Supply Planner

The Hershey Company • Hershey, PA

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About The Position

The primary purpose of a Supply Planner 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Principles
• Proficiency with Supply Planning Systems
• SAP experience preferred
• Strong teamwork skills, including the ability to train others
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Strong general PC skills (MS suite of products)

Nice To Haves

• APICS, CPIM certification helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system table settings, calendars, and attributes to create a feasible rough cut master production schedule.
• Create a rough cut 18 month production schedule for finished goods and dependent demand requirements for assigned SKUs, ensuring alignment with sales goals and inventory financial targets.
• Utilize exception management to coordinate activities impacting product supply and analyze manufacturing facilities for capacity needs.
• Maintain finished good and intermediate inventory targets, manage item versions, and investigate inventory changes.
• Ensure accurate production information in JDA/SAP to support ATP and customer service level targets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree