I am a sourcing and merchandising professional with extensive international experience in garment product development, procurement, and supplier management across knitwear, woven apparel, and leather goods. I specialize in managing the full merchandising cycle—from fabric and trims development, costing, and sampling to pre‑production oversight, quality alignment, and shipment coordination. With a strong ability to build collaborative teams and maintain high-performance supplier partnerships, I excel in negotiation, critical path management, and delivering products on time and within budget. I’m passionate about turning ideas into actionable sourcing strategies and empowering teams to take ownership, drive results, and uphold quality in fast-paced global fashion markets.

MD ZAHIDUR RAHMAN

I am a sourcing and merchandising professional with extensive international experience in garment product development, procurement, and supplier management across knitwear, woven apparel, and leather goods. I specialize in managing the full merchandising cycle—from fabric and trims development, costing, and sampling to pre‑production oversight, quality alignment, and shipment coordination. With a strong ability to build collaborative teams and maintain high-performance supplier partnerships, I excel in negotiation, critical path management, and delivering products on time and within budget. I’m passionate about turning ideas into actionable sourcing strategies and empowering teams to take ownership, drive results, and uphold quality in fast-paced global fashion markets.

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I am a sourcing and merchandising professional with extensive international experience in garment product development, procurement, and supplier management across knitwear, woven apparel, and leather goods. I specialize in managing the full merchandising cycle—from fabric and trims development, costing, and sampling to pre‑production oversight, quality alignment, and shipment coordination.
With a strong ability to build collaborative teams and maintain high-performance supplier partnerships, I excel in negotiation, critical path management, and delivering products on time and within budget. I’m passionate about turning ideas into actionable sourcing strategies and empowering teams to take ownership, drive results, and uphold quality in fast-paced global fashion markets.

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Language

English
Fluent
Bengali
Fluent

Work Experience

Sr Merchandiser (Sourcing) at FREELMO
February 1, 2024 - Present
Lead and coordinate sourcing activities for knit, woven, and sweater categories; liaise with buyers and vendors; manage PO processing, fabric & trims approvals, production monitoring, and shipment coordination.
Sr Merchandiser at FIPO GROUP ApS
November 1, 2015 - April 30, 2020
Managed knit merchandiser activities at the Dhaka Operation Office, overseeing development, costing, fabric/trims coordination, vendor communications, and production scheduling.
Sr Merchandiser (Knit) at CENTRALE D’ACHATS ZANNIER
January 14, 2013 - October 30, 2015
Knit product development coordination, buyer liaison, and supplier management from office to production.
Knit & Sweater Admin - Part Time at TTS Gmb H-REJOINED
July 15, 2012 - January 12, 2013
Administrative support for knit & sweater operations, coordinating samples, orders, and supplier communications.
Cash Office Merchandiser at TESCO STORE PLC
May 21, 2010 - June 30, 2012
Cash office operations and merchandise-related tasks with cross-functional coordination.
Knit & Sweater at TTS Gmb H
April 18, 2005 - December 28, 2009
Knit & Sweater merchandising activities at Dhaka Liaison Office.
Knit at FLAMINGO FASHIONS LTD
April 10, 2004 - April 5, 2005
Knit production coordination and merchandising duties at Gazipur factory.
Woven at AKH FASHIONS LTD
March 1, 2002 - March 30, 2004
Woven garment merchandising oversight and supplier collaboration.

Education

Graduate Diploma in Garments Business Management at BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology
September 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Graduate Diploma in Leather & Footwear Management at East West University
February 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
ACCA at Kaplan Financial UK
January 1, 2009 - December 15, 2025
MBA in Digital Technologies Management at Royal Roads University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
BBA in Business Administration at Asian University of Bangladesh
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002
HSC in Commerce at Dhaka Commerce College
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997
SSC in Science at Adarsha High School
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1995

Qualifications

Basic Awareness of System Certification in the Leather Sector
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025
Total Quality Management (Woven Garments)
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025
Merchandising in Knit Garments
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Other, Consumer Goods