Sr Supply Chain Specialist

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. 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 If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center ([email protected]).