Senior Manager, Cold-Chain Logistics & 4PL Strategy

Kinder's; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Bonus eligibility

Equity grants

Parental leave

Job summary

Kinder’s seeks an experienced Senior Manager, Temperature-Controlled Logistics to own the transportation strategy for Frozen and Chilled foods. You’ll manage the 4PL relationship, set routing and ensure cold-chain integrity while collaborating with cross-functional teams and key partners.

Based in Walnut Creek, CA with a hybrid work structure, you will lead carrier strategy, procurement, and compliance to support rapid growth and top-line objectives for a growing flavor company.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of transportation or logistics experience, with strategic or leadership responsibilities.
• Experience owning a 3PL/4PL relationship including contracts and governance.
• Deep knowledge of refrigerated markets and carrier procurement.
• Working knowledge of FSMA Sanitary Transportation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the temperature-controlled transportation strategy for frozen and chilled products.
• Lead the 4PL partner relationship, SLAs, governance, and quarterly reviews.
• Own refrigerated carrier procurement, contracting, onboarding and performance.
• Ensure cold-chain integrity and regulatory compliance across loads.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning, Quality, Sales, Finance and Co-manufacturers.

Skills

Logistics leadership

3PL/4PL management

Refrigerated freight

FSMA compliance

Data analytics

Negotiation and contracting

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field

Tools

TMS

SAP

BI tools (Tableau/Power BI)

Job description

Kinder’s seeks an experienced Senior Manager, Temperature-Controlled Logistics to own the transportation strategy for Frozen and Chilled foods. You’ll manage the 4PL relationship, set routing and ensure cold-chain integrity while collaborating with cross-functional teams and key partners.

Based in Walnut Creek, CA with a hybrid work structure, you will lead carrier strategy, procurement, and compliance to support rapid growth and top-line objectives for a growing flavor company.