Finance Manager, Inventory Planning

Westport, Connecticut Permanent USD115,000 - USD125,000 per year View Job Description

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Opportunity to grow quickly
Working alongside senior leadership

About Our Client

Rapidly growing consumer products brand

Job Description

Inventory Planning & Financial Analysis

Lead inventory-focused financial planning activities, including forecasting, variance analysis, and KPI reporting.
Analyze inventory performance, product sell-through, and operational metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
Develop and maintain inventory planning models to support business growth and operational efficiency.
Provide insights and recommendations to leadership regarding inventory investments and optimization strategies.

Forecasting & Demand Planning

Support demand forecasting processes by modeling sales trends, inventory requirements, production plans, and allocation strategies.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate sales targets, inventory levels, and replenishment needs.
Monitor inventory performance and forecast accuracy to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Purchase Order & Supply Chain Management

Manage purchase order planning processes and coordinate closely with Product and Supply Chain teams.
Serve as a primary finance liaison with manufacturing and operational partners.
Track inbound inventory shipments and ensure inventory is properly allocated across warehouse and fulfillment locations.
Support inventory flow management across ERP systems and third-party logistics providers (3PLs).

Process Improvement & Reporting

Create and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and performance metrics to support decision-making.
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline forecasting, reporting, and inventory planning processes.
Participate in special projects focused on scaling financial and operational processes as the organization grows.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Economics, Business, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in FP&A, inventory planning, demand planning, supply chain finance, or a related discipline.
Advanced Excel skills with experience developing financial, inventory, or forecasting models.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Preferred

Experience within consumer products, retail, eCommerce, or direct-to-consumer (DTC) businesses.
Familiarity with ERP and inventory management systems such as NetSuite, Xero, Xorosoft, or similar platforms.
Understanding of inventory management principles including purchase order planning, lead times, safety stock, forecasting, and 3PL operations.
Experience supporting high-growth organizations or emerging brands.