Why Work for KeHE?:

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $100,000.00/Yr. - $140,000.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: M-F, Shift Time: 8:00 AM
• Benefits on Day 1
• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidaysOverview:Good people, working with good people, for our common good.SOUND GOOD?KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about “good” and is growing, so there’s never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you’re enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we’d love to talk to you!Primary Responsibilities:KeHE Distributors is seeking an experienced and self-driven Senior ICQA (Inventory Control & Quality Assurance) Process Manager to lead and elevate inventory accuracy and quality initiatives across our distribution network. This senior-level role operates with a high degree of autonomy, managing large-scale, cross-functional projects while mentoring team members and driving enterprise-wide best practices. The ideal candidate will have deep operational expertise in end-to-end inventory flow, strong analytical acumen, and a proven ability to influence change across all levels of an organization.Essential Functions:DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:STRATEGIC INVENTORY & QUALITY LEADERSHIP:
• Act as a subject matter expert for inventory flow and quality across all operational touchpoints—receiving, Putaway, picking, shipping, and returns.
• Independently lead the development, deployment, and governance of processes that ensure inventory accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with site leadership and senior stakeholders to align ICQA strategy with business objectives.ENTERPRISE PROGRAM OWNERSHIP:
• Design and oversee a scalable, standardized ICQA program across the network, including audit mechanisms, KPI dashboards, and governance routines.
• Own the rollout of enterprise-wide inventory and quality initiatives, ensuring adoption, consistency, and measurable impact.MENTORSHIP & CAPABILITY BUILDING:
• Lead, Mentor and train new ICQA team members, fostering knowledge transfer and capability development across the organization.
• Serve as a coach and escalation point for complex challenges encountered by field-level ICQA practitioners.ADVANCED ROOT CAUSE & P&L OVERSIGHT:
• Lead in-depth investigations of significant variances and P&L impacts related to inventory control and quality failures.
• Drive high-impact corrective action plans and ensure accountability across teams and sites.CROSS-FUNCTIONAL INFLUENCE & COLLABORATION:
• Work across and with all levels of our operations teams—including site leadership, corporate functions, and peer SMEs—to resolve barriers and achieve quality and inventory excellence.
• Lead strategic, multi-DC projects that improve inventory control, reduce shrink, and enhance operational performanceMinimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude:EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or quality assurance—preferably in food distribution or consumer goods.
• Proven experience (7+ years) managing high performing Engineering teams.
• Strong expertise in warehouse inventory flow, including receiving, Putaway, picking, and shipping.
• Proven track record of independently managing large-scale operational programs or transformations.
• Experience mentoring others and leading through influence in a matrixed organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and warehouse/inventory systems (e.g., WMS, SAP, Manhattan, JDA).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.Equal Employer Opportunity Statement: KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.

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