Deployment Analyst

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. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Supply Planning, the Deployment Analyst is responsible for creating deployment plans for specific manufacturing facilities within the Accelerator business, supporting iconic brands such as KIND®, Tru Fru®, Nature's Bakery®, and the newly acquired Kellanova portfolio. If you thrive in an inspiring, energetic, and entrepreneurial environment, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring product availability and supply chain excellence across a growing portfolio of brands.

A Taste of What You Will Be Doing

• Create deployment plans – Create and execute deployment plans that direct product flow from manufacturing facilities to meet forward demand. Manage inventory and warehouse space constraints while minimizing risk to customer service and case fill. Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned plants, overseeing product deployment across the network, optimizing outbound volume, maximizing space utilization, and protecting service levels.

• Cross-Functional Partner – Partner with Supply Planners, Sales, Distribution, Transportation, and other cross-functional teams to optimize service levels, inventory, and costs while driving the best overall supply chain outcomes.

• Maintain Planning System Parameters – Work within planning systems to manage deployment horizons, transit times, shipping constraints, and inventory limitations. Conduct daily forward risk and root cause analysis to improve case fill performance, while redeploying both planned and unplanned product to support service and inventory objectives.

• Communication – Provide timely analysis, insights, and recommendations related to service and cost opportunities, while delivering clear and proactive communication to stakeholders. Partner closely across teams to keep key partners informed, aligned, and equipped to make decisions that support service, inventory, and cost objectives.

We're Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Understanding of supply and demand planning processes, key business drivers, key metrics, and organizational structures.

• Proficiency working with SAP or similar database application technologies.

• Excellent proficiency using Microsoft Excel or similar software.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $67,207 - $88,209, 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

Applications for this position will be accepted through September 22, 2026. 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. 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.

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 (https://betterdayspromise.kellanova.com/equity-diversity-inclusion) .