COO to build & Scale Operations at Fast-Growing Clean-Energy Logistics Company

2 weeks, 4 days ago
Full-time
Executive
Project and Program Management
Keller Executive Search

Keller Executive Search

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Description

  • Lead the full operations function across warehousing, freight, inventory, and fulfillment.
  • Oversee a national network of 3PL and warehouse partners, including carrier selection and specialized freight execution.
  • Build and manage the company’s KPIs, dashboards, and weekly, monthly, and quarterly operating cadence.
  • Assess the current team and restructure roles and responsibilities to support scale.
  • Develop sales and business development infrastructure, including pipeline management, forecasting, CRM, deal desk, and pricing discipline.
  • Lead rollout and strategy for core operational systems, including WMS, TMS, CRM, and ERP.
  • Build a scalable compliance function covering DOT hazmat and oversized-load permitting.
  • Oversee commercial contract and deal-review processes.
  • Coach operations leaders, manage offshore support partners, and act as a strategic partner to the CEO, Board, and executive team.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, or general management.
  • At least 8 years in a senior executive role such as COO, VP/SVP of Operations, GM, or similar.
  • Proven experience building operating systems from the ground up, including KPIs, cadence, planning, and process.
  • Hands-on logistics or distribution experience with heavy industrial or renewable energy products such as transformers, batteries, trackers, and modules.
  • Direct experience leading WMS, TMS, ERP, and CRM projects through implementation and go-live.
  • Experience managing a multi-site or contracted 3PL network at scale.
  • Ability to partner credibly with a CEO, Board, and president-level peers.
  • Hands-on leadership style suited to scaling a founder-led or growth-stage business.
  • Direct experience in solar, storage, or renewable energy distribution is preferred.
  • Experience with NetSuite is preferred.
  • Background in a PE-backed or founder-led company is preferred.
  • Familiarity with EOS or Traction is preferred.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work arrangement.
  • Flexible time off for leadership, with a discretionary time off policy.
  • Competitive executive compensation including base salary and performance bonus.
  • Meaningful equity participation.
  • Health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
  • FSA/HSA options and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Employee discounts and referral bonuses.
  • Professional development support and volunteer time off.

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