Chief Operating Officer (COO)

PARETO SECURITIES AS; København; On-site; DKK 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health scheme

lunch scheme

good staff discounts

Job summary

&Tradition seeks an experienced Chief Operating Officer to turn ambitious strategy into disciplined execution and sustainable growth. In this role you will align people, processes and priorities across the business, shaping how we operate and guiding &Tradition through its next stage of development.

You will lead the supply chain, operations and business development organisation, collaborating closely with the CEO and CSO to set and implement the company strategy, ensuring alignment across teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in end-to-end supply chain/operations.
• Proven track record as a senior leader or head of operations within a manufacturing or design-led business.
• Strong analytical skills, hands-on mindset and ability to navigate a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Fluent Danish and English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire teams toward company goals, fostering innovation and a customer-first culture.
• Create a holistic view of end-to-end value operations, optimizing connectivity and integration.
• Manage annual departmental budgets aligned with strategic goals.
• Secure manufacturing and production plans, short and long term.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Partner with IT to leverage digital solutions and roll out new systems.
• Stay informed on trade regulations and industry standards.

Job description

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

At &Tradition, we are looking for an experienced COO to turn our ambitious strategy into disciplined execution and sustainable growth. As a key member of our executive team, you will align people, processes and priorities across the business. This is an opportunity to shape how we operate and lead &Tradition through its next stage of development.

About the position:

As COO, the main purpose is to ensure positive and sustainable development of &Tradition. Your role as COO is to create visibility across the entire supply chain, ensuring optimisation and creating a more streamlined and efficient operation, as well as increased customer satisfaction, reduced waste and cost savings.

You will be leading the supply chain, operations and business development organisation, securing close collaboration both between your teams and in the broader perspective in &Tradition.

In close collaboration with the CEO and CSO, you will take part in setting the strategy of &Tradition. You will make sure the strategy is implemented and that the individual teams are aligned, so the overall business goals are achieved.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your teams towards our company goals, fostering innovation, continuous improvement and a value driven culture with the customer at the forefront.
• Creating a holistic view of &Tradition’s end-to-end value operations, where each function is optimized in a way that emphasises connectivity and integration.
• Manage the annual budget of your departments in alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
• Secure manufacturing and production plans, short and long term.
• Identify potential risks within the supply chain and implement strategies to mitigate
• Partner with IT to leverage digital solutions, roll out new systems and processes that enhance supply chain efficiency
• Stay informed about the latest regulations and industry standards for trade and compliance.

Your profile

We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of 8 years of experience in the end-to-end supply chain, ideally from a similar position. You have proven experience as a senior leader or head of operations with a successful record of managing a sizeable manufacturing business. You have strong analytical skills, a hands‑on approach and are comfortable navigating in a complex and fast‑paced environment with multiple stakeholders and understand the flexibility that this requires. You have an entrepreneurial mindset and are attentive to customer requirements and new sustainable solutions on demand.

You are a team player, leading based on trust, but also with clear direction and guidance along the way. You have excellent communication skills and communicate fluently in both Danish and English.

We offer

You will be joining an exciting international design brand with its head office situated in beautiful surroundings in central Copenhagen.

We offer a vibrant and inspiring work environment.

• health scheme
• lunch scheme
• good staff discounts

Founded in 2010 in Copenhagen, &Tradition is an international brand, built on a Danish legacy of craftmanship and design. We tell stories with originality. Whether our starting point is new or re‑issued, we are passionate about designing the classics of tomorrow. We believe in empowering our employees and network of creatives, designers, and partners to take an active part in our journey as a brand. With the planet and the people at the core, we strive to always act conscientiously.