Director - Bangladesh Operations

Our client is a leading international apparel manufacturer with a strong global customer base, seeking an exceptional Director - Bangladesh Operations to lead and drive the strategic growth of its Bangladesh business.

Based in Bangladesh, this is a high-profile executive leadership opportunity with full responsibility for business performance, operational excellence and customer development.

Leading a large, multi-functional operation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping long-term strategy, strengthening customer relationships and driving sustainable, profitable growth across sourcing, merchandising, product development, manufacturing and supply chain.

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Develop and execute the overall business strategy for the Bangladesh operation, delivering sustainable growth and profitability.
• Take full ownership of country P&L, ensuring financial performance, cost optimisation and operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with international customers while identifying new business opportunities.
• Lead and inspire cross-functional teams across Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain.
• Drive operational excellence by improving speed to market, production efficiency and on-time delivery performance.
• Strengthen factory partnerships and manufacturing capability while implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion digital transformation through technology, automation and data-driven decision making.
• Build a high-performance culture through leadership development, succession planning and employee engagement.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance, ESG standards and effective risk management across the business.
• Represent the organisation with customers, strategic partners, industry bodies and government stakeholders.

Person Specifications:

• Significant senior leadership experience within the apparel manufacturing or sourcing industry.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams and developing high-performing leadership groups.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience owning P&L and delivering profitable business growth.
• Extensive knowledge of merchandising, sourcing, product development, manufacturing, quality and supply chain operations.
• Established relationships with international retailers, brands and buying offices.
• Strong strategic planning, business development and customer relationship management skills.
• Passion for operational excellence, continuous improvement and digital transformation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive level.
• Degree educated or equivalent, with extensive experience in senior apparel operations leadership.