Inventory Control Analyst - Raw Material/WIP

How You'll Have an Impact at Kinder’s: 

As 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.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Inventory Management & Control

• Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy across all locations through cycle counts, reconciliations, and root cause analysis.
• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies, aged inventory, and obsolete stock.
• Develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Maintain SLOB Inventory reporting.
• Lead Physical Inventory Process.
• Post production of all Frozen facilities of Kinder’s own inventory.
• Support audits and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Planning, Analysis & Forecasting

• Analyze demand forecasts, sales trends, and inventory levels to create and manage deployment plans.
• Optimize inventory allocation and product flow to reduce excess stock, backorders, and transportation costs.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs related to inventory health, deployment efficiency, and service levels.
• Provide in-depth analysis and recommendations to senior leadership on inventory performance and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain reporting in Wrike.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Partnership

• Partner with warehouse, logistics, and finance teams to ensure proper inventory accounting and controls.
• Work closely with production, logistics, operations, and finance teams.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives related to new product launches, promotions, and seasonal inventory planning.
• Coordinate inventory transfers between distribution centers, warehouses, and retail or customer locations to maintain service levels.

Systems & Data Management

• Leverage ERP and planning systems to manage deployment logic and automation.
• Partner with IT and data teams to improve reporting accuracy and automation.
• Champion best practices in inventory planning, inventory controls, and cross-dock or just-in-time deployment.

Continuous Improvement & Leadership

• Identify and lead process improvement projects in inventory management and deployment.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior analysts or team members.
• Develop and implement best practices that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support business growth.

Skills + Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in inventory control, preferably in consumer-packaged goods supply chain or operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Ability to set and achieve goals and engage in creative problem solving.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail are necessary, as well as commitment to seeing tasks through to completion.
• Team player that works well cross functionally and seeks to collaborate across multiple functional areas in the organization.
• Flexible, efficient, and motivated self-starter that requires little direction, with a proven ability in creative problem solving and managing multiple priorities
• A commitment and passion for being an active participant in our fast-paced, high growth company.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) products. Familiarity with SAP a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Location & Pay Transparency

The position will be based out of our Walnut Creek, CA office.  

The 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 range Kinder’s reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting and may vary based on the location of the role. Individual compensation within the posted range will be determined based on factors such as relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, and business needs.