Job Location: Hershey, PA / Remote 

Role Summary: Responsible for the planning, managing, and ensuring the success of Supply Chain portfolio and network projects by partnering with various cross-functional groups to support The Hershey Company’s priorities.  Projects will include Continuous Improvement, Network Strategy, and other high complexity projects initiated within the Supply Chain.

Responsibilities: 
 

Project management process expert - owns project execution, including project initiation, project type & tier, identification, and knowledge of applicable project processes. Provide a critical leadership role in ensuring the successful development and execution of projects for continuous improvement, manufacturing network changes, and other high complexity supply chain driven projects. Partners with Business Case Owner (BCO) to facilitate key decision making, remove roadblocks and outline risks to drive the projects forward through Stage Gate Process. Actively manages schedule, scope, resources, and budget. Utilizes information provided by the Core Team members to integrate it into plans. Identifies activities in project plan that are at risk and executes risk management developed in partnership with Business Case Owner (BCO). Supports development of project alternatives and scenarios. Drives Packaging Updates from Impact Analysis session. Ensures Supply Chain data cleansing as it relates to Supply Chain project management.

Qualifications: 

Understanding of Supply Chain Networks, interdependencies, and trade-offs Understanding global item portfolio and manufacturing IDs/Items specific to Business Units Advanced understanding of material flow thru (types, BOM setup, etc) Tactical Project Management Strong Resource Management and Planning Process Excellence and Orientation Negotiation and Influence Drive objective decision-making Strong skills in managing multiple priorities Collaboration and Teamwork Strong oral and written communication skills SAP experience Excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to make timely/sound decisions, and implement agreed upon solutions. Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, be comfortable taking ownership or project deliverables, and possess the requisite skills to exceed customer expectations. Effectively use dashboards and reporting tools (including TPS, Item Develop and Global Portfolio) to manage work.

Experience and Education: 

3-5+ years of related work experience in Supply Chain and/or Product Lifecycle Management PMP Certified preferred  Lean Six Sigma preferred