Zayadul Islam

- Manage the end-to-end costing process across all material stages – from fiber, yarn, fabric, trims, to finished garments – ensuring accurate and transparent cost estimation. - Lead supplier price negotiations and support order placements, aligning with HQ target pricing while maintaining product integrity and commercial competitiveness. - Oversee sourcing activities for raw materials, accessories, and finished garments, ensuring end-to-end supply chain efficiency, quality, and compliance. - Identify, evaluate, and assist in on boarding new suppliers based on business needs and technical capabilities aligned with company standards. - Conduct detailed cost and component breakdown analyses to identify improvement opportunities in materials and supplier efficiency. - Maintain and regularly update a comprehensive cost database to support traceability, strategic price modeling, and data-driven decisions. -Communicate and negotiate with local spinners to secure yarn deals at competitive market prices that meet production and business requirements. - Identify sourcing risks and collaborate with management to implement effective mitigation strategies; escalate critical challenges with solutions. - Validate reported capacity figures and production expansion plans through on-site assessments, ensuring realistic alignment with business forecasts. - Share supplier performance insights with internal teams to support proactive planning, order execution, and production monitoring. - Maintain up-to-date supplier chain mapping for full visibility and alignment with ethical and responsible sourcing standards.

• Led merchandising operations for brands like Jay Jays, Dotti & Just Jeans, focusing on knit and lightweight woven categories. • Negotiated pricing, monitored production schedules, and ensured OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery. • Acted as the primary liaison between suppliers and internal departments to align timelines and expectations. • Provided data-backed production insights and trade support in line with seasonal performance.

• Supported sourcing and production processes for Tesco. • Ensured timely fabric and trims procurement and maintained T&A (Time & Action) calendars.