Inventory Control Analyst - Raw Material/WIP

Kinder's • Walnut Creek, CA

5h • $105,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Inventory Control Analyst serves as the primary point of contact for Sauce and Seasoning inventory and deployment needs. The role supports reduced inventory costs, efficient order fulfillment, and optimal stock levels across the supply chain. It works across inventory management and control, planning and analysis, cross-functional business partnership, systems and data management, and continuous improvement. The position is based at Kinder’s Walnut Creek, California office, where most work takes place, with flexibility to work outside the office when needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 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.
• Ability to collaborate 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 in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Inventory control experience in consumer-packaged goods supply chain or operations.
• Familiarity with SAP.
• Bachelor’s degree.

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 and lead the physical inventory process.
• Post production of all Frozen facilities of Kinder’s own inventory.
• 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.
• Work with production, logistics, operations, and finance teams.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives for new product launches, promotions, and seasonal inventory planning.
• Coordinate inventory transfers between 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.
• Champion best practices in inventory planning, inventory controls, and 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 enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support business growth.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Bonus or incentive eligibility.
• Equity grants.
• Competitive health benefits.
• Family-friendly benefits, including parental leave.
• Flexibility to work outside the office when needed to support work-life balance and personal commitments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed