Warehouse Manager

Kinder's•Walnut Creek, CA

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kinder’s is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to help scale its operations by overseeing storage and order fulfillment processes managed by third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse providers. The role coordinates internal operations teams and external warehousing partners, improves warehouse practices, and supports strong 3PL KPI performance. The Warehouse Manager is a key contact for warehousing and inbound and outbound shipping, ensuring an efficient flow of goods and information across the supply chain. The position leads continuous improvement, operational optimization, cost savings, and risk mitigation while maintaining service quality. It also supports receiving, shipping, inventory flow, warehouse audits, facility openings, operational transitions, and category or distribution-channel expansion. The role is based at Kinder’s Walnut Creek, California office, with a hybrid schedule: four office days each week and flexible Fridays, which may be worked in the office or from home. The expected starting salary is $135,000–$155,000 per year.

Requirements

5 to 7+ years of warehouse logistics or supply chain leadership experience.
Proven track record managing third-party distribution center operations.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to set and achieve goals and engage in creative problem-solving.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail, with commitment to completing tasks.
Flexible, efficient, motivated self-starter who requires little direction and can manage multiple priorities.
Commitment to active participation in a fast-paced, high-growth company.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Advanced proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Nice To Haves

Operations background in consumer-packaged goods supply chain or operations.
Familiarity with SAP.
Familiarity with RF scanning technologies.
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field (preferred).
Certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional in Lean Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement, or Certified ASCM.

Responsibilities

Provide operational leadership and act as a thought partner to Customer Operations, Co-Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Planning, Inventory Control, and Logistics teams.
Oversee and improve 3PL warehouse operations, including storage, order fulfillment, inbound and outbound shipping, and coordination with internal teams and external partners.
Identify warehouse process bottlenecks and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with Logistics and Inventory Management teams to optimize warehouse utilization and inventory flow.
Implement cost-saving measures while maintaining service quality.
Identify operational risks, including delays, disruptions, and compliance challenges; review third-party root cause analyses and develop contingency plans and process controls.
Create and document standard operating procedures and support business continuity and operational resilience.
Participate in new facility openings and operational transitions.
Develop warehouse KPI scorecards, third-party warehouse audit programs, and continuous improvement programs.
Ensure timely and accurate receiving and shipping and alignment between warehouse operations and customer expectations.
Maintain communication with internal teams and external partners to support a consistent customer experience.
Ensure 3PL warehouses meet KPI goals for receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, OS&Ds, returns, and value-added services.
Adapt warehouse operations to seasonal fluctuations, market changes, new product launches, and other changing business needs.
Implement warehouse operating models that support short-term demand and long-term growth.
Support category expansion teams with sourcing, onboarding, and establishing new product categories or distribution channels.
Help maintain relationships with suppliers, logistics partners, and other stakeholders and assist with expansion initiatives.