Import Operations Group Manager

"We Are Hiring: Import Operations Group Manager for a Leading Retail Company"

Join one of the leading companies in the retail industry as an Import Operations Group Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing all import processes, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, and leading a high-performing team to achieve operational excellence.

We are seeking a results-oriented professional with strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of import operations, and a passion for driving efficiency in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

General Qualifications;

· Graduated from Engineering (preferably Industrial or Management Engineering), Business Administration or related departments of universities.

· Having 15+ years of experience in Foreign Trade sector including 5-7 years of experience in leadership roles, preferably has 10 years of ready-to wear, retail sector experience.Having a good command of international and national foreign trade regulations.

· Having good knowledge of budget and project management.

· Having experience in efficiency, process improvement, optimization, lean applications and data science processes.

· Having strong communication skills and experience in working close to the field, internal and external stakeholder units.

· Having strong analytical thinking, planning, effective problem solving, quickly adapting to the rapid changes, out-of-the-box thinking skills.

· Having advanced organization, leadership and coaching skills to lead a large team.

· Having excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Position Specific Responsibilities;

· Reports to the Import Operations Director.

· Ensures preparation of the Import Department’s annual budget and investment plan; defines efficiency actions and tracks the budget monthly.

· Ensures that processes related to Import, Incentive, Customer Services, and Import Department projects are carried out in compliance with time, cost, quality, and legislation requirements to meet internal customer needs.

· Takes necessary legal initiatives to protect company rights and interests by identifying calculated risks related to potential legal, financial, administrative, and penal consequences during operations.

· Monitors and ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and best practices; reviews and updates policies and practices to maintain compliance.

· Makes annual and quarterly Import Department KPI performance visible; monitors results; takes corrective actions when necessary.

· Designs and implements the organizational structure and processes to manage the Import Department with a lean and agile approach.

· Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for team members.