Supply Planning Analyst: Optimize Inventory & Schedules

Hershey Company; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Hershey Company in Mexico seeks a Supply Planning Analyst to develop and maintain production plans, optimize inventory levels, and coordinate supply activities across the business.

You will work with Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Planning teams to support efficient production processes and meet customer demand while contributing to Hershey’s operational excellence and continuous improvement culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics, or Supply Chain Operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain planning systems and parameters to ensure efficient MRP execution.
• Create and manage new item master data in JD Edwards and SAP.
• Review and monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
• Develop and maintain production plans for manufacturing operations.
• Participate in regular supply review meetings with Operations Planners.
• Validate the availability of raw materials and finished goods required to execute production plans.
• Generate and monitor production schedules while ensuring alignment with demand requirements.
• Manage bulk inventory positions and coordinate inventory reviews with warehouse teams.
• Analyze inventory balances and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce excess stock.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within supply planning and inventory management processes.
• Promote a safe work environment by adhering to all Hershey safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics

Related field

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hershey Company in Mexico seeks a Supply Planning Analyst to develop and maintain production plans, optimize inventory levels, and coordinate supply activities across the business.

You will work with Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Planning teams to support efficient production processes and meet customer demand while contributing to Hershey’s operational excellence and continuous improvement culture.