Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
KEY SKILLS
Accomplishments
CERTIFICATIONS & HONOURS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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MD Nahid Hossain

London

Summary

Merchandising professional with five years' experience across product development, order management and commercial analysis for UK omni-channel retailers including Sainsbury's TU and NEXT, complemented by frontline retail operations experience at Marks & Spencer. Skilled in market trend analysis, category performance reporting and stock management, with a track record of managing intake and order execution to maximise profit and drive availability while reducing markdown. Currently completing an MSc in International Business Management in London. Seeking an Assistant Merchandiser role at River Island to support the planning and trading strategy, manage stock across all channels and contribute to a collaborative, results-oriented merchandising team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Assistant (Foods)

Marks & Spencer
London, England
12.2025 - Current
  • Replenish fresh and ambient stock across the shop floor, restocking 300+ items per shift to drive availability and maintain high on-shelf stock levels – current, hands-on UK retail stock management experience
  • Support stock processing, tagging and floor presentation to maintain full product availability and store standards, and flag markdown or waste risk to management
  • Maintain clear, safe and organised aisles, supporting customer flow and health & safety requirements
  • Collaborate with team members to meet weekly sales goals, demonstrating resilience, adaptability and a results-orientated approach in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
  • Assisted customers in navigating product selections and resolving inquiries to enhance the shopping experience.

Merchandiser (TU – Sainsbury's)

Echotex Limited
12.2022 - 07.2025
  • Provided accurate, relevant analysis of retailer requirements to support profitable, on-spec product development, liaising directly with the retailer on sample development and finished goods distribution
  • Analysed market trends, client preference and competitor activity to inform category and product line performance for UK and European markets – skills directly transferable to department and category performance reporting
  • Managed the placing, follow-up and execution of orders end-to-end against agreed cut-offs, a process equivalent to intake management and stock-to-sales tracking for flow products
  • Prepared and confirmed order sheets covering pricing, delivery and quality terms, and produced price quotations based on material, labour and overhead costs to protect margin and maximise profit
  • Ensured compliance with buyer standards and production timelines, maintaining accurate, consistent product attribution and data across the order lifecycle – comparable to single view of product accuracy

Assistant Merchandiser (NEXT)

Pakiza Knit Composite Limited
Dhaka
11.2020 - 12.2022

Developed garment products against retailer design briefs and specifications, and coordinated with multiple suppliers on accessories and sample production – building distribution and supplier coordination experience

  • Proposed new product ideas and design improvements, working collaboratively with the design team and demonstrating a curious, continuous-improvement mindset
  • Built a working understanding of retailer commercial requirements, sales trends and margin considerations underpinning current commercial awareness and category analysis

Education

Master of Science - International Business Management

London South Bank University
UK
08-2026

Bachelor of Science - Textile Engineering

Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX)
Bangladesh
01-2019

KEY SKILLS

  • Commercial Awareness & Category Performance Analysis – identifying risks and opportunities to maximise profit
  • Stock & Inventory Management across Omni-Channel Retail – driving availability and reducing markdown
  • Intake Management & Order Tracking – flow of stock and orders in line with cut-offs and delivery schedules
  • Market & Competitor Analysis – sales and margin history, trend analysis, comp shops and store visits
  • Promotions, Markdown & Distribution Coordination – liaising with retailers and distribution partners to meet trading deadlines
  • Merchandising Systems & Product Data Accuracy – maintaining accurate product attribution and reporting
  • Numerical & Verbal Reasoning, Intermediate MS Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; quick to learn new systems
  • Organised, Collaborative & Results-Oriented – strong prioritisation, interpersonal and coaching/mentoring skills; resilient and adaptable under pressure

Accomplishments

  • Assisted in managing inventory and stock replenishment, reducing stockouts by 20% and ensuring product availability.
  • Contributed to a team-driven environment that achieved overall store sales growth and high customer satisfaction scores.

CERTIFICATIONS & HONOURS

  • Microsoft Excel – 10 Minute School (Jan 2024)
  • Self Development Workshop – Youth School for Social Entrepreneurs (Feb 2016)
  • Finalist, TEXBIZ 2017 – Inter-University Business Case Competition
  • Eligible to work in the UK – Full time from September 2026
  • Languages: English (Fluent), Bangla (Native)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

IELTS (Jul 2024): Listening – 8.5 | Reading – 7.5 | Writing – 7 | Speaking – 7

Timeline

Customer Assistant (Foods)

Marks & Spencer
12.2025 - Current

Merchandiser (TU – Sainsbury's)

Echotex Limited
12.2022 - 07.2025

Assistant Merchandiser (NEXT)

Pakiza Knit Composite Limited
11.2020 - 12.2022

Master of Science - International Business Management

London South Bank University

Bachelor of Science - Textile Engineering

Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX)
MD Nahid Hossain