Commercial Operations Lead
Location: Küssnacht am Rigi, Switzerland
Company: Swiss Nutri GmbH
Start Date: May 1, 2026
About Swiss Nutri
Swiss Nutri is a family-owned Swiss company located in Küssnacht am Rigi. For over a decade, we have been developing popular nutraceuticals for the Swiss market, and we are currently experiencing strong and increasing demand both domestically and internationally.
As our business enters a new phase of growth and organizational development, we are seeking an analytically adept and commercially minded Commercial Operations Lead. This role will be essential in enhancing execution, supporting key decision-making, and establishing a scalable foundation for further expansion.
Role Overview
This position focuses on utilizing economic reasoning to inform operational and commercial decision-making, which includes aspects such as pricing, demand forecasting, cost optimization, production planning, and capital allocation. The objective is to translate data and market insights into sound decisions that enhance margins, improve capital efficiency, and support long-term revenue stability.
As the CEO is currently on medical leave, the successful candidate will assume a significant portion of daily responsibilities and aid the business during this crucial growth phase. This hands-on role offers broad exposure across operations, supply chain, planning, product launches, and commercial execution.
The successful candidate will lead the execution of an ambitious 2026 pipeline comprising 50 to 100 product launches across Switzerland and international markets. This necessitates strong coordination among planning, suppliers, production, inventory, timelines, and market execution.
A core component of this role will be the development of decision-making models utilizing applied artificial intelligence to assess formulations, consumer demand, sales forecasting, customer preferences, and effective marketing strategies, both in Switzerland and abroad.
This is a unique opportunity for a high-potential candidate to assume substantial responsibilities early on and directly influence commercially significant decisions in a growing Swiss business.
Key Responsibilities
- Assume a significant share of the CEO’s daily operational and commercial responsibilities during his medical leave.
- Support the business through a period of strong growth, both 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 sound operational plans, including pricing, production cadence, inventory planning, and working capital management.
- Build and maintain cost, margin, and demand models to facilitate informed business decisions.
- Develop decision-making models using applied artificial intelligence to evaluate formulations, consumer demand, sales forecasting, customer preferences, and effective marketing strategies.
- Oversee operational processes across forecasting, reporting, procurement, inventory management, and supplier coordination.
- Manage supplier relationships and support negotiations with manufacturing and ingredient partners.
- Align production planning with demand forecasts and stock requirements.
- Enhance efficiency, improve internal coordination, and establish a clear operational structure across the company.
- Assist leadership with prioritization, decision-making, and business continuity.
- Develop scalable systems and processes that support long-term growth.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for an analytically strong, reliable, and commercially minded candidate with excellent judgment, strong problem-solving capabilities, and the maturity to take ownership of complex operational challenges. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of quantitative skills, practical execution experience, and a strong entrepreneurial mindset.
Previous full-time work experience is not mandatory, and exceptional recent graduates with outstanding academic records, strong analytical abilities, and a desire to embrace significant responsibility are encouraged to apply online using the form below.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Economics or a closely related quantitative discipline from a reputable university.
- Fluent or native-level English proficiency.
- Solid understanding of economics, including pricing, cost structures, demand planning, and working capital optimization.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to transform complexity into practical systems and actionable execution.
- A high level of digital fluency and strong organizational discipline.
- An entrepreneurial mindset with confidence in a fast-paced business environment.
- Capacity to manage a high-volume launch calendar with meticulous attention to detail and commercial discipline.
Additional Information
- Previous full-time work experience is not required.
- German language skills are not necessary.
- Exceptional recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with supplements, wellness, nutrition, or consumer product categories.
- Background in working with manufacturers, suppliers, or production partners in an international context.
- Experience in startups, scale-ups, or founder-led organizations.
- Experience managing multiple parallel product launches or complex operational timelines.
What We Offer
- A high-impact role within an established and growing Swiss company.
- The chance to take on significant responsibilities early on and engage in crucial business decisions.
- Broad exposure across operations, commercial planning, and strategic execution.
- A dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment.
- The opportunity to influence the next stage of Swiss Nutri’s development, both locally and internationally.
- For the right candidate, there may be a potential path to equity participation in the business.
How to Apply
If you are excited about the prospect of taking on real responsibility, supporting a growing business, and establishing a strong operational foundation for future growth, we would love to hear from you.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.