Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
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Patna, Bihar, India
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Created Date: 2026-11-05
End Date:
Experience: 3 - 5 years
Salary: 25000
Industry: Fmcg
Openings: 1
Primary Responsibilities :
A. Strategic Operations & Executive Leadership
● Business Strategy Execution: Translating corporate strategy into scalable operational
plans across manufacturing units, warehouses, and sales channels.
● Cross-Department Governance: Leading and aligning Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain,
Finance, HR, and R&D functions toward unified revenue and growth targets.
● P&L Accountability: Full responsibility for P&L optimization, cost reduction, margin
expansion, and operational budget management.
B. Supply Chain, Logistics & Warehouse Operations
● Supply Chain Optimization: Complete management of end-to-end FMCG supply chain
from raw material procurement to finished goods distribution.
● Distribution Network: Managing Super Stockists, C&F Agents, Distributors, and direct retail
distribution channels across Bihar and adjacent regions.
● Inventory & Warehouse Management: Overseeing central/regional warehouses, inventory
forecasting, shelf-life management, and OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery protocols.
C. Sales Strategy & Market Expansion
● Coordinating with Regional Sales Heads to drive primary and secondary sales targets in
Urban and Rural FMCG markets.
● Expanding distribution footprint, new product launches (NPD), trade schemes, and market
penetration strategies.
● Reviewing key account performance, high-value commercial deals, and distributor
management systems.
D. Manufacturing, Quality Control & Plant Operations
● Ensuring smooth plant operations, production planning, capacity utilization, and equipment
efficiency.
● Strict implementation of quality assurance benchmarks, FSSAI compliance, ISO standards,
and safety norms.
● Driving lean manufacturing practices to minimize operational waste and production
downtime.
E. Financial Control, Risk Management & Governance
● Monitoring operational expenditure, working capital management, and credit cycles for trade
channels.
● Liaisoning with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and legal teams to ensure 100%
statutory compliance.
● Building risk mitigation strategies
Experience Requirements:
Education: Full-time MBA / PGDM in Operations, Supply Chain, or Strategic Management
from a premier institution (IIT/IIM/XLRI preferred).
● Experience: Minimum 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in FMCG operations,
with at least 3-5 years in a C-suite or VP/Head of Operations role.
● Domain Expertise: In-depth expertise in FMCG distribution networks, production dynamics,
supply chain logistics, and Bihar/East India market landscape.
● Leadership Traits: Exceptional decision-making, team leadership, strategic vision,
negotiation, and P&L management skills.
