Director of Finance, Global Supply-Chain Inventory

Overview

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The Director of Global Inventory Finance Leader will own the financial strategy and governance for inventory across a global Fortune 600 organization. This highly visible role partners closely with Supply Chain leadership and Finance teams to optimize inventory performance ensure balance sheet integrity and drive working capital efficiency. The position will lead FP&A for global inventory including planning forecasting and pacing while implementing robust policies and frameworks that support operational excellence and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global supply chain teams to improve inventory turns days of inventory on hand (DOI) and working capital efficiency.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership to influence operational and financial decisions.
• Own and implement global inventory policies reserve methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Ensure balance sheet integrity through rigorous controls and compliance with corporate standards.
• Lead the financial planning process for inventory including monthly pacing forecasting and annual operating plan (AOP).
• Develop and maintain inventory-related financial models dashboards and KPI scorecards to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive initiatives to streamline inventory reporting and planning processes reducing cycle times and manual effort.
• Champion digital tools and analytics to enhance visibility and decision-making.
• Build strong relationships across Finance (Business Finance Accounting Treasury) and Supply Chain leadership teams.
• Support ad hoc analysis and strategic projects related to inventory optimization and working

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 810 years of progressive Finance experience including FP&A and operational finance; prior experience in inventory management or supply chain finance strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to lead global financial planning processes and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical modelling and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Experience with ERP and performance management tools (e.g. SAP Oracle EPM/Hyperion).
  • Excellent communication skills capable of translating complex data into clear actionable insights for senior leadership.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Travel: 10 % required travel: International and within the US.
  • Location: Remote Opportunity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in global inventory finance leadership roles.
  • Demonstrated success in driving working capital improvements.
  • Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and strategic analysis.
  • Experience with digital transformation initiatives in finance and supply chain.

Success Metrics

• Improvement in inventory turns and reduction in DOO across global operations.
  • Enhanced working capital efficiency and balance sheet accuracy.
  • Implementation of standardized inventory policies and governance frameworks.
  • Development of intuitive dashboards and KPI scorecards for inventory performance.
  • Timely and accurate forecasting and planning for global inventory.

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