Howard Financial is a full-service back-office solution for high-growth companies with bookkeeping, payroll, and bespoke reporting needs that require accuracy, timeliness, and institutional-quality reporting without the burden of full-time staff. We are an experienced team of bookkeepers and administrators with multiple decades of combined experience across industries allowing companies to focus on their core business while we handle the rest.
Founded in 2023, our team of ~100 professionals supports ~75 clients across a diverse range of industries. We recently reached $6M of contracted ARR and are growing rapidly (over 200% LTM growth).
Supply & Inventory Specialist
Howard is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Supply & Inventory Specialist to support our consumer retail and e-commerce clients. This role is responsible for inventory planning, stock optimization, order management, and supply coordination to ensure high product availability while minimizing excess stock and carrying costs.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Management
- Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels across warehouses and fulfillment centers
- Track stock movements, sell-through rates, and replenishment cycles
- Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies
- Manage safety stock levels and demand variability
Demand Planning & Forecasting
- Analyze historical sales data and market trends to forecast demand
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and client teams on promotional planning
- Adjust forecasts based on seasonality, campaigns, and new product launches
- Support S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes
Supply Coordination
- Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, and 3PL partners
- Track purchase orders from creation through delivery
- Ensure timely replenishment to meet e-commerce SLAs
- Manage lead times and mitigate supply chain disruptions
E-Commerce & Client Support
- Monitor inventory performance across online marketplaces and DTC platforms
- Support SKU setup, product lifecycle tracking, and replenishment planning
- Work closely with e-commerce clients to maintain service levels
- Analyze fulfillment performance and recommend process improvements
Reporting & Analytics
- Generate weekly and monthly inventory performance reports
- Track KPIs including fill rate, inventory turnover, stockouts, and aging inventory
- Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and recommend corrective actions
- Utilize ERP/WMS systems to extract and interpret data
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field
- 2–4+ years of experience in inventory planning, supply chain, or operations
- Experience supporting consumer goods or e-commerce environments
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, forecasting, data analysis)
- Experience with ERP/WMS systems.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- English Level B2 High
Preferred:
- Experience working with 3PLs and online marketplaces (as Shopify)
- Familiarity with demand planning software
- Knowledge of inventory optimization models
- APICS/CSCP certification (or equivalent)
Key Competencies
- Data-driven decision making
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving mindset
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Time management and prioritization
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
Performance Metrics
- Inventory turnover ratio
- Fill rate & on-time fulfillment
- Stockout reduction
- Forecast accuracy
- Working capital optimization
