COO/CEO - Supply Chain Management/Beverages/Confectionary/Retail Catering - Chinese Speaking

Summary of Communication with the Organization:

Company Scale:

• Total Employees: 650 across China.

• Shanghai: 200 employees.

• Other Branches: Over 10 branches in cities like Changsha, Wuhan, and Beijing.

Next Steps for Development:

• U.S. Market Entry:

  • The company plans to expand into the U.S. market using a supply chain globalization model within the Beverage and Confectionary market.

  • Headquarters in Los Angeles (LA): Raw material production, processing, packaging, and equipment will be sent to LA to partner with local brands.

  • Expansion Strategy: After establishing stability, the company will expand in North America through mergers and acquisitions.

  • Leadership Visit: The co-founder and CEO will visit LA between September and October 2024 to conduct on-site inspections and interviews.

  • Interviews: All interviews need to be arranged within these two months.

Current Job Openings:

• Position: CEO of the Overseas Business Department.

• Desired Background:

  • Experience in marketing, sales, or business roles with an entrepreneurial spirit.

  • Must be a local with up-to-date market knowledge and intelligence that understands local/US trends from a younger-minded target audience perspective. THIS IS A NON-NEGOTIABLE

  • Cross-industry experience is acceptable, with a preference for those familiar with the U.S. beverage tea or catering supplier management.

  • Soft Skills: Prioritized over background, focusing on candidates who are bright, trend-aware, and capable of handling a C-Level role, even if it's their first or second startup.

  • Hiring Focus: Currently hiring one person with the potential to provide a support team.

  • Salary: Negotiable, estimated at $200,000-$300,000 base, with bonuses.

  • Start Date: Ideally by January 2025.

  • Base Location: Los Angeles - must be a US Citizen and willing to relocate if necessary

  • Language: Must be Fluent in English with minimum professional Chinese level

Other Considerations:

• Stock Market Monitoring: The company is tracking the U.S. and Hong Kong stock markets, with a goal to go public in 2026. U.S. and China businesses will be calculated independently.

• Co-founder and CEO will visit LA in September-October this year for on-site inspections and face-to-face interviews. So we need to arrange all interviews within these 2 months.

• Start Date: As soon as you're able!

Job Description for Supply Chain CEO:

I. Position Overview:

• The Supply Chain CEO will lead the company’s supply chain management, ensuring the alignment of strategies with the company’s growth goals and market demands.

II. Key Responsibilities:

1. Supply Chain Strategy Development: Align strategies with company growth and market demands.

2. Process Optimization: Enhance efficiency and establish robust systems.

3. Supplier Management: Maintain strong supplier relationships and review performance.

4. Team Management: Recruit, train, and motivate the supply chain team.

5. Inventory Management: Oversee strategies to meet market demand and budgets.

6. Risk Management: Identify and assess risks, develop contingency plans.

7. Cross-Department Coordination: Ensure smooth operations across supply chain components.

III. Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher.

• Experience: 10+ years in supply chain management, preferably in large or multinational companies, or a start-up young entrepreneur willing to take up this challenge. (We're open to enthusiastic career enhancers)

• Skills: Strong leadership, analytical skills, and familiarity with supply chain management software.

• Language: Proficient in English and Chinese, with cross-cultural communication skills.

IV. Position Benefits:

• Compensation: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities, based on the candidate’s background and experience.