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FUELED BY PEOPLE.\nWhat’s it like to work at Kinder’s? Well, there’s a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that, there’s also plenty of hard work. Because we don’t just like flavor, we’re obsessed with it. \nWith over 100 products sold nationwide, we’re now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We’re not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable. \nAs we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need more smart-and-scrappy, flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If you’re looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it! Every day, you’ll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives. \nHow You'll Have an Impact at Kinder’s: \nAs an Inventory Control Analyst, you'll serve as the primary point of contact for all Sauce and Seasoning inventory and deployment needs. This position directly contributes to reducing inventory-related costs, enhancing order fulfillment efficiency, and maintaining optimal stock levels across our supply chain. Your role will directly support Kinder's business objectives and growth, consistently reflecting our company values.\nKey Responsibilities Include:\nInventory Management & Control\nMonitor and maintain inventory accuracy across all locations through cycle counts, reconciliations, and root cause analysis.\nIdentify and resolve inventory discrepancies, aged inventory, and obsolete stock.\nDevelop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices.\nMaintain SLOB Inventory reporting.\nLead Physical Inventory Process.\nPost production of all Frozen facilities of Kinder’s own inventory.\nSupport audits and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.\nPlanning, Analysis & Forecasting\nAnalyze demand forecasts, sales trends, and inventory levels to create and manage deployment plans.\nOptimize inventory allocation and product flow to reduce excess stock, backorders, and transportation costs.\nDevelop and maintain dashboards and KPIs related to inventory health, deployment efficiency, and service levels.\nProvide in-depth analysis and recommendations to senior leadership on inventory performance and opportunities for improvement.\nMaintain reporting in Wrike.\nCross-Functional Collaboration & Business Partnership\nPartner with warehouse, logistics, and finance teams to ensure proper inventory accounting and controls.\nWork closely with production, logistics, operations, and finance teams.\nLead cross-functional initiatives related to new product launches, promotions, and seasonal inventory planning.\nCoordinate inventory transfers between distribution centers, warehouses, and retail or customer locations to maintain service levels.\nSystems & Data Management\nLeverage ERP and planning systems to manage deployment logic and automation.\nPartner with IT and data teams to improve reporting accuracy and automation.\nChampion best practices in inventory planning, inventory controls, and cross-dock or just-in-time deployment.\nContinuous Improvement & Leadership\nIdentify and lead process improvement projects in inventory management and deployment.\nProvide mentoring and guidance to junior analysts or team members.\nDevelop and implement best practices that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support business growth.\nSkills + Experience\nMinimum of 3-5 years of experience in inventory control, preferably in consumer-packaged goods supply chain or operations.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.\nAbility to set and achieve goals and engage in creative problem solving.\nStrong organization skills and attention to detail are necessary, as well as commitment to seeing tasks through to completion.\nTeam player that works well cross functionally and seeks to collaborate across multiple functional areas in the organization.\nFlexible, efficient, and motivated self-starter that requires little direction, with a proven ability in creative problem solving and managing multiple priorities\nA commitment and passion for being an active participant in our fast-paced, high growth company.\nProficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) products. Familiarity with SAP a plus.\nBachelor’s degree preferred but not required.\nLocation & Pay Transparency\nThe position will be based out of our Walnut Creek, CA office. \nThe expected starting salary range for this role is $105,000- $115,000 per year. The salary range posted for this role reflects the good-faith base pay rangeKinder’sreasonably expectsto offer at the time of posting and may vary based on the location of the role. Individual compensation within the posted range will be determinedbased on factors such as relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, and business needs. \nSEASONED FOR SUCCESS:\nNo two days here are the same. \nWe try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure - everyone is a difference maker here. \nWe make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information - our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow. \nWe believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk. \nWe believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart. \nWe aren’t trying to be average - we want to do exceptional things, and we are willing to work hard to achieve them. \nBENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE:\nWe offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave. Kinder’s benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process. \nOUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE:\nWe believe great culture starts with people. We’re a people-first company built on connection, collaboration, and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community, but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.\nWHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS:\nKinder's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. 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