Syed Saqib

Experience

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  Argee Sportswear(Liaison Office)

  Oct 2000 - Dec 2003

  Asst. Merchandiser
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  Deltex Sourcing Inc

  Jan 2004 - May 2005

  Merchandiser

  Same as aboveMarketing / Research & Development:  Research on new product development for Customers to expand their business. Responsible to provide the updated information about the competitors and market trends to the Customers and accounts executives. Responsible for Customer/Vendor development & relationship management. To research, promote the market and also highlight their strength to buying teams. Develop & manage action plans to execute category strategies and processes in relation to vendor management, promotion planning, assortment management, Price management and business development. Maintain proper reports of business performance and development, product development in projecting the future turnover level Implement the recommendations of the strategic marketing plan.Shipping & Logistics …Being a supply chain service provider, I have the knowledge and expertise to provide total logistic and transportation solutions to our customers.  Responsible to work in close association with leading freight forwarders, air and shipping lines at various locations.  Responsible to solve the vendor’s problem in consolidation of shipments, checking of export L/C documents and managing logistics service & resolved their Issues etc. Show less

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  Spartan Apparel Source

  May 2005 - now

  Sourcing Manager (Merchandising)

   Supervising all production process and closely follow up the orders that merchandise must produce according to the Customer’s approved standard. Work on Product inquiries, order placement, and manage best production quality & keeping track on timely shipments. Correspondence with the Customer’s & local suppliers independently to execute the orders smoothly. Monitor the progress of each order and coordinate with quality assurance team for quality tests and inspections. Frequent visit to supplier to ensure production is adhered to customer’s required quality and ethical standards.  Monitor all aspects of order tracking by using Inventory reports and inform the senior management about productions. To prepare different reports including Production planning, Purchase orders, Audit reports, order sheets etc to execute the orders effectively. Researched and reviewed budgets to present the cost effective options concerning with the departments. Full operational responsibility of manufacturing from raw materials to finished goods. Creating and implementing effective procurement strategies for all key categories to achieve optimum term. Developing and implementing strategic global sourcing / production and procurement strategies,negotiating contracts to reduce costs and improve purchasing power to optimum margin. Monitor supply chain process including procurement, planning and development of warehousing procedures. Manage the development, succession, motivation, performance, health and safety of employees Liaison with internal stakeholders regarding additional stock requirements, stock shortages and expected delivery schedule. Coordinate with shipping department to ensure each order is shipped in accordance to our plan. Responsible to resolve Labor issues like Wages & Benefits, Health & Safety, and Environment. Show less