Commercial Operations Lead

Location

Zug, Switzerland

About Us

Formula Swiss AG is a family-owned Swiss CBD company founded in 2013, located in Zug. We specialize in developing and selling premium hemp products to both B2B and B2C clients, reaching customers in over 60 countries.

Role Overview

As our organization enters a new growth phase, we are seeking an analytically strong and commercially minded individual to enhance execution, support key decision-making, and create a scalable framework for further expansion. This role will involve significant interaction across operations, supply chain, planning, product launches, and commercial execution, ensuring a strategic approach to our continued development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume significant operational and commercial responsibilities during the CEO's medical leave.
• Support business growth in Switzerland and internationally.
• Lead the operational execution of 50 to 100 product launches in 2026, ensuring timely and coordinated delivery.
• Translate growth targets into economically grounded operating plans, covering pricing, production cadence, inventory planning, and working capital management.
• Develop and maintain cost, margin, and demand models to inform better business decisions.
• Utilize applied artificial intelligence to create decision-making models for evaluating formulations, consumer demand, and effective marketing strategies.
• Oversee operational processes, including forecasting, reporting, procurement, inventory, and supplier coordination.
• Align production planning with demand forecasts and stock requirements.
• Improve efficiency and establish a clear operational structure.
• Support leadership with prioritization, decision-making, and business continuity.
• Develop scalable systems and processes for long-term growth.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a detail-oriented, reliable candidate with a strong analytical mindset and commercial acumen. The ideal individual will possess a unique blend of quantitative skills and practical execution ability, paired with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Economics or a closely related quantitative discipline from a leading university.
• Fluent or native-level proficiency in English.
• Strong background in economics, including pricing, cost structures, demand planning, and working capital optimization.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capability to simplify complexity into practical systems.
• High digital fluency and organizational discipline.
• An entrepreneurial mindset suitable for a fast-moving business environment.
• Ability to manage a high-volume launch calendar with attention to detail and commercial discipline.

Additional Information

• No prior full-time work experience is required; exceptional recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• German language skills are not necessary.

Highly Desirable

• Experience with consumer products or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with international e-commerce businesses.
• Previous work with manufacturers, suppliers, or production partners in global markets.
• Experience in startups, scale-ups, or founder-led businesses.
• Skills in managing multiple product launches or complex operational timelines.

What We Offer

• A high-impact role within an established, growing Swiss company.
• Significant early responsibility in crucial business decisions.
• Comprehensive exposure to operations and strategic execution.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial working environment.
• The opportunity to shape the next stage of our development in Switzerland and globally.
• Potential path to equity participation for the right candidate.

Your Opportunity

If you are inspired by the chance to embrace significant responsibility and contribute to a thriving business environment, we invite you to engage with us.