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Head Of Operations (International Brands)

InTalent Asia784 open roles

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WE ARE HIRING: Head of Operations – International Brands

Location: Sri Lanka Employment Type: Full Time Industry: Retail & Manufacturing

Role Overview

We are seeking an accomplished and commercially focused Head of Operations – International Brands to lead and drive operational excellence across a portfolio of internationally recognized brands. This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end operations, ensuring alignment between retail, merchandising, supply chain, logistics, and support functions while delivering sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and profitability. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in translating business strategy into operational execution, strengthening brand performance, improving customer experience, and ensuring adherence to international brand standards across all touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

  • Lead the overall operational strategy for the assigned international brand portfolio in alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and frameworks to support business growth and scalability.
  • Translate corporate and brand strategies into actionable operational plans.
  • Drive operational excellence initiatives that enhance productivity, efficiency, and service delivery.
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement across the business.

Retail & Brand Operations

  • Oversee day-to-day retail operations across all store locations.
  • Ensure consistent execution of brand standards, customer experience guidelines, and operational procedures.
  • Monitor store performance against operational and commercial KPIs.
  • Implement corrective action plans to address performance gaps and operational challenges.
  • Work closely with merchandising and marketing teams to support product launches, promotional activities, and seasonal campaigns.
  • Ensure store teams are equipped to deliver exceptional customer experiences that reflect international brand expectations.

Supply Chain & Inventory Management

  • Drive effective demand planning, forecasting, inventory control, and replenishment strategies.
  • Ensure optimum stock availability while minimizing excess inventory and markdown risks.
  • Coordinate closely with procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution teams to achieve operational efficiency.
  • Manage vendor and supplier relationships relevant to the international brand portfolio.
  • Support efficient product flow across the supply chain while maintaining service levels.

Financial & Performance Management

  • Manage operational budgets and ensure cost-effective utilization of resources.
  • Monitor profitability, operational costs, margins, and productivity metrics across the portfolio.
  • Drive initiatives that improve operational performance and support business profitability.
  • Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
  • Ensure operational activities contribute positively to revenue growth and financial performance.

People & Stakeholder Management

  • Lead, mentor, and develop operational teams to build a high-performance culture.
  • Foster collaboration across internal departments including Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Supply Chain, Merchandising, and Store Operations.
  • Establish clear performance expectations and support ongoing employee development.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with international brand principals, partners, and key stakeholders.
  • Represent the organization professionally in all engagements relating to brand operations and business performance.

Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, operational procedures, and brand requirements.
  • Monitor and manage operational risks while implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards.
  • Maintain operational controls that support business continuity and brand integrity.

Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • A Master's Degree will be an added advantage.
  • 10–15 years of progressive experience in Operations Management.
  • Strong background within Retail, Fashion Retail, FMCG, or International Brand Management environments.
  • Proven experience managing multi-location operations and geographically dispersed teams.
  • Experience working with international brands and global operating standards will be a distinct advantage.
  • Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent operational planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, profitability, and performance metrics.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced and results-driven environment.
  • Demonstrated experience leading organizational change, operational transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ready to take your career to new heights?

We're InTalent Asia, your go-to recruitment partner in Sri Lanka, and we've got an exciting opportunity for you!

Our client is looking for a skilled individual to fill the role of Head of Operations – International Brands.

Apply now and see how you can be the perfect fit for this exclusive position!

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