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Abu Shabahat Sourov

Loughborough, Leicestershire

Summary

Accomplished Assistant Merchandiser with a track record of boosting order volume from 600k pcs to 1 million pcs, generating over $3 million annually. Expert in supplier relations, reducing yarn costs, and introducing new quality cable yarn. Achieved 100% on-time delivery by managing raw material stock and coordinating suppliers. Skilled in strategic planning, efficiency, and effective communication.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Merchandiser

Deshbandhu Group (Flatknit Division)
Dhaka
02.2022 - 12.2022

Handled buyer relations for BESTSELLER (ONLY Brands)

  • Forecasted orders, minimized customer complaints through timely deliveries, and managed supplier relationships for efficient production.
  • Communicated with the Design Team, managed samples, incorporated feedback, and ensured a steady supply of yarn and accessories.
  • Costed products, negotiated with buyers, monitored orders from placement to delivery, and kept buyers informed of progress.

Trainee Merchandiser

Interstoff Apparels Ltd
Dhaka
11.2021 - 01.2022

Handling Buyer experience Sainsburys UK

  • Reduced costs with alternative purchases, analyzed sales for top products, and reconciled purchase orders.
  • Managed design packs, booked materials, coordinated sample production, and sent samples to the UK buyer office.
  • Updated pending lists, tracked samples, informed the senior merchandiser, and maintained organized communication.

Apprentice Trainee (Merchandising & Sourcing)

C&A (German Fashion Retailer)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Managed and tracked various sample types, ensuring timely delivery and quality verification. Utilized PLM software for efficient shipment tracking and documentation.
  • Communicated with suppliers and team, resolving issues and handling sample approvals and price negotiations.
  • Prepared invoices and kept organized records using PLM for easy sample tracking.

Education

Master of Science - Management

University of South Wales

Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Textile Engineering

Ahsanullah University of science and Technology
01.2020

Higher Secondary certificate - Science

Adamjee Cantonment College
2014

Secondary School certificate - Science

Hazrat Shah Ali Model High School
Dhaka, Bangladesh
2012

Skills

  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft Word
  • Management
  • Merchandising
  • Communicator
  • Sales and profit forecasting
  • Supplier relations
  • Sales and stock analysis
  • Organised and efficient
  • Time management
  • Marketing
  • Leadership
  • Team building
  • Customer-focused
  • Markdown
  • Consumer Textiles
  • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
  • Outlook
  • Online Data Entry
  • Build Strong Relationship
  • Time Management
  • Fashion
  • Market Trend
  • Sales Analysis

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
B2

Timeline

Assistant Merchandiser

Deshbandhu Group (Flatknit Division)
02.2022 - 12.2022

Trainee Merchandiser

Interstoff Apparels Ltd
11.2021 - 01.2022

Apprentice Trainee (Merchandising & Sourcing)

C&A (German Fashion Retailer)
07.2020 - 01.2021

Master of Science - Management

University of South Wales

Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Textile Engineering

Ahsanullah University of science and Technology

Higher Secondary certificate - Science

Adamjee Cantonment College

Secondary School certificate - Science

Hazrat Shah Ali Model High School
Abu Shabahat Sourov