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Kinder's
Material Supply Planner, Raw Materials
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A Supply Planner provides supply planning and manages inventories for a company. Monitors inventory capacity, maintains stocks, and manages inventories so that production is not delayed or disrupted. Develops strategic supply and inventory management plans and investigates supply chain issues.
$99,924 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Material Supply Planner, Raw Materials Kinder's
- 3.7 Walnut Creek, CA Job Details $115,000
- $130,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Work from home Parental leave Qualifications Supplier performance analysis Communication with suppliers Data analysis reporting Supplier identification Resource planning methods Materials management in logistics Inventory accuracy improvements Mid-level 3 years Bachelor's degree in business administration Schedule management Analysis skills Bachelor's degree Supply chain management solutions (enterprise solutions) Supply chain performance monitoring Supply planning in materials management Cross-functional demand planning Vendor performance improvement Collaboration with manufacturing teams Management reporting Business Administration Logistics order management Logistics Process improvement planning Strategic sourcing Business Supply chain optimization Demand forecasting for production planning Production scheduling Process management Full 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. Job Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Material Supply Planner, Raw Materials to join the Kinder's Team. Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring our Co-manufacturers' on hand, inbound and on order inventory levels, ensuring timely delivery of raw materials, to maintain production continuity. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for planning, logistics and supply chain management, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Material Supply Planner, Raw Materials Responsibilities & Duties Support the Strategic Sourcing Manger in stocking plans that enable co-manufacturers to meet production schedules. Manage raw material inbound schedules to ensure timely delivery of materials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement supply chain strategies to maintainer required stock levels. Monitor and analyze inventory data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement. Day-to-day order management and management of deliveries Support the production planning process by ensuring timely delivery of dependent materials. Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production Collaborate with suppliers & Co-manufacturers to secure the best delivery schedule based on production timing. Identify and resolve supply chain issues in a timely manner to minimize disruptions. Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy Create reports to analysis and update material positions & coverage Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan and facilitate on-time materials to the production line as and when required, avoiding disruption to production. Generate and communicate supplier material delivery schedules and forecasts to ensure they reflect requirements and meet demands. Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time. Develop and implement processes and work with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives. Support assessment and sourcing of suppliers in conjunction Sourcing Team. Participate in supplier/co-man meetings to ensure demand for materials is met. Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance and KPI's Material Supply Planner Qualifications & Skills Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. Previous experience in supply chain planning or material management. Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Knowledge of industry regulations and best practices in material planning. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Material Supply Planning or related role. Strong knowledge of inventory management and forecasting techniques. Ability to analyze data and make recommendations for improvement. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Location & Pay Transparency The position will be based in Walnut Creek, CA. We strongly believe in the power of culture and community and have a hybrid work structure with 4 days in the office on a weekly basis to encourage collaboration and personal connections that will allow us to better serve our customers and consumer and to have more fun. Fridays are flex days with employees having the opportunity to choose to be either in the office or to work from home based on what makes most sense for them. The expected starting salary range for this role is $115,000- $130,000 per year.
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.