Chief Operating Officer (COO)

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead the operations working within a client in the FMCG sector in Saudi Arabia. The COO will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, enhancing efficiency, and achieving strategic growth objectives. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the FMCG industry globally (specifically within the UK and Europe), exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of optimizing complex supply chains, production processes, and distribution networks.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Lead and oversee all aspects of the company's operational functions, including supply chain, production, quality assurance, and distribution, to ensure seamless and efficient business operations.
  
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize processes, reduce costs, and enhance productivity while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the executive team to define and execute the company's strategic vision, goals, and growth plans within the food sector.
• Drive the development and implementation of operational strategies that align with the overall business strategy.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives, ensuring effective utilization of resources and achieving operational excellence.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain activities, including procurement, demand planning, production scheduling, inventory management, and logistics, to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.
• Monitor and optimize production processes, capacity planning, and quality control to meet production targets, minimize downtime, and maintain high product quality standards.
• Implement cost optimization strategies, analyze operational expenses, negotiate contracts with suppliers, and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency without compromising quality.
• Drive process improvement initiatives across all operational areas to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, reduce waste, and improve overall operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the operations team, including performance management, training and development, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and quality assurance protocols to maintain product safety, consistency, and customer satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and other external partners to ensure reliable and cost-effective procurement and logistics services.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as sales, marketing, finance, and quality assurance, to align operational activities and support business growth and customer satisfaction
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly monitor and report on operational performance, identifying areas of improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.