Chief Operating Officer: Growth, Supply Chain & Efficiency

Gilmore Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium surface materials distributor is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead supply chain and operational strategies. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in logistics and inventory management, focusing on efficiency and cost reduction. This hands-on leadership role offers the chance to build a best-in-class operational infrastructure to drive growth and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in supply chain or operations leadership.
• 5+ years in a senior or executive role required.
• Demonstrated success in improving inventory turns and reducing OPEX.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement supply chain strategies with measurable KPIs.
• Establish and maintain inventory accuracy at 99%.
• Lead logistics and freight management strategies.

Skills

Supply chain expertise

Inventory management

Operational leadership

Negotiation skills

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Logistics platforms

Job description

A premium surface materials distributor is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead supply chain and operational strategies. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in logistics and inventory management, focusing on efficiency and cost reduction. This hands-on leadership role offers the chance to build a best-in-class operational infrastructure to drive growth and customer satisfaction.