Rezaul Karim
Textile R&D | Raw Materials & Fabric Innovation | Apparel Product Development & Supply Chain | B.S. Textile, M.S. Industrial Engineering
- Role
- Research Assistant at Lamar University
- Location
- Beaumont, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rezaul Karim
Strategic, results-driven Textile Materials & Product Development Specialist with 12+ years of experience supporting global apparel brands across U.S. and European markets. Expertise in materials strategy, textile R&D, and fabric innovation across denim, wovens, knits, and performance textiles—translating innovation into scalable, production-ready products.Proven track record in fabric engineering, wash and finishing development, performance testing, and PLM-driven BOM/tech pack management, ensuring development accuracy and commercialization readiness. Skilled in cost engineering, IMU optimization, and margin improvement, delivering 3–5% margin growth and 6–10% IMU improvement through data-driven material and sourcing strategies.Experienced in partnering with global mills, manufacturers, and sourcing teams across Asia and Europe, aligning material capabilities with brand standards, seasonal calendars, quality requirements, and sustainability compliance (RSL, REACH, OEKO-TEX).Collaborative cross-functional leader working with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, QA, Sustainability, and Supply Chain to drive on-time delivery, reduce risk, and ensure consistent product integrity from concept to production.Reduced development lead times by 10–15 days through process optimization and supplier alignment, while supporting a $100M+ seasonal portfolio across multi-category apparel programs.Holds an M.S. in Industrial Engineering (Supply Chain) from Lamar University, Texas, with strengths in process optimization, analytics, and global supply chain execution.
Experience
Research Assistant
Feb 2026 — Present · Beaumont, TX, US
Education
Dhalapara S.U.P High School
SSC, Science
2003 — 2005
Lamar University
Master of Engineering - MEng, Industrial Engineering
BRAC University
Post Graduate Diploma, Industrial Management
2019 — 2020
University of Rajshahi
B.Sc in Textile Engineering, Fabrics Manufacturing & Engineeeing Technology
2008 — 2011
Modhupur Shahid Smrity Higher Secondary School
Higher Secondary Certificate, Science
2005 — 2007
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