Assistant Manager - Senior Operations Business Project Leader

Position Title: Assistant Manager - Senior Operations Business Project Leader

Summary: This position is responsible for project management and creating operational solutions for key international markets. The primary market will be World Travel Retail World Travel Retail requires unique operational solutions, such as sourcing new copacker locations just for WTR, to solve minimum order quality, shelf life, and price pack architecture needs. This position will develop operational solutions, provide recommendations to leadership, and establish and implement execution plans for production capacity expansion, margin enhancement and new item production solutions. They will leverage supply chain knowledge, and technical skills to drive solutions in a dynamic business environment. They will also provide analytical and project management support to cross functional project teams. They will also provide analytical and project management support to cross functional project teams, including regional marketing and cross-functional teams, to help deliver projects from North America internal/external supply sources.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:
1. 45% Participates in the formulation, evaluation, strategy setting, and presentation of product and process solution alternatives (i.e., product offerings, profitability, and the manufacturing solutions).
2. 30% Leads the development of product line standard cost estimates for business case evaluation.
3. 5% Develops capital projects through completion and serves as a project leader during capital project development and approval.

4. 20% Analyzes operational problems, identifies probable root causes, and recommends solutions

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:

• Strong business process management.
• Relationship building abilities across various levels
• Strong leadership to drive result
• Coach and motivate cross functional supply chain team
• Team Player - must be able to work effectively at all levels of an organization with the ability to influence others to move towards consensus
• Flexible - must be open to taking calls with various time zones
• Strong exposure to manufacturing, preferable within CPG/confection industry
• Prior project management skills 3. Strong skills with PCs, Windows operating system, and Microsoft Office Suite (Specifically Excel and PPT)
• Logical thinking, basic knowledge of statistical modeling techniques
• Business Acumen - ability to relate commercial needs to supply chain solutions; strong interpretation of P&Ls as well as product costing development 6. Basic knowledge of supply chain management concepts
• Strong analytical skill and problem-solving skills; Very strong in data and reporting accuracy 8. Excellent communication skills (verbal/written)
• Self-starter - needs to be able to work independently using time management and project management skills to hit key timelines
• Solution-Oriented - eager to find a solution for challenging problems or projects
• Ability to work with multicultural and multifunctional teams
• Good communication skills, ability to understand and explain mathematical concepts
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Team facilitation skills and experience, ability to effectively interface with all levels over multiple departments

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Education: BS/BA in Engineering, Science, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.

Experience : Prefer minimum of 4-8 years related experience in Procurement/Contract Manufacturing/Project Management

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

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