Warehouse & Materials Manager

Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!

At King’s Hawaiian, we believe in creating irresistible experiences — for our consumers, our customers, and our people. The Warehouse & Materials Manager plays a critical role in making that possible.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, this leader is accountable for the full scope of material flow across the Georgia bakery — from inbound raw materials through finished goods shipment. The Warehouse & Materials Manager leads the site’s warehousing, inventory, logistics, and SAP material management processes with excellence, ensuring product availability, inventory accuracy, and system integrity that keep our operations running smoothly and our customers delighted.
As a key member of the plant leadership team, this role is both strategic and hands-on — balancing people leadership, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making while living out our company values.

The Warehouse & Materials Manager is more than an operational leader — this role is a steward of the Georgia bakery’s reliability, culture, and success. When materials move right, everything works right. From the first ingredient received to the last product shipped, this leader ensures our systems, people, and processes reflect the same care and excellence that make King’s Hawaiian special.

Together, as One Ohana, this role helps us live our mission every day — sharing Aloha and making the world a little sweeter.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead with Purpose

• Develop and execute the site’s warehousing and materials strategy to enable 24-hour production and exceptional customer service.
• Champion a culture of ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement aligned with the King’s Hawaiian values.
• Build alignment with Planning, Production, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure synchronized material availability and efficient product flow.

Drive Material & Systems Excellence

• Serve as the plant’s subject matter expert for SAP Warehouse Management (WM) and Material Management (MM) processes.
• Oversee all SAP material transactions, including goods receipts, production backflush, inventory transfers, and shipments.
• Maintain the integrity of SAP Master Data — materials, storage locations, units of measure, and BOM alignment — ensuring accuracy and compliance across the value stream.
• Partner with Finance and Operations to manage material variances, analyze root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement in system utilization, data accuracy, and inventory visibility to enable better decision-making.

Ensure Inventory Integrity

• Own the site’s inventory control program, achieving >99% accuracy through disciplined cycle counting and reconciliation processes.
• Analyze inventory performance and trends to optimize working capital while maintaining material readiness.
• Oversee FIFO/FEFO execution, aged inventory management, and full traceability in support of food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Finance on inventory valuation, adjustments, and reporting to ensure financial accuracy.

Optimize Warehouse & Logistics Operations

• Lead all warehouse functions, including receiving, storage, staging, and shipping of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Oversee local shuttle operations, carrier performance, and third-party logistics (3PL) partnerships to ensure dependable and cost-effective delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement through layout optimization, equipment utilization, and lean material flow design.
• Anticipate and resolve transportation and logistics challenges while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners.

Manage Performance & Costs

• Develop and manage the site’s warehouse and materials budget, including labor, equipment, and variable costs.
• Establish, monitor, and report performance metrics (KPIs) for service, safety, cost, and accuracy.
• Lead problem-solving and cost-improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce waste without compromising quality or safety.

Build an Ohana of High Performers

• Recruit, coach, and devel