Job Details

Job Overview:

We are 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 our dietary supplement manufacturing and distribution network. This role is instrumental in driving inventory accuracy, cost control, and financial visibility through collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams. The ideal candidate has a background in CPG or dietary supplement manufacturing, a strong command of inventory costing, and experience supporting the monthly financial close.

Sports Research is one of the largest privately held dietary supplement and health and wellness brands in the U.S. Established in 1980 and made popular by our flagship product Sweet Sweat, Sports Research remains a family owned company dedicated to providing the highest quality products. As a leader in this industry, we are searching for the right people to bring into the brand and be a part of The Sport Of Life!

Key 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Work primarily involves sitting most of the workday, with occasional walking or standing.
• Typing and substantial repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less for analyzing data and extensive reading, primarily on a computer monitor.
• Ability to communicate effectively through spoken and written English.