Sr. Manager Inventory Planning

Kellanova; Battle Creek (MI); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Job summary

Kellanova in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a Sr. Manager Inventory Planning to lead production planning and inventory strategy. The role supports a hybrid schedule with 2-3 days in the office, partnering with senior stakeholders to optimize service levels and costs across multiple brands.

You will develop and mentor a team, manage risks, and drive projects with internal and external partners to ensure timely delivery of food products. The position emphasizes leadership and strategic execution.

Qualifications

• High school degree with significant years of experience or bachelor's degree in business administration or a similar field.
• Experience in inventory planning and supply planning.
• Leadership experience managing a team and cross-functional partners.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and distribution networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for creating production plans and inventory strategy.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to meet service and inventory targets.
• Mitigate risks to service, cost, and demand plan.
• Drive projects with growth-focused teams.
• Partner with senior leadership to share performance and opportunities.

Skills

Inventory planning

Supply planning

Team leadership

Manufacturing networks

People management

Education

High school diploma or bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Date: Oct 29, 2026

Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Country/Region: US

State: MI

City: Battle Creek

Workplace: Onsite

Title: Sr. Manager Inventory Planning

Description:

Join our Supply Planning team as a Senior Inventory Manager, and drive key objectives and projects. We work a hybrid schedule for this position at our Battle Creek, MI facility, with team members coming in the office 2-3 days per week. This role will have you leading a team focused on planning, executing, and evaluating production key products across our multiple brands. You will build relationships with key senior stakeholders across multiple business segments, along with building the capabilities of your team as well. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy driving change, this is would be a great opportunity for you.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage a complex supply chain – Work with a variety of internal manufacturers and external co-pack facilities to execute a larger, multifaceted production plan to deliver against service and inventory targets
• People Development – Lead a team of individuals who are focused on creating production plans, executing inventory strategy, and coordinating with internal and external partners to deliver the right food to the right place.
• Risk Mitigation – Understand the drivers that could impact our service to customers, cost of operations, or impact our ability to support our demand plan
• Create and support projects – Partner with our growth focused teams and both drive new projects to support innovation, and provide knowledge and support on existing projects
• Manage strategic partnerships – Serve as the primary point of contact to senior leadership and cross functional business partners on performance, roadblocks, and potential opportunities related to our supply plan.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• H igh school degree with significant years of experience or bachelor’s degree in business administration or a similar field

• Background in inventory planning, supply planning, and
• Ability to lead team toward common goals, mentor employees, manage and correct behavior and skill issues across assigned planners.
• Knowledge of manufacturing & distribution networks
• People and process leadership/management experience

Compensation

The annual salary range is $104,106 - $156,240, 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

All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

• 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

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

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 .