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 geographyValue addition and manufacturing :
Leverage industry contacts for strategic intelligence and conducts viability analysis.Relationships with industry contacts with contract manufacturing infrastructure in the identified geographyManufacture 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 clientMake appropriate commercial proposals for operations in the Identified countryMaintain the brand integrity & brand value consistencyKnowledge 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 stakeholdersAbility 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)