Head of Inventory Finance & Purchasing

2 weeks, 6 days ago
Full-time
Lead
Operations
Creative Chaos

Creative Chaos

Creative Chaos is an integrated technology innovation firm that helps startups and enterprises bring their ideas to life through web, mobile, and IoT solutions.

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2000

Description

  • Own purchasing activities across multiple product categories, including nicotine and non-nicotine products, accessories, apparel, POS materials, marketing collateral, and future product lines.
  • Source, evaluate, and manage global vendors while negotiating pricing, terms, minimum order quantities, and lead times.
  • Create and manage purchase orders, track confirmations, and resolve delays, discrepancies, and quality issues.
  • Coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, freight forwarders, and warehouse partners to monitor production, shipping, customs clearance, and delivery milestones.
  • Partner with FP&A to convert SKU-level revenue forecasts into purchase plans, replenishment schedules, and inventory models.
  • Monitor inventory across warehouses and 3PLs, including stock levels, aging stock, safety stock, shrinkage, and receiving discrepancies.
  • Oversee inventory lifecycle activities such as receiving, costing, landed cost allocation, valuation, reconciliations, and month-end close.
  • Lead implementation and optimization of ERP/WMS inventory systems, data standards, workflows, and SOPs.
  • Own cycle count schedules and full physical counts, investigate variances, and strengthen internal controls.
  • Prepare inventory-related financial reports, audit schedules, and analysis for management and audit support.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance or purchasing, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices.
  • Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Proficiency in financial modeling and inventory management software.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in a technology or creative industry is a plus.

Benefits

  • Paid time off.
  • Health insurance.
  • OPD coverage.
  • Training and development opportunities.

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