Country Manager – Handicraft Sourcing and Manufacturing

Job Description

Title: Country Manager – Handicraft Sourcing and Manufacturing

Company Name: Basketville

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Trading or Export/Import,Handicraft

• Bachelor/Honors

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Trading or Export/Import,Handicraft

About Us 

Basketville is a U.S.-based company specializing in sourcing, manufacturing, and delivering high-quality handcrafted home goods to major retailers.  Our expertise includes design, manufacturing, quality assurance, packaging, display, and supply chain management. We design in the USA and manufacture worldwide to offer our retail partners the ideal combination of value and fashion leadership. We work in close partnership with major retailers to bring innovative products to market.  

As we expand our production footprint into Bangladesh, we’re seeking a skilled and driven Country Manager to build and lead a trusted supply chain network of handicraft factories. 

Position Overview 
The Bangladesh Country Manager will be the primary liaison between our U.S. headquarters, Qingdao sourcing office, and Bangladesh-based handicraft factories. This strategic role will lead the sourcing and onboarding of new factory partners, oversee compliance and quality assurance, and product safety testing as we scale our production in the region. 

Country Manager Duties and Responsibilities 

• In alignment with the company's purchasing strategies, Identify, evaluate, and onboard new factory partners across handwoven, sewn, and handcrafted home goods categories 

• Negotiate with vendors and service providers needed for production 

• Ensure all factories comply with international standards in social compliance, sustainability, and ethical manufacturing 

• Manage in-country quality assurance processes, including factory audits and product inspections 

• Recruit and develop a high-performing supply chain team within the country focused on production oversight, compliance, and vendor relations 

• Act as the day-to-day point of contact between U.S. leadership and Bangladesh factories, providing regular updates on capability, capacity, quality, schedule, risk 

• Represent the company with professionalism and integrity in all stakeholder interactions 

• Manage and control departmental expenses within agreed budget 

• Manage every aspect of our expanding operation in-country 

• Collaborate with local businesses to acquire all necessary resources and services 

• Synthesize reports on progress and development 

• Analyze cost inputs, trends, and market dynamics, seeking efficiency improvement and cost savings. 

Requirements 

• Degree in business administration, sales, or relevant field 

• Demonstrate stable employment history in positions of increasing responsibility 

• 5+ years' experience in sourcing, vendor management, or manufacturing operations, preferably in home goods, handicrafts, or soft goods categories 

• Strong knowledge of Bangladesh’s handicraft manufacturing landscape and compliance standards 

• Proven ability to build partnerships and manage cross-cultural communication 

• Fluency in English and Bengali required 

• Highly organized with strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills 

• Interest or experience in home décor, design trends and handicraft industry 

• Personal commitment to high ethical standards 

• Willingness to travel within Bangladesh and occasionally international