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BUILT ON FLAVOR.  FUELED BY PEOPLE. 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.  Your Impact at Kinder's This role serves as the  central point  of coordination for ingredient sample requests and trial support activities, working closely with suppliers, sourcing managers,  logistics partners, and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.  If you enjoy coordinating multiple projects, building strong cross-functional relationships, and helping teams bring new products to life,  we'd  love to hear from you.   Key Responsibilities Include:  Sample Request Management Monitor and manage the daily ingredient sample request process, ensuring requests are reviewed and actioned  in a timely manner .   Partner with Sourcing Managers to  identify  approved and preferred suppliers for requested ingredients.   Coordinate ingredient sample requests directly with suppliers and  maintain  ongoing communication  regarding  status and delivery timelines.   Track inbound sample shipments and proactively resolve delivery issues as they arise.   Ensure samples are delivered to the  appropriate internal  stakeholders and  maintain   accurate  documentation of completed requests.   Request and collect supporting ingredient documentation, specifications, certifications, and other required compliance materials.     Product Development and R&D Support Serve as a key liaison between Product Development, R&D, Procurement, and suppliers to  facilitate  ingredient sourcing activities.   Maintain visibility into open requests and communicate status updates to stakeholders.   Support product innovation and commercialization efforts by ensuring  timely  availability of ingredients and materials.     Co-Manufacturing Trial Support Coordinate ingredient procurement and  logistics  for co-manufacturer production trials.   Partner with Sourcing Managers to identify  appropriate suppliers  and secure required materials.   Verify trial quantity requirements and coordinate procurement activities as needed.   Generate or  facilitate  purchase orders to support trial material acquisition.   Coordinate shipments using  appropriate carriers  and  logistics  partners to meet trial deadlines.   Track deliveries and confirm receipt of materials at manufacturing and testing locations.   Obtain and distribute ingredient documentation  required  to support trial execution.     Operational Excellence Maintain  accurate &nb