Executive Materials

The Hershey Company; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Financial Security

Time Off & Flexibility

Growth & Development

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Ahmedabad, India, is seeking a Materials Planning professional to ensure the accurate, timely availability of all required raw and packaging materials to support uninterrupted production.

You will review forecasts, reconcile system-generated data from SAP MRP with manual sources, and collaborate with suppliers and internal functions to ensure material availability aligns with production plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7 years in Materials Planning, MRP/Scheduling, Inventory Management, Master Data, Warehouse Management and Production Control
• Strong knowledge of suppliers, freight/transporters, and purchasing concepts with corporate goals

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile forecasts with SAP MRP to ensure accuracy and alignment in material planning.
• Manually verify data by cross-checking and validating forecasts from manual sources against automated system proposals.
• Utilize MRP to estimate the amount of packaging materials needed based on production schedules and historical data.
• Close collaboration with user / allied functions to ensure right inventory levels and timely procurement.
• Develop strategies to ensure uninterrupted materials supply on a timely basis.
• Facilitate cost reduction projects and improvements in procurement and production processes
• Order placement and follow-up, production scheduling support
• Manage defective packaging materials and inventory assumptions
• Inventory management, vendor management, process improvements, and data reporting

Skills

Forecasting

SAP MRP

Production scheduling

Inventory management

Vendor management

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / Logistics

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About The Hershey Company

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.

About The Hershey Company

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.

How will you fit the bigger picture?

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,

What will you do?

• 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.
• 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.
• Utilize MRP to estimate the amount of packaging materials needed based on production schedules, historical data, and consolidated future forecasts.
• Efficient closure of pending PO & PR. Close collaboration with user / allied functions on ensuring right inventory levels.
• Develop strategies to ensure uninterrupted materials supply on a timely basis.
• 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

Minimum Education & Requirements

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

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, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
• Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities,
• 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.