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Sports Research · 1 day ago

Manager of Supply Chain Finance

San Pedro, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Sports Research is a fast-growing leader in the dietary supplement industry, seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Manager of Supply Chain Finance to support end-to-end financial operations across their manufacturing and distribution network. The role focuses on driving inventory accuracy, cost control, and financial visibility through collaboration with various teams and involves responsibilities such as analyzing inventory trends and supporting financial close processes.

Health Wellness & Fitness

Responsibilities

Perform month-end cut-off procedures related to production, inventory movements, goods receipts, and finished goods shipments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

Analyze Excess and Obsolete Inventory (E&O) trends and work with Operations to recommend proactive reduction strategies

Conduct Purchase Price Variance (PPV), consumption variance, and SKU-level cost analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities

Prepare and present gross margin variance reports, highlighting key cost drivers and suggesting corrective actions

Maintain and update standard cost data in ERP systems, ensuring accuracy of material, labor, and overhead costs across all products

Analyze cost variances and collaborate with operations, procurement, and finance teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions

Support month-end close by validating inventory valuations and standard-to-actual cost reconciliations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards

Review and reconcile inventory balances between the ERP system (NetSuite preferred) and third-party Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to ensure data integrity and accurate reporting

Support monthly and quarterly financial close processes, including preparation of inventory and COGS reporting, account reconciliations, and variance analysis

Partner with Accounting to validate inventory valuation and ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards (GMP, FDA, etc.)

Manage inventory adjustments (write-offs, scrap), ensuring alignment with internal controls and audit requirements

Contribute to supply chain value initiatives including cost optimization, sourcing strategies, and manufacturing efficiency programs

Drive cross-functional collaboration to implement financial process improvements and enhance end-to-end cost visibility

Qualification

Inventory costingManufacturing financeERP systemsFinancial reportingData analysisProblem-solvingCommunicationCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

5+ years of experience in finance or operations, including at least 2 years in the supply chain within a manufacturing, dietary supplement, or CPG environment

Strong understanding of inventory costing, manufacturing finance, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA CFR 111, GMP)

Proven experience supporting monthly close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting

Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)

Excellent problem-solving and data analysis skills with a continuous improvement mindset

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills across Operations, Procurement, and Accounting