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 based in Küssnacht am Rigi. With over a decade of experience, we have been developing popular nutraceuticals for the Swiss market and 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 strong and commercially minded Commercial Operations Lead to enhance operational execution, support key decision-making, and establish a scalable foundation for further expansion.
Role Overview
This role focuses on incorporating economic reasoning into operational and commercial decision-making, including key areas such as pricing, demand forecasting, cost optimization, production planning, and capital allocation. The aim is to transform data and market demand into sound decisions that improve margins, strengthen capital efficiency, and ensure long-term revenue stability.
As the CEO is currently on medical leave, the successful candidate will assume a significant portion of the CEO’s day-to-day responsibilities. This hands-on role offers comprehensive exposure across operations, supply chain, planning, product launches, and commercial execution.
The chosen candidate will lead the execution of an ambitious 2026 pipeline consisting of 50 to 100 product launches across Switzerland and international markets. This requires exceptional coordination involving planning, suppliers, production, inventory, timelines, and market execution.
A central aspect of the role will be building decision-making models utilizing applied artificial intelligence to evaluate 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 significant responsibilities early on and work directly on commercially crucial decisions within a growing Swiss enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
- Take over a substantial portion of the CEO’s day-to-day operational and commercial responsibilities during their medical leave.
- Support the company through a robust growth phase in Switzerland and international markets.
- Lead the operational execution of 50 to 100 product launches in 2026, ensuring timely and coordinated delivery.
- Translate growth targets into economically grounded operational plans, including pricing, production cadence, inventory planning, and working capital management.
- Develop and maintain cost, margin, and demand models to facilitate informed business decisions.
- Create decision-making models using applied artificial intelligence to assess formulations, consumer demand, sales forecasting, customer preferences, and effective marketing strategies.
- Oversee operational processes including forecasting, reporting, procurement, inventory, and supplier coordination.
- Manage supplier relationships and assist in 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 organization.
- Support leadership in prioritization, decision-making, and business continuity.
- Create scalable systems and processes that promote long-term growth.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking an analytically strong, reliable, and commercially minded candidate with excellent judgment, problem-solving abilities, and the maturity to tackle complex operational challenges. The ideal candidate will merge quantitative skills with practical execution and possess a strong entrepreneurial mindset.
Previous full-time work experience is not a prerequisite. We encourage exceptional recent graduates with outstanding academic credentials, strong analytical skills, and a desire to take on significant responsibilities to apply.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Economics or a closely related quantitative discipline from a leading university.
- Fluent or native-level English.
- Solid foundation in economics, including pricing, cost structures, demand planning, and working capital optimization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Adeptness in converting complexity into practical systems and clear execution.
- A high level of digital fluency and organisational discipline.
- An entrepreneurial mindset and confidence in a fast-paced business environment.
- The ability to manage a high-volume launch calendar with meticulous attention to detail and commercial discipline.
Additional Information
- Full-time work experience is not required.
- Proficiency in German is not mandatory.
- Exceptional recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
- Exposure to supplements, wellness, nutrition, or consumer product categories.
- Experience working with manufacturers, suppliers, or production partners in an international setting.
- Experience in startups, scale-ups, or founder-led businesses.
- Experience managing multiple product launches or complex operational timelines.
What We Offer
- A high-impact role in a well-established and growing Swiss company.
- The chance to assume significant responsibility early on and contribute to critical business decisions.
- Extensive exposure across operations, commercial planning, and strategic execution.
- A dynamic and entrepreneurial working atmosphere.
- The opportunity to shape the next chapter of Swiss Nutri’s development in Switzerland and internationally.
- For the right candidate, there may be a pathway to equity participation in the company.
How to Apply
If you are excited about the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility, support a growing business, and help establish 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.