Chief Operating Officer Distribution

Lead post-purchase operations in Montreal, combining wholesale distribution expertise with pricing, inventory, and logistics ownership on-site.As Chief Operating Officer, you will report to the President and Owner of a North American importer and wholesale distributor. You will professionalize operations after purchasing, covering retail relationships, pricing and terms, inbound shipments, 3PL partnerships, warehousing, inventory, margin, and cash discipline. The first year focuses on documenting processes, establishing controls, and leading the office team.Key Responsibilities:
Own retail customer relationships, pricing, and commercial termsManage inbound shipments, 3PL relationships, warehousing, and inventoryStrengthen margin, cash, reporting, and approval controlsMap operations and write documented standard operating proceduresBuild the case for future category or retail growthRequirements:
Senior operations experience in distribution, wholesale, importing, or closeoutsHands-on ownership of post-purchase operations and inventoryResponsibility for margin, cash, and reportingExperience creating repeatable processes from informal knowledgeAbility to work on-site in Montreal and travel to the USApply operational judgment, process discipline, and commercial leadership to shape this importer’s next stage of growth.
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