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Materials Planner
full-timeLower Swatara Township

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Location

Lower Swatara Township

Type

full-time

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About this role

Job Location: Hershey, PA 


Summary: 

The Materials Planner ensures the timely availability of materials required for production and maintains optimal inventory levels. This role is critical in the supply chain, working closely with procurement, production, and logistics teams to maintain a seamless flow of materials.



Responsibilities:

1.Develop and maintain materials requirement plans to ensure timely material availability for production.
2.Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and resolve supply issues.
3.Analyze consumption patterns to forecast material requirements and optimize inventory levels.
4.Identify and implement process improvements in materials planning and inventory management.
5.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align on material needs and strategies.

•Level of interaction with internal stakeholders: Procurement, Production Plants, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Suppliers
•Level of influence / impact: High impact on ensuring production continuity and optimizing inventory levels



Qualifications: 

•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•Proficiency in ERP systems and inventory management software
•Excellent communication and negotiation skills
•Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
•Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is a plus


Education & Experience: 

•Experience: 1-3 years of experience in materials planning or supply chain management
•Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (Desirable)
•Other Qualifications: Certification ISM / APICS or working towards (Desirable)

Other facts

Tech stack
Analytical Skills,Problem-Solving,ERP Systems,Inventory Management,Communication Skills,Negotiation Skills,Pressure Management,Lean Manufacturing

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 Materials Planner ensures timely availability of materials for production and maintains optimal inventory levels. This role involves developing materials requirement plans and collaborating with various teams to ensure a seamless flow of materials.

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What does a Materials Planner do at The Hershey Company?

As a Materials Planner at The Hershey Company, you will: the Materials Planner ensures timely availability of materials for production and maintains optimal inventory levels. This role involves developing materials requirement plans and collaborating with various teams to ensure a seamless flow of materials..

Why join The Hershey Company as a Materials Planner?

The Hershey Company is a leading Manufacturing company.

Is the Materials Planner position at The Hershey Company remote?

The Materials Planner position at The Hershey Company is based in Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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