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Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces · 2 weeks ago

Sr. Inventory Control Analyst

Walnut Creek, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces is a leading brand in the flavor industry, known for its innovative products and adventurous culture. As a Sr. Inventory Control Analyst, you will be responsible for managing inventory accuracy, optimizing stock levels, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and support business growth.

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Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy across all locations through cycle counts, reconciliations, and root cause analysis

Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies, aged inventory, and obsolete stock

Develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices

Maintain SLOB Inventory reporting

Lead Physical Inventory Process

Post production of all Frozen facilities of Kinder’s own inventory

Support audits and compliance with internal policies and external regulations

Analyze demand forecasts, sales trends, and inventory levels to create and manage deployment plans

Optimize inventory allocation and product flow to reduce excess stock, backorders, and transportation costs

Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs related to inventory health, deployment efficiency, and service levels

Provide in-depth analysis and recommendations to senior leadership on inventory performance and opportunities for improvement

Maintain reporting in Wrike

Partner with warehouse, logistics, and finance teams to ensure proper inventory accounting and controls

Work closely with production, logistics, operations, and finance teams

Lead cross-functional initiatives related to new product launches, promotions, and seasonal inventory planning

Coordinate inventory transfers between distribution centers, warehouses, and retail or customer locations to maintain service levels

Leverage ERP and planning systems to manage deployment logic and automation

Partner with IT and data teams to improve reporting accuracy and automation

Champion best practices in inventory planning, inventory controls, and cross-dock or just-in-time deployment

Identify and lead process improvement projects in inventory management and deployment

Provide mentoring and guidance to junior analysts or team members

Develop and implement best practices that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support business growth

Qualification

Inventory ManagementData AnalysisERP SystemsSAPMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationOrganizational Skills

Required

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in inventory control, 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

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) products

Familiarity with SAP a plus