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Walnut Creek, California, United States
Onsite
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.
The Role
We are seeking a strategic and data-driven Supply Planning Manager to lead and optimize the master production schedule across our multi-site contract manufacturing network. This role plays a critical function in balancing customer demand, supply chain capacity, and inventory objectives while driving process efficiency and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where agility, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership are key.
Strategic Production Scheduling & Capacity Planning (Innovation, Results)
Cross-Functional Coordination & Supply Chain Optimization (Collaboration, Integrity)
Inventory & Materials Planning (Results, Curiosity)
Contract Manufacturer & Vendor Management (Collaboration, Integrity)
Data-Driven Decision Making & KPI Tracking (Results, Curiosity)
Process Improvement & ERP System Optimization (Innovation, Builder Mindset)
Success in this role isn’t just about building schedules—it’s about building solutions, relationships, and efficiencies that drive Kinder’s forward. The right person will find this role fulfilling if they:
✔ Thrive in Complexity & See the Big Picture – You can balance short-term execution with long-term strategic thinking, ensuring production schedules not only meet today’s needs but support scalable, sustainable growth.
✔ Operate with Integrity & Ownership – You take pride in delivering accurate, reliable schedules and ensure alignment with business priorities, supplier relationships, and operational goals—even when the details get tough.
✔ Love Data-Driven Problem Solving – You instinctively dive into numbers, trends, and performance data to identify scheduling bottlenecks, forecast demand shifts, and recommend smart adjustments. You know that the best solutions start with asking the right questions.
✔ Excel in Cross-Functional Collaboration – You don’t just share schedules—you build alignment across sales, supply chain, and manufacturing teams. You believe that the best outcomes come from working together transparently and proactively.
✔ Embrace Innovation & Continuous Improvement – You are always looking for ways to optimize processes, reduce inefficiencies, and leverage technology to drive scheduling accuracy and flexibility. You understand that what worked yesterday won’t necessarily work tomorrow—and you love finding a better way.
✔ Stay Resilient & Adapt with Agility – The nature of production scheduling means things will change—supply chain constraints, last-minute demand spikes, and unforeseen delays. You adjust quickly, solve problems efficiently, and keep moving forward with a solutions-oriented mindset.
✔ Find Satisfaction in Delivering Results – At Kinder’s, we value execution as much as strategy. You’ll find fulfillment in knowing that your ability to plan and execute effectively helps get high-quality products into customers’ hands on time, every time.
The expected starting salary range for this role is $135,000- $150,000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.
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.
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.
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 careers@kinders.com