Analyst, Sam's Club CPFR

BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE.

Whats it like to work at Kinders Well theres a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that theres also plenty of hard work. Because we dont just like flavor were obsessed with it.

With over 100 products sold nationwide were now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco Walmart Whole Foods and more. Were 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 youre looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it! Every day youll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

About The Role

Kinders is seeking a CPFR Analyst Sams Club who is passionate about bringing the future of flavor to consumers everywhere through strong customer service thoughtful forecasting and better in-club availability.

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 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 Sams 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 youll have an impact at Kinders

As the CPFR Analyst Sams Club you will turn club and distribution center data into practical forecasts and replenishment actions. You will work with Sams Club replenishment contacts and Kinders Sales Planning and Customer Operations teams to protect in-club availability while managing event demand and end-of-life inventory.

Key Responsibilities

Forecasting and Inventory Reporting

• Use approved internal AI tools to create club inventory reports short-term forecasts and exception alerts. Check results against customer data known events and shipment timing before sharing recommendations.

• Compare item-level sales inventory on hand weeks of supply distribution center stock and orders with Kinders forecast. Recommend changes with Demand Planning and the customer replenishment team.

• Provide weekly reporting to Sales Planning Customer Operations Inventory and Logistics that explains risk assumptions recommended actions and follow-up owners.

Sams Club Replenishment and Programs

• Analyze club and DC inventory recent sales order generation and item-level forecasts using available Sams Club supplier reporting and GRS. Flag club out-of-stocks excess stock and ordering gaps.

• Review lead times order increments presentation quantities safety stock transportation mode and item setup with the Sams Club Customer Operations Manager. Recommend changes for approval by the appropriate owner.

• Support new items club programs and item exits. Forecast club inventory needs and propose burn-down plans that reduce markdown exposure and remaining Kinders inventory.

• Monitor case versus pallet ordering requirements. Support pool and scripted order plans confirm item availability and freight obtain required approvals and coordinate execution with Customer Operations and Logistics.

Order and Service Execution

• Review item availability when orders arrive and escalate supply gaps with Planning Procurement Production and warehouse partners.

• Partner with Customer Operations Analysts to review EDI and SAP order exceptions confirm order accuracy and coordinate priority shipments.

• Track delayed and short shipments daily. Support OTIF case fill deduction and service root-cause reviews; identify opportunities to reduce freight warehousing and fines or fees.

What You Bring to the Table

• Three plus years in customer operations CPFR replenishment or retail analytics preferably supporting Sams Club or another large CPG retailer.

• GRS or club-level forecasting experience preferred. Advanced Excel and dashboard skills; Power BI experience a plus.

• Ability to validate AI-generated analysis against source data and translate findings into clear actionable recommendations.

• Strong communication organization and problem-solving skills; ability to collaborate with customer contacts and cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with SAP and customer order processes a plus. Bachelors degree preferred but not required.

Location and Travel

The position will be based out of our Bentonville AR office with quarterly travel to our office 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 .

Pay Transparency

The expected starting salary range for this role is $105000- $115000 per year. The salary range posted for this role reflects the good-faith base pay range Kinders reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting and may vary based on the location of the role. Individual compensation within the posted range will be determined based on factors such as relevant education experience qualifications skills and business needs.

SEASONED FOR SUCCESS:

• No two days here are the same.
• We try to be good team members and good communicators but we dont 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 arent trying to be average we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

BENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE:

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. Kinders benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

OUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE:

We believe great culture starts with people. Were 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.

WHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS:

Kinders 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

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