Inventory Control Supervisor

The Inventory Control Supervisor oversees inventory management, controls, and cycle counts for all Primal Kitchen-owned raw and packaging materials, including bulk avocado oil. These materials may be stored in company warehouses, external manufacturing plants, or our 3PL warehouse.The role also oversees the day-to-day execution of established processes, ensures warehouses maintain accurate counts, and resolves discrepancies in a timely manner. This involves regularly meeting with Warehouse teams to resolve discrepancies, collaborating with the operations team to validate inventory and providing actionable insights that support decision-making.

What's on the Menu:

• Monitor the team’s daily and weekly tasks and responsibilities.

• Support the Sales Operations team in order fulfillment troubleshooting

• Manage day-to-day inventory control and inventory adjustments/audits for all raw and packaging materials in the ERP system.

• Maintain inventory data accuracy above 95% for all raw and packaging materials.

• Maintain inventory data accuracy above 98% for all finished goods materials.

• Coordinate and execute inventory cycle counts, including year-end counts, with company warehouses, external manufacturing (EM) partners, and 3PL locations to ensure accuracy and compliance with guidelines.

• Coordinate monthly usage reports from EMs for inventory reconciliation and lead weekly inventory meetings to review and maintain data accuracy, ensuring correct quantity, location, and valuation in the ERP.

• Utilize Excel and ERP to analyze and reconcile inventory data, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to achieve high data integrity.

• Develop, implement, and update processes and guidelines to optimize inventory control best practices at EMs.

• Troubleshoot and resolve inventory discrepancies by collaborating with warehouse teams, EM partners, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate resolution.

• Provide training and support to other Inventory Control team members by regularly reviewing existing processes and SOPs and by providing feedback to help them A commercial business unit of improve.

• Proactively identify and resolve inventory issues, reducing time-to-resolution for discrepancies.

• Review and approve common, minor inventory adjustments as needed and per company policies.

• Maintain existing inventory control worksheets and digital tools.

• Assist with special projects, such as inventory optimization initiatives, process improvements, or system implementations, applying analytical and problem-solving skills to drive business results.

Supervisory Duties

• Direct Reports; 5 Inventory Coordinators

• Lead daily operations inventory, supervising the team to ensure consistent, high-quality support across all touchpoints.

• Coach and develop team, providing regular feedback, training, and conducting annual performance reviews.

• Assist team with annual goals and KPI metrics.

• Performance management to meet KPI metrics.

• Manage new hire onboarding and training.

• Oversee attendance and time-keeping.

Recipe for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 3+ years of experience in inventory management, including cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation across multiple locations.

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system, with a strong focus on inventory management.

• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to reconcile data discrepancies across multiple sources.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with warehouse teams, External Manufacturers partners, 3PL partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Attention to detail and ability to maintain high levels of data accuracy.

• Demonstrated ability to adapt and update processes to optimize inventory control best practices.

This role can sit in Oxnard, CA or Home-based

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$77,800.00 – $97,300.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Oxnard – Primal Kitchen

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.