Senior Manager, Strategy

The Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for their Strategy team. This pivotal role involves shaping enterprise-wide strategies and advising senior leaders on key business decisions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the CPG sector or strategic consulting, demonstrating strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate insights compellingly. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and strategic thinking, where your contributions will drive impactful changes and lead to a thriving future in the snacking industry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in CPG or strategic consulting.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Synthesize internal and external data for business recommendations.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Data Analysis

Leadership

Market Research

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Manager, Strategy

Posted Date:

May 5, 2025

Requisition Number:

125299

Job Location: Remote

This position can be based in Hershey, Pa or remote with travel to Hershey, PA and various locations.

Strategy is leading Hershey into more Moments of Goodness

For over a century, The Hershey Company has been committed to making more moments. Join us as we transform our enterprise to deliver on our vision of being a Leading Snacking Powerhouse.

Strategy is a critical function at the Hershey Company, responsible for shaping enterprise-wide, business unit, and functional strategies. Our US Commercial Strategy team acts as a critical advisor to the Global and US Leadership Teams by framing key choices, providing a well-reasoned point of view, and ensuring choices are made and effectively translated into action.

Sr. Manager, US Commercial Strategy

As a member of the team, a Strategy Sr. Manager is expected to have a keen understanding of business dynamics and an ability to generate valuable insights for action. He/she will advise senior leaders as a key thought leader, communicating viewpoints in a clear and compelling manner.

* Assisting in the planning and execution of the 3-year Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan for our US Confection business annually

* Maintaining an external mindset that brings together consumer, customer, competitive and macroeconomic trends

* Owning and executing strategy projects with minimal oversight

* Leading complex problem solving and addressing strategic issues/decisions as needed

* Managing, developing, and mentoring small teams of indirect reports on projects from beginning to end with a great deal of autonomy

* Synthesizing and analyzing multiple internal and external data sources including point-of-sale, household panel, inventory, shipments, P&L statements, etc., to drive to business recommendation and strategies

Education: Bachelor's degree required, MBA or equivalent marketplace experience highly preferred

Experience: 8+ years of combined experience in leading CPG company or strategic consulting firm. CPG experience highly preferred. Management expertise. Experience leading strategic and data-driven recommendations and decisions. Understanding of market research and techniques. Experience driving change in a complex business environment. Fluency with Excel and PowerPoint.

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