Chief Operating Officer
hace 1 día
Bristol
We exist to reconnect people with nature and their natural potential and we’re looking for a COO who can scale our purpose-led business with precision, heart, and systems-level thinking. If you’re driven by profit and planetary impact, this is a rare opportunity to help shape how our business operates. As our Chief Operating Officer, you’ll co-lead the rhythm of the business: financial planning, data systems, product flow, sourcing resilience, and the digital infrastructure that supports our teams and community. Working closely with the CEO, CFO, and senior leadership, you’ll act as a strategic co-pilot, balancing creative vision with disciplined execution. What does the role look like? Strategic Leadership • Partner with the CEO and the leadership team to define and execute business strategy., • Translate vision into operational plans and measurable outcomes., • Ensure alignment with sustainability and regenerative business goals., • Co-lead annual and long-range planning with the CEO and CFO., • Champion data-driven decision-making and transparent reporting., • Oversee supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, and retail operations., • Implement systems and processes that improve efficiency and reduce costs., • Collaborate with CFO to manage budgets, forecasts, and KPIs., • Monitor operational performance and report to the board., • Drive accountability for P&L delivery, margin improvement, and working-capital optimisation., • Champion digital transformation and adoption of tech and analytics tools., • Build strong relationships with suppliers, distributors, and partners., • Represent the company externally with investors, regulators, and industry bodies., • Merchandising, Planning & Supply Chain, • Lead global merchandise planning and inventory health., • Strengthen forecasting accuracy, SKU efficiency, and margin mix., • Oversee sourcing, production, and logistics across global regenerative partners., • Work with Product to align design, sourcing, and sustainability, moving toward circular and on-demand manufacturing., • Leadership & Culture, • Lead with Vivobarefoot’s values — Posture, Rhythm, Relax, Sensory., • Develop high-performing operational teams and strong cross-functional interfaces., • Embed circular and regenerative principles into decision-making. What does success look like? • Sustainable revenue growth with strong margins., • Improved cash conversion and reduced inventory obsolescence., • Integrated, reliable real-time reporting across systems., • Operational performance consistently above 95%., • High engagement and trust across operational teams., • Progress toward circular, regenerative supply models. What does your profile look like? • Proven experience scaling a purpose-driven, product-based, multi-channel brand (ideally footwear, apparel, or consumer goods)., • Deep expertise in finance, planning, sourcing, and systems transformation., • Systems thinker with strong commercial acumen and emotional intelligence., • Thrives in entrepreneurial, high-growth, values-led environments., • Passionate about nature, health, and regenerative business.