Director, Stock Systems & Reconciliation, SalonCentric

Job Title:  Director, Stock Systems & Reconciliation

Function:  Stock Systems & Reconciliation

Supervisor Title:  AVP, SalonCentric Internal Control

Matrix Manager Title:  VP, SalonCentric Supply Chain

Location:  Clearwater, Florida National Operating Center (NOC) 

Company Overview

SalonCentric, a subsidiary of L’Oréal USA, is the premiere distributor of salon professional products in the United States. Through its hundreds of stores, national field sales force, and sub-distribution network, SalonCentric promotes the finest professional beauty brands and educates stylists on the latest products and trends.

Summary

The Director of Stock Systems & Reconciliation is responsible for the synchronization and reliability of stock positions across SalonCentric’s entire omnichannel network. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical expertise to ensure that physical inventory and digital records remain in perfect synchronization. This strategic, hands-on leader serves as the subject matter expert for inventory integrity, maintaining the rigorous accuracy required for seamless replenishment and flawless order fulfillment ensuring a superior experience for our customers.

As a critical bridge between Finance, IT, Supply Chain etc., the Director oversees the end-to-end reconciliation of stock movement. They are responsible for diagnosing complex transactional gaps, partnering with IT to resolve data-flow discrepancies, and driving operational excellence to safeguard the customer experience.

Position Responsibilities

Operational Excellence and Oversight

• Lead the day-to-day analysis and reconciliation of inventory data, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives and SalonCentric’s standards of excellence.
• Perform complex analysis of transactions across multiple systems and partner cross-functionally to ensure operational excellence and data integrity.
• Provide high-level analytical support for special projects and ad hoc requests from senior management, contributing insights that align with SalonCentric’s organizational goals.

System Integrity & Process Improvement

• Identify, develop and implement transformative process improvements that enhance efficiency and support strategic decision-making.

• Independently monitor and analyze inventory transactions and trends to maintain consistency across systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and drive solutions ensuring the accuracy of stock-movements relative to financial postings and sales revenue.

Collaboration & Subject Matter Expertise

• Partner with leadership to develop and establish KPIs and standardized procedures (SOP’s) for the functional area.
• Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) and point of contact for tracking and communicating inventory-related issues across Finance, IT, Operations, Supply Chain etc.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to document system requirements and troubleshoot complex data discrepancies.

Analytics & Reporting

• Design, create, and maintain effective dashboards and reporting solutions for various stakeholders.
• Proactively develop new analytical tools and data-backed recommendations as the business evolves.
• Synthesize operational data to identify challenges and gather relevant information for executive-level visibility.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 7-10+ years of experience in an accounting, finance, or audit environment.
• Relevant experience within L'Oréal is a plus.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects or processes independently.

Position Requirements

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of inventory accounting and the impact of inventory transactions on the General Ledger.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required; working knowledge of SQL for large data analysis is highly preferred.
• Experience with POS, WMS, OMS and related systems (e.g., SAP, GK, Azure PaaS, ELK/Elasticsearch) is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain automated dashboards and reporting solutions.

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to integrate accounting principles with IT and business processes.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 5%).

Strategic Mindset

• Strategic & Big Picture Thinker: Able to bring new ideas to life while understanding the interdependencies between departments.
• Results Driver: Accountable to high standards of delivery, focusing on innovation and the right priorities.
• Flexible & Agile Adapter: Responsive to change and able to work effectively in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
• Passionate Learner: Inquisitive about the beauty distribution business; open to feedback and proactive in sharing knowledge to improve processes.

What’s In It For You:

• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K)
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & Development Opportunities for Career Progression (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis is required. No immigration support/sponsorship is offered for this role.

Being present in the office three days a week is considered an essential function of all office-based roles for eligible full-time employees.