COO – Build & Scale Operations, Clean-Energy Logistics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the entire operations function, including warehousing, freight, inventory, and fulfillment.

• Manage a national network of 3PL and warehouse partners, including selecting carriers and handling specialized freight for heavy, oversized, and hazardous materials.

• Establish company KPIs and operational cadence, which encompasses weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews, dashboards, and accountability aligned with the plan.

• Evaluate the current team and ensure the right individuals are placed in appropriate roles.

• Develop the sales and business development framework, which includes pipeline management, forecasting, CRM implementation, deal desk operations, and pricing strategy.

• Design and implement the essential operational technology stack, such as WMS, TMS, CRM, and ERP, along with leadership reporting structures.

• Create a scalable compliance function that addresses DOT hazmat and oversized-load permitting requirements.

• Supervise commercial contracts and the deal-review process.

• Mentor experienced operations leaders and manage offshore support teams.

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, Board, and other executives.

• Report directly to the CEO while collaborating with the CFO and two Presidents of business lines.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years in operations, supply chain, or general management, with at least 8 years in a senior executive role (COO, VP or SVP of Operations, GM, or equivalent).

• Demonstrated success in building operating systems from the ground up, including KPIs, operational cadence, planning, and processes.

• Practical logistics or distribution experience with heavy industrial or renewable energy products, such as transformers, batteries, trackers, or modules.

• Direct involvement in leading WMS, TMS, ERP, and CRM projects from inception to go-live.

• Experience managing a multi-site or contracted 3PL network at scale.

• Established credibility to collaborate with a CEO, Board, and President-level colleagues.

• A hands-on approach and the ability to scale a founder-led or growth-stage business.

• Preferred qualifications: direct experience in solar, storage, or renewable energy distribution; familiarity with NetSuite; experience in PE-backed or founder-led companies; and knowledge of EOS or Traction.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible time off for leadership roles.

• A genuine opportunity to participate in a small, agile executive team, with the freedom to implement your vision.

• The chance to guide the company through its next growth phase and claim it as part of your professional story.

• A competitive executive compensation package including base salary, performance bonuses, and substantial equity.

• A discretionary time-off policy that is essentially unlimited.

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance, along with other voluntary benefits.

• Options for FSA/HSA and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Employee discounts and referral bonuses available.

• Opportunities for professional development and time off for volunteer activities.