Rahat Mostafa

Resourceful and detail-oriented Textile Engineer specializing in apparel merchandising, product development, and supply chain coordination for global brands including VANS, INDITEX, and TCHIBO. Experienced in end-to-end sample execution, material sourcing, and cross-functional collaboration, with strong skills in buyer communication, technical file analysis, and on-time delivery management. Highly adaptable and committed to driving operational excellence in sourcing and buying organizations.

Assistant Merchandiser at DBL GROUP LIMITED (2025-06 – Present)

New brand development of VF Corporation. Managing sample development for VANS (VF Corporation), ensuring quality and timely delivery.

• New brand development of VF Corporation
• Managing sample development for VANS (VF Corporation), ensuring quality and timely delivery
• Coordinating with development, sourcing, and production teams to streamline proto and salesman samples
• Maintaining buyer communication and resolve production challenges efficiently
• Proficient in Oracle systems for fabric booking, tracking, and maintenance to enhance accuracy, reduce delays, and strengthen overall logistics performance
• Fabric development and color approval through NATIFIC for SMS & bulk production
• Managing approvals and SOP as per VF Corporation standards
• Managing wash techniques, quality, and shade segregation for knit garments
• Managing testing of fabrics, trims and garments performance following VF standards

Trainee Merchandiser at FAKIR FASHIONS LTD. (2024-05 – 2025-06)

Oversaw development merchandising for Inditex, analyzing tech-packs and garment specs.

• Oversaw development merchandising for Inditex, analyzing tech-packs and garment specs
• Booked fabrics and trims, tracked sample progress, and ensured alignment with buyer expectations
• Strengthened negotiation and documentation skills through buyer correspondence

Merchandising Intern at FCI (BD) LTD. (2024-03 – 2024-05)

Supported product development for TCHIBO, managing sample approvals.

• Supported product development for TCHIBO, managing sample approvals
• Liaised with CAD, marker, and cutting teams to optimize fabric consumption and delivery timelines
• Handled logistics and shipment tracking via DHL, FedEx

B.Sc. in Textile Engineering – National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research (NITER) (2020 – 2024)

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) in Science – Engineering University School and College, BUET Campus (2018 – 2020)