Amir Faruk
Brooklyn
Summary
Skilled and experienced in overall production management in the apparel industry. Able to arrange the subject matter in the most logical order. Initiate and implement efficient production procedures and practices. Experienced managing excellent buyers. Equipped with a diverse and promising skill set, conducive to creating positive team relationships. Strong ability to become a skillful employee of a well renowned organization and selflessly contribute towards its growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Production Coordinator
BCI Brands
New York
04.2022 - Current
- Managing production for private label brands- Vince Camuto, CeCe, 1- State, Halogen, Chaus, MSK for customer -Nordstrom, Dillard's, Burlington, TJMAX, BOSCOV'S, VAN MOUR, BELK and Macy's etc
- Oversee/handle all aspects of production/sourcing/costing/sampling/shipping for small to high volume orders.
- Identify, select and negotiate on the factory's capabilities capacities and capacity planning.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with top vendors from Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Cambodia, and China.
- Conducted analysis and negotiations on costing, delivery schedules, minimum order quantities, and contractual terms with suppliers.
- Managed margin targets through extensive cost negotiations with suppliers on delivery terms and counter sourcing.
- Communicated and followed up on daily production status directly with overseas factories to ensure timelines were met.
- Worked with vendors to receive and review standard WIP reports weekly to ensure production schedules met.
- Managing approval process with samples FIT,PP, TOP, PHOTO, MARKETING, SHOWROOM, E.COM SAMPLES ETC), trims, fabrics, etc and partnering with cross-functional teams- Sales and design team.
- Communicate all production issues internally with Production Director & VP.
- Monitor all inline, final production inspection reports.
- Evaluate fabric and garment test reports to ensure proper care instructions.
- Requested and reviewed tests for restricted substances and physical properties to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Work on action plan with makers to rectify testing issues.
- Communicate with merchants on delivery issues, overages / shortages, sample approvals.
Production Coordinator
At Last Sportswear Inc
New York
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Managing production for private label brand- Beach lunch lounge for customers -Walmart, TJ Maxx, Burlington, Marshalls and Macy's.
- Maintaining Production updates and Tracking WIP reports in Exenta/ERP to ensure on time delivery and collaboration with Sales team through weekly WIP meetings.
- Communicating daily basis with factories, design, tech and logistics agents.
- Managing all strategic internal and external communications, and developing timetables required for the production process to complete order to shipment.
- Working on Exenta/ERP system for issuing PO, creating style master and cost sheet.
- Working on Walmart Retail Link for updating FL/ADS.
Production Manager
4Avenues Sourcing
Dhaka
01.2017 - 04.2021
- Managed the production process with factories including placement of the products like garments accessories products - poly bag, hang tag, care label, packaging trims etc from development stage of the product life cycle.
- Allocated and followed up on the packages sent to clients for approvals.
- Communicated with factories daily basis monitoring time and action calendar to ensure deliveries.
- Responsible for managing team of staff for production, worked with Human Resources to meet expected goals.
- Streamlined cross functional teams & FTY base for maximum performances of product execution and on time delivery.
- Managed handling cost sheets, assisted in negotiations on pricing to ensure profitability and maintained profit margin goals.
- Experienced in managing on-time placement of final buys, tracking of WIP and production from hand-off to final deliveries and ensure all necessary approvals have been obtained.
Senior Production Coordinator
All Group International
Dhaka
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Developed the new products and involved in costings and negotiations.
- Handled buyers for brand Eddie Bauer, Sainsbury's, Marks & Spencer, BHS Limited, Woolworth Company, IZOD etc.
- Follow up sampling process Presentation /Fit /PP / TOP samples.
- Sourcing factory as well as new accessories supplier.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specification etc.
- Communicate with overseas buyers through emails and phone calls daily.
- Monitored T&A calendar.
- Kept track of labels, trims, strike offs, and samples submissions and approvals.
- Shared WIP reports with buyers on a weekly basis to ensure production is on track.
Production Coordinator
Kenpark Bangladesh (Pvt.) Limited
Chittagong
03.2009 - 04.2014
- Order receiving from buyer and allocating production lines as per category based on quantity, equipment facilities, line efficiencies, input ability and buyer projection ship date.
- Material purchasing based on received order from overseas and local recognized supplier.
- Work Closely Manufacturing manager, garments developers to figure out opportunities of innovating strategies to maximize productivity.
- Work closely with sample developers, garments engineer, in charge of PRD (Product Research development) in developing all stages samples.
- Prepare monthly/weekly shipping plan and monitor closely all shipments and shipping docs.
- Dealing with C& F agents and buyer nominated freight forwarding agents.
- Handled various buyers such as M&S, Levi's, BHS, Target, Dannes for kids, ladies and menswear.
Production Coordinator
Opex-sinha Group
Dhaka
12.2007 - 11.2008
- Monitored production process and adjusted schedule to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Manage all samples including requests, tracking samples, and sending samples for photo shoots and meetings.
- Conducted various consumption analyses to identify trends and patterns in product usage.
- Monitored production process and adjusted schedule.
- Maintain proper stock level on production line.
- Tracked inventory levels of materials for production lines, facilitating efficient resource management.
- Issued and maintained purchase orders for all programs.
- Managed sample requests, tracked samples, and coordinated sending samples for photo shoots and meetings to meet project timelines.
- Sent and followed up with buyers regarding comments for bulk fabric, trims, care instructions, and packaging submitted for approval.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Southern University Bangladesh
ChittagongBachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Chittagong Collage
ChittagongSkills
- Production Management
- Pivot Table
- Production reporting
- Inventory management
- Process optimization
- Vendor management
- Cost negotiation
- Problem Solving
- ERP
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Blue Cherry
- AS400
- Pivot Table
- Microsoft Office
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Production reporting
- Production scheduling
- Problem solving
Timeline
Senior Production Coordinator
BCI Brands
04.2022 - Current
Production Coordinator
At Last Sportswear Inc
07.2021 - 03.2022
Production Manager
4Avenues Sourcing
01.2017 - 04.2021
Senior Production Coordinator
All Group International
06.2014 - 12.2016
Production Coordinator
Kenpark Bangladesh (Pvt.) Limited
03.2009 - 04.2014
Production Coordinator
Opex-sinha Group
12.2007 - 11.2008
MBA - Marketing
Southern University Bangladesh
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Chittagong Collage