MD Saiful Islam

Sourcing Specialist Merchandiser – Asia

United States

Centric Brands Inc.

Nov 2022 - Mar 2024 -1 yr, 4 months

Job Details:Analyzed buyer queries, sketches, and tech packs to ensure alignment with product requirements. Prepared quotations and sourced vendors, achieving a 12% reduction in costs through strategic negotiations. Negotiated vendor contracts, increasing profit margins by 15% while securing orders worth $40M annually. Executed sample development for seasonal collections, reducing lead times by 10%. Monitored production and shipment timelines, ensuring 98% on-time delivery across 50+ vendors. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, improving operational efficiency by 20%.

Square Fashions Ltd.

Jun 2018 - Sep 2022 -4 yrs, 3 months

Bangladesh

Job Details:Managed end-to-end merchandising operations for $50M annual business, contributing to a 25% increase in revenue. Prepared quotations based on fca terms, reducing discrepancies by 18% through improved documentation. Sourced fabrics and accessories from international suppliers, achieving a 15% cost savings. Led sample development processes, reducing approval times by 20%. Coordinated with stakeholders to meet production deadlines, maintaining a 95% on-time delivery rate. Implemented vendor performance tracking systems, improving supplier accountability and reducing delays by 12%.

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration & Management Operations
San Francisco Bay University
Jan 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Textile Engineering – Apparel Manufacturing Concentration
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology
Jan 2018