Inventory Control Analyst - Raw Material/WIP
About The Position
Kinder’s is hiring an Inventory Control Analyst to serve as the primary point of contact for Sauce and Seasoning inventory and deployment needs. The role contributes to reducing inventory-related costs, improving order fulfillment efficiency, and maintaining optimal stock levels across the supply chain. It is based out of the company’s Walnut Creek, California office. Most work happens in the office, with flexibility to work outside the office when needed to support work-life balance and personal commitments. The analyst manages inventory accuracy and reporting, analyzes demand and inventory performance, and coordinates deployment and product flow. The position partners with warehouse, logistics, production, operations, finance, IT, and data teams; supports audits and compliance; and leads process improvements and cross-functional inventory initiatives. It also provides mentoring and guidance to junior analysts or team members. The expected starting salary range is $105,000–$115,000 per year. Individual compensation may vary based on location, education, experience, qualifications, skills, and business needs. Benefits may include paid time off, a 401(k), bonus or incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, parental leave, and other family-friendly benefits, subject to eligibility.
Requirements
- At least 3–5 years of experience in inventory control.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including 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 organizational skills and attention to detail, with commitment to seeing tasks through to completion.
- Collaborative team player who works cross-functionally across multiple functional areas.
- Flexible, efficient, motivated self-starter who requires little direction and can manage multiple priorities.
- Commitment and passion for participating in a fast-paced, high-growth company.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in consumer-packaged-goods supply chain or operations.
- Familiarity with SAP.
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred, not required).
Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy across 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 the physical inventory process.
- Post production inventory for all Kinder’s frozen facilities.
- Support audits and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- 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 senior leadership with analysis and recommendations on inventory performance and improvement opportunities.
- Maintain reporting in Wrike.
- Partner with warehouse, logistics, and finance teams to ensure proper inventory accounting and controls, and work with production, logistics, operations, and finance teams.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives for new product launches, promotions, and seasonal inventory planning.
- Coordinate inventory transfers among distribution centers, warehouses, and retail or customer locations to maintain service levels.
- Use ERP and planning systems to manage deployment logic and automation.
- Partner with IT and data teams to improve reporting accuracy and automation.
- Promote best practices in inventory planning and controls, including cross-dock or just-in-time deployment.
- Identify and lead inventory management and deployment process-improvement projects.
- Provide mentoring and guidance to junior analysts or team members.
- Develop and implement best practices that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support business growth.
Benefits
- Paid time off may be offered.
- 401(k) may be offered.
- Bonus or incentive eligibility may be offered.
- Equity grants may be offered.
- Competitive health benefits may be offered.
- Parental leave may be offered.
- Other family-friendly benefits may be offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
