Md. Shahabul Alam Shakil
340, (4b), Road-03 , Adabar, Baitul Aman Housing Society, Dhaka
Summary
Experienced and results-driven footwear professional with over 9 years of expertise in product development, commercialization, and bulk production in the footwear industry. Demonstrated success in managing end-to-end product development processes, from design to cost, margin optimization, and timely delivery. Proficient in footwear construction methods, material selection, and commercialization processes, with a specialization in Sports shoe, Leather formal shoes, Ladies boots, Western boots, WP shoes/boots and Work boots. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and factories to resolve technical issues, improve manufacturing processes, and ensure high-quality, on-time delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Product Developer
ZXY International
05.2023 - Current
- Drive product development, commercialization, and first production processes, linking factory capabilities with performance requirements.
- Develop technical solutions to optimize designs, reduce costs, and improve product manufacturability, by leveraging “off-the-shelf” automated manufacturing technologies.
- Advise on construction methods, materials, components, and costing, with expertise in Outsole mold, IMEVA slide mold, and Flip-flop sheet molds, as well as the production processes for ladies boot, WP shoes/boots, sandals, slides, flip-flops, sports, and running shoes.
- Crosscheck and revise colorways (Pantone Refs), materials, and spec sheets as needed.
- Ensure timely delivery of seasonal products by managing development calendars and resolving bottlenecks.
- Partner with factories to develop and negotiate tooling, ensuring consistency with original specifications to have FOB competitions.
- Collaborate with production and QA teams to identify root causes of issues and implement corrective actions.
Deputy Manager – Product Development
Western Footwear Ltd, Deshbandhu Group
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Spearheaded new developments to attract buyers by implementing cost-efficient and manufacturability-focused designs.
- Review with design all outsole and Blue Prints, Wood Models, and Rapid Prototypes before communicating final approval.
- Conducted commercialization trials to ensure SOPs were met and risks were mitigated prior to bulk production.
- Verified product quality through fit tests, tariff code compliance, and adherence to brand standards.
- Collaborated with factory teams to address production challenges and ensure "first-time-right" execution.
Assistant Manager
Royal Footwear Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Led projects from brief to box for major customers like Decathlon, GEMO, Inter Sports, Markell Shoes, and Topper, focusing on sports shoes and achieving on-time delivery at optimal costs, to meet PPH targets.
- Optimized production processes by integrating automated manufacturing technologies and improving material selection.
- Cross-checked and revised spec sheets, colorways, and materials to ensure alignment with customer requirements.
- Collaborated with QA and production teams to reduce return rates through root cause analysis and process improvements.
Senior Footwear Designer
FB FOOTWEAR LTD
03.2016 - 12.2019
- Designed and developed footwear for renowned clients such as CALERES, Marco Tozzi, CCC, LA HALLE, Jonak, Kickers, and Japanese customers.
- Managed prototype development, sole mold creation, and pattern engineering while ensuring adherence to timelines.
- Provided technical advice on materials, components, and manufacturing techniques to optimize costs and quality.
- Approved CFM samples and provide Best Practice recommendations.
- Worked closely with AQL and salvage teams to minimize returns by addressing quality and fit issues.
Education
PGD | Industrial Management | 2021 | CGPA 3.56
BANGLADESH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
B.Sc. | Footwear Engineering | 2015 | CGPA 3.43
UNIVERSITY OF DHAKA
H.S.C | Science | 2011 | CGPA 5.00
AHAMMAD UDDIN SHAH SHISHU NIKETON SCHOOL & COLLEGE
S.S.C | Science | 2009 | CGPA 5.00
AHAMMAD UDDIN SHAH SHISHU NIKETON SCHOOL & COLLEGE
Skills
- Product development expertise
- Product performance metrics
- Grading (Fast shoe software, ICAD 3D, Crispin)
- Cross-functional collaboration and team leadership
- Market research proficiency
- Vendor sourcing
- Commercialization Expertise
- Cost Optimization
- Data-driven decision making
- Customer needs analysis
- Innovative thinking
- Fluency in communicating in English (C1) and learning German (A1)
REFERENCE
NOOR MOHAMMAD
Asst. Professor, Institute of leather Engineering & Technology, University of Dhaka.
M: +88-01819181563
E: noormd458@yahoo.com
GM, Granucci Sourcing & Sales
M: +88-01716219144
E:salahuddineng21@gmail.com
Timeline
Senior Product Developer
ZXY International
05.2023 - Current
Deputy Manager – Product Development
Western Footwear Ltd, Deshbandhu Group
02.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Manager
Royal Footwear Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Footwear Designer
FB FOOTWEAR LTD
03.2016 - 12.2019
PGD | Industrial Management | 2021 | CGPA 3.56
BANGLADESH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
B.Sc. | Footwear Engineering | 2015 | CGPA 3.43
UNIVERSITY OF DHAKA
H.S.C | Science | 2011 | CGPA 5.00
AHAMMAD UDDIN SHAH SHISHU NIKETON SCHOOL & COLLEGE
S.S.C | Science | 2009 | CGPA 5.00
AHAMMAD UDDIN SHAH SHISHU NIKETON SCHOOL & COLLEGE
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