Chief of Staff To COO

Chief of Staff - McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Kearney Only + Mumbai candidate Only

Hiring for some of India's most exciting high-growth companies to find them exceptional leaders. We're currently hiring for a key leadership position for our clients in the D2C space.

We are looking for strategic thinkers and operators from top-tier consulting firms who are ready to build and scale leading consumer brands.

Chief of Staff to the COO with a market-leading skincare brand in Mumbai.

Client: A market leader in the D2C skincare space.

Location: Mumbai

What you'll do:

- You will act as a strategic partner to the Chief Operating Officer. You will help drive key operational initiatives, solve complex business problems, and ensure the business runs smoothly as it scales.

- This is a role for someone who can connect high-level strategy to on-the-ground execution.

Who we're looking for:

- A background in top-tier management consulting (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Kearney, GEP, Alvarez & Marsal, Arthur D. Little, etc.).

- Experience with projects in FMCG, D2C, or Operations is a strong plus.

- We have a preference for candidates who are based in Mumbai.

Ideal Candidate (for both roles):

- You are likely a great fit if you:

- Come from a top management consulting background.

- Have a genuine passion for and experience in the D2C / consumer brands space.

- Are a sharp problem-solver who is also happy to roll up your sleeves and execute.

- Can think strategically and communicate your ideas clearly.

Key Responsibilities:

- Strategic Leadership: Define and drive long-term supply chain vision aligned with business growth and product innovation.

- Operations Management: Oversee sourcing, planning, manufacturing, inventory, warehousing, and distribution across regions.

- SKU Complexity & Demand Planning: Manage a large and dynamic catalog of SKUs with strong demand forecasting and S&OP practices.

- Network Optimization: Set up and scale a distributed warehouse and fulfillment infrastructure to meet growing demand efficiently.

- Quick Commerce Readiness: Build agile and responsive supply chains that cater to instant delivery models and hyperlocal fulfillment.

- Digital Transformation: Lead ERP/WMS digitization initiatives, drive automation, and use analytics to identify blind spots and unlock efficiencies.

- Team Building: Hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing supply chain team, fostering cross-functional collaboration.

- Cost & Performance Management: Drive optimization in cost, inventory days, OTIF metrics, and service levels.

Risk Management: Identify supply-side risks and build contingencies and resilient supplier ecosystems.