Usman Mirza Rasheed
Deputy Manager
Textiles & Apparel
Professional Summary
Usman Mirza Rasheed is an experienced textile professional with expertise in apparel merchandising, textile production planning, sourcing, product development, and international sales. With extensive experience in the fashion and textile industry, he specializes in IKEA product development, dyeing process optimization, quality improvement, vendor management, and client coordination. He has a strong background in leading textile projects, improving production efficiency, and managing global customer requirements.
Professional Experience
Apr 2026 - Present
Deputy Manager
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited
- Leads textile development operations | manages product innovation | and oversees merchandising activities.
- Handles IKEA related towel developments | dyeing optimization | and quality improvement processes.
- Coordinates with production teams | clients | and suppliers to ensure successful product execution.
Jun 2024 - Apr 2026
Assistant Manager
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited
- Managed IKEA product development | optimized dyeing processes | and ensured consistent fabric quality.
- Worked on shade matching | production troubleshooting | and corrective actions for dyeing defects.
- Collaborated with designers | technicians | and quality teams to support successful product launches.
Jul 2023 - Dec 2024
Assistant Manager International Sales & Marketing
Al Rahim Textile Industries Ltd
- Managed international sales activities | customer relationships | and textile marketing strategies.
- Handled client communication | negotiations | and business development initiatives for global markets.
- Supported sales growth through effective merchandising and market coordination.
Jul 2021 - Jun 2023
Senior Merchandiser
Al Rahim Textile Industries Ltd
- Managed apparel merchandising operations | product development | and customer requirements.
- Coordinated with production teams | vendors | and buyers to ensure timely delivery.
- Handled negotiations | quality monitoring | and retail focused textile solutions.
Oct 2016 - Jun 2021
Executive
Al Rahim Textile Industries Ltd
- Supported merchandising activities | production coordination | and textile operations.
- Managed product tracking | customer communication | and process improvement activities.
- Assisted teams in achieving production and delivery targets.
Jan 2011 - Oct 2016
Lucky Textile
Lucky Textile Mills
- Prepared operational reports | analyzed production data | and supported business decisions.
- Managed reporting processes | improved data accuracy | and assisted process optimization.
- Provided analytical support for textile operations and performance improvement.
Education & Certifications
Academic History
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting and Finance
Karachi University
2007 - 2009
Professional Certs
Core Competencies
Textile Industry
Apparel Merchandising
Production Planning
Product Development
International Sales
Marketing
Sourcing
Vendor Management
Dyeing Process Optimization
Fabric Development
IKEA Product Development
Quality Control
Shade Matching
Supply Chain Management
Client Relationship Management
Negotiation
Retail Management
Process Improvement
Microsoft Excel
Team Leadership
Project Management
Business Development