Inventory Control Leader - Scale Ops, 3PL & SAP

Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder’s is growing rapidly and we’re seeking an experienced Sr. Manager, Inventory Control to strengthen and scale our inventory operations across warehouses, 3PL, and e-commerce networks.

You will lead a high-performing team, translate strategy into scalable processes, and drive continuous improvement for accuracy and efficiency. This hands-on, strategic leadership role focuses on cycle counts, QA alignment, SOP development, and cross-functional collaboration to safeguard inventory integrity

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive inventory control, deployment or supply chain experience.
• Experience leading teams and developing inventory control processes across multiple locations.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory control and deployment activities across multiple storage locations, including 3PL and e-commerce facilities; coach team members and establish clear accountability.
• Own standardized cycle count, physical inventory, variance investigation, adjustment approval and reconciliation routines across locations.
• Drive root-cause resolution of inventory discrepancies, inventory loss, stock movement errors and recurring transaction issues with warehouse partners.
• Oversee inventory transfers and deployment execution, coordinating priorities and timelines with Planning, Customer Operations, Logistics and warehouse partners.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain inventory hold, release, disposition and system-status accuracy, including lot-level traceability.
• Own timely, accurate SLOB reporting and recommend actions to address aging, excess and at-risk inventory.
• Build and review inventory accuracy, count compliance, reconciliation aging and deployment KPIs; communicate risks and corrective actions to leadership.
• Standardize SOPs, controls and training across the inventory network; drive compliance and readiness for audits.
• Partner with Finance on inventory adjustments, period-end reconciliations and controls; ensure documented approvals and traceability.
• Lead inventory process testing, master-data improvements and change management for ERP/WMS enhancements, including SAP initiatives.
• Escalate material inventory risks early and coordinate cross-functional recovery plans that protect customer service and reduce unnecessary inventory movements.

Skills

Inventory control

Deployment

Supply chain

Team leadership

ERP/WMS

SAP experience

Excel & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kinder’s is growing rapidly and we’re seeking an experienced Sr. Manager, Inventory Control to strengthen and scale our inventory operations across warehouses, 3PL, and e-commerce networks.

You will lead a high-performing team, translate strategy into scalable processes, and drive continuous improvement for accuracy and efficiency. This hands-on, strategic leadership role focuses on cycle counts, QA alignment, SOP development, and cross-functional collaboration to safeguard inventory integrity