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Country Head - Home Decor Business

Country Head - Home Decor Business

EXPNOVATEUR TECH PRIVATE LIMITEDIndonesia, India
26 days ago
Job description

Country Head - Vietnam, Indonesia & US (Multiple Positions)

Require 3 country Heads for Geographies mentioned above for a leading Lifestyle brand that has been creating beautiful homes since 3 decades and deal in products placed in Bedrooms, Dining and Living rooms of Luxury homes comprising of fabrics, furniture, bed & bath linen and dcor with a focus on Simple Quiet Luxury Living.

Applications from candidates strictly meeting below criteria are invited

ROLE :

Country Manager(s) for Vietnam, US, Indonesia (Identified Geographies).

The Country Manager will create, lead and oversee :

  • Brand manufacturing and distribution presence in the identified geography on first sale principle & re-export to target geography.
  • Profitable business while cultivating key relationships to support sustainable growth.
  • S(he) will collaborate closely with :
  • local manufacturing partner(s) / local supply chain partners / local regulators / government authorities.
  • India team of Senior Leadership team of Marketing, Projects, Design & sampling, legal & finance teams.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Market Access :

  • Leverage preferential access in identified geography and other trading partners(Final destination geography) for new markets.
  • Identify, develop and capture leads and opportunities for target export geography

    • Value addition and manufacturing :

  • Leverage industry contacts for strategic intelligence and conducts viability analysis.
  • Relationships with industry contacts with contract manufacturing infrastructure in the identified geography
  • Manufacture in the Identified Geography and re-distribution to Final destination geography of the Home furnishings / Furniture / Home products.
  • Oversee manufacturing and / or QC contributing to the value of the goods before re-export.

    • Supply Chain and logistics :

  • Establish & streamline supply chain between the manufacturing geography and final destination importer with focus on reduced transit time and costs.

    • Regulations and Compliance :

  • Ensure adherence to regulations of identified geography and final destination geography for value addition including country of origin(COO) rules, manufacture and re-export.
  • Assist with documentation, customs procedures and ensure transactions meet with requirements of all current regulations for manufacture and reexport.

    • COLLABORATION with India Leadership (CMO,CFO, Projects, Designers etc) :

  • Participates in reviews and provides ongoing feedback to top management on the status of order win efforts and business viability.
  • Make price to win proposals and approval of product samples by the potential client
  • Make appropriate commercial proposals for operations in the Identified country
  • Maintain the brand integrity & brand value consistency

    • Knowledge and Experience

    (A) Functional

  • Working knowledge of textile construction and development from fibre to processing, dyeing, finishing and testing.
  • Extensive experience of working and business development in Home Furnishings / Furniture / Home categories from manufacturing geography and re-export geography.

    • (B) Identified Geography Knowledge and Experience

  • Business Registration and Licensing : Knowledge of the process for establishing and registering a business in Identified geography, obtaining relevant licenses for import and export activities.
  • Import and Export Procedures : Thorough understanding of Identified geography customs regulations, documentation requirements (e.g., bills of lading, commercial invoices, certificates of origin), and clearance processes for both importing goods for value-addition and re-exporting the finished products.
  • Foreign Trade Laws : Knowledge of Identified geography's foreign trade management laws, including regulations on banned or restricted goods, and the requirements for obtaining necessary permits for certain imports / exports.
  • Understanding financial transactions related to international trade, including payment methods, foreign exchange, and potential risks.
  • Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) : Understanding identified geography's participation in various Free Trade Agreements and their implications on tariffs, rules of origin, and market access for re-exported goods.
  • Taxation : Familiarity with identified geography's tax regulations, including import / export duties, VAT, and any special consumption taxes applicable to the goods being processed or re-exported.
  • Logistics : Expertise in managing transportation, warehousing, and inventory, both for inbound materials and outbound finished products, optimizing efficiency and minimizing delays.
  • Risk Management : Identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with international trade, such as currency fluctuations, political instability, or changes in regulations.

    • (C) Management skills :

  • Communication / Negotiation : Effectively communicating with suppliers, customers, and relevant authorities.
  • Building networks : Building relationships with suppliers, logistics providers, and other relevant stakeholders
  • Ability to think strategically and plan over a 1 to 5-year time span.
  • Comfortable working in an individual capacity and collaborating with management and support teams in a different time zone.
  • Ability to articulate solutions in a clear concise and persuasive manner.

    • (ref : iimjobs.com)

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