Manager - Outsourcing

Context:

We are a Japanese multinational company engaged in the business of manufacturing, processing and exporting of hairpieces such as toupees, wigs and wiglets located at Bangladesh Special economic zone, Araihazar, Narayanganj with head office located at Tokyo, Japan. We are looking for candidates who are interested to join in the mentioned position and want to be a part of the company from it’s very beginning of operation in Bangladesh.

Key Responsibilities

• Find and Select reliable outside Sub-contractor - suppliers, manufacturers or service agencies.
• Establishing/Negotiating with Sub-contractors, suppliers & vendors to ensure fair terms and mutual understanding of obligations.
• Establishing trust and effective communication with Sub_contractors to ensure successful outsourcing projects.
• Ensuring effective communication between production/Sub-contractors teams and management to align on priorities and targets.
• Overseeing the completion of outsourced work on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Leveraging the expertise and resources of Sub-Contractors to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Assess, monitor, document and communicate on outsourced costs, project status, risks and key learnings to stakeholders.
• Track day-to-day workflows, monitor productivity and ensure outsourced work meets high standards.
• Evaluating the performance of external stakeholders and ensuring they meet their contractual obligations.
• Coordinating with logistics and warehousing to ensure timely dispatch and storage of products.
• Monitor inventory levels, work-in-progress and finished goods to prevent shortages or overstock.
• Manage SubContractor's staff, provide guidance, training and mentorship and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure external staffing or local labor practices match national laws and company rules.

Key Requirements:

High Ethical Standards & Integrity (Anti-Bribery):

• Given the nature of outsourcing, the candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to transparency in supplier selection and zero tolerance for kickbacks or bribes. They must be able to enforce our Code of Conduct across all subcontractors.

Crisis Management in Rural Areas:

• The ability to calmly resolve sudden issues during frequent trips to remote areas—such as logistics disruptions, strikes, or negotiations with local communities—is vital for operational continuity.

Hands-on Quality Guidance & Mentorship:

• Beyond just placing orders, we need a leader who can get into the field and provide technical guidance (Kaizen) to small-scale suppliers to ensure they meet our specific quality standards.

Monitoring of HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment):

• The candidate should be capable of auditing the working conditions and fire safety protocols at subcontractor sites to ensure they comply with national laws and our corporate social responsibility standards.

Digital Reporting & Visual Documentation Skills:

• The ability to provide clear, logical reports from the field using photos, videos, and data to keep the management team updated on real-time progress.