Sr. Analyst, Customer Planning

The Hershey Company • Lower Swatara Township, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as an expert in Customer Planning by working closely with assigned customers on building their annual sales and trade plan. Gain an in-depth understanding of customer strategies, success metrics, programs, and trade spend opportunities. In conjunction with cross-functional partners, collaborate with sales team to update and adjust their sales forecast and trade requirements in-line planning calendar. Ensure sales and trade details are accurately and timely loaded into our Trade Promotion Management system (PlanEx).

Requirements

• Business Acumen/Analytical Skills
• P&L familiarity
• Maintains thorough and explicit record of key planning assumptions by building block and key driver/initiative within PlanEx
• Serves as the voice for both Sales and IDP in core organizational processes (e.g., KEM Meetings, SKU Rationalization, product hierarchy changes)
• Analyze large data sets to drive planning decisions
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 3 years of experience Finance, Demand Planning, Sales, Category Management, Analytics or other relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Monthly review of KPIs, R&O’s, and operational execution.
• Work cross functionally toward continuous improvement of forecast accuracy.
• Assist in annual plan activities between home office & customer teams.
• Collaborate with sales teams and customers to explore program, item and merchandising opportunities.
• Develop expertise in PlanEx usage and provide relevant reporting to assigned sales teams.
• Directly tied to customer’s Sales and Trade forecasting accuracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level