Finance Manager, Inventory Planning

A fast-growing consumer brand in the performance and lifestyle space is seeking a Finance Manager, Inventory Planning to support inventory strategy, demand forecasting, and supply chain finance operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly analytical and collaborative professional to help scale financial and operational planning processes within a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Client Details

Fast-growing ecommerce and retail brand

Description

• Lead inventory finance and operational planning initiatives, including forecasting, KPI reporting, and variance analysis
• Partner closely with product and supply chain teams to manage purchase order planning and submission processes
• Monitor inbound inventory activity and oversee allocation planning across ERP systems and third-party warehouse locations
• Support inventory forecasting through sales demand modeling, production planning, warehouse allocation analysis, and product sell-through reporting
• Develop and maintain financial and inventory planning models to support operational and strategic business decisions
• Analyze inventory trends, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership
• Assist with process improvement initiatives focused on automation, scalability, and reporting efficiency
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and external manufacturing partners to support business growth and inventory optimization

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in FP&A, inventory planning, demand planning, supply chain finance, or related analytical roles
• Advanced Excel skills with experience building forecasting, inventory, or financial models
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Familiarity with inventory management concepts including purchase orders, lead times, safety stock, and 3PL operations
• Experience working within consumer products, ecommerce, retail, or CPG environments is a plus
• Exposure to ERP or inventory management systems such as NetSuite, Xero, or similar platforms preferred
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Job Offer

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing brand
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong growth potential
• Exposure to strategic finance and operational leadership
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and benefits package

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