Inventory Control Specialist

BUILT ON FLAVOR.  FUELED BY PEOPLE.

What’s it like to work at Kinder’s? Well, there’s a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that, there’s also plenty of hard work. Because we don’t just like flavor, we’re obsessed with it.     

With over 100 products sold nationwide, we’re now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We’re 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 you’re looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it! Every day, you’ll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives. 

How You'll Have an Impact at Kinder’s:

Kinder’s is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Specialist who is passionate about being part of a team of hard-working people focused on bringing the future of flavor to consumers everywhere. 

As the Inventory Control Specialist will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the inventory control team.  This role will oversee inbound Goods of Receipts, inbound to our partner 3PL locations as well as outbound deliveries to customers from the 3PL partners.   While verifying accuracy reporting inventory shorts to proactively communicate to CoPack and Logistics Teams.  There will be a need to reach out to our partners for documentation such as packing slips and BOL as documentation as backup for financial claims and deduction resolution.  This role also ensures that we close out delivery reporting when product leaves our facilities to a customer.  Other data entry tasks including Month end activities and communication are part of this role.   

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to Customer Service and Logistics, Inventory Management, Supply Planning, Quality Assurance, Commercialization, R&D, Sourcing, and Co-Manufacturing.  With an opportunity to plan, manage, and participate in strategic projects that are imperative to the continued growth and success of the Kinder’s brand. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Good of Receipts (GRPO)
• Invoices Approvals Support
• Customer Order Deliveries
• Deductions Resolution Support
• Aging Reports/Inventory Shorts support
• POD's/BOL's for accounting
• Pallet Account Maintenance
• Support Customer Operations team with other tasks

What You Bring to the Table

• Customer service experience, preferably in consumer-packaged goods, supply chain or operations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with 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 organization skills and attention to detail are necessary, as well as commitment to seeing tasks through to completion
• Team player that works well cross-functionally and seeks to collaborate across multiple functional areas in the organization
• Flexible, efficient, and motivated self-starter that requires little direction, with a proven ability in creative problem solving and managing multiple priorities 
• A commitment and passion for being an active participant in our fast-paced, high growth company.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Things About the Way We Work

• No two days here are the same
• We try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t 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 aren’t trying to be average – we want to do exceptional things, and we are willing to work hard to achieve them

Location & Travel:

The position will be based out of our Walnut Creek, CA office. 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 $105,000- $115,000 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 don’t 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 aren’t 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. Kinder’s 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. We’re 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:

Kinder's 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 careers@kinders.com