Sweden Job Openings

ETON

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Borås

FULL TIME

October 18, 2024

We are looking for our next COO to join our team in Gånghester, Sweden. As COO, you will be reporting directly to the CEO and will be a key member of the executive team.

Mission Statement
As COO, your mission is to lead and optimize Eton’s operational infrastructure, ensuring seamless alignment across IT, production, logistics, and supply chain. You will drive transformative change and innovation across these areas, continuously enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and quality. Your focus on process improvement, digital transformation, and sustainable practices, in close collaboration with HR and Finance, will help position Eton as a leader in men’s luxury fashion, while enhancing both operational efficiency and the overall customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership: Oversee Eton’s day-to-day operations across IT, production, logistics, and supply chain to ensure seamless delivery of premium quality and efficiency. Process Improvement: Identify areas for operational improvement and implement initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and streamline processes while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Change Management & Transformation: Drive transformative change through the adoption of new technologies, systems, and processes, ensuring Eton remains at the forefront of innovation and operational excellence. Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the CEO and management team to develop long-term operational strategies that align with Eton’s goals in the men’s luxury fashion segment. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster strong collaboration with departments across the organization, with particular emphasis on working closely with HR and Finance to align processes, workforce planning, and budgeting. Sustainability Initiatives: Lead efforts to incorporate sustainable practices throughout the wider organization, reinforcing Eton’s commitment to ethical fashion. Risk Management: Mitigate operational risks by developing and maintaining contingency plans for supply chain disruptions, IT failures, and other operational challenges. Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational departments, ensuring goals are met and continuously improved upon.

Key targets

Overall topline business goals: Sales, profit, and brand positioning targets.
Management goals: Yearly OKRs.
Leadership goals: Develop the team with succession plans in mind. Live the brand and values – be a role model. Followed up in GPTW results.
Function goals: Delivery accuracy, stock turn, OTD, sustainability targets, global compliance.

Qualifications
Proven experience as a COO or similar executive role, ideally within the fashion or luxury goods sector. Strong understanding of operational management, particularly in areas such as production, supply chain, logistics, and IT. Demonstrated ability to drive change and lead digital transformation initiatives. Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, in addition to being a culture champion. Strong focus on sustainability and process improvement in a fast-paced, high-quality environment. Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, or a related field (MBA or similar advanced degree preferred).

What the role requires

Travel: Ability and willingness to travel internationally as needed.
Flexibility: An attitude of “getting the job done, when it needs to be done.
Fluency in business-oriented conversations in both Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing.
Resilience: Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Problem-Solving: A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, able to anticipate challenges and resolve them efficiently.
Adaptability: Willingness to embrace new technologies and adapt to changing business needs, particularly in a dynamic industry like men’s luxury fashion.
Leadership: Strong people management skills with the ability to inspire and lead diverse teams to achieve operational goals.
Cultural Awareness: Ability to work across different cultures and markets, reflecting the global nature of the men’s luxury fashion industry.

What the role offers

Dynamic Team Culture: Work with highly motivated and ambitious colleagues in a culture that emphasizes "team over self" and rewards merit over politics.
International Exposure: An opportunity to grow within a globally oriented company, interacting with markets and teams across multiple countries.
Innovation & Transformation: Be at the forefront of driving digital transformation and operational excellence within a highly dynamic and competitive environment.
Impact: Directly contribute to the strategic direction of the company, playing a key role in positioning it as a leader in the men’s luxury fashion sector.
Sustainability Focus: Work within a company committed to ethical and sustainable business practices, making a positive impact on both the industry and the planet.

Are you the right candidate? Apply through our system. We review applications on an ongoing basis, so don’t miss this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact!

Type of employment: permanent position | Contract type: full time | Number of positions: 1 | Full-time equivalent: 1 | City: Borås | County: Västra Götalands län | Country: Sweden | Reference number: 2024/50 | Contact: David Thörewik David.thorewik@etonshirts.com, Isabelle Lundgren 0733644742, | Published: 2024-10-18 | Last application date: 2024-11-18

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