Manzil De

 Responsible for introducing $3m business, leading a cross functional team of Marketing/Merchandising/Sourcing/PD, Production/PPC/QA/Logistics/Compliance teams, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction through relentless customer servicing, constant trendy market feeds, strict T&A management and transparent customer servicing.  New customers introduced strategically in line with factory’s strength, analysing growth potential with each customer, competitive pricing, seasonal product launches, paving way for long-term sustainable business.

 Responsible for $22m business across Canadian (Bluenotes, YM Inc., Nygard, Cleo), Australian (Just Group), and European (Mango, Replay, Intersport, LPP, Medicine) leading a cross functional team of Marketing/Merchandising/Sourcing/PD, Production/PPC/QA/Logistics/Compliance teams, maintaining factory profitability, uninterrupted order/raw material flow, annual budget and P&L.  Lead a team of 2 GM’s, 3 Managers, 5 Sr. Merchants, and 11 Merchants/Asst./Asso. Merchants; 1 Sr. GM QA/PPC, 2 PPC, 1 QAM & 5 QA’s from Head Office, and full production team from factory.  Established systematic/organized and transparent order handling through daily team meetings & weekly review meetings at factory – involving Merchandising/PPC/Production/Quality teams, for smooth production flow.  Introduced Canadian brands in line with factory compliance & compatibility, through periodical overseas office visits/meetings maintaining high level of customer relationships.

Profile: Head of Operations  Business handled: US$20m.  Report to the MD, overseeing entire BD office operations aiding business growth & objectives.  Head of overall Merchandising/Operations/Quality Team, leading a team of 2 Merchandise Managers & 4 Sr. merchandisers; 1 QAM & 8 QA’s; and 2 commercial/logistics managers – leading them to successfully meet client’s business demands for smooth operations and continuous business growth.  Prepare annual budget, shipment report and PL reports.  Handle all product categories – woven/knits/sweaters for men’s/ladies/kids, for $20m business.  Handled US & Middle Eastern clients. Introduced couple of Indian clients.

Profile: Business Head for woven bottoms  Handled and grew to $25m Division for Australian (SFG, Cotton On & Faith Fashion), Russian (In Fashion & In City), US (Eckō Unltd.) & Brazilian (CIA Hering) clients with 1 TL, 1 MM, 11 merchants, 2 QAM’s and 8 QC’s.  Specialized in handling denim and non-denim business, offering complete sourcing solution to the buyers.  Created sustainable vendor base in line with clients’ product line; liaising with existing vendors/laundries/mills.  Offered quality garments at best market prices, finding ways to meet buyer’s targets & vendor profitability.

Profile: Account head for MEXX (CA) garment & accessories business for diversified product range. Key Responsibility Areas & Professional Achievements:  Account head for MEXX Canada, growing the division from $7.5m to $20m.  Responsible for sourcing compliant factories for apparel & accessories, and establishing a sustainable supply chain - negotiating best prices for modest quantities.  Apparel line - ladies/men’s woven tops/bottoms in casual/semi-formal/formal range, circular knitted tops & flat knitted sweaters. Accessories – men’s socks and leather belts/bags/wallets.  Coordinated weekly QA team meetings, vendor meets, organized VC with buyer, prepared management reports and sales budgeting. Trained & motivated staffs professionally for optimized performance.  Engaged in staff trainings, succession planning, and periodic presentations to visiting group heads from HK.  Responsible for initiating accessory business in BD, and efforts lauded by Sourcing Head of MEXX Canada.

Profile: Country Manager & Sourcing head for Bangladesh Key Responsibility Areas & Professional Achievements:  Responsible for overall business growth from 0 to US$9m turnover per annum, and diversifying the product range – handling 4 seasons annually, sourcing compatible factories strategically.  Guide/develop existing vendors; and build resources to support the overall business growth.  Daily VC’s with production/sales/logistics teams, and weekly VC with the owner in Germany.  Proto sample/print/embroidery/wash/lab dip/bulk fabric & trim - development and approvals, SMS, raw material movement tracking, bulk production monitoring, Quality Control, local logistics and bulk shipment.  Instrumental in shifting supply chain substantially from China/India to Bangladesh.

Profile: Head for NEXT, MEXX, S.OLIVER, AEO & GYMBOREE – leading 4 Sr. Merchants & 2 Merchants. Key Responsibility Areas & Professional Achievements:  Head for US$40m woven bottoms division, handling EU & US clients – leading 4 Sr. Merchants & 2 Merchants.  Developed/initiated business with MEXX & S. OLIVER, growing from trial enquiries to $15m in 4 years.  Developed, stabilized & grew the US business (AEO & GYMBOREE) from $12m to $25m in 2.5 years.

Profile: Key Account Manager - Mayoral (Spain) & Zara Men’s (Spain) Key Responsibility Areas & Professional Achievements:  Key Account Management & ground level Merchandising with Sales forecasting & budgeting for $10m account.  Developed new business with existing and new clients through direct marketing, presentation of seasonal collection. Travel to buyers’ office in Europe for business development & seasonal order confirmation.  Account head - woven shirts for ZARA (men’s) and woven bottoms for MAYORAL (kids).

=> Design competitions => Carrom champion of NIFT Kolkata in 2001 => 1st Runner-Up in table tennis of NIFT Kolkata in 2001 => Cricket captain of NIFT Kolkata (2000-2001) => Football captain of NIFT Kolkata (2000-2001)