Title:  Inventory Planner

Join our team as an Inventory Planner at Kellanova, where you will integrate production strategies. Create a well-balanced product platform maintaining optimal location and aggregate inventory levels. Drive results through collaboration with supply chain partners and product shortage resolution. Transform data analysis into compelling narratives that resonate with peers and stakeholders. This hybrid position is based out of Battle Creek, MI.

The Integrated Business Planning team is a supportive community that lifts each other up and celebrates every success together. We believe in empowering every team member to grow and take pride in the work they do. Apply today if you're looking for a place where your contributions matter.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Set the Pace – The Inventory Planner creates short term production schedules across assigned Kellanova facilities. Monitor the age of products to minimize write-offs and institute steps to rectify problems / perform capacity analyses.
• Fresh Thinking – Manage production and inventory to balance capacity constraints, ensuring adherence to service and inventory targets. Resolve critical product shortage issues and communicate exceptions.
• Managing Key Parameters – Maintain planning system parameters around location of safety stock, minimum run quantities, transit times, packing capacity, shipping constraints and inventory constraints.

Your Recipe for Success

• Bachelor's 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.
• Very strong communication skills are essential.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and data manipulation. 

Compensation

The annual salary range is $75,900 - $99,600, 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

Applications for this position will be accepted through July 24, 2025. 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. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

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

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.

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 include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, 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. 

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close towards the end of 2025 (subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing. 

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

What does it take to be the best? Someone like 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.