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Abu Shabahat Sourov

Abu Shabahat Sourov

Loughborough, Leicestershire,Leicestershire

Summary

Detail-oriented professional experienced in trade reporting, sales performance analysis, and stock forecasting. Skilled in managing inventory pipelines, coordinating with factories and logistics partners, and maintaining critical path documents. Collaborative team player committed to timely product delivery, data accuracy, and strict adherence to workplace safety standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Merchandiser Assistant

Time Products UK Limited (Sekonda, Accurist &Limit)
Wigston Magna, Leicestershire
2024.12 - Current
  • Updating weekly trade reports using various software tools, providing observations and recommendations.
  • Assisting in the analysis of seasonal sales performance, including key event sell-outs, marketing trends, and year-on-year comparison
  • Using forecasting tools to manage stock pipelines, proposing new orders and adjusting inbound schedules as necessary.
  • Communicate with factories and logistics partners to ensure accurate inbound stock data is recorded in the central database and set priority for the stock to the Warehouse.
  • Maintain critical path documents and collaborate with the Buying team, sale representatives, and Warehouse team to ensure timely product arrivals.

Assistant Merchandiser

Deshbandhu Group (Flatknit Division)
Dhaka
2022.02 - 2022.12

Handled buyer relations for BESTSELLER (ONLY Brands)

  • Forecasted orders, minimized customer complaints through timely deliveries, and managed supplier relationships for efficient production.
  • Communicated with Design Team, managed samples, incorporated feedback, and ensured 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
2021.11 - 2022.01

Handling Buyer experience Sainsbury's Uk

  • Managed design packs, booked materials, coordinated sample production, and sent samples to UK buyer office.
  • Updated pending lists, tracked samples, informed senior merchandiser, and maintained organized communication.

Apprentice Trainee (Merchandising & Sourcing)

C&A (German Fashion Retailer)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
2020.07 - 2021.01
  • 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 organised records using PLM for easy sample tracking.

Education

Master of Science - Management

University of South Wales
Treforest, Rhondda Cynon Taf
2023.02 - 2024.04

Bachelor of Science - Textile Engineering

Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
Dhaka,Bangladesh
2015.07 - 2020.01

Skills

  • Microsoft office /Excel
  • SAP
  • Sales and profit forecasting
  • Communication Skills
  • Organised and efficient
  • Time management
  • Team building
  • Customer-focused
  • Outlook
  • Online Data Entry
  • Time Management
  • Market Trend
  • Oder Management
  • Supplier negotiation tactics
  • Product knowledge
  • Team player
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organisational skills

Languages

Bangla, Hindi
Native language
English
Advanced

Timeline

Merchandiser Assistant

Time Products UK Limited (Sekonda, Accurist &Limit)
2024.12 - Current

Master of Science - Management

University of South Wales
2023.02 - 2024.04

Assistant Merchandiser

Deshbandhu Group (Flatknit Division)
2022.02 - 2022.12

Trainee Merchandiser

Interstoff Apparels Ltd
2021.11 - 2022.01

Apprentice Trainee (Merchandising & Sourcing)

C&A (German Fashion Retailer)
2020.07 - 2021.01

Bachelor of Science - Textile Engineering

Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
2015.07 - 2020.01
Abu Shabahat Sourov