Finance Manager

This newly created Finance Manager, Inventory Planning role sits at the intersection of finance, supply chain, and operations, supporting a growing consumer brand. The position focuses on inventory strategy, purchasing, costing, and forecasting, with less emphasis on traditional FP&A. Client Details Our client is a high-growth consumer products company in the athletic and lifestyle space, operating within a fast-paced, inventory-driven environment. They are expanding rapidly and investing in supply chain, inventory, and operational infrastructure to support continued scale. Description Manage and analyze inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock across the business Support purchasing, PO planning, and ordering decisions in partnership with product and manufacturing teams Evaluate product costing, inventory margins, and manufacturing-related expenses Assist with sales forecasting and inventory planning to align demand with supply Monitor inventory aging, product performance, and cost trends Partner cross-functionally with Product, Supply Chain, and Operations teams, including warehouse/3PL functions Support inventory growth initiatives, including warehouse expansion and scaling operations Act as a key liaison between Finance and Supply Chain functions Drive process improvements across inventory tracking, reporting, and forecasting tools Profile 3-5 years of experience in inventory planning, supply chain finance, or related roles Background in CPG, retail, ecommerce, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred Strong understanding of inventory management, purchasing, and product costing Experience analyzing margins, manufacturing costs, and inventory performance Advanced Excel skills; comfortable working with large datasets and inventory models ERP/inventory system experience (flexible on platform) Hands-on, operationally minded, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment Strong cross-functional collaborator with the ability to work across Finance, Operations, and Product teams Proactive, problem-solving mindset with willingness to wear multiple hats Job Offer Newly created role with strong visibility across Finance and Operations Opportunity to build and improve inventory and supply chain processes Exposure to senior leadership, including CFO and Director-level stakeholders Clear path for growth as inventory and operations scale Collaborative, high-performance team environment Hybrid work schedule 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.