Chief Operating Officer

Kinect Solar

Chief Operating Officer overseeing operations at Kinect Solar, a logistics firm in renewable energy. Responsible for building operational systems and leading growth initiatives.

Posted 8/2/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in operations and supply chain management, with a focus on building and optimizing systems for logistics, inventory, and fulfillment. Proven ability to drive compliance and operational excellence in the renewable energy sector while partnering with executive leadership to achieve strategic objectives.

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15+ Years Leadership ExperienceOperations ManagementLogistics and Distribution ExpertiseWMS/TMS/ERP ImplementationCompliance Function Leadership

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Hard Skills

KPI DevelopmentOperational Cadence ManagementProject Management MethodologiesData Analytics InitiativesPerformance ManagementContract ManagementSupply Chain OptimizationFreight Strategy DevelopmentInventory ManagementHazmat Handling

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceInfluential LeadershipStrategic PartnershipOrganizational EffectivenessCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteCRM SystemsWMSTMSDeal Desk Tools

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyHeavy Industrial ProductsBattery Storage ComplianceDOT Hazmat RegulationsOversized Load Permitting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the operations organization across warehouse, logistics, inventory, fulfillment, and special projects
Manage and optimize the contracted warehouse and 3PL network — carrier and partner selection, performance management, and network design
Direct freight strategy for specialized cargo (transformers, BESS, trackers, modules), including heavy/oversized freight, permitting, hazmat handling for lithium-ion, and insurance
Establish and own operational KPIs across logistics, warehouse, inventory, and fulfillment: on-time delivery, cost per shipment, damage rates, dwell time, inventory accuracy, claims ratio, and carrier performance
Assess organizational structure, talent, and operational ownership while integrating and scaling warehouse, transportation, logistics, inventory, and fulfillment operations
Build the BD and sales infrastructure that supports both business lines — pipeline management, forecasting, CRM, deal desk, and the cadence that connects commercial activity to capacity and resource planning
Partner with the Sales Leaders to translate their commercial strategies into repeatable, measurable processes — without owning the customer relationships
Own pricing, margin management, and deal-desk discipline as enterprise functions
Build the data and reporting infrastructure that gives the executive team real-time visibility into pipeline, backlog, and conversion
Own the enterprise operating cadence — weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews, KPI dashboards, and the rhythms that hold the company accountable to its plan
Partner with the CEO, CFO, and Board to translate strategic priorities into operating plans and quarterly objectives
Build the operating framework, accountability structure, and decision-making processes required to scale the business. Serve as a thought partner to the Sales Leaders on operating efficiency, organizational design, and execution within their business lines
Build and scale a project management function that supports increasingly complex customer projects.
Establish project governance, operational handoffs, and cross-functional execution to ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and on schedule.
Own operational systems strategy — WMS/TMS evaluation and implementation, CRM, deal desk tooling, and operational integrations across the tech stack
Partner closely with the CFO on NetSuite and the broader ERP environment; NetSuite functional support reports to the CFO with a dotted line to the COO for operational priorities
Lead the IT Systems Product Manager and partner with corporate IT and shared services (under the CFO) on a unified, scalable technology environment
Champion data and analytics initiatives that create enterprise-wide visibility and lead major IT and operational transformation projects
Build and lead the Compliance function as the business scales, ensuring operational, transportation, warehouse, safety, and renewable energy compliance requirements are proactively managed
Own federal and state regulatory compliance for battery storage and renewable energy products, including DOT hazmat (lithium-ion), state permitting for oversized loads, etc.
Oversee in-house counsel for commercial agreements (supplier, customer, 3PL, carrier) and the deal desk legal review workflow
Partner with the Sales Leaders on commercial contract strategy and own consistent legal and deal-desk discipline across the company's commercial activity
Lead and develop the operations organization while evaluating talent, organizational effectiveness, and opportunities to improve performance. Manage the relationship with offshore contractor partners supporting administrative and operational functions
Serve as a strategic partner to the Board, CEO, and executive team; contribute to enterprise strategy and growth planning
Embody and reinforce Kinect Solar's culture and values

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, supply chain, or general management, with at least 8 years in a senior executive role (COO, SVP Operations, GM, or comparable)
Demonstrated experience building and installing operating systems in a growth-stage business — KPIs, operating cadence, deal desk, planning processes
Experience leading operations in a logistics or distribution business handling heavy industrial or renewable energy products (transformers, BESS, trackers, modules, or comparable)
Proven track record leading IT and systems projects — WMS, TMS, ERP (NetSuite a plus), CRM — from strategy through implementation
Experience managing a multi-site or contracted-warehouse network at scale
Track record of leading through influence and structural authority — has built BD/sales infrastructure that sales leaders rely on
Experience building or leading a compliance function
Strong executive presence and the ability to partner effectively with a CEO, Board, and senior executive peers
Demonstrated success assessing, restructuring, and scaling organizations while balancing strategic leadership with hands-on operational execution.
Experience building or leading formal project management functions, methodologies, or operational excellence initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
PTO, sick, mental health days, and paid holidays
Fully remote and flexible work environment and schedules
Minimal travel
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
401(k) with employer match
FSA/HSA options and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee discounts and referral bonuses
Professional development and volunteer time off