Senior Technical Manager

Our client is a fast paced and demanding sourcing office with global operations. They now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technical Manager to join the team in their thriving Bangladesh hub.
Are you looking for something new, keen for an adventure, want to live an expat life and to travel to some amazing places?  If so this could just be the ticket!

Senior Technical Manager - The Role:

• Reporting to the Associate Director, you will be responsible for the Garment Technical Team as required to follow all procedures and to communicate effectively to all departments.
• Set and maintain the professional standards of work and decision making at all times.
• Work closely with other departments within the business (such as Merchandising, Product Development, supplier sourcing) to give the best possible service to the business in terms of quality, design, speed and price.
• Communicate with other technical managers across the world to discuss new initiatives and share information on the supply base.
• Develop strong working relationship with garment manufacturers, fabric suppliers, (around 70 in total) and laundries.
• Establish and maintain robust working procedures with suppliers, and all procedures comply with necessary requirements.
• Conduct seminars, presentations and training sessions for garment manufacturers to educate to procedures and standard.
• Make commercial decisions wherever necessary in line with requirements.
• Conduct factory evaluations on current and potential factories within the country. Set and manage Corrective Action Plans wherever appropriate.
• Ensure compliance will all legislation at all times.
• Communicate with suppliers on new technology. Give feedback to Sourcing, Product Development, Merchandising and UK Technology.
• Communicate with UK Technology teams on all garment related issues. Establish clear lines of communications and develop strong relationships based on trust.
• Manage autonomy on all departments so that local approvals can be achieved wherever possible.

Senior Technical Manager - The Candidate:

• Over 10 years’ experience in relevant roles within a sourcing office
• Experience of working with manufacturers, pattern and garment making and across a broad selection of mens, womens and childrenswear.  

Senior Technical Manager - The Package:

• Attractive salary with beneficial taxes
• Excellent holidays
• Medical insurance
• Bonus potential

Other benefits –
Spacious fully furnished apartment for you to choose, availability of a car and a driver at your service, home trip and business travel to UK , relocation assistance, membership of exclusive expat clubs with indoor and outdoor sports facilities, spa, salon, choice of drinks, food etc…

Life in Dhaka –
Dhaka is mostly bright and sunny throughout the year. Availability of indoor and outdoor sports, yoga facilities and many other activities.
Exclusive clubs for expats with facilities of spa, swimming pool to relax, socialize with different nationalities in and outside the industry.
Inter club swimming, tennis, football, darts and many more friendly tournaments exclusively for expats.
Filled with entertainment activities (DJ music, live musical shows, theme nights ( St. Patricks celebrations, Spanish, Italian, Mexican nights).
Monthly branded clothing sales exclusively for expats with a wide range of clothing from different brands.
Range of best restaurants from local to international cuisine of your choice.
Supermarkets to get local and imported essentials and groceries.
Explore natural forests, mountains, rivers, tea estates and beaches out of Dhaka.
Direct flights to explore Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia Sri Lanka, India, Nepal and many other countries to spend a long weekend.

Due to the anticipated interest in this role only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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