Inventory Planner and Phase In/ Phase Out Analyst (PIPO) - 12 months contract

As an Inventory Planner and Phase In/ Phase Out Analyst (PIPO) - 12 months 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.

This role in our internal structure has the full title - 3rd Party Inventory Planner and PIPO.

Reporting to the Inventory Planning Team Lead, you’ll be 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.
• Cross-Team Collaboration – Support cross-functional initiatives and take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the Supply Planning leadership team.
• 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.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience in supply/production planning processes and tools – is an advantage
• Microsoft Office (Excel) confident user, ERP systems (e.g. SAP/APO/BW) is an advantage.
• 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 with you by email or phone. 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.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email [email protected]

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.