Remote Inventory Manager — CPG/FMCG, NetSuite Expert

The Fountain Group; East Hanover (NJ); Remote; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager for a 6.5-month contract role. The position focuses on overseeing finished goods inventory across contract manufacturers, 3PLs, and direct-to-consumer operations.

You will drive accuracy, manage POs, and support monthly and quarterly closes. The ideal candidate will have CPG/FMCG inventory experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.

Qualifications

• CPG/FMCG inventory management experience required.
• College degree or 2+ years of relevant experience in inventory management, supply chain, logistics, or a similar field.
• Experience managing finished goods inventory across 3PLs, contract manufacturers, and/or D2C operations.
• Experience with finished goods PO issuance and receiving processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the deployment of finished goods to 3PLs and maintain accurate inventory records across Co-Mans, 3PLs, and D2C.
• Manage inventory transactions required to convert materials into finished goods, including cycle count verification and physical inventory counts.
• Manage finished goods PO issuance and receiving processes.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of daily inventory transactions in NetSuite or a similar ERP system.
• Drive inventory accuracy and visibility through collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Plan and monitor finished goods transfer orders and inventory rebalancing activities.
• Partner with Logistics to ensure effective communication and timely execution of inventory transfers and deliveries.
• Monitor inventory at the location level and identify potential shortage risks in partnership with Production Planning/Scheduling.
• Lead reconciliation of invoices with Accounts Receivable.
• Support month-end and quarter-end inventory close activities, including planning and execution.
• Ensure accurate new item setup and BOM creation in NetSuite or a similar ERP system.
• Manage aged inventory reporting and develop actions to reduce aged and obsolete finished goods and raw materials.
• Lead the inventory accrual process, including disposition activities such as liquidation, donation, and destruction.
• Support finance tracking related to obsolete inventory accruals.
• Analyze inventory data and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, visibility, and overall inventory management processes.

Skills

CPG/FMCG inventory management

Microsoft Excel

English communication

Education

College degree or 2+ years of relevant experience

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

The Fountain Group is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager for a 6.5-month contract role. The position focuses on overseeing finished goods inventory across contract manufacturers, 3PLs, and direct-to-consumer operations.

You will drive accuracy, manage POs, and support monthly and quarterly closes. The ideal candidate will have CPG/FMCG inventory experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.