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Kinder's

Consumer-packaged BBQ sauces and seasonings brand

Warehouse Manager

Supply Chain ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWalnut Creek, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of warehouse logistics or supply chain leadership experience; consumer-packaged goods supply chain or operations experience is preferred, along with strong analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated track record managing third-party distribution center operations and setting and achieving goals.
  • Strong organization skills and attention to detail, with commitment to completing tasks.
  • Ability to work independently with little direction, solve problems creatively, and manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Advanced proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
  • A bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
  • Industry certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional in Lean Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement, or Certified ASCM are identified.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as an operational leader and thought partner to Customer Operations, Co-Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Planning, Inventory Control, and Logistics teams.
  • Provide expertise in third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse management and partner in internal supply chain optimization.
  • Streamline warehousing operations by identifying process bottlenecks and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with Logistics and Inventory Management teams to optimize warehouse utilization and inventory flow.
  • Implement cost-saving measures that reduce warehouse expenses while maintaining service quality.
  • Identify potential warehouse-operation risks, including delays, disruptions, and compliance challenges, and review third-party operational root cause analyses.
  • Develop contingency plans and enforce process controls to maintain business continuity and resilience.
  • Create and document standard operating procedures that maintain high warehouse operational standards.
  • Serve as a project member for new facility openings or operational transitions.
  • Develop warehouse key performance indicator (KPI) scorecards and third-party warehouse audit and continuous improvement programs.
  • Ensure timely and accurate receiving and shipping performance.
  • Align warehouse operations with customer expectations and maintain communication with internal teams and external partners to support a consistent customer experience.
  • Ensure third-party warehouses meet KPI goals for receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, overages, shortages and damages (OS&D), returns, and value-added services (VAS).
  • Adapt warehouse operations to seasonal fluctuations, market shifts, new product launches, and changing business needs.
  • Implement warehouse operating models that support short-term demands and long-term growth.
  • Support category expansion teams in sourcing, onboarding, and establishing new product categories or distribution channels.
  • Maintain relationships with new suppliers, logistics partners, and stakeholders.
  • Assist with implementing and executing plans to support expansion initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Consumer-packaged goods supply chain or operations background.
  • Familiarity with SAP.
  • Familiarity with radio frequency (RF) scanning technologies.

About the Company

Kinder's

Consumer-packaged BBQ sauces and seasonings brand

Kinder's makes barbecue sauces, marinades, rubs, and seasonings that are sold nationwide as consumer-packaged goods, and it also operates several California deli and butcher shops. Its products flavor meats and grilled foods using sauces, dry rubs, and marinades applied before or during cooking. The company stands out through its long family heritage and a dual model that blends local retail restaurants with broad distribution, making it one of the top BBQ sauce and seasoning brands in the U.S. Its goal is to continue growing the brand and reach while keeping the family-owned roots, with growth support from Kaulig Capital.

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