Manage end to end country / country cluster operations for the company by focusing on sourcing, manufacturing, and production.
Support to oversee the day-to-day activities for the other office functions. (e.g., Production planning, Quality Assurance, Compliance, and general office functions)
Work very closely and build strong relationship with the Asia sourcing HQ ensuring that the Country objectives are in line with the Carter's Global Sourcing strategy roadmap.
Bridge communication and business updates from Bangladesh operations directly to Hong Kong office.
Anticipate potential issues and proactively provide solutions to team and leadership
Develop long term sourcing strategy and risk mitigation plan for the region and build/manage strategic relationships with vendors.
Be responsible for sourcing new vendor base including Fabric and Trim Suppliers.
Meet needs in Quality/Pricing Standards, production capacity levels, compliance matters, etc.
Support negotiations with vendors and drive fact-based costing process for the region
Liaising with vendors, third parties (e.g., logistics, transportation, trim, fabric, etc.) to effective resolve conflicts.
Identify high potential employees and build succession plan with team leads. Grow and develop the merchandising and production planning professionals; set and achieve aggressive annual team goals, challenge status quo/lead courageously.
Manage Bangladesh sourcing team and India sourcing contractors and reinforce Carter's culture and values.
Develop a team of professionals and being responsible to support their career development.
Lead a team to work directly with cross-functional partners embracing the ONE team CGS mentality.
Qualifications
University degree, preferably with a major focus in Apparel/Textile or related discipline, post-graduate degree preferred.