Operations Manager

HRmadam Consulting - Our client is the first innovative and social footwear brand in Africa and is based in Lagos, Nigeria. They offer an innovative work environment, alongside a dynamic teams with ample opportunities for learning and growth. They are looking to hire a qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Position: Operations Manager
Job Location: Lagos

Job Description
We are looking for a qualified candidate to carry out the following responsibilities:

• Measure effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes both internal and external; continually find ways to improve processes
• Develop and implement growth strategies including franchising projects
• Raise capital (VC and otherwise) to help foster growth or obtain profitability goals
• Provide mentoring to all employees, including management
• Motivate staff to meet or surpass organizational and sales goals
• Coordinate with human resources department to recruit skilled talent and keep the best employees
• Oversee daily operations and makes adjustments as necessary
• Present new ideas and cash flow strategies to board of directors and other company officers
• Provide a system for employee salaries and benefits, and makes sure employees feel valued
• Promote communication between colleagues for the benefit of information flow and to curb any problems that arise

Requirements

• 5-10years of experience as an operator in a small-to-mid-size company
• Extensive leadership and management of teams and individuals
• Knowledge of fashion industry players and dynamics
• Deep analytical expertise, including financial modelling and forecasting
• Experience scaling businesses
• Finance Degree or MBA from a top university will be preferred
• Experience setting corporate priorities, OKRs and key metrics/ KPIs and ensuring the attainment of these metrics
• Experience and skills in the following areas: Venture capital and angel investing, Operational experience and experience in management consulting, PE, or investment banking
• In depth knowledge of the Nigerian market, international market and competitors.
• Advanced skills in business process documentation, building dashboards, KPIs and monitoring and improvement across all business functions.
• Ability to communicate and present information to Business Leadership and teams effectively
• Solid analytical skills when processing varied data from different sources.
• Ability to work in a warehouse/ showroom environment.
• Good knowledge of Excel and ability to learn new systems

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@hrmadam.com