Jobs at Smart Partners Consulting Limited

Role Overview

• We are seeking a transformational COO who can take the firm from a celebrated 10-year milestone into a new era of expansion, innovation, and operational excellence.
• This role demands a seasoned leader who understands the fast-moving fashion landscape and can translate creative vision into operational success.
• You will oversee end-to-end operations — from manufacturing and supply chain management to inventory planning, cost optimization, and delivery — while enabling the firm to scale its lifestyle line, elevate service offerings, and deliver excellence across wholesale, retail, and direct-to-consumer channels.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Growth:

• Develop and execute operational strategies that will unlock the next level of the firm’s growth.
• Lead the launch of the firm’s lifestyle line for apparel and accessories.
• Establish and scale our made-to-measure and custom fashion service, ensuring exceptional craftsmanship and client experience.
• Oversee manufacturing operations to ensure capacity meets demand while maintaining impeccable quality standards.
• Identify and manage operational risks, supply chain vulnerabilities, and production bottlenecks.
• Manufacturing & Quality Excellence
• Manage relationships with factories and suppliers to ensure production timelines and quality compliance.
• Uphold and enhance quality assurance standards.
• Introduce innovative production processes to support agility in product launches and seasonal collections.
• Inventory, Demand Planning & Omni-Channel Strategy
• Direct inventory planning strategies to balance demand across wholesale, retail, and e-commerce channels.
• Implement advanced forecasting models to minimize stockouts and overstock while enabling fast response to market trends.
• Partner with merchandising, design, and marketing teams to align operational execution with creative vision.
• Financial & Efficiency Optimization
• Partner with finance to optimize cost structures, margins, and operational efficiencies.
• Establish operational KPIs to track and enhance performance.
• Negotiate supplier contracts to secure competitive terms without compromising quality.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven senior leadership experience (COO, VP of Operations, or equivalent) in the fashion, apparel, or lifestyle industry.
• Strong expertise in manufacturing operations, quality control, and supply chain management.
• Experience in launching new product lines, particularly in luxury or premium fashion.
• Demonstrated success in scaling made-to-measure, custom, or personalized fashion services.
• Expertise in omni-channel operations and demand forecasting.
• Strong financial acumen and operational analytics skills.
• A leader with vision, creativity, and the ability to execute in fast-paced, trend-driven environments.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic vision with execution excellence
• Fashion trend and market awareness
• Innovation in operational systems.

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Job Summary

• The Compliance and Data Analyst is responsible for ensuring organizational adherence to regulatory, legal, and internal policy requirements while leveraging data analytics to monitor compliance performance, detect risks, and support informed decision-making.
• The role involves maintaining compliance frameworks, analyzing large datasets, preparing compliance reports, and collaborating with departments to ensure ethical, transparent, and data-driven operations.

Key Responsibilities
Compliance Management:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Develop, implement, and review internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments to identify gaps.
• Support internal and external regulatory inspections and respond to audit findings.
• Track regulatory updates and ensure timely communication to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws where applicable.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Collect, clean, and analyze compliance-related and operational data to identify patterns, anomalies, and risks.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to track compliance metrics and KPIs.
• Prepare accurate compliance reports and present findings to management and regulatory bodies.
• Use data analytics for predictive compliance monitoring (e.g., identifying high-risk activities).
• Collaborate with IT/data teams to automate compliance reporting processes.

Training & Advisory:

• Provide training to staff on compliance standards, data protection, and ethical practices.
• Serve as a point of contact for compliance-related queries across departments.
• Advise management on compliance risks and mitigation strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field.
• Professional certification in Compliance, Risk Management, or Data Analyticsis an advantage.
• 3 – 5 years experience in compliance, risk, audit, or data analysis role.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to the industry (e.g., financial regulations, data privacy laws, corporate governance).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or Python/R).
• Experience with compliance management systems and reporting tools.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ethical judgment and integrity in handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.