M. UMAIR REHMAN
Bahria Orchard - Lahore
Summary
A results-driven administrative management professional dedicated to continuous improvements. Seeks opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and boost team performance. Knows denim industry practices and trends, and seeks opportunities to try new things and enhance results.Multi-talented Senior Manager, well-versed in Research & Business Development, highly effective at developing, executing, and directing key improvements that enable business enhancements and growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager - Marketing & Business Development
Nishat Apparel Ltd. (A group of Nishat Mills Limited)
Lahore
12.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the new ventures.
- Focus Brands; Inditex (Pull & Bear, Zara Men), Bestseller, Hugo Boss, JC Penney, GAP, Next, Tally Weijl, Carhart, Guess EU.
- Responsible for complete business development, marketing, and merchandising for BESTSELLER - ONLY House (ONLY and ONLY & SONS).
- Versatile knowledge of Denim & Woven fabrics, laundry and Product Development - Men, Women, and Kids.
- Expert in Fabric R&D, Costing, Supply Chain, and New Business Development.
- Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional team management skills.
- Keen Eye for New Trends & Forecasting.
- Excellent negotiation skills, cost profit analysis.
- Customer-centric approach.
Head of Research & Development/Business Development
Nishat Apparel Ltd. (A group of Nishat Mills Limited)
02.2019 - 11.2022
- Main Lead for USA, UK & EU Division Denim & Twill (Non-Denim) Developments.
- Woven Collections New Developments.
- Customized Collections for GAP, JC Penny, H&M, Next, Bestseller, Guess, Kiabi, OJG, Inditex, Carhartt WIP, Guess EU.
- Responsible for All Trade Shows (Kingpins, Tex World), Sustainable Initiatives & Company's Image Building Including Social Media.
- Versatile knowledge of Denim & Woven Laundry.
- Strong Eye for Branding.
- Leading a team of 12 people (Fashion, Textile, Graphic Designers & Textile Engineers).
Manager Research & Development Department
US Apparel & Textiles (PVT) Ltd.
07.2015 - 01.2019
- Managing H&M development and product cycle activities
- Managing the on time resources for the execution of seasonal and ongoing collections
- Managing and executing the capsule collections for H&M speed developments
- Managing the deadlines & attending seasonal developments for Stockholm and shanghai wash presentation meetings
- Managing US Group Collection along with the Fairs collection like Kingpins and Denim PV
- Responsible for the Wash duplication submissions in Karachi Office
- Responsible for attending wash presentation and trend meetings of H&M Karachi and Sweden Office.
Assistant Manager Research & Development Department
US Apparel & Textiles (PVT) Ltd.
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Develop General Collection of both seasons
- Denim Premier Vision's Exclusive Collection
- King Pin's Exclusive Collection
- Fulfillment of Developments and sampling requirements and protocols for Customized Customer based collections for Scandinavian and Italian Markets.
Management Trainee
US Apparel & Textiles (PVT) Ltd.
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Fulfillment of Developments and sampling requirements and protocols for all customers
- Developments of new concepts and styles for Jeans for High Street wear by studying and re searching new and emerging trends and Fashion Forecasts
- Influencing new collections of fabrics and garments keeping in view seasonal developments
- Developed products according to customer insight in order to increase the sales for Scandinavian division
- Ensuring all production lead times are kept in check and avoid unnecessary delays on the production process
- Developments of new concepts and styles for Jeans for High Street wear by studying and researching new and emerging trends and Fashion Forecasts
- Influencing new collections of fabrics and garments keeping in view seasonal developments.
Education
Bachelors in Communication Design (Graphic Design, Photography, Printing) - Graphic Design
University of the Punjab (College of art & Design)
Lahore 2013
Skills
- Good Knowledge of the Textile and Fashion Industry
- Strong Leadership qualities
- Team Building
- Proficient in Business Communication and Presentation
- Proficient in multiple PC software eg Excel, Office, Word, Adobe Photoshop
- Sales strategies and planning
- Microsoft office
- Influencing and negotiating
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Cross-functional communication
- Data-driven decision-making
- Reporting management
- Business performance management
- Training and Development
- Operations planning
Languages
Urdu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
Best Customer Centricity Award 2022 - Nishat Apparel
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Manager - Marketing & Business Development
Nishat Apparel Ltd. (A group of Nishat Mills Limited)
12.2022 - Current
Head of Research & Development/Business Development
Nishat Apparel Ltd. (A group of Nishat Mills Limited)
02.2019 - 11.2022
Manager Research & Development Department
US Apparel & Textiles (PVT) Ltd.
07.2015 - 01.2019
Assistant Manager Research & Development Department
US Apparel & Textiles (PVT) Ltd.
01.2014 - 07.2015
Management Trainee
US Apparel & Textiles (PVT) Ltd.
11.2013 - 12.2014
Best Customer Centricity Award 2022 - Nishat Apparel
Bachelors in Communication Design (Graphic Design, Photography, Printing) - Graphic Design
University of the Punjab (College of art & Design)
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