Shanawaz Ibrahim

Results-driven Operations Leader with 18 years in luxury couture and high fashion. Known for scaling operations, delivering on elite client expectations, and driving excellence under pressure. Expert in cross-functional leadership, production management, strategic execution, and operational growth.

Operations Head - Zari Embroideries

(2024-01)

• Leading end-to-end operations across Production, Sales, and Creative divisions for luxury couture and high-fashion projects.
• Managing prestigious international clients including Richard Quinn, Tony Ward, Zuhair Murad, Georges Hobeika, and royal clientele from Qatar.
• Driving project execution, production planning, and timely delivery while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Implementing SOPs, workflows, reporting systems, and scalable operational structures.

Merchandising Head - Fashion House

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Managed buyers including Ethnicity, Bazaar Kolkata, The Souled Store, FirstCry, and Bewakoof.
• Led vendor sourcing, production coordination, and end-to-end merchandising operations.

Sr. Production Merchandiser - Labisa Fashion

(2017-01 - 2022-12)

• Managed production from sampling to shipment for major retail buyers.
• Oversaw quality assurance, production planning, inventory, and shipment coordination.

Sr. Sourcing Manager - Podar Education Network

(2010-01 - 2017-12)

• Managed PAN India vendor sourcing across 35+ product categories.
• Led supplier negotiations and distribution coordination.

Embroidery Expert - Steve and Barry's

(2007-01 - 2010-12)

• Coordinated embroidery developments with New York HQ designers.
• Managed product development and quality standards during bulk production.

Jr. Production Merchandiser - Opera Clothing

(2004-01 - 2007-12)

• Managed production coordination for international buyers including PEPE, FCUK, Marks & Spencer, Carrefour, Walmart, and Roberto Cavalli.

SSC - St. Paul High School, Mumbai (1998-12)