.
• Facilitated communication between internal teams and external suppliers to resolve any production or logistical challenges.
• Analyzed sales and inventory data to optimize product performance and adjust strategies as needed.