General Manager - Country Operations (Bangladesh, Garment Sourcing)

Job Title: General Manager - Country Operations (Bangladesh)

Country: Bangladesh

Job Description: As the General Manager – Country Operations (Bangladesh), you will own end-to-end country performance: operational delivery, sourcing execution, P&L, client satisfaction and team leadership. You are a hands-on leader who converts strategy into repeatable processes, builds supplier capability, and grows profitable business in Bangladesh.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Country P&L & strategy: Own the Bangladesh P&L, translate strategy into a 12 to 24-month country plan, drive profitable growth and margin improvement.
2. Sourcing & operational delivery: Lead sourcing execution across factory selection, costing, capacity planning, quality, lead-time and on-time delivery.
3. Business development & key accounts: Work with Account Managers to grow existing customers and capture new business; participate in high-value client negotiations.
4. Team leadership & culture: Build, mentor and retain a high-performing cross-functional team (sourcing, QA, commercial, operations); establish clear KPIs and career paths.
5. Financial Management: Manage the budget, financial performance, and profitability within the country. Monitor financial metrics and take proactive steps to ensure financial targets (P&L) are met.
6. Client Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients through Account management. Ensure that customer needs are met and strive for client satisfaction.
7. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards within the country.
8. Process, systems & continuous improvement: Implement best practice S&OP, quality systems and use data/analytics to improve productivity and predictability.
9. Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and present regular reports on the country's operational performance to senior management. Utilize data and analytics to make informed decisions.

Eligibility and Qualifications:

·      Bachelor's / master's in business, Textiles, Supply Chain, or related field

·      15+ years of progressive leadership experience, with a strong track record in Bangladesh operations

·      Proven track record owning country P&L, building sourcing capability, and delivering margin / delivery improvements.

·      Deep knowledge of Bangladesh apparel manufacturing, factory ecosystems, compliance landscape

·      Strong commercial acumen – cost modelling, negotiation, budgeting and P&L ownership

·      Exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities

·      Excellent people leadership and stakeholder management skills

·      Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities