Sr. Manager, Inventory Control

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

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.

About The Role

Kinder’s is growing rapidly, and we’re looking for an experienced, results-driven Sr. Manager, Inventory Control to help strengthen and scale our inventory operations as we continue bringing the future of flavor to consumers everywhere.

As a fast-growing, innovative food company, Kinder’s is committed to delivering exceptional quality while building the processes, systems, and capabilities needed to support our continued expansion. With a growing portfolio of products and an increasingly complex distribution network, operational excellence is critical to our success.

In this role, you will lead inventory control execution across our warehouse, third-party logistics (3PL), e-commerce, and deployment networks, ensuring inventory accuracy, operational consistency, and disciplined execution. You will translate strategy into scalable processes, actionable performance insights, and continuous improvement initiatives while developing a high-performing team of managers and analysts.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on, strategic leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, embraces ambiguity, and is passionate about building the infrastructure and capabilities that will support Kinder’s next chapter of growth.

Key Responsibilities Include

• 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.

What You Bring to the Table

• 7+ years of progressive inventory control, deployment or supply chain experience, preferably in consumer packaged goods and a multi-site 3PL environment.
• Experience leading teams and developing inventory control processes across multiple locations.
• Strong working knowledge of cycle counts, reconciliations, inventory transactions, SLOB and inventory-related financial controls.
• Ability to translate data into clear priorities, performance metrics and cross-functional action plans.
• ERP/WMS proficiency; SAP experience preferred. Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Effective communicator and collaborative leader who can resolve issues with internal teams and external partners.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.

Pay Transparency

The expected starting salary range for this role is $160,000- $180,000 per year. The salary range posted for this role reflects the good-faith base pay range Kinder’s reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting and may vary based on the location of the role. Individual compensation within the posted range will be determined based on factors such as relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, 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 [e-mail].