We are partnered with a fast‑growing cosmetics company to help them bring on a forward‑thinking COO to drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence. You will play a critical role in providing leadership during an exciting time in their growth journey, fostering long‑term, sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage operational teams, including supply chain, packaging, quality assurance, project management, and logistics/warehousing.
- Collaborate with leadership to establish and implement the company’s strategic vision.
- Partner with department leads to evaluate performance, make financial recommendations, and support budget management.
- Work closely with product development to ensure projects meet budget and timeline objectives and assess supplier performance.
- Identify opportunities for operational improvements, including reorganization or efficiency enhancements.
- Oversee inventory management to meet targets for days‑on‑hand and minimize aging stock.
- Direct the entire product delivery lifecycle, ensuring on‑time distribution center shipments and achieving fill rate goals in partnership with commercial teams.
- Develop cost‑effective solutions to optimize profits while balancing risks and growth opportunities.
- Lead the sales and operations planning (S&OP) process and manage monthly reviews with cross‑functional teams.
Governance Responsibilities:
- Manage the budget for all operational areas.
- Establish margin targets for new products.
- Approve procurement activities and monitor inventory levels.
- Maintain high fulfillment rates, targeting 97% or above.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an operations leader or in a similar leadership role in a small to mid‑sized consumer goods business.
- 15+ years of experience in growth‑focused organizations.
- Strong track record of brand‑building and operational leadership, with expertise in supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics.
- Experience in the consumer goods or beauty industry preferred, with knowledge of retail distribution, international sourcing, and partnerships.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics or similar platforms is a plus.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, and negotiation skills.