Why Hershey:
At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more.
At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today.
Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose.
The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.
The role is to ensure the accurate, timely availability of all required Raw & Packaging material, Manage to support uninterrupted production. The roles supports Production scheduling, addresses defective materials, coordinates the introduction of new ingredients, ensures compliance with quality and regulatory standards,
1.Review and reconcile forecasts with system-generated forecasts from SAP MRP systems to ensure accuracy and alignment in material planning. Review MRP; analyze for quantity, delivery requirements.
2.Manually verify data by cross-checking and validating forecasts from manual sources against automated system proposals, identifying discrepancies and resolving inconsistencies to ensure accurate material requirements.
3.Utilize MRP to estimate the amount of packaging materials needed based on production schedules, historical data, and consolidated future forecasts.
4.Efficient closure of pending PO & PR. Close collaboration with user / allied functions on ensuring right inventory levels.
5.Develop strategies to ensure uninterrupted materials supply on a timely basis.
6.Facilitate new and current cost reduction projects and achievement of profitability/growth objectives, operational improvements and change management initiatives
- Order Placement and Follow-up, Production Scheduling Support
- Manage Defective Packaging Materials
- Inventory Management, Vendor Management, Process Improvements and Special Projects, Data Reporting, Compliance and Safety & Collaboration and Communication
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: 5 – 7years in Materials Planning, MRP/Scheduling, Inventory Management, Master Data, Warehouse Management and Production Control
Additional Qualifications:
Strong knowledge and experience in working with Suppliers Freight / transporters, Purchasing personnel, as well as a strong understanding of Purchasing concepts and corporate directed goals.
Basic knowledge of plant operations and production scheduling, Strong organizational skills and attention to details
At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.
Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.
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