Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Position Overview:

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 include:

· Oversees Operations teams: 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 Experience:

• 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