Country Manager - Buying Office

COMPANY : Leading Multinational Apparel Brand

POSITION : Country Manager

LOCATION : Dhaka, Bangladesh

SALARY : Open & Attractive

Role Overview

The Country Manager will lead the Bangladesh Buying Office for a leading US apparel brand, overseeing end-to-end sourcing operations, vendor management, product execution, compliance, and team leadership. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, delivery performance, and strategic growth while ensuring brand standards across a large-scale supplier base.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Bangladesh buying office operations, ensuring efficient product development, costing, production, and shipment execution.
• Manage large vendor clusters and high-volume apparel manufacturing partners, ensuring quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with global business goals, leveraging Bangladesh as a competitive sourcing hub.
• Drive continuous improvement across quality, productivity, sustainability, and vendor capability building.
• Collaborate closely with HQ (US) teams on forecasting, capacity planning, KPIs, and risk mitigation.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a large, multi-disciplinary team across merchandising, quality, technical, and compliance.
• Ensure all factories meet ethical, social, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Build strategic relationships with industry stakeholders , government bodies, and associations.

PRE-REQUISITES:

• 10–15+ years in apparel sourcing/merchandising, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role at a large workforce buying office (US/European brand experience preferred).
• Strong experience working with large-scale woven/knit suppliers in Bangladesh.
• Proven track record in vendor management, cost negotiations, production execution, and quality/compliance oversight.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to manage and motivate large teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with global counterparts.
• High integrity, agility, and business acumen.