Chief Operation Officer

Gibo Health Food, Ltd., incorporated in 2003 in British Columbia, is a prominent wholesale and retail supplier of Asian foods and herbal medicines in Canada, with both physical stores in Greater Vancouver and an online retail presence since 2017. The company offers a diverse range of products including dried seafood, noodles, Chinese herbals, and teas, aiming to provide Canadians with healthy options and high value.

We require a COO to strategically oversee and optimize its expanding retail operations, both online and in physical locations. The COO’s duties encompass managing daily operations, coordinating retail and online sales, ensuring efficient supply chain logistics, and providing leadership for the implementation of company policies and growth strategies.

Main duties:

1, Set corporate objectives to expand and streamline the company’s retail and wholesale operations.
2, Formulate strategies to bolster the company’s leadership in the Canadian Asian foods and herbal medicines market.
3, Authorize new departments or roles aligned with the company’s growth, including its online retail segment.
4, Facilitate leadership transition as original senior staff members retire.
5, Supervise resource allocation for efficient imports from Southeast Asia and the U.S.
6, Dedicate financial resources to online expansion and targeted recruitment.
7, Implement financial controls to navigate post-pandemic challenges.
8, Design and approve promotional campaigns that spotlight the company’s product diversity and commitment.
9, Oversee recruitment emphasizing expertise in the Asian food and herbal medicine market.
10, Mentor the next leadership generation, ensuring value continuity.
11, Synchronize online and physical store operations for a unified customer experience.
12, Coordinate efforts across all Greater Vancouver locations and prospective branches.
13, Act as the company’s primary representative in supplier negotiations.
14, Delegate representation duties for official functions or potential partnership outreach.

Skills & Qualifications:

1, A university degree in business administration, management, or a related field.
2, Several years of experience in the retail and trade industry.
3, Experience in establishing or overseeing retail operations.
4, Familiarity with healthcare products markets, with a preference for knowledge in Asian foods and herbal medicines.
5, Demonstrated leadership in managerial or entrepreneurial roles.
6, Effective communication skills.

Term: Permanent

Working hours: 35 Hours/Week

Salary:  $43/Hour

Work location:  190 4551 No.3 Road, Richmond, BC, Canada V6X 2C3

For more information, please visit our website https://wahfung.ca. Please send us your resume to this email: gibohfl.hr@gmail.com. We only accept resumes by email, and only qualified candidates will be contacted.