Chief Operating Officer at Smart Partners Consulting Limited (SPCL)

Smart Partners Consulting Limited (SPCL) is an indigenous consulting firm poised on the business model of collaboration to provide professional services of Human Resources and Business Strategy to different companies in various sectors of Nigeria’s economy. It was incorporated in July 2013. Our idea of collaboration and partnership involves the synergy of tested experts in the market place to research, identify and proffer solutions to the ever dynamic needs of our Clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are seeking a transformational COO who can take the firm from a celebrated 10-year milestone into a new era of expansion, innovation, and operational excellence.
• This role demands a seasoned leader who understands the fast-moving fashion landscape and can translate creative vision into operational success.
• You will oversee end-to-end operations — from manufacturing and supply chain management to inventory planning, cost optimization, and delivery — while enabling the firm to scale its lifestyle line, elevate service offerings, and deliver excellence across wholesale, retail, and direct-to-consumer channels.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Growth:

• Develop and execute operational strategies that will unlock the next level of the firm’s growth.
• Lead the launch of the firm’s lifestyle line for apparel and accessories.
• Establish and scale our made-to-measure and custom fashion service, ensuring exceptional craftsmanship and client experience.
• Oversee manufacturing operations to ensure capacity meets demand while maintaining impeccable quality standards.
• Identify and manage operational risks, supply chain vulnerabilities, and production bottlenecks.
• Manufacturing & Quality Excellence
• Manage relationships with factories and suppliers to ensure production timelines and quality compliance.
• Uphold and enhance quality assurance standards.
• Introduce innovative production processes to support agility in product launches and seasonal collections.
• Inventory, Demand Planning & Omni-Channel Strategy
• Direct inventory planning strategies to balance demand across wholesale, retail, and e-commerce channels.
• Implement advanced forecasting models to minimize stockouts and overstock while enabling fast response to market trends.
• Partner with merchandising, design, and marketing teams to align operational execution with creative vision.
• Financial & Efficiency Optimization
• Partner with finance to optimize cost structures, margins, and operational efficiencies.
• Establish operational KPIs to track and enhance performance.
• Negotiate supplier contracts to secure competitive terms without compromising quality.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven senior leadership experience (COO, VP of Operations, or equivalent) in the fashion, apparel, or lifestyle industry.
• Strong expertise in manufacturing operations, quality control, and supply chain management.
• Experience in launching new product lines, particularly in luxury or premium fashion.
• Demonstrated success in scaling made-to-measure, custom, or personalized fashion services.
• Expertise in omni-channel operations and demand forecasting.
• Strong financial acumen and operational analytics skills.
• A leader with vision, creativity, and the ability to execute in fast-paced, trend-driven environments.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic vision with execution excellence
• Fashion trend and market awareness
• Innovation in operational systems.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online