Accelerator DT, Senior Manager Domain Planning

Who are we?

Accelerator is Mars Snacking's growth engine, focused on unlocking growth across

high-potential categories and brands. Within Accelerator, the Better For You portfolio

includes KIND®, RXBAR®, Nutri-Grain®, Special K Bars®, and Pure Organic® and

within Tasty & Wholesome, the portfolio includes Eggo, Rice Krispies Treats and Pop

Tarts. Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a growth business, we are driving

innovation, accelerating performance, and transforming how we work through data,

automation, and AI-enabled solutions.

We’re looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in

Mars Snacking and positively impact society along the way. If you’re looking to be a part

of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you’ve found the right place.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Accelerator TLT Lead, this role is part of the Digital

Technologies organization supporting Accelerator, including KIND, Tru Fru, Nature's

Bakery, and the newly acquired Kellanova brands. The role is responsible for leading

Accelerator's end-to-end Planning capability across Demand Planning, Supply Planning,

and Material Requirements Planning (MRP), combining strategic ownership with hands-

on leadership of planning resources to drive business outcomes, operational

excellence, roadmap execution, governance, user adoption, and continuous

improvement.

As Accelerator continues to evolve, this leader will establish functional ownership of the

Planning domain, integrate Heritage Kellanova and Health & Wellness capabilities, and

help define the future Planning operating model. Working in close partnership with

Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, and DT platform teams,

this role will drive execution across the full solution lifecycle, including implementation,

support, enhancements, master data, integrations, issue resolution, and ongoing

optimization across the planning landscape.

Job Responsibilities

Planning Capability Ownership

o Own the Planning capability roadmap spanning Demand Planning, Supply

Planning, MRP, inventory planning, and planning analytics.

o Define future-state planning capabilities, business processes, governance,

and operating models.

o Establish planning KPIs, adoption metrics, and value realization

measures.

Product & Portfolio Leadership

o Lead planning demand intake, prioritization, and roadmap decisions

through the Product Operating Model.

o Balance strategic transformation initiatives with operational support and

business continuity needs.

o Ensure planning investments align to business priorities and measurable

outcomes.

Hands-On Delivery & Execution

o Directly lead and coach Demand Planning and Supply Planning analysts.

o Participate in solution design, requirements definition, testing, deployment,

and business adoption activities.

o Oversee planning-related enhancements, operational support activities,

and issue resolution.

o Serve as escalation point for planning process, data, integration, and

system challenges.

o Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes and

technologies.

Cross-Functional Integration

o Connect planning processes across Demand, Supply, Procurement,

Manufacturing, Logistics, and Analytics.

o Ensure planning capabilities support end-to-end supply chain execution

and business objectives.

o Facilitate alignment between business requirements and technology

delivery teams.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

o Serve as the primary DT partner for Planning business stakeholders.

o Collaborate with SAP SCP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, ERP, and Analytics

teams to deliver planning capabilities.

o Manage relationships with implementation partners and vendors

supporting planning initiatives.

• Must-Have Requirements
• o 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Planning Technology,
• Supply Chain Digital Transformation, or related areas.
• o Demonstrated experience across Demand Planning, Supply Planning,
• and/or MRP processes.
• o Experience leading planning-related business transformation or
• technology initiatives.
• o Proven ability to translate business requirements into technology-enabled
• solutions.
• o Experience managing direct reports and leading cross-functional teams.
• o Strong stakeholder management and business relationship skills.
• o Experience working with planning platforms such as Kinaxis, SAP IBP,
• SAP APO, Blue Yonder, or equivalent.
• o Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels in a fast-paced
• environment.
• Nice-to-Have Requirements
• o Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience.
• o Experience supporting manufacturing and distribution operations.
• o Product management or Product Operating Model experience.
• o Knowledge of S&OP, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), and inventory
• optimization processes.
• o Experience with AI-enabled planning, demand sensing, or advanced
• planning analytics.
• o SAP S/4HANA planning knowledge.
• o Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or large-scale
• transformations.
• o Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies.
• The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.
• Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
• The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 119,040.00 - USD 163,680.00