Principal Product Mgr

Hershey Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Financial Security

Time Off & Flexibility

Growth & Development

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a Principal Product Manager for Supply Chain Data Analytics in Dallas, TX. You will lead data-centric products that improve operational efficiency and deliver strategic insights, connecting supply chain, business, and technical priorities.

You will own the product strategy, guide data programs end-to-end, and partner with IT and business teams to drive data governance, quality, and value through dashboards, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data management, data analysis, or related roles, including 3+ years in product management or leadership.
• MBA strongly preferred; undergraduate degree in CS/Engineering/IS/Analytics/Math is desirable.
• Proficiency with SQL, Python, and data visualization tools; familiarity with supply chain systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with supply chain and business goals.
• Lead data products and programs from initiation through delivery, managing timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and outcomes.
• Apply agile practices to guide sprint planning, maintain the backlog, write user stories and acceptance criteria, and prioritize work.
• Build partnerships across Supply Chain, IT, and business teams to translate needs into data solutions.
• Establish and reinforce data governance practices ensuring data quality, accuracy, and integrity.
• Translate data into actionable insights via reporting, dashboards, and AI solutions to support strategic decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain performance through data-driven innovation.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data Visualization

Stakeholder Management

Agile

Education

MBA preferred

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, or Mathematics

Tools

Tableau/Power BI

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Posted Date: Sep 10, 2026

Requisition Number: 130321

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.

About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company 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 commitmentoriginated withour founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today.

Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, weempower 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 tooperatewith 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 in the big picture?

As Principal Product Manager within Supply Chain Data Analytics, you will lead data-centric products and programs that improve operational efficiency and deliver strategic insights. You will connect supply chain, business, and technical priorities, strengthen data quality and governance, and turn advanced analytics and AI opportunities into measurable value for a global organization.

What will you do?

• Develop and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with supply chain, business, and technical goals.


• Manage data products and programs from initiation through delivery, including timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and outcomes.


• Use agile practices to guide sprint planning,maintainthe backlog, write clear user stories and acceptance criteria, and make prioritization decisions.


• Build strong partnerships across Supply Chain, IT, and business teams to understand needs and integrate data solutions effectively.


• Establishand reinforce data governance practices that support data quality, accuracy, consistency, and integrity.


• Translate data into actionable insights through reporting, dashboards, advanced analytics, and AI solutions that support strategic decisions.


• Identifyopportunities to improve supply chain performance through customer-focused problem solving, process improvement, and data-driven innovation.


• Deep knowledge of product management, product technology, and architecture, with strong project management and problem-solving skills.


• Strong analytical skills, including market research, journey mapping, business analysis, and data-driven decision-making.


• Expertise indata management principles, data governance frameworks, and data quality practices.


• Proficiencywith SQL, Python, and data visualization tools; familiarity with supply chain systems and processes is preferred.


• Ability to align product strategy with long-term business goals and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience in data management, data analysis, or related roles, including at least 3 years in product management ora leadershipcapacity. Experience in supply chain or consumer packaged goods is highly preferred.

Education: MBAstronglypreferred, with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.

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, 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 onrole, 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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