Chief Operating Officer (Retail)
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Responsibilities:
Retail Operations Management:
- Lead and manage the overall performance of all retail outlets to ensure operational efficiency and consistency
- Oversee daily store operations across multiple locations
- Drive improvements in store productivity sales performance and customer experience
- Optimize manpower planning staffing structures and workforce deployment
- Enhance in-store visual merchandising and product presentation standards
- Develop and implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs) across all outlets
- Manage and execute new store opening processes from planning to launch
Supply Chain & Inventory Management (Critical Function):
- Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations ensuring efficiency and scalability
- Manage product assortment planning and maintain an effective SKU structure
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost and supply continuity
- Improve warehouse operations and productivity levels
- Strengthen logistics and distribution processes to support business growth
- Monitor inventory turnover stock levels and replenishment cycles
- Ensure efficient and timely product flow from suppliers to retail outlets
Store Operations:
- Lead initiatives to improve store sales performance and revenue generation
- Monitor and optimize store productivity metrics (e.g. sales per square foot)
- Develop and implement effective merchandising strategies
- Ensure efficient staff allocation and workforce productivity across stores
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational workflows
- Oversee operational processes for store openings and expansions
Operations Leadership:
- Manage and oversee large retail networks with stores
- Lead operational systems supporting retail outlets or equivalent scale
- Handle complex retail operations involving high transaction volumes and multiple locations
- Ensure operational alignment and consistency across all stores
Data-Driven Management:
- Utilize data analytics to drive operational decisions and performance improvements
- Monitor store-level sales performance and key operational metrics
- Analyze SKU performance and gross margin trends
- Track inventory turnover and stock efficiency
- Manage and optimize labour cost ratios
- Ensure data-driven decision-making is embedded in daily operations
Systems & Process Development:
- Establish and standardize operating procedures (SOPs) across the organization
- Develop scalable retail operations management systems
- Design and implement performance management frameworks and KPIs
- Build structured training and development programs for store and operations teams
Strategic Execution:
- Act as the execution lead in partnership with the CEO
- Drive operational implementation of business strategies and initiatives
- Oversee execution performance tracking and operational delivery
- Continuously identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Requirements
Requirement:
- Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Business Administration Retail Management or related field
- Minimum 1015 years of experience in retail operations with a strong track record in senior leadership roles
- Proven experience managing large-scale retail networks or operational systems supporting stores
- Strong background in supply chain inventory management and procurement strategies
- Hands-on experience managing high SKU environments
- Solid understanding of retail store operations including store productivity merchandising staffing and sales optimization
- Demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiency improve performance and increase profitability
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to lead large multi-location teams
- Ability to execute business strategies effectively and work closely with senior leadership/CEO
Required Skills:
Requirement: Proven track record in retail operations leadership preferably within established or branded retail environments Experience managing multiple outlets or large-scale retail operations Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive revenue and profitability