Material Supply Planner

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.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Material Supply Planner to join the Kinders Team. Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring our Co-manufactures on hand inbound and on order inventory levels ensuring timely delivery of materials to maintain production continuity. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for planning logistics and supply chain management this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Trackthat the supply of materialsfrom Suppliers to Co-manufacturers thatmeetthe production schedule and ensure operational&production continuity. Able to deliver efficienteffectiveand flexible solutions to meet production requirements. Maintains strong relationships both internally and externallythat enablessupply of materialstomeet requirements.

Material Supply Planner Responsibilities & Duties

• Support the Strategic Sourcing Manger in stocking plans that enable co-manufacturers to meet production schedules.
• Manage raw material inbound schedulesto ensuretimelydelivery of materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement supply chain strategiestomaintainerrequired stock levels.
• Monitor and analyze inventory data toidentifytrends and make recommendations for improvement.
• Day-to-day order management and management of deliveries
• Supportthe production planning processbyensuringtimelydelivery ofdependent materials.
• Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production
• Collaboratewith suppliers& Co-manufacturersto secure the best deliveryschedule based on production timing.
• Identify and resolve supply chain issues in a timely manner to minimize disruptions.
• Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy
• Create reportstoanalysis and updatematerial positions & coverage
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecastplanandfacilitateon-time materials to the production line as and whenrequired avoiding disruption to production.
• Generate and communicate supplier material delivery schedules and forecasts to ensure they reflect requirements and meet demands.
• Develop andmaintaingood relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time.
• Develop and implement processes and work with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support assessment and sourcing of suppliers inconjunctionSourcing Team.
• Participate in supplier/co-manmeetings to ensure demand for materials is met.
• Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performanceand KPIs

Material Supply Planner Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Business Administration or related field.
• Previousexperience in supply chain planning or material management.
• Proficiencyin supply chain management software and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and best practices in material planning.
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Material Supply Planning or related role.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and forecasting techniques.
• Ability to analyze data and make recommendations for improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Location & Pay Transparency

The position will be based out of our 20000 sq. foot office in Walnut Creek CA. 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.

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