Job Description
Flowood, MS
Order: 250239
Order Type : Direct Hire
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical
Inventory Analyst .This role is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reconciling inventory and financing activity. The Inventory Analyst plays a critical role in financial visibility, cash flow management, and inventory control by providing detailed reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis related to inventory. This position is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across operations, finance, and accounting teams.
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000
Key Responsibilities Floorplan Financing Management - Track and monitor all floorplan credit lines across retail locations, including acquisitions, curtailments, and payoffs
- Ensure all inventory is properly floorplanned upon arrival and reconciled with lender statements and internal systems
- Maintain working relationships with floorplan lenders and assist with resolving discrepancies or documentation requests
- Monitor aging inventory and assist the FP&A Director with interest expense projections and cash flow planning
- Track and report curtailment schedules, interest charges, and upcoming payment obligations
Inventory Tracking & Reconciliation - Maintain accurate inventory records, aligning retail lot records, factory shipments, accounting, and lender data
- Perform monthly inventory reconciliations and investigate discrepancies promptly
- Support physical inventory audits, verifying serial numbers, home condition, and lot placement
- Partner with Operations Managers and GMs to maintain up-to-date inventory status (available, pending sale, in transit, damaged, etc.)
Reporting & Analysis - Prepare recurring inventory, floorplan, and aged-unit reports for FP&A and executive leadership
- Assist in forecasting inventory levels, floorplan usage, and interest expense for budgeting and planning cycles
- Provide insights on inventory turns, aged inventory risk, and home allocation trends
- Analyze inventory-related KPIs and present findings to the FP&A Director
Cross-Functional Coordination - Work closely with Accounting to ensure proper recording of floorplan entries, interest expense, flooring dates, and COGS
- Collaborate with retail locations for timely report submission and accurate recordkeeping
- Partner with the Director of FP&A to improve inventory visibility, dashboards, and system data integrity
Process Improvement & Controls - Support enhancements to inventory tracking procedures, floorplanning controls, and reconciliation processes
- Assist with system upgrades or process redesigns to improve accuracy and efficiency
- Ensure compliance with internal audit requirements and SOX controls (if applicable)
Qualifications & Skills - Bachelor's degree in Finance (preferred), Accounting, Business Analytics, or related field
- 1-3 years of experience in inventory control, demand planning, FP&A, accounting, or dealership/retail operations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, functions) and comfort with large datasets
- Ability to learn and work within enterprise systems (ERP, POS, inventory management tools)
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with financial and non-financial teams
Preferred: - Experience with floorplan financing (automotive, powersports, RV, marine, or manufactured housing)
- Experience in a publicly traded company
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or other ERP systems
- Knowledge of inventory accounting concepts, COGS, freight, and capitalization
Benefits Offered - 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
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