Director, Warehouse & Logistics

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Walnut Creek, CA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 07-11-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE.

Whats it like to work at Kinders Well theres a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that theres also plenty of hard work. Because we dont just like flavor were obsessed with it.

With over 100 products sold nationwide were now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco Walmart Whole Foods and more. Were 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.

As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue we need more smart-and-scrappy flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If youre looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it!Every day youll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

At Kinders were passionate about flavor quality and creating exceptional food experiences. As our company grows rapidly so does the complexity of our logistics and warehousing operations. We are looking for a Director Warehouse & Logistics who will play a key role in helping us scale effectively. This position is essential in ensuring seamless coordination between our internal operations team and our third-party logistics providers as well as help streamline Inventory Management and warehouse best practices. Youll be the central contact point across our warehousing inbound and outbound shipping processesensuring the smooth and efficient flow of goods and information across the supply chain.

Were seeking someone who not only understands logistics and supply chain best practices but is also driven by continuous improvement people leadership and a hands-on approach to this role youll help shape the future of our operations and contribute directly to the continued success of the Kinders brand.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Efficiency and Cost Savings

  • Streamline warehousing operations by identifying process bottlenecks and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with Logistics and Inventory Management teams to optimize transportation routes warehouse utilization and inventory flow.
  • Implement cost-saving measures that reduce overall logistics expenses while maintaining service quality.

Risk Mitigation

  • Proactively identify potential risks in supply chain operations including delays disruptions and compliance challenges.
  • Develop contingency plans and enforce process controls to ensure business continuity and resilience.
  • Create document and enforce processes and procedures that maintain high operational standards.
  • Review opportunities for growth and expansion serving as project lead for new facility openings or operational transitions.

Enhanced Customer Satisfaction

  • Ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment shipping and delivery performance.
  • Align warehouse and logistics operations with customer expectations to strengthen relationships and build loyalty.
  • Maintain open communication with internal teams and external partners to support a consistent positive customer experience.

Scalability and Flexibility

  • Adapt operations to meet changing business needs including seasonal fluctuations market shifts and new product launches.
  • Leverage technology and automation to scale capacity efficiently and meet evolving customer demands.
  • Build flexible operational models that support both short-term demands and long-term growth.

KPI Management

Sourcing and Expansion

  • Partner with category expansion teams to source onboard and establish new product categories or distribution channels.
  • Build and maintain relationships with new suppliers logistics partners and stakeholders.
  • Develop implementation and execution plans to support expansion initiatives.

SKILLS EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of 5-10 years of hands on logistics and warehouse experience preferably with warehouse background in consumer-packaged goods supply chain or operations with strong analytical skills.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • A Bachelors degree in logistics supply chain management business administration or a related field is preferred
  • Industry Certifications: Certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Logistics Professional (CLP) can demonstrate a candidates expertise and commitment to professional development.

SEASONED FOR SUCCESS:

  • No two days here are the same.
  • We try to be good team members and good communicators but we dont live by hierarchy and structure everyone is a difference maker here.
  • We 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.
  • We believe our job is to take smart risk not to eliminate risk.
  • We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
  • We arent trying to be average we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

BENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE:

We 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. Kinders benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

WHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS:

Kinders 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. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you need any accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements please reach out to us at


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Director

BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE.Whats it like to work at Kinders Well theres a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that theres also plenty of hard work. Because we dont just like flavor were obsessed with it. With over 100 products sold nationwide were ...
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Key Skills

  • Shipping & Receiving
  • Inventory Control
  • Data Entry
  • AS400
  • Transportation Management Systems
  • EDI
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Office Experience
  • Dispatching
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Logistics