Chief Operation Officer at Phillips Consulting

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Analyse internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement.
• Implement business strategies and plans that align with the short- and long- term objectives developed in tandem with CEO
• Oversee operations, HR, and accounting, and partner with CEO in sales management so that sufficient investment capital can be budgeted for near - term growth targets.
• Manage capital investments and expenses aggressively to ensure that the company achieves investor targets for growth and profitability.
• Monitor performance with tracking software and take corrective measures when necessary, and prepare detailed updates and forecasts.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth .
• Establish policies that promote company culture and vision .
• Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance etc.)
• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data metrics.
• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors.

 
REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.
• Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues.
• Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues.
• In-depth understanding of logistics business.
• Proven experience as Chief Operating Office or relevant role.
• Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, and marketing etc.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
• Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
• BSc/BA in Business Administration or relevant field;
• MSc/MBA is a plus
• Five or more years of experience in executive or leadership roles
• Chief operations officer experience in a logistics company will be an advantage