Raihan Shafi

Experience

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  North South University

  Jan 2013 - Sept 2013

  Undergraduate Assistant

  Department: General and Continuing EducationResponsibilities:a. Supporting teachers in academic researchesb. Assisting in examining scriptsc. Helping in proctoring in examinationsd. Ensuring coordination between faculty members and students

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  UNICOM Media Limited

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Intern, Integrated Media Monitoring and Research Metrics

  Department: Integrated Media Monitoring and Research MetricsResponsibilities:a. Preparing and Analyzing the Marketing Research Data Setb. Managing the Fieldworkers to Collect Information on Media Assetsc. Monitoring the Media Assets of Grameenphoned. Coordinating between the Company and its Clientse. Reporting to the Clients on Media Asset Monitoring

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  Toyota Tsusho Corporation

  Apr 2014 - now

  Unit Manager

  Department: Sales (Raw Material)Function: Business DevelopmentResponsibilities:• Conducting extensive feasibility study of a product/business model suitable for Bangladesh market• Supervising market research activities to understand market trend, customer demand, & competitor movements• Developing new customers considering long-term prospect and analyzing financial riskFunction: Supply Chain OperationsResponsibilities:• Forecasting customer demand matching the manufacturer’s supply situation and securing allocation• Preparing, monitoring, and evaluating annual budget for chemical business• Negotiating price with customers and suppliers based on raw materials, production, freight, and market competition• Leading the team in following up on contract preparation, LC opening, shipping documents, and payments• Maintaining liaison between customer, overseas counterpart, and manufacturerFunction: Strategic ManagementResponsibilities:• Formulating mid-term (3-5 years) & long-term (≥ 5 years) business plans to cater the top management decisions• Executing short term goals, paving paths to mid to long term plans, and taking corrective measures in the process• Oversea the preparation of Service Agreements with the overseas counterparts• Catering feasibility study results to the company executives for future investments & projects in Bangladesh marketFunction: Technical Advisory ServicesResponsibilities:• Providing technical guidance to the customers to develop their products• Evaluating and comparing customer’s product performance with their benchmarks• Aiding customers to take new investment decisions for new ventures or expansion of existing ventures Show less

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  Toyota Tsusho Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

  Apr 2023 - now

  Deputy Group Leader

  Key Raw Materials: Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP), Spandex, Polymeric MDI, Polyol, Linear alkylbenzene (LAB), Alcohol Ethoxylate (AEO), Sulphur, Soda Ash, Polypropylene (PP), Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG)Key Industries: Hygiene, Polyurethane, Detergent, Packaging & PlasticRegions Covered: South Asia, South East Asia, & North East AsiaResponsibilities:- Sales of chemical raw materials in around the region- Handling/developing customers, suppliers, and product categories- Provide technical advisory for diaper makers- Managing the group for hygiene business and overseeing other businesses- Managing risk of business, setting the details terms and conditions, and payment collection- Overseeing the team for logistics arrangements (mainly shipment)- Preparing Budget, monthly reporting and analyzing sales, explaining situation to the top management.- Taking charge of contract preparation & service agreements- Preparing the group's yearly and mid-term planning- Maintaining liaison at the highest levels of customers and suppliers Show less