About
Strategically-oriented engineer with MSc degree and 7+ years of multinational experience in accomplishing significant business outcomes by leading and driving complex projects for supply chain speed enhancement, deploying Lean/CI (Continuous Improvement) culture to improve quality, productivity, and on-time performance, especially in footwear and apparel industry in Asia (6 countries to be specific). Demonstrated experience in working efficiently and collaboratively with all stakeholders, including brands/regions, sourcing offices, core team, tier 1 and 2 suppliers, etc., to ensure successful execution of the projects. An active person with demonstrated community engagement to work for the betterment of the people and our planet.
Speed Engineer & Supply Chain Professional
A soldier who helps drive positive change in the industry to improve the work environment.
- Supply chain management
- Project management
- Operations management
- Production management
- Lean manufacturing
- Technical & fact-based analytics
- Effective communication
- Data-driven decision making
For me, success is defined by the effects of my actions on my family and community. My daily accomplishments – the projects that yield satisfactory outcomes – are small steps towards the pursuit of success. My defining strengths are my permanent state of buoyant optimism, passion my his work, a solid commitment to my environment and community, and a “never say die” spirit.
Facts
7+
Years of Experience
35+
Projects
10
Awards
12+
Countries
Skills
Resume
Education
Master of Science, Manufacturing Systems Engineering
2014 - 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
The Warwick University, United Kingdom
Key modules Supply chain management, Project planning management and control, Operations strategy for industry, Financial analysis & control systems
- VF Corp – Hinrich Foundation Global Trade Leader Scholarship
- Volunteer for market development for handmade products in Asia to support handicaps of Cambodia and Philippines
Bachelor of Science, Industrial & Production Engineering
2009 - 2014
Bangladesh University of Engineering And Technology,
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Key courses Supply chain management, Project and environmental management, Operations management, Marketing management, Quality management, Probability & statistics, Principles of accounting, Engineering economy
- BUET technical scholarship (2009-2013)
- Bangladesh government merit-based scholarship (2009)
- Class representative throughout the degree
Internship
Jan - Mar 2013
RAHIMAFROOZ RENEWABLE ENERGY LTD. (RREL), Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Analysis of material handling, safety issues, production capacity etc. and suggest relevant improvements
- Digitalized production monitoring, modified material handling and designed automatic sheet cutting process
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
- GSD Training and Practice organized by VF Asia (40 hours, 2018)
- Time and Motion Study Seminar organized by METS department of VF Asia (40 hours, 2015)
- Method Time Measurement (MTM) in Hong Kong organized by METS department of VF Asia (40 hours, 2014)
Extracurricular Activities
- Active member of “Connecting People”: Raise funds to support Covid-19 impacted people; find raw materials, coordinate with suppliers to make PPE; Collect funds to make Oxygen cylinders available at remote areas
- Talent development: Training people for project management though Smartsheet and effective communication
- Lead community work at our offices: Drive Zero Single Use Plastic (SUP), park cleaning activities, taking care of elderly, tree plantation etc.
- Member, Skills Development, Alumni Leadership Committee, Hinrich Foundation Alumni Association: Arrange events for skill (soft/hard) development of current scholars as well as of alumni groups
- Senior Rover-mate, BUET Rover Scout (2009-2014): Actively participate all scouting activities
- Member, House of Volunteers (HoV) (2012-2014): Collect books, computers (new or used) from doners and set up libraries at different location of Bangladesh
- Logistic Secretary, Association of Industrial and Production Engineers, BUET (2012-2014): Assist arranging events
Professional Experience
Manager, Multi-Speed Supply
2023 - Present
VF CORPORATION, Singapore
Speed Engineer, Multi-Speed Supply
2019 - 2023
VF CORPORATION, Singapore ◄ China & Hong Kong
Current Projects: Leadtime Baselining for entire VF Asia Sourcing; In-season replenishment program for Timberland
Scope: All brands & products | All customer regions | All sourcing countries in Asia | Tier 1 & tier 2 suppliers (order placement to shipment)
Key Achievements
- Won the prestigious APAC GEM (Going the Extra Mile) Award twice in a row: a) Business Results and Transformation Leadership Award 2022 for the best project of the year, and b) Above and Beyond Performer Award 2021 as one of the top 15 best performers of the year
- Completed the eye-opening baselining and calculated fact-based Leadtime for 3 brands; identified 25% Leadtime reduction opportunity
- Enabled Vans in-season replenishment by reducing 52% of production Leadtime, from 73 days to 35 days, for 4.2M pairs/year
- Developed capabilities of developing-manufacturing-shipping new products in 3 months Leadtime (regular 16 months) for 2M pairs/year that enabled capitalizing market trend/consumer insights
- Set up speed digital fabric printing facility: reduced printing Leadtime from 30 days to 10 days & saved USD 2M/year from cost reduction
- Developed and deployed 14 days Retail Quick Turn (regular 73 days) in 5 vendors for ~25M pair shoes/year (25% of the business)
Speed Activities: Working directly and/or indirectly on manufacturing and systems solutions to-
- Influence and enable the overall “Go-To-Market (GTM)” strategy by playing the project manager role
- Lead and drive the “Faster Together” initiative; connect regional and cross-functional business partners, vendors, and suppliers
- Utilize industrial engineering/IE & Lean Manufacturing techniques to bring measurable and tangible efficiency improvement
Plant Engineer B ◄ Plant Engineer C ◄ Engineer Trainee
2014 - 2019
VF Corp | VF Asia LTD
Key Achievements
- VF Star Award - Best Project 2016 (one award per year in VF Asia region) for significant results of the project: “Model production line set up to improve productivity” at a vendor factory in Cambodia
- 15-25% improvements in each productivity improvement Kaizen Events
- Over 40% improvement in all quality improvement projects, some defects reduced to zero percentage
- Set up Lean Digitalized Finishing Unit (Lean-DFU) model line at 3 Jeanswear vendors in Bangladesh
Key Activities
- Conducting & coordinating projects and events involving Kaizen principles to improve productivity, quality and on time delivery in different vendor factories
- Implementing lean tools and techniques such as 5S & visual management, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), continuous flow & optimal inventory, line balancing, quality improvement/zero defects, quick changeover/SMED, TPM etc.
- Training people and facilitating knowledge sharing to foster Lean environment and improve Lean culture
Consultant: Productivity and Quality Improvement
2013 - 2014
A.T. HAQUE GROUP, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Analysis of production lines’ productivity and quality performance including hazard analysis of whole factory
- Proposal for improved manufacturing process, improved layout, better safety, and proper maintenance program
Design Engineer
May - Aug 2013
M2M SOLUTIONS & SERVICES LTD, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Ergonomic workstation design to prevent eye strain, repetitive strain injuries and back pain
- Comprehensive database management & strategic consulting, including business plan, selling strategy
