Title:  Inventory Planner

As an Inventory Planner on a 12-month fixed term contract, you’ll play a pivotal role in enabling our co-manufacturers to meet promotional production schedules, while managing inventory and transport flows to minimise financial risk. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the success of our Supply Planning team, working cross-functionally to deliver results.

Reporting to the Inventory Planning Team Lead, you’ll be part of a team of five, collaborating closely with planners, market teams, contract manufacturing managers, QFS managers, and plant stakeholders. You’ll also work directly with external partners, including co-manufacturers. This role is based in our Bucharest, Romania office, with a hybrid working model that blends remote and on-site work.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing 

• Production Oversight – Monitor output against 3rd party schedules, resolve supply issues, and adjust priorities to maintain market supply.
• Promotional Planning – Manage On-Pack promotional changes, define packaging requirements, and review inventory to ensure correct rotation and zero write-off.
• Transaction Management – Ensure timely updates of all transactions to support material buy/sell processes and finished goods deployment.
• Load Coordination – Create and maintain Co-Man load changes and ensure timely communication with Transport Planning and Co-Man sites.
• Invoice Resolution – Resolve unpaid supplier invoices and financial variances (GRIR), ensuring accurate inventory and reduced financial risk.
• Reporting – Provide month-end inventory reports and communicate progress on variances to relevant stakeholders.
• Scheduling Support – Schedule smaller Co-Man sites where demand visibility is limited.
• Cross-Team Collaboration – Support cross-functional initiatives and take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the Supply Planning leadership team.

We’re Looking for Someone With 

• Fluent in English.
• Experience in supply/production planning processes and tools.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP/APO/BW) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a data-driven, fast-paced environment.

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 to 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 European.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 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.