General Manager - Commercial

Job Description

Title: General Manager - Commercial

Company Name: Elegant Spinning & Textiles Ltd

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Textile

• Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a relevant field.

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Textile

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager – Commercial to lead the commercial operations of our textile manufacturing facility located inside the Ishwardi Export Processing Zone (IEPZ). The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities and a proven track record in handling commercial, export-import, and compliance functions within an IEPZ-regulated environment.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager – Commercial to lead the commercial operations of our textile manufacturing facility located inside the Ishordi Export Processing Zone (IEPZ). The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities and a proven track record in handling commercial, export-import, and compliance functions within an EPZ-regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire commercial department, ensuring timely and efficient operations.

• Manage export and import documentation, L/Cs, banking transactions, and shipping coordination.

• Ensure full compliance with EPZ regulations, customs, and bonded warehouse management.

• Maintain effective liaison with buyers, shipping agents, banks, EPZ officials, customs, and other regulatory bodies.

• Lead and mentor the commercial team to meet departmental goals and timelines.

• Coordinate with internal departments to streamline production, delivery, and order execution.

• Monitor and control commercial budgets, forecasts, and reporting.

• Ensure accurate and timely submission of reports to regulatory authorities and management.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in commercial operations within the textile/apparel industry, of which at least 5 years must be in an EPZ setting.

• In-depth knowledge of EPZ policies, customs procedures, and bonded warehouse operations.

• Proven experience in managing export-import documentation and regulatory compliance.

• Strong understanding of banking procedures related to L/Cs, back-to-back L/Cs, and foreign exchange.

• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and lead a team with efficiency and integrity.

• Oversee the entire commercial department, ensuring timely and efficient operations.

• Manage export and import documentation, L/Cs, banking transactions, and shipping coordination.

• Ensure full compliance with EPZ regulations, customs, and bonded warehouse management.

• Maintain effective liaison with buyers, shipping agents, banks, EPZ officials, customs, and other regulatory bodies.

• Lead and mentor the commercial team to meet departmental goals and timelines.

• Coordinate with internal departments to streamline production, delivery, and order execution.

• Monitor and control commercial budgets, forecasts, and reporting.

• Ensure accurate and timely submission of reports to regulatory authorities and management.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in commercial operations within the textile/apparel industry, of which at least 5 years must be in an EPZ setting.

• In-depth knowledge of EPZ policies, customs procedures, and bonded warehouse operations.

• Proven experience in managing export-import documentation and regulatory compliance.

• Strong understanding of banking procedures related to L/Cs, back-to-back L/Cs, and foreign exchange.

• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and lead a team with efficiency and integrity.

Educational Qualification:

Additional certifications in Export-Import, Commercial Law, or Supply Chain will be a plus.