Chief Operating Officer Max Distributing

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0 Little Rock, AR Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Vendor relationship building Full Job Description Our organization operates both a distribution company and a manufacturing company under common ownership. We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer to join our leadership team and serve as the critical bridge between sales, purchasing, and operations

• ensuring alignment across both entities and driving operational efficiency and execution at every level.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can connect the dots between what's being sold, what's being bought, and what's actually happening on the ground, across a growing, multi-entity organization. Key Responsibilities Serve as a member of the leadership team, contributing to company-wide strategy and decision-making Serve as Chief Operating Officer for both the distribution and manufacturing companies, with full accountability for daily operations across each Work directly with sales and purchasing leadership to align demand signals, inventory planning, and buying decisions Act as the operational bridge between sales and purchasing

• ensuring commitments made to customers translate into executable purchasing and operational plans Own operations across the distribution business's item catalog, warehousing, purchasing, and vendor relationships (2,300+ SKUs across 100+ vendors) Serve as operational lead on major retail partnerships, including sales and shrink reporting, account management, and issue resolution Oversee manufacturing operations, including production planning, quality control, vendor/supplier coordination, and output efficiency Drive execution discipline across the organization•translating strategy and sales commitments into operational reality Build and manage operational reporting and KPIs across both entities•inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, production output, and loss/shrink trends Identify and execute on operational synergies between the distribution and manufacturing sides of the business Lead process improvement initiatives across procurement, fulfillment, production, and logistics Manage, develop, and hold accountable operations, warehouse, and production staff Support facilities and capacity planning decisions (site consolidation, expansion, lease vs.

buy analysis) Partner with the President and leadership team on budgeting, cost control, and operational risk management Qualifications 7+ years in operations leadership, with experience spanning distribution and/or manufacturing environments Proven ability to bridge sales, purchasing, and operations functions

• not just manage operations in isolation Experience working as part of a senior leadership team Track record managing multi-SKU inventory, vendor relationships, and retail account operations Experience overseeing production or manufacturing operations, including quality and efficiency management Strong analytical skills
• comfortable with reporting, forecasting, and KPI-driven management Experience managing warehouse, logistics, and/or production teams Demonstrated ability to operate effectively across multiple business units or entities Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience) Preferred Direct, hands-on experience leading a warehouse or production facility•this is a strong plus Experience in regulated or scrutiny-prone product categories Experience working with convenience store/retail distribution channels Familiarity with manufacturing compliance and quality standards relevant to the industry