Inventory Control Analyst, Raw Materials and Work in Process

Job overview

The Inventory Control Analyst, Raw Materials and Work in Process role is based onsite in Walnut Creek, CA. The expected starting salary is $105,000–$115,000 per year. The analyst supports inventory and deployment for Kinder’s sauce and seasoning products. The role exists to improve inventory accuracy, deployment efficiency, order fulfillment, and stock levels across the supply chain. Through analysis, controls, reporting, and coordination with warehouse, logistics, production, operations, and finance teams, the analyst helps reduce inventory-related costs and support business growth.

What you'll do

• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliations, and root-cause analysis
• resolve discrepancies, aged inventory, and obsolete stock
• develop inventory control procedures
• maintain SLOB inventory reporting and Wrike reports
• lead physical inventory processes
• analyze forecasts, sales trends, and inventory levels
• optimize allocation and product flow
• maintain dashboards and KPIs
• provide analysis and recommendations to leadership
• coordinate inventory transfers
• support audits and compliance
• use ERP and planning systems
• lead process improvements and mentor junior analysts or team members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

inventory control analyst

raw materials

work in process

inventory management

supply chain

demand forecasting

erp systems

cross-functional collaboration

full-time

walnut creek ca

kinder's

$105k–$115k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits may include paid time off, 401(k), bonus or incentive eligibility, equity grants, health benefits, and parental leave, subject to eligibility.

Why this role

Supports sauce and seasoning inventory and deployment; bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; SAP familiarity is a plus.

About the employer

Kinder's is hiring for this role. Industry: Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing. Sector: 31.