Supply DRP and Inventory Lead

Assignment until end of 2028

Location: Preferred VEG or

Technical Hub locations: HAG, SLO, Porici, Mechelen

Functional Hub locations: POZ, Media City, Bucharest

Cluster HQ and ECE HQ SLO, HAG, VEG, Unterhaching, Barcelona, WAW, Dublin

As part of Mars Snacking’s end-to-end planning transformation under Project Odyssey, the Supply Capability & Functional Expert (Supply SME) serves as the core regional expert bridging heritage systems and our future organization. This project-based role is critical in integrating the demand and supply planning processes of Kellanova and Mars in ECE, ensuring our new planning solution is fit-for-purpose and drives measurable value.

What will be your Key Responsbilities?

Functional Design & Transformation

• Core Subject Expertise: Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Kellanova's ways of working ('WoW'), documenting current processes with a specific focus on the DRP (Distribution Requirements Planning) processes and the Principal Kellanova Tax model to inform the future-state design.
• Solution Development & Deployment: Lead and support the development, localization, and regional deployment of the DRP solution in close combination with the Principal Kellanova Tax model
• Process Design & Gap Analysis: Contribute to the design of the future supply planning processes and, by assessing process gaps (particularly comparing heritage DRP flows to future-state models), help create a transition roadmap for the Kellanova-specific processes.
• Requirement Translation: Own the translation of regional business needs into technical requirements, authoring detailed user stories and serving as the primary contact to represent and clarify regional DRP and Principal Kellanova Tax model requirements for global teams.
• Sprint Participation: Serve as the key supply planning functional expert within agile sprints, providing critical input on Kellanova supply models to Solution Architects and technical teams.

Data & Performance Management

• Data Validation & Mapping: Manage the functional aspects of supply planning data validation,Principal Kellanova Tax model model inputs, inventory levels, capacities, and lead times) to ensure data integrity.
• KPI Definition: Contribute to the definition of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and analytics that will be used to measure supply planning performance (e.g., service levels, inventory turns, distribution efficiency, schedule adherence).

Testing, Adoption & Capability Building

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Represent the business perspective during UAT, creating and driving testing scenarios that specifically validate the functional performance of the integrated DRP and Principal Kellanova Tax model solution.
• Capability Building: Develop and review training materials to help build supply planning capabilities, educating end-users on how to operate future DRP solutions and transitioned Principal Kellanova Tax model.

Stakeholder Management & Integration

• Global Representation: Act as a key regional representative in global forums by attending meetings, providing structured input, and ensuring the regional DRP integration needs are understood by global E2E Planning teams.
• Cross-functional Integration: Support the resolution of cross-functional integration challenges between supply planning (DRP/Principal Kellanova Tax model) and other key functions like Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Procurement.

What are we looking for?

• BSc or BA in supply chain management, business, or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus.

• 5-8 years of experience in supply chain planning, with a strong focus on supply planning and S&OE/S&OP/IBP processes within a global CPG/FMCG company.

• Process Expertise: Deep functional understanding of supply planning, specifically DRP (Distribution Requirements Planning) and the Principal Kellanova Tax model/processes.

• Experience with advanced planning systems (APS) such as Kinaxis, E2Open, o9, or JDA/Blue Yonder is strongly preferred.

• Experience in a project or transformation environment, with an understanding of project management and system implementation methodologies is a benefit

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements for technical teams.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and navigate complex stakeholder environments.

• Proactive, autonomous, and a strong problem-solver.

• Fluent in English.

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