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MOHAMMED AKRAM

MOHAMMED AKRAM

Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic product development professional with a proven track record at Page Industries - Jockey, excelling in project management. Achieved a significant reduction in defects while enhancing collaboration across teams. Skilled in PLM and time management, I thrive on driving quality and innovation in fast-paced environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - MERCHANDISER

PAGE INDUSTRIES - JOCKEY
Bengaluru
02.2024 - Current
  • Analyze new style requirements, translate the designer’s vision, and coordinate with the technical and sourcing teams to ensure feasibility.
  • Manage 15–20 new style developments per season, from fabric/trim sourcing and cost negotiation to proto and fit sample execution, as per TNA.
  • Collaborate with designers and product management to review samples, finalize costing, and maintain alignment with design intent, and market trends.
  • Ensure timely testing, lab dip and colorway approvals to meet buyer requirements.
  • Leverage PLM software to streamline records, enhance workflow transparency, and strengthen cross-team collaboration.

QUALITY ANALYST

CLASSIC FASHION APPAREL INDUSTRIES
Jordan
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Achieved a 5% reduction in defects through real-time tracking and analysis over one year.
  • Planned weekly inspections for 20 lakh pieces, achieving an 80-85% pass rate.
  • Facilitated ERP implementation to gather real-time data and address root causes of damage.
  • Coordinated with merchandising and logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Collaborated with buyers (Walmart, JC Penney Kids) and internal teams to enhance quality and mitigate risks.
  • Led regular KPI meetings with production and quality teams to boost collaboration and efficiency.
  • Conducted daily audits of 1 lakh pieces to identify production issues, engaging technical and quality teams.

NOMINATED QUALITY ASSURANCE

SHAHI EXPORTS PVT. LTD.
Bengaluru
08.2018 - 09.2021
  • Successfully cleared the Nominated QA qualification test for Tesco brand.
  • Performed 10–12 inline audits and helped cut defects by 1.5% through close coordination and monitoring.
  • Maintained defect rates below 5% in 50 consecutive third-party inspections, earning 100% self-inspection status.
  • Conducted risk assessment meetings with the factory team and buyers based on samples, keeping safety regulations into check.
  • Reviewed size sets, sealed Green Seals, and sent them to buyers — with zero rejections on my signed Green Seals and TOPs.
  • Reviewed daily DPR reports to ensure all the shipments are on track.

Education

Bachelor of Fashion Technology -

NIFT
Patna
06-2018

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Cost Negotiation
  • Project Management
  • PLM
  • SCM
  • Critical thinking
  • Quality assurance
  • Team collaboration
  • Fashion industry awareness

Internship Projects

  • Graduation Research Project

 Chandramukhi Impex, Kolkata|Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

 Executed the product development process for Safety gears.

  • Apparel Internship

Brandix Apparel India, Visakhapatnam |May 2017- Aug 2017

Successfully completed a project focused on regulating cutting and sewing WIP using Kanban Methodology.

  • Textiles internship

Raymond Ltd, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh| May2016

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kannada
Beginner (A1)
A1

Timeline

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - MERCHANDISER

PAGE INDUSTRIES - JOCKEY
02.2024 - Current

QUALITY ANALYST

CLASSIC FASHION APPAREL INDUSTRIES
10.2021 - 10.2023

NOMINATED QUALITY ASSURANCE

SHAHI EXPORTS PVT. LTD.
08.2018 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Fashion Technology -

NIFT
MOHAMMED AKRAM