Head of Business - Merchandising, woven, denim, Export manufacturer

Role & responsibilities:

• Lead the complete business operations for the woven bottoms division.
• Drive business growth by developing new customer relationships and expanding existing accounts.
• Manage end-to-end merchandising activities from order confirmation to shipment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with international buyers.
• Work closely with production, planning, sourcing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure timely execution.
• Develop business strategies to improve profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Lead and mentor merchandising and business teams to achieve organizational objectives.
• Coordinate with the sourcing office for opportunities across additional product categories.
• Participate in customer meetings, business reviews, negotiations, and strategic planning.
• Ensure commercial, costing, and order execution excellence throughout the business cycle.
• Monitor business performance, customer requirements, delivery commitments, and quality standards.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Fashion Technology, Business Management, or a related discipline. MBA will be an advantage.
• 15-20+ years of experience in export-oriented garment manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading a woven garments business with strong exposure to bottoms manufacturing.
• Hands-on expertise in both Denim and Non-Denim Woven Bottoms.
• Strong understanding of merchandising, manufacturing, sourcing, costing, and customer management.
• Experience handling international buyers, particularly from USA and Europe.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new business while managing existing customer accounts.
• Strong commercial acumen with exposure to CNF/FOB costing and export operations.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams including merchandising, production, sourcing, and quality.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally for customer meetings and business development.

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