Manager-Sourcing & Production

Engineering & Production

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

Production Manager

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.

Sourcing & Production Manager

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

Senior Production Coordinator

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

Production Coordinator

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.

Shipping Coordinator

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

Saif Rahman

University of Chittagong