Job Title: Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

Job Summary The Vice President of Strategic Initiatives is crucial in supporting the President/CEO and the Chief Operating Officer in managing various aspects of the business, including finance, customer service, distribution centers, purchasing, HR, and IT. This individual should have strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills to ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

- Fine-tune the accounting department including accounts receivable and accounts payable, budgeting, forecasting, and expense management

- Fine-tune customer service operations, including responding to customer inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving issues

- Fine-tune distribution center activities, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in global logistics, inventory management, and order fulfillment

- Liaise with purchasing and ensure timely procurement of materials and supplies to support business operations

- Support HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management

- Contribute to the development and implementation of IT solutions to support business processes and goals - Collaborate closely with USA leadership and global partners to develop and implement company-wide strategies and initiatives

 - Prepare reports and presentations for the President and other stakeholders on all regarding all strategic initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or a related field - 5-10 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in the same industry - Demonstrated experience in finance, customer service, and/or operations management - Strong organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills - Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software - Competence in using customer relationship management software

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Knowledge of the organization's industry, products, and services - Ability to develop and implement strategies for financial growth - High level of ethical behavior and trustworthiness in handling confidential information - Ability to prepare financial statements, reports, analyses, and recommendations

Salary & Benefits

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry norms - Health insurance, including dental and vision coverage - Retirement savings plan with company-matching 401(k) contributions - Performance-based bonuses - Opportunities for professional growth and development - Business travel reimbursement

Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and bias of any kind. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.

Our client is a major manufacturer of commercial kitchen equipment, with a breadth of offerings including refrigeration, cooking equipment, warming/holding equipment, stainless steel fabrication equipment, and much more. We make the kitchen better!

Training Program and Goals

- 3-6 months in customer service. Includes product familiarization, customer interface, order entry & related software, logistics and expediting, interface with distribution centers and the factories in China and Thailand. - 3-6 months in after-sales service. Includes technical service interface, customer calls, parts tracking, warranty claims software and tracking systems. Interface with factory engineering on field problems. Customer follow-up. - 3-6 months in accounting. Includes A/R, A/P, Audits (public company), accounting software, and financial projections. - 3-6 months in field interface. Travel with sales leadership to conferences, buying groups, trade shows, and customers. -3-9 months in HR, insurance negotiation, banking relationships, legal and IT.

The goals for this individual are to have a complete understanding of the company mission, culture, business practices, and ultimately gain the respect of the Atosa TEAM when assuming a position with the corporate executive management team.

Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and bias of any kind. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.

Our client is a $500MM major manufacturer of commercial kitchen equipment, with a breadth of offerings including refrigeration, cooking equipment, warming/holding equipment, stainless steel fabrication equipment, and much more. 

Reach out to Craig Wilson if you feel you are a fit. MUST work at corporate. 

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