Ahmed Istiaq Murad
@ahmedistiaqmurad
Product Manager with 12+ years driving revenue, market share, and operational excellence.
BangladeshWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Product Manager with over 12 years of experience across leather goods and PPE industries, specializing in full product lifecycle management, quality assurance, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. I have led product launches and strategic initiatives that delivered measurable outcomes, including 26% revenue growth, 23% market share gains, and significant cost optimizations.
My background combines hands-on manufacturing and quality roles with strategic product leadership and international market expansion; I excel at cross-functional collaboration, vendor negotiations, and data-driven decision making. I hold advanced Six Sigma certifications and a strong academic record, and I bring a track record of improving customer satisfaction, portfolio performance, and operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Product Manager
Ronco Safety
Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)
Led product strategy for head, hand, and body safety solutions, driving 23% market share growth and 26% revenue increase through targeted launches and vendor negotiations that reduced component costs by 17%.
Product Management Specialist
Ronco Safety
May 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 9 months)
Optimized product portfolios and led vendor qualification programs, achieving 16% sales growth in Head Protection and 14% European market penetration within six months.
Merchandising & QA Officer
Ventura Leatherwear Mfy (BD) Ltd.
Jul 2016 - Apr 2018 (1 year 9 months)
Managed end-to-end merchandising from sample production to delivery and implemented 7S and KAIZEN initiatives to strengthen quality systems and corrective actions.
IBCoordinated leather, environmental, and textile testing operations, ensuring 100% adherence to turnaround time commitments and delivering detailed reports to international clients.
Production & Quality Officer
PICARD Bangladesh Limited
Jul 2013 - Oct 2015 (2 years 3 months)
Led production planning and quality control for small leather goods, implementing corrective actions that improved manufacturing processes and product quality.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
EUEast West University
Graduate Diploma, Leather and Footwear Management
2020 - 2021
Grade: 3.87/4.00
Completed a Graduate Diploma in Leather and Footwear Management with a 3.87/4.00 GPA and ranked first in merit.
BPBangladesh University of Professionals
Master of Business Administration, Marketing
2014 - 2018
Grade: 3.80/4.00
Completed an MBA in Marketing with a 3.80/4.00 GPA, received merit scholarships in semesters 2 and 4 and ranked first in merit.
SBState University of Bangladesh
Master of Science, Environmental Science
2014 - 2015
Grade: 3.88/4.00
Completed an MS in Environmental Science with a 3.88/4.00 GPA and ranked third in merit.
IDInstitute of Leather Engineering & Technology, University of Dhaka
Bachelor of Science, Leather Products Engineering
2008 - 2013
Grade: 3.68/4.00
Earned a B.Sc. in Leather Products Engineering with a 3.68/4.00 GPA, received merit scholarships in early semesters and ranked third in merit.
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