Financial Analyst - Supply Chain

Kinder’s is seeking an experiencedFP&A Supply Chain Analyst who is passionate about being part of a team of hard-working people focused on bringing the future of flavor to consumers everywhere.

We are a fast-growing company working hard to bring amazing flavor solutions that are as exciting and delicious as they are simple to use to our consumers whether they are experienced cooks or first-timers in the kitchen. We are obsessed with quality and are 100% committed to being the most innovative company in any market we serve. Our mission is to bring awesome flavor to consumers whenever and wherever they are looking for it and whatever for they are looking for it in (seasonings, sauces, gravy, marinades, or anything else we can come up with). We have experienced tremendous growth over the last 5 years, but we think we are just getting started. We love our consumers and are fired up to be part of their flavor journey. And we need more great folks to help us continue to raise the bar for what they think is even possible in their own kitchens.

Today, we have over 100 products sold nationwide at retailers including Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Kroger, Safeway and many more. While we have been around for over 75 years, we have experienced explosive growth in the last 5 years and are now a top 5 brand in the U.S. in multiple flavor categories including seasoning blends, BBQ sauce, and wing sauce. To keep our momentum rolling, we need more passionate flavor advocates and builders to come and join our team and help us reach every kitchen across the U.S. and maybe even the world.

How you'll have an impact at Kinder’s:

The FP&A Supply Chain Analyst will be responsible for leading the company’s efforts in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting supply chain data to identify trends, patterns, and performance metrics. This individual will be responsible for using this information to generate regular reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and cost savings and communicate insights and potential risks and opportunities to stakeholders. This individual will also help to create reports and analysis based on specific requests ad hoc.

What are the Key Responsibilities of this Role?

1. Cost Analysis: Conduct thorough cost analysis by reviewing financial data, cost structures, and pricing models. Identify cost drivers, variances, and trends, and provide recommendations for cost reduction and optimization.
2. Budget and Forecast planning: Collaborate with supply chain team to develop and manage budget assumptions and inputs for cost of goods, transportation, and logistics.
3. Financial Reporting: Prepare regular financial reports, cost reports, and variance analyses to monitor performance against budgets and targets. Communicate key findings and insights to management and stakeholders, highlighting risks and opportunities.
4. Cost Estimation and Analysis: Support decision-making processes by providing accurate cost estimates for new products, projects, or initiatives. Analyze potential financial risks, returns, and profitability to assist in evaluating investment opportunities.
5. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, procurement, and senior management, to gather relevant data, align on objectives, and ensure accurate cost analysis and reporting.
6. Collect, analyze, and interpret supply chain data (including co-manufacturing, warehousing and logistics) to identify trends, patterns, and performance metrics.
7. Generate regular reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and cost savings tracking and communicate insights to stakeholders.
8. Evaluate existing supply chain processes, systems, and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
9. Diagnose invoice discrepancies across all copackers.
10. Spend analyses for contract bids, price increases, etc.
11. Use production plan, as well as demand forecasts, and upside files to understand necessary volume requirements.

What You Bring To The Table:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
2. Minimum of 2-5 years of applicable experience in analytics, planning, supply chain, logistics, or procurement.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Strong time management skills.
5. Ability to effectively run meetings and coordinate information across several levels and departments.
6. Must have prior hands-on experience in planning/supply chain.
7. Familiarity with SAP.
8. Ability to multi-task.
9. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
10. Effective communicator internally and externally.
11. Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed with the ability to interact with all levels of management, copackers, and customers.

Things About the Way We Work:

• 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.

Location & Travel:

The position will be based out of our office in Walnut Creek, CA with 4 days/week onsite.