The Hershey Company

Associate Manager Design to Value

The Hershey Company$80K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) or consulting
  • Strong capability to analyze large datasets and create visual insights
  • Ability to produce executive-level summaries including visualizations and presentations
  • Experience in managing program operations and project documentation
  • Understanding of financial concepts like P&L and CAPEX

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain analytical foundations for products and businesses
  • Conduct comprehensive business analyses for identifying growth and investment opportunities
  • Develop actionable insights and recommendations for cross-functional teams and leadership
  • Manage project plans and ensure execution alignment across teams
  • Monitor and analyze market and competitive trends for strategic positioning
  • Enable governance through performance tracking and stakeholder coordination

Benefits

  • Health & wellbeing coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • Competitive pay with annual incentive opportunities
  • 401(k) with company match for financial security
  • Paid time off and flexible working arrangements
  • Career development programs and learning opportunities
Full Job Description
Location: Hershey, PA (Remote)

How will you fit in the big picture?

The Associate Manager Design to Value, provides analytical support for Design to Value program, enabling fact-based decision making across teams, supporting baselining, tracking, benchmarking, and valuing.

What will you do?

  • Build and maintain product and business fact bases through analysis of product performance, cost structures, value chain drivers, market dynamics, and competitive intelligence to support fact-based decision making.
  • Conduct cost, value, financial, and business analyses, including cost teardowns, benchmarking, trade-off assessments, and business model evaluations, to identify value creation, growth, partnership, and investment opportunities across products and portfolios.
  • Develop decision-ready insights and recommendations by synthesizing complex data into clear business implications, risks, opportunities, and strategic options for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Support product roadmaps and strategic initiatives by managing project plans, milestones, dependencies, timelines, and deliverables to ensure alignment, transparency, and effective execution across multiple teams.
  • Monitor market, industry, competitive, and technology trends to assess implications for growth, profitability, product strategy, and market positioning, and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders.
  • Enable governance and execution excellence through performance tracking, reporting, issue identification and escalation, stakeholder coordination, and maintenance of project documentation to drive accountability and achievement of business objectives.


Minimum Education & Requirements

Experience
  • At least 3-5 years commercial, digital, supply chain, or strategy experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) or consulting preferred
  • Strong analytical capability to integrate large data sets, create intuitive visualization, and draw insights
  • Create executive-ready written summaries in the forms of visualizations, powerpoint slides, and written analysis
  • Program operations discipline to track ownership, meeting/action management, and crisp written synthesis
  • Financial and business literacy to understand P&L, CAPEX, cash flow, and cross-functional context for decisions as well as implications


Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or other analytical subject preferred


Benefits and Perks

At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.

  • Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
  • Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match
  • Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
  • Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility


Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.

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About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company Careers

Join the sweetest team on earth at The Hershey Company, a global leader in chocolate and sugar confections. With a rich heritage of innovation and leadership, The Hershey Company offers unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, creativity, and growth. Work You’ll Do Embark on a fulfilling career journey with The Hershey Company, where you can contribute to a range of exciting projects that help shape the future of the confectionery industry. At Hershey, you will work alongside a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about delivering joy through their products and innovations. Transform your professional life by engaging in roles that leverage your unique skills and aspirations. Whether in marketing, research and development, production, or sales, each position at Hershey is designed to foster leadership and professional growth. Lead with Innovation At The Hershey Company, innovation is at the core of everything we do. From creating delightful new treats to enhancing our sustainable practices, our team is constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the confectionery space. Join a company where your ideas and leadership can make a tangible impact on our products and processes, driving growth and excellence in the industry. Explore Career Opportunities The Hershey Company is committed to nurturing talent and providing its employees with the tools they need for success. Explore a variety of job opportunities and internships that can help you build a rewarding career. Our positions are designed to challenge your skills and help you grow as a professional. Be Part of Our Culture Experience a company culture that values teamwork, integrity, and respect. At Hershey, we believe in creating an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in our everyday operations and the positive atmosphere our team members enjoy. Benefits and Growth Invest in your future with The Hershey Company’s comprehensive benefits package, designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Embrace opportunities for career advancement through professional development programs and continuous learning initiatives. Networking and Professional Development Enhance your career prospects through Hershey’s robust networking opportunities. Connect with industry leaders, participate in global conferences, and engage in diversity training programs that prepare you for leadership roles within the company. Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests on The Hershey Company’s careers page. We are looking for passionate, innovative, and driven individuals to join our team and help us continue our legacy of success and leadership in the confectionery industry. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work at The Hershey Company. Subscribe to our careers blog and personalize your job alerts to find out about the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await you at Hershey. Explore, innovate, and grow with The Hershey Company. Discover how your career can flourish in an environment dedicated to nurturing talent and celebrating success. Join us and be part of a team that’s making a difference in the sweetest way possible!
Learn more about The Hershey Company
Size
16,620 employees
Market Cap
$48.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
1894
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$8.1 billion
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