Operations Planning Generalist: Drive Production & Supply

The Hershey Company; Stuarts Draft (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, +

Financial Security: 401(k) with match

Time Off & Flexibility: PTO & holidays

Growth & Development: Career programs

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Stuarts Draft, VA is seeking an Operations Planner Generalist to independently execute planning activities across supply and operations planning. You will translate demand into executable production and material plans to support service, inventory, and financial objectives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will develop detailed production schedules, manage MRP parameters, analyze capacity and inventory, and collaborate with multiple departments to drive

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, or inventory management.
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP platform and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate detailed production schedules for assigned operations in support of the master production schedule and longer-term planning strategy.
• Manage MRP parameters and material requirements to support timely purchasing and delivery while achieving inventory targets.
• Analyze inventory performance, material availability, capacity, and shared resources; recommend actions that improve service, cost, productivity, and material flow.
• Maintain accurate bills of material and routing data while supporting the successful execution of engineering and product changes.
• Own defined planning processes and small projects, monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure commitments are delivered on time.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Logistics, suppliers, and other stakeholders to identify constraints, mitigate risks, and communicate recommended solutions.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to resolve non-routine planning challenges and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

SAP ERP

Excel

JDA

Supply chain planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

JDA

Job description

The Hershey Company in Stuarts Draft, VA is seeking an Operations Planner Generalist to independently execute planning activities across supply and operations planning. You will translate demand into executable production and material plans to support service, inventory, and financial objectives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will develop detailed production schedules, manage MRP parameters, analyze capacity and inventory, and collaborate with multiple departments to drive