Title:  Domestic Transport Leader - 12 months fixed term contract

At Kellanova, we’re building the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse. As our Domestic Transport Leader, you’ll play a key role in leading our domestic transportation operations in Germany for a fixed-term contract, 12 months. You’ll manage a team of planners, optimize freight execution, and drive continuous improvement in cost and service. If you’re passionate about logistics, leadership, and making a real impact—this is your opportunity to grow with us.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead & Inspire – Coach and support a team of 4 domestic transport planners to deliver daily transport plans with excellence.
• Optimize Freight Execution – Ensure timely and cost-effective organization of freight resources.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Partner with customer service, procurement, costing, and planning teams to meet service level expectations.
• Drive Supplier Performance – Act as the escalation point for haulers management and ensure optimal cost and service outcomes.
• Shape Strategy – Contribute to the annual tender process with insights and analysis to balance cost and service.
• Champion Improvement – Identify and implement process enhancements and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Leverage Data – Use reporting and analysis to support continuous improvement initiatives.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• A Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• Fluency in English and German.
• Experience in logistics coordination, transport planning, or supply chain planning.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Transport Management Systems and ERP tools (e.g., SAP).
• Solid understanding of transportation regulations and industry practices.

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 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 within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other 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.

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.