Hasib Us Salam
Dhaka
Summary
Over 23 years of progressive experience at various levels in leading multinational and Textile industries. Currently serving as Manager Sourcing Innovation – Surety Of Supply at Walmart Bangladesh office. Demonstrated expertise in driving system development, initiating operations, executing bulk production and trainings. Previously held positions including Processing Manager, and QC & R&D Manager, with the strong background in knit, woven, and Denim fabric production and finished garments. Additionally contributed to academia as visiting faculty member for Textile department at a recognized university for 10 years.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Sourcing Innovation - Surety Of Supply
WALMART SOURCING
01.2023 - Current
- Consultant for textile related matters.
- Manage and enhancing commodity tracking and insights.
- Integrated data analytics for strategic decision-making.
- Developed customized commodity reports – foundation of apparel and soft home cost book.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for sustainable product development.
- Part of Standard Cost Modeling team – Developing centralized costing tool for Global teams.
Manager, Raw Materials
WALMART SOURCING
03.2012 - 01.2023
- Develop & Drive systems to execute consistent quality from conception to bulk fabric.
- Provide fabric technical support to mills, suppliers and WM Sourcing on physical performance and color standards for fabrics including knits, woven, denim, light weight fabric etc.
- Explore innovative way to bring value and Implemented cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
- Evaluate mills and help solve production issues at any stage till finished fabric.
- Visit mills and supplier facilities to improve or solve technical challenges related to WM fabrics.
- Manage projects that have strategic impact on WM Apparel fabric quality and innovation.
- Contributed on KPI improvement, SPINE rollout and new Electronic color approval process.
- Conduct Training for suppliers and Cross functional team on innovation and systems implementation.
Head Of “Quality Control & Research & Development”
Amna Industries (Pvt) Ltd.
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Led quality control and research & development initiatives to enhance product quality and performance
- Implemented standardized processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Identified and implemented innovative solutions to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize defects
- Responsible for quality process implementation for organization.
- Innovated product line, complying by customer needs.
Deputy Processing Manager
Amna Industries (Pvt) Ltd.
10.2000 - 01.2011
- Managed day-to-day operations of processing department, including production scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control.
- Led process optimization and cost reduction initiatives – Invented “Blind Dyeing” concept.
- Led ISO-14000 certification initiatives and implementing best practices in environmental sustainability.
- Developed supplier relationships and cost-saving measures.
- Worked for customers like Wal-Mart, IKEA, Bedding House, West Elm, Springs Global, Hema etc.
Asst. Processing Manager
REFNRO CRESCENT (Pvt) Ltd.
05.2000 - 10.2000
- Started the department with processing manager
- Managed production floor and client communication
- Responsible to deal with the buyers and senior officials in the absence of processing manager.
Education
Master of Science - Advance Textile Processes
Indus University
Karachi - Pakistan 08.2015
B.Scs. (Hons) - Textile Science
Textile Institute of Pakistan
Karachi - Pakistan05.2000
Skills
- Flexibility in approach, patience, eagerness to learn and focus on work
- Proven ability to lead projects from conception to execution
- Curiosity for innovation and continuous improvement
- Strong communicator and relationship builder
- Analytical thinker with startup mentality
- Initiative-taker and action-oriented problem solver
- Give additional inputs to peers, other than than job description
- Help others whenever required and feasible
Accomplishments
- Visiting lecturer - Textile Materials and Process; for 10 years.
- Process Innovation award – Blind Dyeing Process.
- Core member – Electronic Color Approval Process.
- Respect for the individual awards for consecutive three years.
- Listed in dean list at TIP and scholarship holder.
Activities
- Sports - Cricket & Squash.
- Reading books and writing scripts for TV channel.
Training And Short Courses
- Effective business management.
- Data Sciences and tools.
- Planning and decision making.
- Change Management Training.
- Textile application and compliance Training.
- Project management and planning.
Email Addresses
- texperthasib1976@gmail.com
- hasib.salam@walmart.com
References
Available upon need.
Timeline
Manager, Sourcing Innovation - Surety Of Supply
WALMART SOURCING
01.2023 - Current
Manager, Raw Materials
WALMART SOURCING
03.2012 - 01.2023
Head Of “Quality Control & Research & Development”
Amna Industries (Pvt) Ltd.
01.2011 - 01.2012
Deputy Processing Manager
Amna Industries (Pvt) Ltd.
10.2000 - 01.2011
Asst. Processing Manager
REFNRO CRESCENT (Pvt) Ltd.
05.2000 - 10.2000
Master of Science - Advance Textile Processes
Indus University
B.Scs. (Hons) - Textile Science
Textile Institute of Pakistan