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Work History
Education
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Hobbies and Interests
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Yousuf Siddiqui

Karachi

Summary

To leverage my extensive experience in supply chain, merchandising and developments to contribute to the growth and success of a dynamic organization. Seeking a challenging role where I can utilize my expertise in product selection, inventory management, pricing strategies, enhance customer satisfaction, and maximize profitability. Highly Motivated Individual who seeks for the knowledge to increase my proficiency.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Merchandising Manager

Soorty Enterprises
07.2014 - Current

Responsible for maintaining all communication with clients and addressing any inquiries.

Overseeing the entire supply chain, including order forecasting, cost analysis, and product development.

Continuously striving to introduce new product lines and secure orders to sustain and grow our relationships with customers and brands.

Managing budgeting, pricing negotiations, and presenting reports to senior management on current orders and market trends.

Ensuring strong follow-up procedures are in place, team management is effective, and all orders are executed seamlessly until shipment.

Anticipating future developments and curating collections for upcoming buying meetings.

Product Developer

Artistic Denim Mills
12.2012 - 06.2014

Collaborated with the Creative Director to oversee design aspects, upcoming trends, and fabric selection.


Created seasonal collections for marketing, showrooms, and runway shows.


Conducted trend analysis using various fashion sources and monitored competitors.


Coordinated with US Design Teams to follow up on development


Managed design, fabric, and wash approvals.

Merchandiser

Soorty Enterprises
03.2011 - 11.2012

Collaborated efficiently with the direct purchasing team and local office team


Created a detailed TNA calendar to ensure effective follow-up


Ensured compliance with testing requirements and production protocols


Provided support for development and production approval sampling


Managed supply chain logistics to align with production timelines

Merchandiser

Crown Textile (Knitwear)
06.2010 - 03.2011

Responsible for communicating with buyers and suppliers


Overseeing Pre-Costing and Post-Costing tasks


Efficiently managing sampling at every stage to meet shipment deadlines

Junior Merchandiser

RR Apparel Pvt Ltd (Knitwear)
01.2009 - 05.2010

Responsible for communicating with buyers, overseeing development and production progress, and managing the TNA Calendar.


Consistently following up with the production team to ensure timely shipments and successful completion of tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Karachi University
Karachi, Sindh
12.2024

Higher Secondary, Pre-Engineering -

Pakistan Shipowners College
Karachi, Sindh
01.2012

Secondary School, Biology -

Sir Syed Secondary School
Karachi, Sindh
01.2008

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Order Management
  • Product Development
  • Merchandising

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
B2
Urdu
Advanced
C1

Hobbies and Interests

  • Books Reading
  • Article Study

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/20/91
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Pakistani

Timeline

Deputy Merchandising Manager

Soorty Enterprises
07.2014 - Current

Product Developer

Artistic Denim Mills
12.2012 - 06.2014

Merchandiser

Soorty Enterprises
03.2011 - 11.2012

Merchandiser

Crown Textile (Knitwear)
06.2010 - 03.2011

Junior Merchandiser

RR Apparel Pvt Ltd (Knitwear)
01.2009 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Commerce -

Karachi University

Higher Secondary, Pre-Engineering -

Pakistan Shipowners College

Secondary School, Biology -

Sir Syed Secondary School
Yousuf Siddiqui