Location: Hershey, PA - Open to Remote
How will you fit in the big picture?The primary purpose of a Senior Analyst Supply Planner Salty is to develop and implement a master production schedule and inventory management strategy to support customer service goals and achieve the company's financial objectives.
What will you do? • Develop/maintain planning system settings, calendars and attributes to create a constrained rough-cut master schedule.
• Build and manage feasible 18-month production schedules supporting sales goals, inventory targets and product age objectives.
• Coordinate product supply through exception management, capacity analysis, ACC feasibility input and new item integration.
• Manage FG/intermediate inventory targets, item versions, deployment settings, safety stock opportunities and aged/unsalable risk.
• Maintain accurate Kinaxis/SAP production/ATP information and support annual planning, analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Planning scope: ~150-200 items, 1-6 plants, 10-40 production resources, $160M-$750M sales and $15M-$30M avg. FG inventory.
• Partners cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Operations Planners and other stakeholders to resolve supply issues.
Minimum Requirements• Supply chain management principles; supply planning systems; SAP preferred; understanding of forecasting impact.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to solve problems independently.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional partnership skills; teamwork with ability to mentor/train others; strong MS Office/PC skills.
Experience: 1-3 years progressive related experience in production scheduling, inventory management/deployment or supply/operations planning.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Logistics, Supply Chain or Engineering, preferably emphasizing Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
Benefits and PerksAt 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.
The anticipated base salary range for this role is $92,100 to $110,520 per year. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of job-related factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skill set, education, and training. In addition to a market-competitive base salary, our Total Rewards package includes performance-based incentives and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support overall physical, mental, and financial well-being (as applicable). Learn more about Hershey's benefits and all the resources Hershey provides to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial well-being by visiting the Hershey Digital Employee Experience at www.askHRbenefits.hersheys.com
