Senior Analyst, Supply Planner

The Hershey Company

. Develop and maintain planning system settings, calendars, and attributes to create a constrained rough-cut master schedule .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesSenior💰 $92,100 - $110,520 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management and production scheduling, with a strong focus on inventory management and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in utilizing planning systems like SAP to optimize production schedules and achieve sales and inventory targets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain Management PrinciplesProduction SchedulingSAPAnalytical Problem-SolvingCross-Functional Partnership

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Hard Skills

Production SchedulingInventory ManagementSupply Planning SystemsCapacity AnalysisForecasting ImpactMathematical SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsContinuous ImprovementSafety Stock Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeamwork AbilityMentoring SkillsIndependent Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

KinaxisSAPMS Office

Industry Keywords

LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementProduction ResourcesSales GoalsInventory Targets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain planning system settings, calendars, and attributes to create a constrained rough-cut master schedule
Build and manage feasible 18-month production schedules supporting sales goals, inventory targets, and product age objectives
Coordinate product supply through exception management, capacity analysis, ACC feasibility input, and new item integration
Manage finished goods/intermediate inventory targets, item versions, deployment settings, safety stock opportunities, and aged/unsalable risk
Maintain accurate Kinaxis/SAP production and ATP information
Support annual planning, analysis, and continuous improvement activities
Manage planning scope of approximately 150–200 items, 1–6 plants, 10–40 production resources, $160M–$750M sales, and $15M–$30M average finished-goods inventory
Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Operations Planners, and other stakeholders to resolve supply issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of supply chain management principles
Knowledge of supply planning systems
SAP preferred
Understanding of forecasting impact
Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to solve problems independently
Excellent communication and cross-functional partnership skills
Teamwork ability and ability to mentor/train others
Strong MS Office/PC skills
1–3 years progressive related experience in production scheduling, inventory management/deployment, or supply/operations planning
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Logistics, Supply Chain, or Engineering, preferably emphasizing Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Wellness programs supporting physical and mental health
Annual incentive opportunities
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Company holidays
Flexible ways of working where applicable
Career development programs
Learning opportunities
Internal mobility
Comprehensive benefits package supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being