Md. Ashraful Alam

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I am a results-driven merchandising professional with over 18 years of experience in apparel, factory operations, and sourcing across key markets such as the USA, Europe, UK, and the Middle East.

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I am a results-driven merchandising professional with over 18 years of experience in apparel, factory operations, and sourcing across key markets such as the USA, Europe, UK, and the Middle East. I specialize in end-to-end product development, supplier management, cost optimization, and on-time delivery.\n\nThroughout my career I have led teams, coordinated with buyers and QA, and driven substantial sales growth for brands including Victoria’s Secret, Next, Inditex, and Walmart. I thrive in collaborative environments that balance quality, timelines, and cost efficiency.

  • 19 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Consumer Goods
  • Professional Services
  • Wholesale & Distribution

Work experience· 13 roles

Merchandising Manager · Hellenic Sourcing Hong Kong LtdJun 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

Liaison with design, daily costing on customer demand, leading a team of 8, space booking with factories, price negotiation, order placement, development and production follow-up until shipment, reporting and issue anticipation with counter-part teams, and factory analysis based on strength, disposition & price.

Merchandising Manager · Hellenic Sourcing Hong Kong Ltd.Jun 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

Liaison with design for customer/market-based product design; daily costing on customer demand and tender participation; leading a team of 8 in collaboration with QA and commercial teams; space booking with factories; price negotiation; development and production follow-up through shipment; reporting and issue anticipation with counterpart teams; factory analysis based on strength, disposition, and price.

Merchandiser · Next Sourcing Services LimitedOct 2018 – May 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Team leadership; monitoring production & sales; space booking with vendors; sourcing & confirming orders; developing products per current fashion trends; backing yarn, fabric, and rims to manage MOQ challenges; securing launch dates; progress coordination with suppliers, office staff & UK counterpart; daily system updates and approvals.

Merchandiser · Next Sourcing Services Limited CompanyOct 2018 – May 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Sr. Merchandiser - Production & Development · New Wave Group Bangladesh CompanyFeb 2013 – Oct 2018 · 5 yrs 9 mos
Sr. Merchandiser (Production & Development) · New Wave Group BangladeshFeb 2013 – Oct 2018 · 5 yrs 9 mos
Sr. Merchandiser - Production & Development · New Wave Group BangladeshFeb 2013 – Oct 2018 · 5 yrs 9 mos
Merchandiser - Production & Development · New Wave Group Bangladesh CompanyApr 2010 – Jan 2013 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Education

Denim Washing and Finishing Technique · BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology2025 – 2026

Specialization course on denim Washing and Finishing Process

H.S.C · Dhamrai Govt. College1998 – 2000
S.S.C · Ashraf Ali High School1996 – 1998
Bachelor of Science · National University of Bangladesh2002 – 2005

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