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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.  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.     Key Responsibilities   Strategic Production Scheduling & Capacity Planning (Innovation, Results)   Develop, maintain, and execute the long-term master production schedule , ensuring alignment with demand forecasts, inventory strategies, and manufacturing constraints across multiple sites.   Conduct capacity planning to optimize resource allocation and ensure production levels meet business growth objectives.   Collaborate with contract manufacturers and internal teams to ensure schedules are executed efficiently and proactively adjust for anticipated disruptions or demand fluctuations .   Balance short-term execution needs with long-term scalability , applying a Builder Mindset to develop scheduling capabilities for future growth.     Cross-Functional Coordination & Supply Chain Optimization (Collaboration, Integrity)   Partner with demand planning, sales, procurement, and supply chain teams to integrate production planning with market demand and inventory targets .   Identify and mitigate potential supply chain bottlenecks , developing alternative production scenarios as needed.   Provide guidance to local production schedulers , ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and adapting schedules as business conditions evolve.   Foster transparent, solutions-oriented communication , ensuring that scheduling decisions align with the company’s commitment to integrity and operational excellence .     Inventory & Materials Planning (Results, Curiosity)   Balance inventory levels, safety stock, and working capital objectives by ensuring production schedules align with supply chain constraints.   Work closely with warehousing, distribution, and procurement teams to ensure the timely availability of raw materials and packaging.   Minimize waste, excess inventory, and obsolete stock through proactive planning and a curious, problem-solving mindset .     Contract Manufacturer & Vendor Management (Collaboration, Integrity)   Act as the primary point of contact for co