Chief Operations Officer

Hire With Jarvis - Lance Melendez; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire With Jarvis - Lance Melendez is seeking a forward-thinking COO to drive strategic initiatives for a fast-growing cosmetics company. This role involves managing operational teams, collaborating with leadership on strategic vision, and overseeing inventory and product delivery.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of operational leadership experience in the consumer goods sector, particularly within the beauty industry. Strong negotiation and strategic thinking skills are essential for optimizing profits and fostering growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in growth-focused organizations.
• Proven experience as an operations leader in a consumer goods business.
• Strong track record of brand-building and operational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational teams including supply chain and logistics.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish strategic vision.
• Oversee inventory management to minimize aging stock.

Skills

Operations leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Supply chain management

Experience in consumer goods

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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.