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Manager, Materials Management
full-time•Lower Swatara Township

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Lower Swatara Township

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Job Location: Hershey, PA 


Summary:

The Manager, Materials Management is a strategic leader responsible for ensuring material availability and cost predictability across global supply chains. This role drives high-impact initiatives in contract reconciliation, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation, enabling Hershey to maintain operational continuity and deliver on production commitments.

Success in this position requires advanced analytical capability, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, and Manufacturing. The Manager will lead efforts to optimize supply chain efficiency, enforce compliance with commodity agreements, and deliver measurable business outcomes such as cost savings, risk reduction, and improved Purchase Price Variance forecasting accuracy

Responsibilities: 

1.Contract Reconciliation Leadership: Own reconciliation efforts for cocoa and commodity suppliers; resolve supplier discrepancies across multiple contract types.
2.Supplier Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with top suppliers to ensure compliance and alignment on contractual terms.
3.Cost Predictability & Forecasting: Support purchase price variance forecasts based on contract balances and market positions; provide actionable insights to leadership.
4.Risk Management & Compliance: Identify and mitigate risks by monitoring market trends and supplier contract balances; provide insights to leadership for proactive decision-making.
5.Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with Procurement, Materials Management peers and Finance to align on strategic material needs and initiatives.
6.Process Improvement:  Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance reconciliation accuracy, streamline workflows, and reduce cycle times.

 

•Level of interaction with internal stakeholders: Directors of Procurement, Account Executives at Cocoa and other commodity suppliers, 3PL Warehouse Management
•Level of influence / impact: High impact on commodity PPV forecasting, ensure reconciliation accuracy and compliance with corporate standards, and contribute to strategic supply chain and commodity buying decisions while defining the impact to the business.



Qualifications:

•Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
•Proficiency in ERP systems and inventory management software (SAP preferred).
•Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
•Ability to lead cross-functional projects and deliver results under tight deadlines.



Education & Experience: 

•Experience: Minimum 5 years in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Procurement or related fields
•Other Qualifications: Proven success in contract reconciliation and supplier management within a global, matrixed organization.
•Education: Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (Desirable)

 

Other facts

Tech stack
Analytical Skills,Problem-Solving,Data-Driven Decision-Making,ERP Systems,Inventory Management,Communication,Negotiation,Stakeholder Management,Cross-Functional Leadership,Contract Reconciliation,Supplier Management,Risk Management,Process Improvement,Forecasting,Supply Chain Management,Materials Management

About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. Hershey has approximately 20,000 employees around the world who work every day to deliver delicious, quality products.

The company has more than 70 brands around the world that drive more than $11 billion in annual revenues, including such beloved brands like HERSHEY'S, REESE'S, KIT KAT®, JOLLY RANCHER, ICE BREAKERS, SHAQ-A-LICIOUS, SKINNYPOP and DOT'S HOMESTYLE PRETZEL'S.

For more than 130 years, Hershey has been committed to operating responsibly and supporting its people and communities. Hershey founder, Milton Hershey, created Milton Hershey School in 1909, and since then, the company has focused on helping children succeed through access to education.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1894

What you'll do

  • The Manager, Materials Management is responsible for ensuring material availability and cost predictability across global supply chains. This includes leading contract reconciliation efforts, maintaining supplier relationships, and driving strategic collaboration across departments.

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