Ripon Chowdhury

Senior Apparel Merchandising & Operations Leader with 20+ years of experience in 100% export-oriented sweater and knit manufacturing. Proven success leading large factories, managing global buyers, and delivering on time, high quality production. Strong in costing, sourcing, quality compliance, and end to end merchandising operations.

General Manager, Marketing, Merchandising & Operations - Zahintex Industries Ltd. (ZIL) (Givensee Group) - Dhaka, Bangladesh

(2019-04 - 2022-09)

• Oversaw manufacturing and operations for export manufacturing
• Strengthened buyer communication and improved on time delivery through tighter production planning
• Partnered with QA teams to maintain compliance and quality standards

General Manager, Marketing, Merchandising & Operations - ARNA Tex Ltd (Bhuyan Group) - Dhaka Bangladesh

(2017-10 - 2019-03)

• Managed factory operations, merchandising workflows, and buyer relationships
• Led sample development, costing, accessories procurement, and shipment coordination

General Manager, Marketing, Merchandising & Operations - Dragon Sweaters Ltd (Dragon Group) - Dhaka, Bangladesh

(2015-11 - 2017-09)

• Led end-to-end merchandising and factory operations for a 100% export orientated jacquard sweater facility
• Coordinated production schedules to ensure on-time shipment for international buyers
• Managed costing, sample approvals, yarn sourcing, and third party quality inspections

General Manager, Marketing, Merchandising & Operations - MP Sweaters Ltd - Dhaka, Bangladesh

(2013-01 - 2015-10)

General Manager - SEWN (French Buying House - Sweater & Knit) - Dhaka, Bangladesh

(2009-05 - 2012-12)

Senior Merchandiser for export - orientated sweater & knit operations - Uni Star Group; Fashion Xpress; Arizona Sweater Ltd - Dhaka Bangladesh

(2000-01 - 2009-12)

• Led price quotations, costing, yarn procurement, and sample development
• Managed accessories development, approvals, packing and shipment confirmation
• Coordinated inspections with SGS, ITS, AQM, and third-party QA teams
• Ensured smooth production flow and on time delivery through buyer supplier coordination.

Bachelor of Commerce - Siddheswari College (1997-12) Dhaka, Bangladesh