Jubaidul Alam

Sourcing Specialist

Dec 2025 - Present • 10 mos

- Manage sourcing activities and support product development in line with sourcing strategy, supplier matrix, cost targets, sustainability requirements, and on-time delivery objectives. - Monitor supplier performance, sourcing KPIs, E2E milestones, critical paths, and delivery performance to ensure timely execution of product development and orders. - Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers based on capability, quality, capacity, commercial competitiveness, and compliance requirements. - Coordinate with Design, Merchandising, Technical Services, Order Writing, Planning, and Sourcing Operations teams to ensure smooth product development and order execution. - Develop and maintain strong strategic relationships with suppliers to improve collaboration, performance, capacity, and long-term business opportunities. - Support price negotiations, cost analysis, and price benchmarking to achieve competitive sourcing and commercial objectives. - Follow E2E calendars and critical milestones to ensure timely product development and order execution. - Coordinate post-order activities, including PO amendments, with relevant Merchandising, Order Writing, and Planning teams. - Apply knowledge of garment construction, costing, fabrics, and local/global sourcing markets to support effective sourcing decisions. - Use strong analytical, numerical, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills to resolve sourcing and supplier-related challenges. - Support supplier risk management while maintaining high standards of business ethics, integrity, and compliance.

Production Merchandiser

Apr 2025 - Dec 2025 • 8 mos

Managed production merchandising activities within the Dhaka office. Focused on end-to-end product development for denim, non-denim, and outerwear categories. Handled production timelines, pricing, and coordination between vendors and brand requirements to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.