Chief Operating Officer Position ** Stila Cosmetics is a west-coast based consumer color cosmetics products company with a sister office in NYC. Stila is looking for an energetic, forward-thinking executive who will provide strategic vision, tactical execution, and leadership to bring about long-term, sustainable growth. The executive will provide key leadership to guide the company through a period of transition in all areas of operating performance. The COO will report directly to the CEO and serve on the Executive Leadership Team.
Primary Responsibilities * * · Oversees Operations ***** Supply chain, packaging engineering, QA/QC & Regulatory, Calendar/Project Management, and Logistics/Warehouse
· Partner with Board and Executive Leadership Team to develop overall strategic direction of the company
· Works with other department heads to monitor each department and make financial recommendations. Supports department heads in managing to budget
· Works closely with Product Development team to ensure timelines and budgets are met
· Works closely with Product Development team to analyze Filler/Contract Manufacturer performance
· Analyzes operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination
· Manages inventory to ensure DOH and soon to expire inventory meets targets
· Manage the entire spectrum of delivering products for the marketplace. Plan and promote growth, capitalize on opportunities and minimize risks. Responsible for delivering products on-time into the DC. Works closely with Commercial team to ensure fill rate targets are met
· Develop cost-effective solutions in a challenging business environment to maximize profits. Establish operational processes/controls and continuous improvements
· Manages the S&OP process and leads monthly reviews with broader management team
Governance · Drives overall budget for all Operational functions
· Sets margin targets for all new products
· Approves all POs (new and replenishment)
· Manages inventory levels
· Owns Unit Fill Rate (UFR) with 97% target
Desired Skills and ***** • Previous experience as a tenured COO with a small to mid-sized business in the cosmetics industry
• 15+ years of experience in growth oriented companies.
• Demonstrated track record of success in building a brand.
• Experience with Great Plains and Microsoft Dynamics a plus.
• Hands on operational leadership, including best practices in supply chain, manufacturing, 3PL and technology.
• Consumer products industry experience working with retail markets, multiple channels of distribution and overseas sourcing. Beauty industry experience a plus. Working with international partners, big box retailers, and Ulta Beauty a plus.
• Strong, disciplined leadership skills
• Strong strategic thinker
• Strong negotiation skills