Chief Operations Officer (Glendale)

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.