Imran Asghar
Textile Fashion Apparel, R&D
Corporate Sustainable Strategies Materials (BCI, Fair-Trade & Organic) Fabric Buyer,
Imran Asghar
Represented Pakistan in Textile Exchange Sustainability Conference held in Milan – Italy October 2018. Was a delegate member of South Asia for Organic Cotton Round Table.
Extensive experience in developing corporate sustainable strategies & supply chain for the textile industry starting from the preparation of agricultural land for cotton plantation up-to the end consumer.
An effective communicator with excellent management skills, Strong analytical background, excellent problem solving and organizational abilities.
High performer in different work environments and under pressure with full confidence and always ready for challenges.
Have been advising textile mills and apparel manufacturing facilities on HSE and better practices.
Have done technical evaluations of textile mills and apparel stitching facilities in Pakistan. Have supported vendors in their capacity building, knowledge sharing and compliance.
Certified from SDC (Society of Dyers and Colorists UK ) for color fastness physical tests and evaluations.
Sound knowledge and working experience of developing organic cotton farm under ORGANIC Standards USDA–NOP & EU 834 & 889 regulations & RCS, GRS, & Better Cotton Initiative,
International Working group member for Textile Exchange OCS (Organic Content Standard revision 3.0).
Area of Expertise
Setting up NGO not for profit Organizations
Organic Cotton Cultivation Farm Group & Certification
Textile R&D
Corporate Sustainable Strategies
Standard & SOP
HSE,
Sustainable Supply Chain Mapping
Professional Experiences
Executive Voice President / Board Member SIA Foundation Pakistan
(2017 – Present)
As Executive Voice President am responsible to design sustainability project in area of agriculture that include water-conservation, minimize environmental impact through sustainable agriculture practices,
Business Development Manager at 7-Altura Del Cecilo S.L.
(2017 – 2020)
Developed Company Sustainable Supply Chain mapping for Raw Materials which include Farm to Rest of Supply chain.
Senior Merchandiser Sourcing (Y. F. C. ) / Team Leader at C&A
(2011 – 2017)
Sustainable strategy: Organic cotton / REEL cotton, BCI & and Recycle, •Responsible for overall Organic Cotton Supply Chain of C&A and to achieve the targets of Organic garments.
•Mapping and controlling C&A’s complete organic supply chain including Bangladesh and Pakistan (Farm , Ginner, Spinner, Weaving, and Manufacturing
•Coordinating with almost all spinning mills of Pakistan / Bangladesh yarn sourcing.
•Coordinating with all C&A supply chain partners for their organic certification process.
•Responsible for presenting the monthly data of organic supply chain to C&A management.
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