Strategic Business Leader in Apparel Marketing & Merchandising
21+ years experience running profitable businesses to create business growth through Marketing & Merchandising, Global Buyer Sourcing. Currently working with Asia Excel Trading Ltd. (INDOCHINE) as BU Head focused on business growth with a strong emphasis on profit management. Special focus in leading teams across Leadership, Marketing, Sourcing and Operations.







Why Work With Me?

Marketing | Merchandising | Supply Chain, and Strategic Business Developments
Driving Growth Through Strategic Marketing, Merchandising, and Global Sourcing — 21+ Years of Proven Leadership in Building Strong Buyer Relationships
If you’re looking for someone who understands fashion beyond fabrics—someone who can translate design into deliverables and vision into value—I’m here to help. I bring over 15 years of hands-on experience working with top global brands, managing complex supply chains, negotiating smartly, and delivering results with precision. I speak the language of both buyers and factories, ensuring nothing gets lost in translation. Let’s collaborate to create apparel solutions that are efficient, scalable, and ready for the world.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Asst Merchandiser, Merchandiser
Senior Merchandiser
Asst. Merchandise Manager
Team Manager
General Manager (Marketing & Merchandising)
Divisional Manager Merchandising and Marketing
Business Unit Head (BU Head)
Business Unit Head (BU Head)
Business Unit Head (BU Head)
Business Unit Head (BU Head)
Business Unit Head (BU Head)
Business Unit Head (BU Head)
Asia Excel Trading Ltd (INDOCHINE)
BU Head (Business Unit Head)
(continuing)
I lead global buyer engagements through strategic overseas meetings, building long-term partnerships that drive business growth. I oversee pricing strategies and high-level negotiations, aligning final prices with factory partners to ensure mutual profitability. My role includes identifying and onboarding manufacturing partners that meet client requirements, compliance standards, and production goals.
I specialize in client acquisition by negotiating techno-commercial terms and ensuring smooth onboarding and relationship management. Acting as the primary liaison with buyers, I turn their needs into actionable, results-driven strategies. I also mentor cross-functional teams and implement cost-reduction and quality-improvement techniques across the supply chain—ensuring operational excellence from start to finish.

Thermax Group
General Manager (Marketing & Merchandising)
Sep’17 to Mar’19
At Thermax Group, I led a team of 45 professionals to oversee end-to-end production and merchandising operations. I was responsible for creating detailed T&A plans, implementing quality control systems, and ensuring on-time delivery of 2–2.5 million pieces of knit garments per month, valued at USD 6–7 million.
I played a key role in developing over 250 styles per season and successfully onboarded major international buyers such as FOREVER21, NEW YORKER, and ALCOTT—strengthening the company’s global portfolio and expanding its client base.

ZXY International FZCO.
Team Manager for Woven & Jersey
Dec’14 to Sep’17
At ZXY International, I led an 8-member team to deliver end-to-end merchandising solutions across Woven and Jersey product lines. I managed production, supply chain coordination, quality control, and shipping operations across 13 factories over 4 seasons annually.
My focus on operational efficiency and execution excellence ensured the on-time shipment of 1.5 to 1.8 million pieces per season, valued at approximately USD 4.5 million, while maintaining high compliance and buyer satisfaction standards.

Simple Approach Ltd
At Simple Approach Ltd., I advanced through three key roles over five years, handling major European and North American retail accounts. Working closely with a small team, I managed sample development through to shipment, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
I was responsible for booking and tracking fabric, trims, and accessories, ensuring they were in-house and properly allocated for production. Successfully coordinated the production and shipment of 1–1.2 million pieces per season (90% woven), valued at USD 4 million.

Palmal Group of Industries.
Merchandiser
At Palmal Group, I managed the full merchandising cycle for Wal*Mart Mexico, from sample development (proto, fit, PP, TOP) to final production. I handled fabric and trim bookings, price negotiations, PI/LC follow-ups, and ensured timely in-house delivery and smooth distribution from the central store.
This role gave me a solid foundation in merchandising operations, supply chain coordination, and buyer communication—helping me understand complex workflows and resolve production challenges effectively.

Academic & Professional Certifications
Bridging Global Fashion with Smart Merchandising.
Bringing global fashion visions to life with precision and passion.I specialize in bridging buyers and factories through strategic merchandising. From concept to shipment, I ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery.With deep industry insight and international experience, I drive growth and innovation.Let’s create apparel solutions that resonate worldwide.
International Business Trips
Represented companies in high-level buying meetings and sourcing visits across: North America & Europe: United Kingdom, Canada, USA, Germany, France, Italy, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, India, Malaysia, and UAE !
Career Journey
Across Leading RMG & Apparel Organizations
- Asia Excel Trading Ltd.(INDOCHINE) – Business Unit Head
Thermax Group – General Manager (Marketing & Merchandising)
ZXY International FZCO – Team Manager (Woven & Jersey)
Simple Approach Ltd. – Assistant Merchandise Manager, Sr. Merchandiser
Palmal Group of Industries – Merchandiser

ZXY International FZCO

Palmal Group of Industries

Thermax Group

Asia Excel Trading Ltd
12+ Years Experience
With over 21 years of leadership in the apparel and textile industry, I, Md Abdul Hai, have built a career rooted in strategic merchandising, global sourcing, and data-driven business development. Currently, I serve as the Business Unit Head at Asia Excel Trading Ltd. (INDOCHINE), where I lead high-value operations for global buyers such as New Look (UK), Sainsbury’s, Sea-Salt, Licensing UK, RDG USA, and Matalan.





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– Md.Abdul Hai
- Mobile: (+88) 01711071086, 01678-171157 (WhatsApp)
- hai.texpro@gmail.com
Delivering quality, compliance, and consistency—from concept to shipment
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