The HT Group is partnering with a fast-growing apparel company to find a VP of Operations. In this role you will act as a key stakeholder in setting overall business strategy and growth plans. The ideal candidate is an analytical, driven leader with 10+ years of hands on DTC experience and exposure to high-growth, ever-changing environments.
Direct Hire | $175-200k Base | Solid Benefits + PTO | Bonus potential
Position based in Charleston South Carolina (Prefer candidates to be located in the Carolinas)
Must have omni channel and DTC or CPG experience to be considered
Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular evaluations of current operations’ effectiveness
- Supervise day-to-day business operations, maintenance, and performance analysis, utilizing data-driven approaches for decision-making (e.g., shipping fulfilment through 3PL, inventory system management, support and service center oversight)
- Initiate and implement processes, frameworks, and systems to collect data across the business for informed decision-making
- Ensure the profitability and quality of store operations
- Work with the CEO to evolve and refine business strategies to maximize profitability and growth
- Execute long-term business goals including P&L budget and financial reporting procedures
- Create and monitor KPIs to deliver annual financial plan
- Enhance performance through regular KPI reporting and gap identification
- Implement reporting systems and communicate results to team members
- Build relationships with financial institutions for various vehicles of financing
- Oversee inventory purchasing, inventory production and cash flow management
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of DTC or CPG retail experience in an operational or similar role
- Experience managing and growing new brands
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required; CPA, CFA or MBA preferred
- Experience in an omni channel environment required
- Experience working with a founder led brand highly preferred
- Ability to articulate trends, results & strategy based on data analysis
- Results-oriented, resourceful, and driven with a hands on approach
- Growth- oriented and enjoys working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Experience in an entrepreneurial environment and motivated by challenge