Vuori
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - Supply Chain
Vuori, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis – Supply Chain
Base pay range: $200,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr
Job Description
Reporting to the VP of FP&A, the Director of FP&A, Supply Chain will lead financial planning, analysis, decision support, and reporting for end‑to‑end supply chain activities, including product costing, inventory management, logistics, and distribution. The role serves as the finance lead for Production, Planning, Merchandising and Distribution teams, influencing key business decisions, driving efficiencies, and supporting the company’s financial objectives.
What you’ll get to do
Provide financial direction and strategic support for supply chain, including costing, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
Oversee and implement comprehensive financial planning processes, including budgeting and forecasting, and support long‑term strategic planning, aligning with company objectives.
Partner with Supply Chain and Fulfillment leads to align financial goals with operational strategies; provide financial insights that support cost optimization, service level improvements, and scalability.
Establish monthly business reviews for Distribution and the integration of product and inventory reporting into channel business reviews.
In partnership with Production, Merchandising, and Planning, establish financial margin and inventory targets to achieve the financial plan, monthly OTB, and ad‑hoc analysis; deliver actionable insights to improve margins and working capital efficiency.
Support inventory lifecycle strategies including markdowns and excess and obsolete.
Collaborate with Planning and Merchandise to evaluate the financial impact of new categories and ensure channel merchandise plans align with financial targets while delivering commercial business needs.
Provide financial oversight into capital expenditures, supplier negotiations, third‑party logistics partners, fulfillment technologies/automation.
Build and enhance financial models to support gross margin forecasting, tracking, and reporting for current and future seasons.
Define and measure KPIs (e.g. cost/unit, freight spend, inventory, warehouse efficiency).
Collaborate effectively with accounting teams to ensure accuracy and alignment on cost accounting processes related to inventory, COGS, warehousing, and logistics; ensure accurate reporting and alignment with GAAP and internal policies.
Support system implementations/enhancements (e.g. ERP, EPM tool); drive development and implementation of financial tools, models, and dashboards to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.
Partner with the Business Intelligence team to develop KPI‑based dashboards and expand financial reporting, leveraging existing technologies to automate financial reporting.
Manage one direct report.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting or finance.
Certified Public Accountant or MBA preferred.
10+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably in consumer goods or another inventory‑related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques.
Advanced analysis and Excel skills, and familiarity with extracting data from various systems.
Excellent problem‑solving skills and critical thinking with a natural curiosity to find answers.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non‑finance stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
Strategic mindset and the ability to think proactively about the company’s financial future.
Detail‑oriented, with a commitment to accuracy and precision.
Knowledge of industry‑specific financial regulations and compliance.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office; BI tools a plus (Domo, Power BI).
Apparel industry experience and familiarity with Microsoft d365, EPM toolsets, Shopify a plus.
Additional Information – Our investment in you
Health Insurance
Savings and Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
Paid Time Off
Wellness & Fitness benefits
The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $225,000 per year. This role is bonus eligible.
Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Seniority level: Director | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Finance
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Job Description
Reporting to the VP of FP&A, the Director of FP&A, Supply Chain will lead financial planning, analysis, decision support, and reporting for end‑to‑end supply chain activities, including product costing, inventory management, logistics, and distribution. The role serves as the finance lead for Production, Planning, Merchandising and Distribution teams, influencing key business decisions, driving efficiencies, and supporting the company’s financial objectives.
What you’ll get to do
Provide financial direction and strategic support for supply chain, including costing, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
Oversee and implement comprehensive financial planning processes, including budgeting and forecasting, and support long‑term strategic planning, aligning with company objectives.
Partner with Supply Chain and Fulfillment leads to align financial goals with operational strategies; provide financial insights that support cost optimization, service level improvements, and scalability.
Establish monthly business reviews for Distribution and the integration of product and inventory reporting into channel business reviews.
In partnership with Production, Merchandising, and Planning, establish financial margin and inventory targets to achieve the financial plan, monthly OTB, and ad‑hoc analysis; deliver actionable insights to improve margins and working capital efficiency.
Support inventory lifecycle strategies including markdowns and excess and obsolete.
Collaborate with Planning and Merchandise to evaluate the financial impact of new categories and ensure channel merchandise plans align with financial targets while delivering commercial business needs.
Provide financial oversight into capital expenditures, supplier negotiations, third‑party logistics partners, fulfillment technologies/automation.
Build and enhance financial models to support gross margin forecasting, tracking, and reporting for current and future seasons.
Define and measure KPIs (e.g. cost/unit, freight spend, inventory, warehouse efficiency).
Collaborate effectively with accounting teams to ensure accuracy and alignment on cost accounting processes related to inventory, COGS, warehousing, and logistics; ensure accurate reporting and alignment with GAAP and internal policies.
Support system implementations/enhancements (e.g. ERP, EPM tool); drive development and implementation of financial tools, models, and dashboards to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.
Partner with the Business Intelligence team to develop KPI‑based dashboards and expand financial reporting, leveraging existing technologies to automate financial reporting.
Manage one direct report.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting or finance.
Certified Public Accountant or MBA preferred.
10+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably in consumer goods or another inventory‑related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques.
Advanced analysis and Excel skills, and familiarity with extracting data from various systems.
Excellent problem‑solving skills and critical thinking with a natural curiosity to find answers.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non‑finance stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
Strategic mindset and the ability to think proactively about the company’s financial future.
Detail‑oriented, with a commitment to accuracy and precision.
Knowledge of industry‑specific financial regulations and compliance.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office; BI tools a plus (Domo, Power BI).
Apparel industry experience and familiarity with Microsoft d365, EPM toolsets, Shopify a plus.
Additional Information – Our investment in you
Health Insurance
Savings and Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
Paid Time Off
Wellness & Fitness benefits
The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $225,000 per year. This role is bonus eligible.
Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Seniority level: Director | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Finance
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