Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces

Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces

Sample Coordinator (Temp to Perm)

Walnut Creek, CA · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
LogisticsProcurementCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and manage the daily ingredient sample request process, ensuring requests are reviewed and actioned in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate ingredient sample requests directly with suppliers and maintain ongoing communication regarding status and delivery timelines.
  • Ensure samples are delivered to the appropriate internal stakeholders and maintain accurate documentation of completed requests.
  • Product Development and R&D Support
  • 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
  • Generate or facilitate purchase orders to support trial material acquisition.
  • Coordinate shipments using appropriate carriers and logistics partners to meet trial deadlines.
  • Maintain accurate records, trackers, and documentation related to sample requests and trial support activities. </

Nice to have

  • Track inbound sample shipments and proactively resolve delivery issues as they arise.
  • Request and collect supporting ingredient documentation, specifications, certifications, and other required compliance materials.
  • Serve as a key liaison between Product Development, R&D, Procurement, and suppliers to facilitate ingredient sourcing activities.
  • 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.
  • Obtain and distribute ingredient documentation required to support trial execution.

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