Inventory Control Specialist

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.

How Youll Have an Impact at Kinders:

Kinders is seeking an experiencedInventory Control Specialistwho is passionate about being part of a team of hard-working people focused on bringing the future of flavor to consumers everywhere.

As theInventory Control Specialistwillbe responsible forsupporting all aspects of theinventory controlteam. This role will oversee inbound Goods of Receipts inbound to ourpartner3PL locations as well as outbound deliveries to customers from the 3PL partners. While verifying accuracy reporting inventory shorts to proactively communicate toCoPackand Logistics Teams. There will be a need to reach out to our partners for documentation such as packing slips and BOL as documentation as backup for financial claims and deduction role also ensures that weclose out delivery reporting whenproductleaves our facilities to a data entrytasksincluding Month end activities and communication are part of this role.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams including but not limited to Customer Service and Logistics Inventory Management Supply Planning Quality Assurance Commercialization R&D Sourcing and an opportunity to plan manage andparticipatein strategic projects that are imperative to the continued growth and success of the Kinders brand.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Good of Receipts (GRPO)
• Invoices Approvals Support
• Customer Order Deliveries
• Deductions Resolution Support
• Aging Reports/Inventory Shorts support
• PODs/BOLs for accounting
• Pallet Account Maintenance
• Support Customer Operations team with other tasks

What You Bring to the Table

• Customer service experience 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.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook Teams Word Excel PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus
• Bachelors degree preferred but not required

Things About the Way We Work

• 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

Location & Travel:

The position will be based out of our Walnut Creek CA office. We strongly believe in the power of culture and community and have a hybrid work structure with 4 days in the office on a weekly basis to encourage collaboration and personal connections that will allow us to better serve our customers and consumer and to have more fun. Fridays are flex days with employees having the opportunity to choose to be either in the office or to work from home based on what makes most sense for them.

Pay Transparency:

The expected starting salary range for this role is $105000- $115000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education qualifications performance and business needs.

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.

OUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE:

We believe great culture starts with people. Were 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.

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