Imran Riday

• Successfully managed end-to-end product development lifecycle for 180 styles/yearly. • Reviewed product range board, contributing to a 10% reduction in decision making time & range board approval efficiency. • Conducted 115 styles of high-risk samples in risk assessment, preventing potential 20% loss ensuring corrective actions. • Secured cost savings of 685,425 USD through strategic supplier negotiations, directly impacting product value and retail pricing strategies. • Ensuring daily updates to the production tracker, improving data accuracy by 90% and facilitating proactive issue resolution. • Managed the production progress of 9 suppliers, ensuring 92% of shipments met deadlines, thereby minimizing stock-out risks. • Integrated 35% sustainable materials (e.g., Australian cotton, organic cotton, GRS recycled polyester, Ecovero viscose) into 65 product lines, supporting the group's sustainability goals. • Partnered with the packaging team to implement new eco-friendly packaging solutions (e.g., waterfall, belly band with FSC certification, Ribbon) reducing packaging waste by 20%. • Engaged in daily discussions with the line manager to address work progress, challenges, and implement management decisions. • Organized weekly team meetings to highlight achievements, address challenges, and propose innovative solutions for process improvement. • Utilized PLMS system for streamlined collaboration with design, quality teams, and suppliers. • Leveraged the PLMS system to streamline collaboration across design, quality, and supplier teams, reducing communication errors and accelerating data exchange. • Provided professional guidance and mentorship to an assistant merchandiser resulting in an improvement in his task completion efficiency, increase independence in project management.

Specialized in girls' product categories (Knit, Woven, Denim, Sweater), managing a portfolio of 60 styles and contributing to a 5% increase in category revenue. • Supported the reporting manager in weekly submission reviews and daily tracker updates, ensuring data accuracy and contributing to an improvement in operational efficiency. • Managed tech pack sharing and initial price negotiation, achieving target costs and ensuring efficient supplier onboarding. • Applied proficiency in operational processes (e.g., supplier strategies, vendor matrices, capacity planning, greige booking) to optimize workflow efficiency, contributing to a reduction in production lead times.

Successfully managed end-to-end product development lifecycle for 180 styles/yearly. Reviewed product range board, contributing to a 10% reduction in decision making time & range board approval efficiency. Conducted 115 styles of high-risk samples in risk assessment, preventing potential 20% loss ensuring corrective actions. Secured cost savings of 685,425 USD through strategic supplier negotiations, directly impacting product value and retail pricing strategies. Ensuring daily updates to the production tracker, improving data accuracy by 90% and facilitating proactive issue resolution. Managed the production progress of 9 suppliers, ensuring 92% of shipments met deadlines, thereby minimizing stock-out risks. Integrated 35% sustainable materials (e.g., Australian cotton, organic cotton, GRS recycled polyester, Ecovero viscose) into 65 product lines, supporting the group's sustainability goals. Partnered with the packaging team to implement new eco-friendly packaging solutions (e.g., waterfall, belly band with FSC certification, Ribbon) reducing packaging waste by 20%. Engaged in daily discussions with the line manager to address work progress, challenges, and implement management decisions. Organized weekly team meetings to highlight achievements, address challenges, and propose innovative solutions for process improvement. Utilized PLMS system for streamlined collaboration with design, quality teams, and suppliers. Leveraged the PLMS system to streamline collaboration across design, quality, and supplier teams, reducing communication errors and accelerating data exchange. Provided professional guidance and mentorship to an assistant merchandiser resulting in an improvement in his task completion efficiency, increase independence in project management.

Specialized in girls' product categories (Knit, Woven, Denim, Sweater), managing a portfolio of 60 styles and contributing to a 5% increase in category revenue. Supported the reporting manager in weekly submission reviews and daily tracker updates, ensuring data accuracy and contributing to an improvement in operational efficiency. Managed tech pack sharing and initial price negotiation, achieving target costs and ensuring efficient supplier onboarding. Applied proficiency in operational processes (e.g., supplier strategies, vendor matrices, capacity planning, greige booking) to optimize workflow efficiency, contributing to a reduction in production lead times.

• Conducting shade reviews with the team. • Managing fabric booking processes. • Demonstrating knowledge of print and wash techniques. • Reviewing and executing purchase orders. • Conducting factory visits to ensure quality and production standards.

Gathering Knowledge, Make a good interpersonal communication with all, Leadership, Friendship

Worked in a vertically integrated apparel export company with an annual capacity of 32 to 33 lakh of RMG units. • Worked with different sections including knitting, sewing, cutting, washing, yarn dyeing, fabric dyeing, embroidery, printing, finishing, trimmings etc • Made a complete industrial report about the existing workforce, machines, materials as well as the manufacturing and operational processes of the apparel manufacturing factory.

Result: GPA 5.00

Result: 3.57 out of 4.00