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Generalist Inventory & Process

Posted Date:  Aug 11, 2026
Requisition Number:  129890

Why Hershey:

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

Location: Hershey, PA

How will you fit in the big picture?

The Generalist Inventory & Process will play an important role in supporting accurate inventory, production reporting, and financial processes at the West Hershey plant, a high-speed, complex union manufacturing environment. This role helps ensure data accuracy, strong controls, and reliable reporting across inventory, production, and plant accounting activities. This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, partnering across teams, and contributing to the success of one of Hershey’s key manufacturing operations

About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more. At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today. Guided by our employee value proposition, **Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, **we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose. The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.

What will you do?

  • Oversee and analyze inventory processes across Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Storeroom, including raw material cycle counts, physical inventory support, rework counts, and inventory reconciliations. 
  • Research and resolve inventory discrepancies, including GR/IR issues, Bill of Lading reconciliation, SAP/S4 documentation accuracy, and defective packaging debit memo support.
  • Support production reporting and analytics by reviewing anomalies, variances, downtime drivers, rework, waste, overweight, and line-level performance data.
  • Help serve as an S4 site resource for West Hershey by troubleshooting system issues, supporting plant users, and partnering with IT and external support teams as needed.
  • Support plant accounting and financial processes, including fixed assets, reconciliations, monthly reporting, budget inputs, cost center reviews, and compliance-related activities.
  • Identify process gaps, support internal controls, contribute to audit readiness, and help implement improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and execution quality. 
  • Provide reporting, training, and cross-functional support to Manufacturing, Plant Management, QA, Logistics, and plant accounting partners.

Minimum Requirements

Experience:
  • 3+ years of accounting, operational, inventory control, plant finance, manufacturing reporting, or related experience required. 
  • Experience working with inventory controls, reconciliations, reporting, variance analysis, internal controls, or manufacturing systems preferred. 
  • Strong Excel/spreadsheet skills, analytical ability, attention to detail, collaboration, adaptability, and problem-solving skills required. 
  • Comfortable supporting periodic flexible work hours during physical inventories, month-end close, and budgeting cycles. 
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Benefits and Perks

At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
  • Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match
  • Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
  • Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility

 

Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.

 

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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Nearest Major Market: Harrisburg

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