Sr Analyst Supply Planner Salty

The Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); Remote; USD 92,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Financial Security

Time Off & Flexibility

Growth & Development

Benefits may vary

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Hershey, PA is seeking a Sr Analyst Supply Planner Salty to develop and run a master production schedule and manage inventory to meet service goals and financial targets. You will coordinate production across plants and ensure data integrity in Kinaxis and SAP.

The role requires 1–3 years in production scheduling or supply planning, a Bachelor's in Business, Logistics, or Engineering, and strong analytical and communications skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years progressive related experience in production scheduling, inventory management/deployment or supply/operations planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop/maintain planning system settings, calendars and attributes to create a constrained rough-cut master schedule.
• Build and manage feasible 18-month production schedules supporting sales goals, inventory targets and product age objectives.
• Coordinate product supply through exception management, capacity analysis, ACC feasibility input and new item integration.
• Manage FG/intermediate inventory targets, item versions, deployment settings, safety stock opportunities and aged/unsalable risk.
• Maintain accurate Kinaxis/SAP production/ATP information and support annual planning, analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Planning scope: ~150–200 items, 1–6 plants, 10–40 production resources, $160M–$750M sales and $15M–$30M avg. FG inventory.
• Partners cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Operations Planners and other stakeholders to resolve supply issues.
• Supply chain management principles; supply planning systems; SAP preferred; understanding of forecasting impact.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to solve problems independently.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional partnership skills; teamwork with ability to mentor/train others; strong MS Office/PC skills.

Skills

Production scheduling

Inventory management

Capacity analysis

Exception management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or Engineering

Tools

Kinaxis

SAP

Job description

Sr Analyst Supply Planner Salty

Requisition Number: 131026

Location: Hershey, PA - Open to Remote

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.

How will you fit in the big picture?

The primary purpose of a Senior Analyst Supply Planner Salty is to develop and implement a master production schedule and inventory management strategy to support customer service goals and achieve the company’s financial objectives.

What will you do?

• Develop/maintain planning system settings, calendars and attributes to create a constrained rough-cut master schedule.
• Build and manage feasible 18-month production schedules supporting sales goals, inventory targets and product age objectives.
• Coordinate product supply through exception management, capacity analysis, ACC feasibility input and new item integration.
• Manage FG/intermediate inventory targets, item versions, deployment settings, safety stock opportunities and aged/unsalable risk.
• Maintain accurate Kinaxis/SAP production/ATP information and support annual planning, analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Planning scope: ~150–200 items, 1–6 plants, 10–40 production resources, $160M–$750M sales and $15M–$30M avg. FG inventory.
• Partners cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Operations Planners and other stakeholders to resolve supply issues.
• Supply chain management principles; supply planning systems; SAP preferred; understanding of forecasting impact.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to solve problems independently.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional partnership skills; teamwork with ability to mentor/train others; strong MS Office/PC skills.

Experience: 1–3 years progressive related experience in production scheduling, inventory management/deployment or supply/operations planning.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Logistics, Supply Chain or Engineering, preferably emphasizing Logistics or Supply Chain Management.

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 on role, location, and eligibility.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $92,100 to $110,520per year. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of job‑related factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skill set, education, and training. In addition to a market-competitive base salary, our Total Rewards package includes performance‑based incentives and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support overall physical, mental, and financial well‑being (as applicable). Learn more about Hershey’s benefits and all the resources Hershey provides to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well‑being by visiting the Hershey Digital Employee Experience at www.askHRbenefits.hersheys.com

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.
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