Accelerator DT, Senior Manager Domain Planning

Job Description: Who are we? Accelerator is Mars Snackings 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, Natures Bakery, and the newly acquired Kellanova brands. The role is responsible for leading Accelerators 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. Qualifications 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 Pl…

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