Mohammad Saidur Rahman | C-Suite Business Executive

The Journey

Executive Tenure

Chief Business Officer

Jan 2024 - Present

Classical Handmade Products BD Ltd. & Classical Leather & Footwear Products Ltd. | Dhaka, Bangladesh

Risk Mitigation: Implemented strengthened governance frameworks across Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), comprehensive risk management protocols, and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) frameworks, significantly improving enterprise responsiveness, operational accountability, and cross-functional alignment. Managed P&L ownership with focus on strategic decision authority for global operations.
Growth: Delivered 8% revenue growth through enhanced buyer engagement and improved order predictability; Achieved 3-4% margin improvement via sourcing efficiencies and disciplined cost control; Secured 2 new international buyers for portfolio diversification; Reduced operational lead-times by 12% through improved production scheduling.
Logistics & Global Coordination: Oversaw cross-border supply chain, import/export operations, port management, and international trade compliance to ensure seamless global logistics.

Head of Merchandising

Sep 2021 - Dec 2023

Classical Handmade Products BD Ltd. | Dhaka, Bangladesh

Spearheaded end-to-end buyer communication for global accounts like IKEA & Walmart. Managed sample developments and cost engineering.

Improved 10-12% order conversion through competitive pricing and structured capacity planning; Reduced sample-to-approval cycle time by 18% for faster market readiness; Decreased material cost variance by 5% through enhanced supplier protocols.

Maintained 95% buyer retention through spec accuracy and proactive relationship management.

Country Manager

Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

Basketville Inc. (Bangladesh)

Standardized yarn and product testing protocols to meet US retail pricing benchmarks and elevate quality consistency.
Conducted nationwide factory assessments, building a vetted pipeline of 8–10 high-potential suppliers and strengthening compliance with North American and EU standards.
Identified 3–4% cost optimization opportunities; led remote product development during COVID-19 and ensured export readiness through cross-border logistics coordination.

Deputy Manager –
Retail Supply Chain

Aug 2014 - Jan 2020

Leatherex Footwear Industries Ltd. | Bangladesh

Streamlined supply chain efficiency through vendor optimization, quality control standardization, and pricing alignment across retail operations.
Directed retail supply chain for 12+ outlets; improved stock-turn by 10% and reduced out-of-stock by 12% via demand forecasting.
Delivered 2–3% margin expansion through SKU rationalization; strengthened seasonal collaboration and global import/export coordination.

Team Lead –
UK Retail Operations

Dec 2010 - Jun 2014

J Sainsbury plc | United Kingdom

Delivered operational excellence for one of the United Kingdom’s largest grocery retail chains, managing high-volume store operations.
Maintained 92–95% service-level performance and improved inventory accuracy to 98% through disciplined execution and process control.
Led and developed teams of 20–30 staff, driving consistent performance in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Production Assets

Manufacturing Units

Sustainable Jute & Seagrass

Client Focus: IKEA / Target

Handwoven Floor Coverings

Client Focus: ZARA Home

Artisanal Home Accents

Global Export Quality

Performance Footwear

Advanced sports shoe production lines with precision QA for major retailers.

Premium Leather Goods

Executive formal footwear crafted for the European market standards.

Trusted By Global Industry Giants

IKEA ZARA H&M

WALMART TARGET NEXT

Impact

Sustainability Footprint

Zero Exclusion

I provide executive oversight to inclusive development programs that integrate social impact into our operating model. Through structured engagement with 12 self-help groups, we advance community empowerment initiatives that deliver food security to 1,250 families during critical periods, facilitate annual health access for 1,500+ individuals, and expand essential hygiene support—embedding measurable social equity within our value chain.

Zero Carbon

I lead the strategic transition toward carbon-negative operations by institutionalizing renewable energy adoption and emissions reduction frameworks. With 502.56 kWh of installed solar capacity, we mitigate approximately 315 tons of GHG emissions annually while leveraging clean energy infrastructure to support agricultural productivity and community benefit. Sustainability is integrated as a core operational KPI, not a peripheral initiative.

Zero Poverty

I drive employment and livelihood strategy as a central pillar of business growth. Through scalable workforce expansion, we have generated 3,000+ direct jobs and enabled income pathways for over 5,000 smallholder farmers. Structured capacity-building programs reaching 3,000–4,000 individuals reinforce long-term economic resilience, aligning commercial scale with inclusive prosperity.

"A Blueprint for Responsible and Inclusive Growth" – Championing ESG, ethical sourcing, compliance, and social responsibility in global manufacturing.

Academic Foundation

Entrepreneurship & Business Development (EBD), Management Development Program (MDP)

2026

IBA, University of Dhaka

MBA in Management Information Systems

2025

University of Scholars

MBA in Marketing

2023

International MBA Institute

BA in Accounting & Financial Management

2013

University of Sunderland, UK

Professional Accreditations

Operations

Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt (CSSMBB)

International Six Sigma Institute | 2023

Supply Chain

Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management

ISCEA, USA | 2017

Merchandising

Certificate in Apparel Merchandising

Textileus | 2024

Compliance

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System

Alison | 2020

Business Administration

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

EBMA, UK | 2014

Business Development

Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing & Brand Management

BIMS | 2025

Quality Excellence

Diploma in Lean Manufacturing & Product Management

Alison | 2023

Leadership

Certified High Performing Executives

Industria Academia | 2024

Communication

Communication & Interpersonal Skills at Work

University of Leeds & Institute of Coding | 2020

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Driving Global Business Transformation