Sr Supply Chain Specialist - Hershey Pennsylvania

Company: The Hershey Company
Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania
Posted On: 04/18/2024

Position Title: Sr Supply Chain Specialist - Direct to Consumer
Location: Hershey, PA

Summary:

The primary purpose of the Sr. Supply Chain Specialist - Direct to Consumer (DTC) is to develop and implement an end-to-end supply, inventory management and fulfillment strategy to support customer service goals and achieve the financial objectives of the Direct to Consumer business.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the supply planning and logistics coordination for all DTC items from Hershey owned warehouse locations to our DTC 3PL fulfillment centers
• Responsible for the coordination, planning and supply of DTC exclusive items
• Partner with the DTC business partners to develop proper inputs for an accurate demand plan for all DTC SKUs
• Responsible for oversight of SKU level demand for DTC items and ensuring the integration of forecast into THX omni-channel items
• Provide DTC SKU level input to Supply Planning team to support execution of service goals
• Continuously evaluate sales to ensure the target fill rate is achieved and recommend actions to mitigate risks including inventory management
• Responsible for the accurate tracking and establishing of KPI's (Inventory accuracy, shelf-life, on-time - in-full, etc)
  
  Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:
  
  • Proficient in understanding of fundamental business management and supply chain principles and concepts
  • Experience and knowledge of direct-to-consumer supply chain and fulfillment
  • Ability to make effective cost vs. service decisions when ordering
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify opportunities, and implement solutions
  • Demonstrated leadership and decision-making abilities
  • Interpersonal communication skills, relationship management and collaboration skills; ability to effectively interface across departments
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative environment
  • Ability to develop, implement, and execute forecasts and sales plans
  • Thorough understanding of key internal and external order fulfillment processes
  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners at all levels
  • Strong negotiating, consensus, and team building skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience with Microsoft D365, Power BI and advanced planning systems preferred
    
    Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
    
    Education:Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Engineering; MBA a plus.
    
    Experience:Minimum of 2-4 years progressive, related experience in such areas as supply / operations planning, demand planning, or inventory management.
    
    Nearest Major Market: Harrisburg More...

        

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