Chief Operations Officer (Renda) at Founders Factory Africa (FFA)

Founders Factory Africa (FFA) is a pan-African company investing in transformative early-stage ventures, from founders with an idea to ventures raising a Seed round.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operations Officer (Renda)

Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full-time | On-site

Job Description

• Our vision is to become the largest and most trusted Fulfillment partner for retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and e-Commerce platforms across Africa. To help us continue growing, we’re seeking an experienced director of operations/COO to join a highly skilled team.
• The ideal candidate will have senior management experience in a dynamic setting.
• The role requires outstanding organizational, communication, and leadership skills and an ability to develop innovative solutions that push boundaries.
• The director of operations will work closely with the CEO to strategize and develop long-term plans that usher in new levels of productivity and success for the company.
• The job holder will collaborate with senior managers in the development of performance goals and long-term operational plans.
• The jobholder is also expected to maximize operational efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaboration as well as set strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes to provide visibility into the goals, progress, and obstacles of key initiatives.
• Draw on relationships with department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals.
• Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
• Devise strategies for ensuring the growth of programs enterprise-wide, and implement process improvements to maximize output and minimize costs ·
• Adhere to the company’s policies and standards, and ensure that laws and regulations are being followed.
• Work closely with Human Resources to lead the team with integrity and to establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration or related field.
• 10+ years in a senior leadership role in a field related to our industry.
• Experience in developing budgets and business plans.
• Superior negotiation skills for both internal and external purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to make data-led decisions on operational performance metrics.
• Masterful organizational, communication, and leadership skills, backed by previous professional success ·
• Superior knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles, including finance, customer service, production, and employee management.
• Proven ability to plan and manage operational processes for maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Ability to streamline or implement structures and roles that boost speed and efficiency while supporting rapidly shifting business demands.
• Strong working knowledge of industry regulations and legal guidelines.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.