Muhammad Junaid

Results-driven Textile Professional with 15+ years of experience in Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Manufacturing across diverse home textile and apparel categories. Skilled in managing end-to-end operations from Product development to final shipment, streamlining processes, and driving market-focused solutions that improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. Holds a Master's in Textile Engineering and an MBA in Marketing, combining strong technical expertise with strategic business insight.

Proven ability to deliver growth, innovation, and operational excellence in global markets.

Asst Manager Merchandising at West Point Home (2024-09 – Present)

• Manage end-to-end supply chain for home textiles (bedding, towels, rugs) by coordinating with global vendors and ensuring accurate production specifications.
• Oversee production timelines with detailed T&A calendars, achieving on-time execution of critical milestones.
• Prepare and analyse cost sheets with vendors in India, China, and Pakistan; calculate landed costs for the US market to drive profitable sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with US-based merchandising and design teams to streamline product development, costing, order allocation, and factory-to-retail execution.
• Collaborated with suppliers to drive product development while identifying and sourcing new fabrics, trims, and shapes in line with brand strategies
• Leverage digital project management tools (Monday.com) to monitor the full product lifecycle for efficiency and visibility.
• Manage product costing and P&L performance while maintaining quality standards, timely delivery, and market competitiveness.

Manager Merchandising at Huqas Apparel (2024-05 – 2024-08)

• Lead cross-functional teams in merchandising, product development, procurement, and supply chain to deliver on customer calendars.
• Manage procurement and approvals of fabrics, trims, and accessories while overseeing supplier factory operations.
• Drive costing and development strategies to optimize pricing, quality, and product competitiveness across multiple categories.
• Plan capacity expansion and onboard new customers to support business growth in EU markets.
• Optimize fabric and accessory inventories through cost-effective allocation and utilization.
• Manage diverse product lines—knits, wovens, workwear, hospitality textiles, and processed fabrics—for export to Denmark, UK, Poland, and wider EU markets.

Manager Merchandising and Sourcing at Country Textile (2023-11 – 2024-04)

• Directed merchandising for home textiles and made ups, partnering with product development and design teams
• Ensured on-time execution of calendars through strong organizational and time management practices.
• Strengthened vendor process controls and supply chain efficiency to meet business objectives.
• Managed supplier evaluation matrix and provided performance insights to the UK central team.
• Oversaw vendor operations, compliance, safety, and product development updates.
• Enforced quality control standards across diverse categories, including home textiles, made ups, and Hosiery.

Function Specialist Product Development at Interloop (2016-07 – 2023-10)

• Led end-to-end PD Process, from concept to customer approval, ensuring on-time delivery against deadlines.
• Directed a fully integrated PD setup, managing colour, size, fit, strike-off, and cost approvals to meet brand standards.
• Partnered with sales teams on demand analysis and line planning, optimizing supply chain to meet customer NBDs.
• Oversaw account management for global brands including Nike, Adidas, Target, UNIQLO, M&S, and C&A.
• Implemented lean initiatives, SOPs, and digital dashboards (PD, Merchandising, KPI) to improve lead times, efficiency, and performance tracking.
• Championed departmental KPIs, training needs assessments, and cross-functional development modules to strengthen team capability and product tracking to tier 4.

Deputy Manager Weaving at Zephyr Textiles (2008-08 – 2014-04)

• Managed planning and operations for a weaving unit with 82 Air Jet looms, ensuring efficient production workflows.
• Led fabric quality assurance processes to maintain high product standards.
• Directed production planning and control to meet delivery timelines and optimize capacity utilization.
• Supervised technical and production teams to achieve daily and monthly output targets.
• Oversaw warping, sectional warping, and sizing operations to ensure quality and consistency.
• Managed production lines including grey fabric and towels for export to Turkey, UK, EU, and USA markets.

MS in Textile Engineering – National Textile University (2016 – 2018)

MBA in Business Administration – Virtual University (2010 – 2013)

BS in Textile Engineering – BZU (2004 – 2008)