Kellanova
Senior Supply Planner
As a Senior Supply Planner, you will develop production and distribution plans. This will be critical as you maintain the optimal divisional / location inventory levels on the Pop-Tarts Brand. You’ll also solve for product shortages and collaborate with supply chain partners to drive results. The role will be based out of Battle Creek, MI and will work in a flexible, hybrid model with weekly in-office days.

This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in inventory planning and supply chain management. We will look to you to manage production and inventory levels in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you're ready to take on the challenge and make a difference, we invite you to apply today!

A Taste Of What You’ll Be Doing

Set the Pace – The Senior Supply Planner creates short term production schedules across assigned Kellanova facilities. You will also monitor the age of products to minimize write-offs, institute steps to rectify problems, and perform capacity analyses. Fresh Thinking – You will be managing production and inventory to balance capacity constraints, ensuring adherence to service and inventory targets. In addition, you will also resolve critical product shortage issues and communicating exceptions. Tools for Success – You will be maintaining planning system parameters (e.g., location of safety stock, economic production quantities, minimum run quantities, transit times, process capacity, packing capacity, shipping constraints, inventory constraints). People Leadership – This position will lead and mentor a team of 3 Redeployment Analysts. Fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning, you will drive team performance and professional development. 

Your Recipe for Success

College Degree and consistently demonstrated related work experience. Experience working with Planning software, SAP/SNP or similar tools. Understanding of the supply/demand planning business drivers, organization structures and key metrics. Proficiency working with SAP or similar database application technology. Excellent proficiency using Microsoft Excel or similar software. Very strong communication skills are essential, and expertise in Microsoft Excel and data manipulation are also critical. APICS Certification is a bonus. 

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. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

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

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. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands includes Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED &I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

The best brands. The best people. The best you.

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.
Battle Creek, MI