Logistics Head

Do you enjoy leading logistics and planning with a strategic vision? Join our team as Logistics & Planning Leader. In this role, you'll be responsible for driving the strategic management of the logistics and planning area—ensuring commercial requirements are met, operational efficiency is achieved, budget control is maintained, and team development is fostered. You'll oversee end-to-end logistics processes, coordinate with suppliers, and optimize resource allocation to guarantee seamless operations and cost alignment. This position is based in Queretaro. A Taste of What You'll Be Doing Lead the logistics and planning area strategically: ensuring compliance with commercial plans through effective leadership, cross-functional coordination, and 12‑month production visibility. Manage raw materials and distribution: via external logistics operators (3PL), guaranteeing efficient flow of inputs and finished goods to key clients. Administer the assigned USD $3MM budget: negotiating supplier costs and ensuring efficient use aligned with strategic objectives. Drive operational efficiency and compliance: overseeing invoicing, shipping, internal controls, safety policies, and quality programs while implementing cost‑saving projects. Foster team growth and organizational culture: developing logistics talent, promoting safe and sustainable practices, and collaborating in transversal initiatives (GEMBA, RACI, audits). We're Looking for Someone With Experience: Advanced 3PL management, demand planning, budget control, continuous improvement (2+ years). Technical Background: Degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, Food Chemistry, or related field. Skills: Negotiation, leadership, strategic thinking, effective communication. Tools Proficiency: Strong command of SAP planning tools. Values: Courage, Responsibility, Integrity (Kellanova). Leadership: Talent development, effective team building, culture and engagement. Validation: Proven experience, prior training evidence, or defined training program if required. 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. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. 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. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information. Get to Know Us At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world's best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Poparts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others. Kellanova's Culture of Best Kellanova's Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world's best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together. Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work. Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing. You can learn more at , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process. What does it take to be the best? Someone like you. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr