Associate Director, Inventory & Capital Management
Deerfield, Illinois- Job ID
- JR - 195479
- Category
- General Finance
- Date posted
- 06/19/2026
- Location
- Deerfield, Illinois
Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.
We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.
Your role at Vantive
This role sits within the ISC Finance organization and serves as a senior finance business partner to Supply Chain, Operations, and Strategy leadership. The position provides financial leadership across capital investment governance, strategic planning, and inventory performance management, with a focus on value creation, cash optimization, and operational efficiency.
What you'll be doing
Leading capital allocation strategy and investment governance across ISC
Driving inventory performance optimization and working capital improvement initiatives
Serving as a trusted finance partner to Strategy and Operations leadership
Providing data-driven insights to support long-term decision-making and transformation initiatives
Capital Management & Governance
Lead end-to-end capital planning and allocation processes, including AOP and LRP
Apply capital approval frameworks to ensure alignment with ROI, IRR, and strategic priorities
Monitor capital project execution, tracking spend against approved business cases and benefits realization
Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to:
Evaluate investment proposals
Validate business cases and financial assumptions
Prioritize capital deployment across regions and plants
Drive transparency through reporting on capital utilization, returns, and key risks
Inventory Management
Partner with Supply Chain and Plant leadership to:
Identify and execute inventory reduction opportunities
Strengthen demand and supply alignment and improve inventory planning discipline
Provide financial oversight across:
Actual monthly inventory performance
Inventory projections, including physical and financial views
Slow-moving and obsolete inventory actions
Deep-dive analyses to identify key drivers and performance trends
Support transformation initiatives to strengthen end-to-end inventory visibility and controls
Strategy Management
Act as the finance lead for strategic initiatives across ISC, including footprint optimization, sourcing shifts, and network redesign
Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to support:
Long-term strategy development
Investment prioritization and resource allocation
Support executive-level reviews with clear insights on value creation, risk, and trade-offs
Ensure strong financial controls and compliance across capital and inventory management processes
What you'll bring
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
12–15+ years of relevant experience, preferably in:
ISC and Supply Chain Finance
Capital investment analysis and governance
Inventory and working capital management
Strong understanding of:
Financial modeling and business case evaluation
Inventory accounting and supply chain financial drivers
ERP systems (e.g., JDE)
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional outcomes
Key Skills
Strategic thinking with strong business acumen
Advanced financial modeling and analytical capability
Strong stakeholder management and executive communication
Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
High ownership mindset with focus on results and value creation
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $160 to $200,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
US Benefits at Vantive
This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.
We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive
Equal Employment Opportunity
Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. Vantive evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Reasonable Accommodation
Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Form Link
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