SYED TAHIR AHMED BUKHARI
Deputy Manager Marketing
Karachi
Summary
Commercially driven Business Development leader with 13+ years of experience in international textile and home furnishings markets. Strong track record in revenue growth, strategic account expansion, and new business development across GCC, Europe, UK, and North America. Recognized for building long-term partnerships, commercializing new products, and aligning cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Deputy Manager Marketing
INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE LIMITED
01.2023 - Current
- Drive international business development and revenue growth across GCC, Europe, UK, and US markets.
- Manage strategic client relationships with global retailers and distributors.
- Lead new product introductions and value-added developments to increase wallet share.
- Oversee forecasting, pricing coordination, and SAP SD sales execution.
- Align internal teams to prioritize capacity for high-growth and high-margin programs.
Assistant Manager Marketing
INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE LIMITED
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Expanded customer base through new developments and improved commercial engagement.
- Supported pricing negotiations, demand planning, and competitive positioning.
- Strengthened customer confidence through improved execution reliability.
Senior Execution Officer
FEROZE1888 MILLS LIMITED
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Supported business execution for US and European retail programs.
- Managed order lifecycle, inventory control, and execution reporting.
- Assisted in audits, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
Merchandiser
AFROZE TEXTILE MILLS (PVT.) LTD
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed buyer communication, sampling, and order execution.
- Coordinated with QA to monitor quality at all production stages.
- Ensured L/C-compliant documentation and timely shipments.
- Maintained running order stock against forecast projection.
Merchandiser – Institutional & Object Division
EURO CENTRA PAKISTAN
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Supported inquiry handling, vendor coordination, and order execution.
- Conducted PP and QC meetings with vendors to ensure compliance.
- Monitored sampling and quality standards under senior supervision.
Education
B-Tech - Textile
Indus University
DAE - Textile Technology (Spinning)
Institute of Textile Technology & Management
Skills
New Business Acquisition & Market Expansion
Certification
Six Sigma (5-Star Project)
References
Available upon request
BUSINESS IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS
- Delivered approximately 18–22% year-on-year revenue growth across key international accounts.
- Managed annual business portfolios valued at USD 25–30M across home textile categories.
- Expanded market presence across GCC, UK, and European retail and institutional customers.
- Improved delivery performance and reduced execution lead times by ~15%.
- Maintained 95%+ retention of strategic customers through consistent service and value creation.
SELECTED GLOBAL CLIENTS
Marks & Spencer, Dunelm, Standard Textile, American Dawn, JC Penney, Bed Bath & Beyond, Medline, Vista Textile, United Textile Distribution, Rapport Home, American Home & Textile, Saturday Knight Ltd, Character World, Otto Versand, Heine Versand, CWS Boco, Birholm, Vienna, Heinemann
Timeline
Deputy Manager Marketing
INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE LIMITED
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager Marketing
INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE LIMITED
01.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Execution Officer
FEROZE1888 MILLS LIMITED
01.2014 - 01.2016
Merchandiser
AFROZE TEXTILE MILLS (PVT.) LTD
01.2012 - 01.2014
Merchandiser – Institutional & Object Division
EURO CENTRA PAKISTAN
01.2011 - 01.2012
DAE - Textile Technology (Spinning)
Institute of Textile Technology & Management
B-Tech - Textile
Indus University