Chief Operating Officer (COO)

About RISCO Group RISCO Group is a well-established global technology and manufacturing company with decades of expertise in electrical security industry. We specialize in designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced security and smart home solutions, combining innovative hardware, software, and cloud technologies. The Opportunity The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for leading the company’s global operations, driving operational excellence, and ensuring efficiency, scalability, and cost optimization across the organization. This executive role defines and executes the global operational strategy, with overall responsibility for Global Supply Chain & Logistics, Information Technology (IT), and Global Customer Support. As a member of the executive leadership team, COO plays a key role in shaping the company’s long-term operational strategy, developing and optimizing global manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, and building a high-performing operational organization that supports business growth. This role requires a results-driven leader with a strong strategic sourcing mindset, who challenges existing practices, drives transformation, and translates strategic objectives into measurable business results. Key Responsibilities • Global Supply Chain & Logistics: Define and execute global supply chain, procurement, strategic sourcing, and logistics strategy. Develop international supplier and manufacturing partnerships, identify competitive sourcing alternatives, lead strategic negotiations, and drive cost optimization, inventory efficiency, supply continuity, and reliable global distribution. • Information Technology (IT): Lead global IT organization, including business applications, infrastructure, and services. Drive IT strategy, digital transformation, automation, and enterprise systems improvements to support business needs, security, and operational efficiency. • Global Customer Support: Lead global Customer Support organization, setting strategic directions to enhance service quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency, while developing new revenue-generating service offerings. • Strategic & Executive Leadership: Play a key role in shaping company strategy, driving operational profitability, cost optimization, and business resilience. Challenge existing operating models, identify new opportunities to improve efficiency, and translate strategic priorities into measurable results. Requirements · Proven experience in a senior Operations leadership role at VP or C-level, with significant strategic and managerial responsibility – a must. · Extensive experience in a global manufacturing company, with a strong background in electronics industry – a must. · Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments – a significant advantage. · Proven experience managing global supply chain, strategic sourcing, procurement, inventory, and logistics operations. · Demonstrated experience in establishing, expanding, or transferring manufacturing operations internationally, including working with global manufacturing partners. · Strong strategic sourcing capabilities, including supplier development, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, and identification of alternative sourcing solutions. · Strong financial and business acumen, with demonstrated ability to improve profitability, optimize costs, and manage operational budgets and risks. · Experience overseeing IT operations, business applications, and/or global customer support functions. · Strategic and results-oriented leadership style, with a challenger mindset, strong problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to drive change. · Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. · Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally as required.