Location:
Zug, Switzerland
Company:
Formula Swiss AG
Start Date:
May 1, 2026
About Formula Swiss
Formula Swiss AG is a family-owned Swiss CBD company based in Zug. Founded in 2013, the company develops and sells premium hemp products to both B2B and B2C clients, serving customers in more than 60 countries. As the business enters a new phase of growth and organizational development, we are seeking an analytically strong and commercially minded Commercial Operations Lead to enhance execution, support key decision-making, and lay a scalable foundation for further expansion.
Role Overview
This key position revolves around applying economic reasoning to operational and commercial decision-making, encompassing areas such as pricing, demand forecasting, cost optimization, production planning, and capital allocation. The aim is to leverage data and market demand to make informed decisions that improve margins, bolster capital efficiency, and ensure long-term revenue stability.
During the CEO's medical leave, the successful candidate will assume significant day-to-day responsibilities, assisting in navigating the business through an essential growth phase. This is a hands-on role that offers broad exposure across operations, supply chain, planning, product launches, and commercial execution.
The selected candidate will lead the ambitious 2026 pipeline of 20 to 30 product launches in Switzerland and international markets, necessitating strong coordination across planning, production, inventory, timelines, and market execution.
A central aspect of the role will involve the construction of decision-making models using applied artificial intelligence to evaluate formulations, consumer demand, sales forecasting, customer preferences, and effective marketing strategies both locally and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
- Assume a significant portion of the CEO’s daily operational and commercial responsibilities during their medical leave.
- Support the business through a period of robust growth in Switzerland and beyond.
- Oversee the operational execution of 50 to 100 product launches in 2026, ensuring timely and well-coordinated delivery.
- Translate growth targets into economically grounded operating plans, including pricing, production cadence, inventory planning, and working capital management.
- Design and maintain cost, margin, and demand models to inform better business decisions.
- Construct decision-making models using applied artificial intelligence for evaluating formulations and developing effective marketing strategies.
- Manage operational processes across forecasting, reporting, procurement, inventory, and supplier coordination.
- Align production planning with demand forecasts and stock requirements.
- Enhance efficiency, strengthen internal coordination, and establish a clear operational structure.
- Support leadership with prioritization, decision-making, and business continuity.
- Develop scalable systems and processes that facilitate long-term growth.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for an analytically strong, reliable, and commercially savvy candidate with excellent judgment, strong problem-solving capabilities, and the maturity to take ownership of intricate operational challenges. The ideal individual will blend quantitative aptitude with practical execution and possess a robust entrepreneurial mindset.
Previous full-time work experience is not a requirement. Exceptional recent graduates with excellent academic backgrounds, strong analytical skills, and a desire to assume significant responsibilities are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Economics or a closely related quantitative discipline from a leading university.
- Fluent or native-level English.
- Strong grounding in economics, including pricing, cost structures, demand planning, and working capital optimization.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to translate complexity into practical systems and clear execution.
- A high level of digital fluency and strong organizational skills.
- An entrepreneurial mindset with confidence in a fast-paced business environment.
- Capacity to manage a high-volume launch calendar with keen attention to detail and commercial discipline.
Additional Information
- Previous full-time work experience is not required.
- German language skills are not required.
- Exceptional recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Highly Desirable
- Experience within consumer products, wellness, regulated products, or international e-commerce businesses.
- Experience collaborating with manufacturers, suppliers, or production partners in an international setting.
- Experience in startups, scale-ups, or founder-led enterprises.
- Experience managing multiple simultaneous product launches or intricate operational timelines.
What We Offer
- A high-impact role in an established and growing Swiss company.
- The chance to take on significant responsibility early on and contribute to important business decisions.
- Broad exposure across operations, commercial planning, and strategic execution.
- A dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment.
- The opportunity to help shape the next stage of Formula Swiss AG’s development both domestically and internationally.
- For the right candidate, there may be a path to equity participation in the business.
How to Apply
If you are excited about the opportunity to take on real responsibility, support a growing business, and build a robust operational base 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.