Md Shariful Islam

Experience

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  Rangs Industries Limited

  Feb 2018 - Dec 2020

  ➔ Oversaw comprehensive foreign and domestic procurement operations, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies and compliance with regulatory standards.➔ Prepared and processed essential import documentation, including Bill of Entry and Certificates of Origin, while coordinating seamlessly with financial institutions, insurers, and logistics providers.➔ Conducted detailed cost analyses for imports, ensuring accurate monitoring of customs clearance procedures and compliance with international trade regulations.➔ Developed and presented comparative statements for freight, transportation, and associated costs to optimise supply chain efficiency and reduce expenditure.➔ Managed invoicing processes related to procurement and logistics, ensuring timely and accurate billing for all import activities.➔ Achieved a 10-15% reduction in freight and transportation costs by implementing innovative routing strategies and renegotiating vendor contracts for better terms.➔ Enhanced on-time delivery performance to 97-99% by streamlining operational processes and fostering strategic partnerships with logistics stakeholders.➔ Successfully led the implementation of a supply chain ERP module, enhancing data visibility, operational efficiency, and decision-making across procurement and logistics functions. Show less

  • Supply Chain(Import),Executive & ERP Implementation Lead

    Nov 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Import Executive

    Feb 2018 - Dec 2020
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  ACI Logistics Limited

  Dec 2020 - Oct 2021

  ➔ Led strategic assortment planning initiatives to align product offerings with evolving customer preferences and corporate objectives, ensuring optimal inventory levels.➔ Ensured consistent product availability across all retail locations, optimising supply chain processes to meet customer demand effectively.➔ Leveraged SAP and Tableau analytics to conduct comprehensive category performance assessments, driving profitability enhancements and strategic improvements.➔ Skillfully negotiated with vendors to secure advantageous terms, resulting in improved gross margin and enhanced profitability.➔ Collaborated closely with brand and marketing teams to execute effective go-to-market strategies for new product launches and vendor partnerships.➔ Partnered with supplier marketing teams and internal stakeholders to enhance brand communication and maximise product visibility across channels.➔ Developed and implemented sourcing strategies that maximised category profitability while ensuring product quality and sustainability.➔ Managed financial performance of categories through diligent tracking of KPIs, enabling data-driven decision-making and strategic forecasting.➔ Fostered strong supplier relationships to facilitate the introduction of innovative products, driving category growth and enhancing market competitiveness.➔ Analysed vendor performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement, leading to strategic adjustments that enhanced profitability and customer satisfaction. Show less ➔ Established robust connections with suppliers to enable the launch of pioneering items, propelling the expansion of the category and augmenting the competitiveness of the market.➔ Performed a thorough analysis of vendor performance indicators to find areas for enhancement, which resulted in tactical changes that improved customer happiness and profitability.➔ Expertly bargained with suppliers to obtain favourable conditions, driving up gross margin and profitability.➔ Created and put into action sourcing plans that guaranteed product sustainability and quality while optimising category profitability.➔ Adequately tracked KPIs to manage the financial performance of categories, facilitating data-driven decision-making and strategic forecasting. Show less

  • Assistant Category Manager-Baby Food and Baby Care

    Sept 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Assistant Category Manager-Company Goods

    Dec 2020 - Oct 2021
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  Foodpanda

  Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

  Senior Category Management Executive-Food

  ➔ Directed comprehensive category management, encompassing product assortment curation, vendor negotiations, and budget allocation, ensuring alignment with overall business strategies.➔ Developed and implemented data-driven long-term strategic plans aimed at driving category profitability and increasing market share.➔ Led cross-functional teams across merchandising, operations, and supply chain, optimising product ranges and enhancing customer service delivery across various channels.➔ Negotiated favourable vendor contracts, driving cost efficiencies and securing exclusive products to differentiate the retail offering in a competitive market.➔ Orchestrated product lifecycle management, ensuring timely introduction of new SKUs, strategic phasing out of underperforming lines, and maintaining category relevance.➔ Boosted beverage category revenue by 20% in a single fiscal year through a combination of pricing strategy, promotional planning, and enhanced vendor collaboration.➔ Implemented sustainable inventory management practices, reducing excess stock by 15% and improving sell-through rates across key categories.➔ Collaborated with marketing teams to deliver targeted promotional campaigns, increasing footfall and enhancing in-store and online conversion rates. Show less

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  Park Garage Group & Valero Energy Corp

  Mar 2023 - now

  Retail Operations Supervisor

  ➔ Overseeing inventory control and restocking efforts to maintain optimal stock levels.➔ Ensuring accuracy in daily documentation, compliance, and banking operations.➔ Streamlining workflows to improve overall retail performance.➔ Delivering outstanding customer service and efficiently managing till operations for seamless transactions.