Shafiqul Islam
@shafiqulislam
I am an experienced manufacturing and RMG planning manager optimizing capacity, production and forecasting.
BangladeshWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated manufacturing and RMG planning professional with 15.5 years of experience leading capacity and production planning across major garment groups.
I have led planning and capacity functions at Bitopi Group, Doreen Group and EPIC, driving business expansion, load distribution and accurate sales forecasting to support yearly turnover goals.
I specialize in capacity analysis and production scheduling, and I am an expert user of COATS FastReact, SAP/ERP, KANBAN and MRP planning; I apply wash forecasting and industrial engineering techniques to minimize equipment downtime.
I collaborate closely with marketing and operations to translate forecasts into shipment plans and continuous improvements, using lean manufacturing principles to harmonize customer requirements with operational capability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager, Capacity Planning
Bitopi Group
Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Led capacity planning and business expansion for CKDL & SONAR, harmonizing customer requirements with production planning to minimize equipment downtime and improve forecasting accuracy.
Manager & Head of Planning
Doreen Group
Feb 2022 - Jun 2022 (4 months)
Managed capacity distribution and weekly capacity and shipment reviews across both units to support accurate marketing forecasts and on-time monthly shipments.
Manager, Planning & Coordination
EPIC Group
Mar 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 10 months)
Coordinated cut-to-ship planning, MRP and KANBAN processes, and monitored shipment control to ensure timely deliveries across EGMCL-2 and CIPL.
Assistant Manager, Planning & Coordination
EPIC Group
Aug 2015 - Mar 2019 (3 years 7 months)
Owned monthly loading and buildup planning using COATS Fast React and managed supply chain and inventory control to meet shipment targets.
Senior Officer, Planning & Coordination
Fakir Apparels Ltd.
Aug 2013 - Jul 2015 (1 year 11 months)
Executed line loading plans and daily TNA, prepared DPRs and coordinated weekly reviews to support wash capacity planning and accurate marketing forecasts.
Officer, IPE & Micro Planning
Hop Lun Apparels Ltd.
Feb 2010 - Jul 2013 (3 years 5 months)
Managed production planning, TNA coordination and shipment planning to drive continuous production focus and support on-time shipments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SBStamford University Bangladesh
Master of Business Administration, Finance
Grade: 3.27/4.0
Completed Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Finance from Stamford University Bangladesh in 2011 (GPA 3.27/4.0).
SBStamford University Bangladesh
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
Grade: 3.03/4.0
Completed Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Stamford University Bangladesh in 2009 (GPA 3.03/4.0).
Institute of Science Trade & Technology
Higher Secondary Certificate, Commerce
Grade: 4.16/5.0
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate in Commerce from Institute of Science Trade & Technology in 2005 (GPA 4.16/5.0).
Ibn-Taimiya School and College
Secondary School Certificate, Science
Grade: 1st Division (69%)
Completed Secondary School Certificate in Science from Ibn-Taimiya School and College in 2000 (1st Division, 69%).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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