As a Senior Demand Planner, you will manage the long-term and short-term demand planning process for major brands within Kellanova’s portfolio. Serving as a liaison between cross-functional business partners, you will ensure that all demand plans are accurate and necessary inputs are gathered. You will need to demonstrate successful forethought in demand planning and an owner’s mindset to drive big results. The role can be based out of Battle Creek, MI or Chicago, IL and will work in a flexible, hybrid model with weekly in-office days. As a part of the great community at Kellanova Company’s global headquarters, you will have the opportunity to be involved in much more than your day-to-day responsibilities. Our Culture of Best is full of fun, flexibility and teams that play to win! Our purpose is creating better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
Demand Planning Expert – Create, develop, and produce demand plans through reviewing historical sales trends as well as marketing, sales, and financial plans. We’ll rely on you to carefully prepare data and evaluate results. Using your in-depth understanding of statistical models and variables, you’ll follow and identify demand planning principles and maintain information in the system.
Collaborating and Guiding – Work hand in hand with the supply chain team, providing updates and analysis to promote continuous improvement. You’ll work with sales, marketing, finance and purchasing to ensure accurate current / long-term demand plan. This will include presenting and making suggestions to other cross-functional teams regarding demand. In addition, you will provide direction to other demand planners.
Analyzing and Measuring – We will look to you to analyze internal demand stream information. Categorizing it according to demand patterns, you will input sales and marketing intelligence into demand planning systems. You’ll prepare and present various analyses of demand to different business unit leaders. Bring your in-depth understanding of consumption and shipment trends to successfully lead the monthly consensus process for your categories.
We’re Looking for Someone With
High School diploma/GED with significant relevant experience.
Detailed understanding of the objectives of the advanced demand and planning functions.
High proficiency in SAP or similar database application technology.
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, or similar software.
Strong presentation and influencing skills to communicate with leadership regarding business.
Bonus points for prior experience with BW reporting APO / SNP, CRM, or other SAP applications.
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 (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/hiring-process.html) to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.
Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email [email protected] .
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 (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/benefits.html) & 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.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
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 (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/our-impact/equity-diversity-and-inclusion.html) .