Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly analytical and operationally minded Supply Chain Finance Manager to support and optimize the financial performance of our end-to-end supply chain in the telecommunications distribution industry. This role serves as a strategic partner across logistics, procurement, and especially inventory management, ensuring cost control, accurate forecasting, and financial accountability. The ideal candidate will have experience managing supply chain financials in a fast-moving, high-volume distribution environment, with a deep understanding of inventory strategy and optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

Business partnering

• Act as the financial partner to Procurement and Operations leadership, providing analysis and recommendations that drive cost efficiency and service excellence.
• Collaborate with inventory and operations teams to establish inventory policies and improve cycle count accuracy, reconciliation, and audit readiness.
• Conduct scenario analysis to support decision-making related to procurement timing, MOQ, buffer stock, and demand variability.

Revenue and cash analysis

• Analyze profitability by channel, product type, and customer segment to support pricing, sourcing, and distribution decisions.
• Analyze cash cycle elements (procurement terms, inventory, sales/distribution terms, collection rate), propose and follow up on strategies and tactical steps to improve the company's liquidity and achieve cash objectives.

Cost analysis

• Manage and analyze key cost components: freight (inbound/outbound), 3PL services, inventory holding, order fulfillment, shrinkage, and obsolescence.

Inventory analysis

• Develop and maintain financial models that evaluate inventory efficiency (e.g., days on hand, turnover ratios, safety stock levels) and support working capital optimization.
• Monitor and report on inventory health, including aged inventory, excess stock, and product lifecycle impacts on valuation and write-offs.

Management reviews

• Lead monthly supply chain financial reviews, variance analysis, and performance metrics reporting (e.g., cost per unit, delivery costs, scrap rates).

Continuous improvement support

• Provide business case analysis and financial impact assessments for new stocking strategies, warehousing footprint changes, and automation initiatives.
• Support ERP and inventory management system enhancements (e.g., WMS/IMS) to improve visibility and control of inventory across locations.

Financial controls

• Identify and implement financial controls and process improvements across distribution and inventory management.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or related field (required).
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or similar certification (preferred).

Experience:

• 5-8 years of progressive experience in finance roles, with at least 3 years supporting supply chain, distribution, or inventory operations.
• Experience in a multi-site environment is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Deep knowledge of inventory accounting, SKU management, and supply chain cost structures.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, SAP, etc.).
• Deep knowledge of cost accounting, working capital, and inventory management.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and present clear, actionable insights.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with an ability to influence non-financial audiences.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Play a pivotal role in driving financial and operational excellence in a growing telecommunications distribution network.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, sales, and technology leaders to make a tangible impact.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.