Neos by Argon & Co hires retail supply chain veteran Steve Finkelstein

Neos by Argon & Co named Steve Finkelstein as Managing Principal in its system integration business on July 23, 2026, adding a retail operations leader with more than 15 years of experience. The hire is aimed at strengthening the firm’s supply chain planning and technology execution work for omni-channel retailers.

Why it matters: - Neos by Argon & Co is adding retail supply chain leadership as omni-channel retailers face more complex planning and execution demands. - The hire supports Argon & Co’s push to expand system integration and technology enablement capabilities through Neos. - Finkelstein’s background spans inventory planning, merchandising operations, assortment optimization, and large-scale technology implementations.

What happened: - Neos by Argon & Co appointed Steve Finkelstein as Managing Principal in its Integration (SI) business on July 23, 2026. - Finkelstein joins from Accenture, where he supported and led supply chain and merchandising transformations. - His past executive roles include Vice President of Inventory & Assortment Planning at Bed Bath & Beyond and Senior Director at The Vitamin Shoppe.

The details: - Finkelstein has more than 15 years of leadership experience across omni-channel retail operations. - His work has focused on inventory planning, merchandising operations, and assortment optimization. - He is known for end-to-end RELEX Forecasting & Replenishment implementations. - His project work has included system design, process refinements, and inventory optimization for big-box, home improvement, and health and wellness retailers. - Dan Luttner, Managing Partner at Neos, said Finkelstein brings retail operator experience plus technical expertise in planning platforms like RELEX. - Finkelstein holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a double major in Finance and Logistics, Transportation & Supply Chain Management. - Neos by Argon & Co and Argon & Co describe themselves as a global consultancy and systems integration partner focused on supply chain strategy, transformation, and managed services. - The company’s social media page is available here.

Between the lines: - The appointment signals that Neos is leaning into hands-on implementation talent, not just advisory work. - Finkelstein’s mix of retail operations and planning-platform experience fits a market where clients want technology investments tied to measurable operating improvements. - The emphasis on RELEX suggests Neos sees demand for specialized forecasting and replenishment expertise.

What's next: - Neos is likely to use Finkelstein in client work tied to inventory optimization, planning transformations, and technology execution. - The new role should help the firm deepen its systems integration bench as retail clients continue to modernize supply chain operations.

The bottom line: - Neos by Argon & Co is betting that retail transformation work requires leaders who can connect strategy, systems and execution on the ground.