Strategic Manufacturing & Supply Planner

Hershey Company; Edgerton (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work where applicable

Job summary

The Hershey Company is hiring a Generalist Operations Planner in Edgerton, KS. You will independently translate demand into accurate production and material plans, supporting service levels, inventory targets, and cost objectives.

You will own scheduling processes, manage MRP parameters, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize material flow and capacity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate detailed production schedules aligned with master production schedule.
• Manage MRP parameters to support timely purchasing and delivery.
• Analyze inventory performance, capacity, and material availability; recommend improvements.
• Maintain accurate BOMs and routing data for engineering and product changes.
• Own defined planning processes and small projects; monitor progress and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Logistics, suppliers, and stakeholders to identify constraints and risks.
• Apply structured problem-solving to resolve non-routine planning challenges and drive improvements.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

JDA

Excel

Job description

The Hershey Company is hiring a Generalist Operations Planner in Edgerton, KS. You will independently translate demand into accurate production and material plans, supporting service levels, inventory targets, and cost objectives.

You will own scheduling processes, manage MRP parameters, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize material flow and capacity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.