Muhammad Mahin Ahsan
Mississauga
Summary
Experienced Apparel professional with expertise in production, product development, and global sourcing. Known for a hands-on, dedicated approach and adept at implementing innovative production strategies. Proven success in sourcing products from diverse international markets, including China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, United Kingdom, Portugal, and Romania. Managed $100 million annual production and product development operations, skillfully controlling costs and driving suppliers to consistently meet company targets.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Operations Manager
Philcos Enterpriser Ltd
02.2023 - Current
- Enhanced operational management systems and processes.
- Set strategic and operational objectives.
- Guided the team in developing operations modules for the company's ERP system.
- Addressed customer issues and improved the overall customer experience.
- Quickly resolved issues to maintain productivity goals.
- Standardized production procedures, roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Communicated job expectations and conducted performance evaluations.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives for quality, flow, and output.
- Developed and adjusted production schedules to meet deadlines.
- Evaluated employee performance, provided feedback, and delivered training as needed.
- Collaborated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Analyzed production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Resolved daily operational issues effectively.
Senior Manager, Production & Product Development
Centric Brands
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Strong leadership enhancing team productivity and morale.
- Proficiently managed large-scale projects and introduced efficient systems, tools, and processes.
- Implemented and refined operational standards and procedures.
- Strategically defined product development and sourcing strategy.
- Collaborated with vendors to optimize costing and product innovation.
- Calculated precise product costs and managed purchase orders using ERP systems.
- Successfully sourced fabrics in collaboration with the design team.
- Managed communication with buyers and secured approvals.
- Proactively addressed sourcing, production, and product development challenges.
- Developed critical paths and time and action plans for production efficiency.
- Engaged in meetings with sales and senior management to finalize buying specifications.
- Provided valuable feedback in fit meetings with vendors.
- Created comprehensive tech packs for new product sourcing.
- Ensured accuracy in shipping documents and reduced shipping costs.
- Exceeded client expectations throughout the production process.
- Maintained strict quality assurance protocols.
- Regularly updated the Vice President on production and product development progress.
- Effectively resolved vendor-related issues.
- Fostered a collaborative team dynamic to support continuous growth.
Manager Production & Sourcing
Anisan Fashion Ltd
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Maintained productivity by swiftly resolving issues.
- Ensured work quality and compliance with company standards.
- Standardized production procedures, roles, and quality guidelines.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives for better quality, flow, and output.
- Managed vendor partnerships, contracts, and performance tracking with established KPIs.
- Oversaw and measured 15+ suppliers for buying performance.
- Developed catalogs for sourcing the latest fashion trends.
- Planned cost-effective buying and assortment strategies.
- Collaborated with quality controllers, merchandisers, and R&D teams.
- Negotiated prices with 15+ customers and suppliers, increasing profit margins.
- Managed fabric development, production quality, and cost control.
- Sourced suitable fabric, accessories suppliers, and production factories.
- Conducted visits to brands and factories for new products and capabilities.
- Handled correspondence with 15+ buyers and addressed their product queries.
- Created detailed product costings.
- Evaluated fabric testing, sample quality, and product returns and faults.
Program Coordinator
Global Consulting Group
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Cultivated external partnerships to support program operations.
- Facilitated staff meetings for idea exchange and program updates.
- Collaborated with other coordinators for consistent program objectives.
- Delivered training to educate and empower program participants.
- Organized World Bank-funded trainings for SMEDA.
- Orchestrated program delivery in line with organizational goals.
- Developed and executed long-term program objectives.
- Oversaw projects and conducted research.
Education
MBA - Management & Marketing
North South University
Dhaka, Bangladesh09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Telecommunication Engineering
Comsats University Islamabad (CUI)
Islamabad, Pakistan09.2015
Data Analytics For Business Certification - Data Science
McGill University
Montreal, QC12.2021
Skills
- Production
- Global Sourcing
- Product Development
- Project Management
- Supply Management Expertise
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Business Analysis
- Optimizing Production Output
- Cost Control
- Expense Reduction
- Quality Control Standards
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Efficiency
- Operations Management
- Operating Budget
- Performance Evaluations
- Capacity Planning
- Train Employees
- Change Management Process
- Production Operations
Timeline
Production Operations Manager
Philcos Enterpriser Ltd
02.2023 - Current
Senior Manager, Production & Product Development
Centric Brands
08.2021 - 02.2023
Manager Production & Sourcing
Anisan Fashion Ltd
01.2016 - 11.2019
Program Coordinator
Global Consulting Group
06.2013 - 12.2015
MBA - Management & Marketing
North South University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Telecommunication Engineering
Comsats University Islamabad (CUI)
Data Analytics For Business Certification - Data Science
McGill University
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