Transportation Planner

Planning is you superpower — and you use it to keep snacks moving. This Transportation Planner role sits at the heart of daily execution, turning demand into smart, workable transport plans that land on time, in full, and at the best possible cost.  

Based in Bucharest, Romania on a hybrid setup, you’ll join a close-knit team of six reporting to the Transport Leader, partnering across distribution, export, customer service, supply planning, and finance to keep freight flowing smoothly — even when the day throws curveballs. You’ll be empowered to challenge the status quo, stay calm under pressure, and make practical improvements that lift both service and profit. This is a 12 months fixed term contract. 

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing 

• Own the daily transport plan: You’ll build and execute end-to-end transportation plans each day — consolidating loading plans, balancing shifts, and optimising routes and mode choices to deliver the right service at the right cost. You’ll move fast, think ahead, and keep the plan realistic for warehouses, carriers, and customers.  

• Be the go-to partner for carriers and stakeholders: You’ll communicate decisively with hauliers/carriers as the primary day-to-day contact, while also aligning with internal teams across export, distribution, customer service, supply planning, production planning, and finance. You’ll blend bold decision-making with a collaborative style that keeps everyone informed and moving in the same direction. 

• Manage dock slots, bookings, and flawless execution: You’ll manage booking at loading gates (slots), secure capacity, and ensure shipments are released and executed to plan using a Transport Management System (TMS). When priorities change, you’ll re-plan quickly, protect service, and keep costs under control.  

• Track shipments and solve exceptions like a pro: You’ll monitor shipment status (accepted, in transit, delivered, appointments, POD timing) and proactively communicate and resolve exceptions — from delays and short-notice changes to crisis situations. You’ll stay composed, use data, and act with empathy for customer needs while holding firm on smart operational choices.  

We’re Looking for Someone With 

• English language skills (comfortable working daily with carriers and cross-functional teams)  

• Expertise in Transportation 

• Working knowledge of a Transport Management System (TMS) (experience with tools such as Transporeon is a strong advantage)  

• Strong systems + commercial mindset: proficient with ERP ( SAP) and Microsoft Office; understands transport regulations/policies; builds client & carrier relationships; analytical and solutions-oriented 

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 European.Recruitment@Kellanova.com 

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.