Sr. manager inventory planning

Join our Supply Planning team as a Senior Inventory Manager, and drive key objectives and projects. We work a hybrid schedule for this position at our Battle Creek, MI facility, with team members coming in the office 2-3 days per week. This role will have you leading a team focused on planning, executing, and evaluating production key products across our multiple brands. You will build relationships with key senior stakeholders across multiple business segments, along with building the capabilities of your team as well. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy driving change, this is would be a great opportunity for you.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage a complex supply chain – Work with a variety of internal manufacturers and external co-pack facilities to execute a larger, multifaceted production plan to deliver against service and inventory targets
• People Development – Lead a team of individuals who are focused on creating production plans, executing inventory strategy, and coordinating with internal and external partners to deliver the right food to the right place.
• Risk Mitigation – Understand the drivers that could impact our service to customers, cost of operations, or impact our ability to support our demand plan
• Create and support projects – Partner with our growth focused teams and both drive new projects to support innovation, and provide knowledge and support on existing projects
• Manage strategic partnerships – Serve as the primary point of contact to senior leadership and cross functional business partners on performance, roadblocks, and potential opportunities related to our supply plan.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High school degree with significant years of experience or bachelor’s degree in business administration or a similar field
• Background in inventory planning, supply planning, and
• Ability to lead team toward common goals, mentor employees, manage and correct behavior and skill issues across assigned planners.
• Knowledge of manufacturing & distribution networks
• People and process leadership/management experience

Compensation

The annual salary range is $104,106 - $156,240, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.