Muhammad Irfan Ahmed
@muhammadirfanahmed
Senior marketing and operations leader specializing in socks/textile export, production and client development.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior marketing and operations professional with extensive experience leading socks and knitwear manufacturing units, managing end-to-end factory operations, sales, merchandising, procurement and quality assurance for export markets. I have consistently developed new customers, negotiated pricing, executed production plans, and coordinated logistics to deliver on-time to major global retailers and brands.
Throughout my career I have headed multiple manufacturing units, reported directly to CEOs, and worked with global customers including large retailers; I combine market intelligence, process optimization and vendor management to increase productivity, reduce costs and expand export business.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IGGM Marketing & Operations
Ideal Group
Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 8 months)
Headed two socks manufacturing units, overseeing sales, marketing, merchandising, procurement, operations, QA and logistics to drive export-oriented production and delivery since Jan 2015.
Marketing/Merchandising Manager
Mima Knit
Jul 2014 - Jan 2015 (6 months)
Managed sales, marketing, merchandising and product development for a socks export unit supplying USA, UK, Canada and Europe from Jul 2014 to Jan 2015.
Marketing/Merchandising Manager
Ital Sports
Jul 2012 - Jun 2014 (1 year 11 months)
Led sales, marketing, merchandising and developments for an export-focused socks and garments manufacturer serving USA, UK, Canada and Europe from Jul 2012 to Jun 2014.
Marketing/Merchandising Manager
Milords Middle East FZC
Jun 2011 - Jul 2012 (1 year 1 month)
Managed marketing, merchandising, planning, procurement and operations for a major socks exporter in Sharjah, coordinating exports to USA, UK, Canada and Europe from Jun 2011 to Jul 2012.
Marketing/Merchandising Manager
InterMarket Knit
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 (1 year 5 months)
Directed sales, marketing, merchandising and product development for a Lahore-based socks exporter to USA, UK, Canada and Europe from Jan 2010 to Jun 2011.
Group Leader (Merchandising)
Dynamic Sportswear
Jan 2005 - Jun 2010 (5 years 5 months)
Led merchandising group for a large socks exporter, managing sales, product development and quality assurance for markets including USA, UK, Brazil, Canada and Europe from Jan 2005 to Jun 2010.
Merchandiser & Coordinator
Standard Hosiery
Feb 2004 - May 2005 (1 year 3 months)
Handled merchandising and productivity/compliance coordination for an export-oriented socks manufacturer serving USA, Canada and Europe from Feb 2004 to May 2005.
Management Trainee
Needlepoint
Oct 2003 - Jan 2004 (3 months)
Completed management trainee rotation at a vertical knitwear manufacturer and exporter to USA and Europe from Oct 2003 to Jan 2004.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Textile College of Management Sciences
Master of Business Administration, Marketing
Grade: CGPA 3.20
Completed Master of Business Administration (specialization in Marketing) with coursework in marketing, textile marketing and operations; graduated in 2003 with CGPA 3.20.
National Textile College of Management Sciences
Diploma in General Textile Technology & Management, Textile Technology
Completed a Diploma in General Textile Technology & Management at the college; focused on textile technology and management topics.
National Textile College of Management Sciences
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Grade: CGPA 3.25
Completed Bachelor of Business Administration with coursework in marketing, organizational behavior and textile technology; graduated in 2002 with CGPA 3.25.
National Textile College of Management Sciences
Diploma in Total Quality Management, Total Quality Management
Completed a Diploma in Total Quality Management covering quality systems and practices.
National Textile College of Management Sciences
Diploma in Textile Processing, Textile Processing
Completed a Diploma in Textile Processing with focus on textile processing techniques and applications.
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