Competency Lead - Capacity and Costing (Industrial Engineering) at H&M Group

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Leadership, Capability Building, IE Strategy, Cost Management, Capacity Management, SMV Validation, GSD/MTM, Lean, Process Optimization, Supplier Collaboration, Digitalization, Governance, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Description Competence lead – Capacity and Costing Location -Bangalore Company Description H&M is a design-driven global interior brand, offering contemporary décor and home accessories for every style and room. Made to inspire, the collections merge modern design and quality with affordable prices – enabling interior lovers across the world to create a personal home. Job Description As the Industrial Engineering Manager/ Competence lead, you will play a strategic leadership role in securing efficient, sustainable business growth by leading the IE function and collaborating with local suppliers to drive cost competitiveness, capacity management, process excellence, and productivity development. You will be responsible for developing the IE team, strengthening supplier capabilities, and ensuring robust IE methodology implementation across the value chain. Key Responsibilities People Leadership & Capability Building - Lead, coach, mentor, and inspire a team of Industrial Engineers to secure strong technical capability and high performance. - Drive workforce planning, skill development roadmaps, and succession planning. - Set clear KPIs, monitor performance, and foster a collaborative culture. IE Strategy, Cost & Capacity Management - Lead the overall IE strategy for sustainable efficiency and cost competitiveness. - Oversee SMV validation using GSD/ MTM systems. - Drive SMV Excellence initiatives across different production group. - Secure seasonal capacity offers through minute-based verification. - Collaborate cross-functionally for accurate costing. Productivity, Method & Process Optimization - Work with product, technologist, and quality teams to optimize SMVs. Supplier Collaboration & Capability Strengthening - Guide suppliers to adopt strong IE foundations. Digitalization, Governance & Collaboration - Support Tech teams in development of IE related tools. - Ensure governance of IE standards, reporting, and documentation. Need to have project product costing & cost optimization experience. Project management knowledge. Qualifications - Academic background in Industrial/Textile/Production Engineering. - 10–15 years of IE experience; minimum 5 years in people management. - Expertise in SMV, GSD/ MTM, Lean, process engineering, automation. Skills & Competencies - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Effective stakeholder management and negotiation capability. - Strategic mindset and strong communication skills. Benefits H&M Group offers competitive benefits, global development opportunities, and staff discounts across all group brands. Employees are also covered under the H&M Incentive Program (HIP). Inclusion & Diversity We are committed to creating inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplaces. To maintain fairness, we request applicants not to attach cover letters.

Responsibilities

The role involves leading the Industrial Engineering function to drive cost competitiveness, capacity management, and process excellence by developing the IE team and strengthening supplier capabilities. Key duties include people leadership, setting IE strategy, overseeing SMV validation, and guiding suppliers in adopting strong IE foundations.