Saif Rahman: Manager-Sourcing & Production in Queens, NY

Men's/Ladies/Boys/Kids Apparel (Woven & Knit). Responsibilities: • Negotiated price (fabrics, trims & CM) with vendors/factories as well as delivery • Work closely with Product development and manage samples, fabrics and components approval • Manage timeline from sample development to placing orders, quality control and shipping • Ensure maintenance of cost effective and standard production • Have existing and effective agent and vendor partnerships with a keen understanding of their capabilities as they relate to country and cost • Have a technical understanding of fabric construction, fabric print/pattern execution, artwork design, trim details and fittings. Possess knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing methods and processes • Have working knowledge of HTS codes / duty rates, and experience engineering garment construction and COO placement to achieve lowest duty rate and lowest landed cost • Accurate in communication and have excellent follow-up • Embrace change and can adapt to shifting priorities within a fast-paced environment • Proficient in retail math • Worked with Coordinators to check lab test report as well as CPSC requirements. • Evaluating Vendor Performance

-Women's Intimate Apparel & Lounge wear/Sleep wear Company. Responsibilities: • Negotiated price with vendors/factories as well as delivery • Work closely with Product development and the Color team and manage samples, fabrics and components approval • Manage timeline from sample development to placing orders, quality control and shipping • Inspire team and reviewing the work performance of subordinates • Ensure maintenance of cost effective and standard production • Develop and maintain strong communication and relationships with factories • Plan and achieve budget and overall company production projections in Blue Cherry system • Evaluating Vendor Performance

New York Importer of Women's Apparel for Wovens/Knits/Sweaters Managed accounts: Kohl's, Cato, JCP, Forever 21, Maurices, Charlotte Russe, Rue-21, Torrid, Macy's, Meijer, and Fred Meyer - for production of Missy/ Jrs/ Plus/Kids division with $25-$30 million annual turnover. Responsibilities: • Created development allocation plan, analyzed product, cost, price & set target margin • Negotiated price with vendors/factories as well as delivery • Followed up the capacity status in overseas factories and monitored fabrics and trims as well as the production and delivery schedules • Monitored WIP in AS400/ worked with Coordinators on vendor TNA and sampling status • Handled lab dips (having Superior score on Munsell Hue test) / fabric quality and wash approvals; coordinated with design and fit teams • Worked with Coordinators to check lab test report as well as CPSC requirements • Coordinated with logistics on delivery planning to customer • Ensure HTS Codes used are in compliance with US customs.

Managed L.O.G.G Brand. Responsibilities: • Conducted vendor sourcing by researching cost, quantity and quality • Color approval - lab dips and trims approval. • Established vendor matrix, adhered to production schedules, and closely monitored RND, fit and Quality Control • Negotiated price and confirmed orders with vendor and approval of fabrics quality • Lab test report check and approved • Communicated with customers/ buyers for quality requirements

for their production of Ladies/Men's and Children's clothing with $10-$12 million annual turnover. Responsibilities: • Conducted vendor sourcing by researching cost, quantity and quality • Established vendor matrix, adhered to production schedules, and closely monitored fit and Quality Control • Negotiated price and confirmed orders with vendor and approval of fabrics quality • Lab test report check and approved • Communicated with customers/ buyers for quality requirements • Followed up the import/ Export L/C and shipments

located in Export Processing Zone, Chittagong, Dealt independently with reputed buyers, Marks-N-Spencer, U.K and Next, UK. Responsibilities: • Negotiated and worked with customers on pricing • Developing new samples as per buyer instructions and gathered the approval on sample garments. • Followed up the production efficiency report, production program and monitored TNA • Reviewed lab dips/fabrics color approvals and fabric quality approvals • Followed up all shipment schedules • Communicated with the Shipping dept. to receive updated Import status for all fabrics/ materials

Korea; Liaison office in Dhaka and Chittagong). Responsibilities: • Followed up the Import / Export L/C and Shipment process • Followed up the Production & Quality status in the factory • Prepared the Inventory for fabrics and accessories and set up Production Schedule • Prepared the reports for the Merchandiser Manager

Chittagong; (Sea & Air) Freight Service Responsibilities Included: • Quoted freight and other charges to clients • Prepared bill of lading, Airway bills and Manifest • Communicated with MLO/NVOCC/Freight Forwarding Co. for better services • Cooperated with the Clearing & Forwarding agent for Stuffing/ Unstuffing the Container and Customs/Port formalities.