Our client, a dynamic Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company specializing in educational products and toys, is based in the vibrant city of Los Angeles. With an operation valuing at $10M and a dedicated team of 30 employees, they are poised for significant growth. The company is committed to providing innovative and high-quality products that enhance learning and fun. They are currently seeking a Chief Operating Officer with a strong background in supply chain management to streamline their operations and contribute to their strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the company's day-to-day operational functions, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the company's long-term objectives, with a particular focus on optimizing the supply chain and logistics.
• Collaborate with the CEO to set comprehensive goals for performance and growth, driving the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow, and business goals and objectives.
• Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company, leading a team of 30 employees across various departments.
• Enhance and refine operational systems, processes, and policies in support of the organization's mission — specifically, support better management reporting, information flow, business process, and organizational planning.
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors and stakeholders, ensuring that the company maintains high standards of corporate citizenship and social responsibility.
• Participate in expansion activities, including investments, acquisitions, and corporate alliances, leveraging experience in educational products or toys where applicable.
• Ensure that the company's operational practices are compliant with necessary regulatory laws and standards.
• Monitor performance with tracking and establish corrective measures as needed, preparing detailed reports, both current and forecasting, for review with the CEO.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a senior supply chain role, ideally within the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, with a strong preference for backgrounds in educational products or toys.
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain management, logistics, or operations, with a proven track record of optimizing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities, with experience managing a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of negotiating and building a rapport with people at all organizational levels.
• In-depth knowledge of market changes and forces that influence the company.
• Strong working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics.

If you think you would be a good match, we would love to meet you. Please fill out our application form.

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