Inventory Leader, Cold-Chain & Compliance

The Kitchen Food Company; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kitchen Food Company in Hopkinsville, KY is seeking an Inventory Manager to lead inbound inventory and warehouse stock control, ensuring accurate receipt, storage, and FIFO/FEFO compliance across the site.

You will manage a warehouse team, partner with suppliers and FSQA, drive cycle counts and data integrity in NetSuite and WMS, and continuously improve processes to support safe, efficient operations and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a warehouse leadership or warehouse management role, preferably within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience managing labor scheduling and warehouse labor costs.
• Experience and proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems (NetSuite) and inventory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, coach, and develop the Warehouse Team to achieve operational, safety, quality, and performance objectives.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, ensuring efficient receiving, storage, inventory control, and dispatch activities.
• Supervise daily warehouse activities to ensure work is performed safely and in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Coordinate and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, carriers, and transportation providers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Ensure inbound materials are received, inspected, and rotated per FIFO/FEFO principles.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

NetSuite

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Kitchen Food Company in Hopkinsville, KY is seeking an Inventory Manager to lead inbound inventory and warehouse stock control, ensuring accurate receipt, storage, and FIFO/FEFO compliance across the site.

You will manage a warehouse team, partner with suppliers and FSQA, drive cycle counts and data integrity in NetSuite and WMS, and continuously improve processes to support safe, efficient operations and regulatory compliance.