Head of Inventory Finance & Purchasing

Job Summary: As the Head of Inventory Finance & Purchasing at Creative Chaos, you will oversee the financial planning and purchasing strategies that relate to inventory management. This includes ensuring the alignment of inventory levels with company objectives, optimizing procurement processes, and analyzing financial data related to inventory expenses to drive cost efficiencies. Your expertise in finance, combined with strong negotiation skills, will play a key role in maintaining an effective supply chain while maximizing profitability.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities

End-to-End Purchasing Management

• Own all purchasing activities across multiple product categories: nicotine products, non-nicotine products, accessories, apparel, POS materials, marketing collateral, and future product lines.
• Source, evaluate, and manage multiple global vendors; negotiate pricing, terms, MOQs, and lead times.
• Create and manage all POs, track confirmations, and follow up on delays, discrepancies, and quality issues

Vendor, Manufacturing & Logistics Coordination

Inventory Planning & Forecast Alignment

Inventory Monitoring, Controls & Reporting

. Inventory Lifecycle & Accounting Ownership

Systems Implementation & Optimization

Cycle Counts, Physical Counts & Variance Resolution

Financial Reporting, Analysis & Compliance

Cross-Functional Leadership