Deduction 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.

About the Role:

As a Deduction Specialist at Kinders you will be responsible for managing large volumes of incoming customer deductions. Youll investigate analyze and resolve deductions for as assigned group of customers. The deduction balance is an integral piece of the Company Trade Expense Accrual so accuracy and timeliness are critical.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide support to the cash and deduction processes. The DS has broad scope and will support multiple customer portfoliosto includea high number of customer accounts.
• Promotional deduction management and resolution to ensure deduction agingremainswithin company guidelines (i.e.< 60 days).
• Maintaintrend reporting in support of meeting target metrics and currentuncleareddeduction balanceidentifyissues and takeappropriate actionsto include engaging stakeholders toassistin resolving issues.
• Effectively craft customer and sales communications to communicate results and address issues.
• Support the clearing of non-promo deductions whileassistinginidentifyingtrends to help address issues causing the deductions.
• Navigate customer portals to retrieve/requestappropriate deductionbackup.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to streamline deduction clearing process.
• Other duties as needed.

What You Bring To The Table:

• Comprehensive knowledge of customer payment and deduction practices including company cash and deduction policies to supportaccuratedecision making across all customer portfolios.
• 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or collections (or equivalent education).
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook Teams Word Excel PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning organizationalskillsand attention to detail area must as well as devotion to seeing tasksthrough tocompletion.
• Motivated self-starter thatrequires little direction or oversight with a proven ability of problem solving managing multiple priorities simultaneously and time management.
• Teamplayerthat works well cross functionally andseeksto collaborate across the organization.
• A commitment and passion for being an active participant of our fast-paced growing company with the ability to adapt and reprioritize quickly.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree (or equivalent work experience)
• Proficiencyin Trade Promotion Management Systems preferably Exceedra
• Experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods Industry

Location and Travel:

The position will be based onsite 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.

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