Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - Supply Chain
Company: Vuori, Inc
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Company Description Vuori is
re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and
sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into
everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal
California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative
expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment
is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to
take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and
purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be
an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success. Job
Description Reporting to the VP of FP&A the Director of
FP&A, Supply Chain will play a key role in leading financial
planning, analysis, decision support, and reporting for end-to-end
supply chain activities, including product costing, inventory
management, logistics, and distribution. This role will serve as
the finance lead to the Production, Planning, Merchandising and
Distribution teams. The Director will bring financial expertise,
operational acumen and leadership to directly influence key
business decisions, drive efficiencies and support 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
aligning 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 both
in and future seasons. Define and measure KPI’s (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 the
development and implementation of financial tools, models, and
dashboards, enhancing 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 Who you are: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree
from an accredited university 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, at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting
techniques. Advanced analysis and excel skills, and familiarity
using and extracting data from various systems. Excellent
problem-solving skills and critical thinking with a natural
curiosity to find the answer. 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 Microsoft Office, BI tools a plus
(Domo, Power BI) Apparel industry and experience with Microsoft
d365, EPM toolsets, Shopify a plus. Additional Information Our
investment in you: At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to
our employees: 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.
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