Manager, IDP Planning

Location: Hershey, PA

Department: IDP

Summary of Role:

This position will be responsible for supporting gross sales, operational planning, and all IBM processes for their respective Portfolio/Segments to influence strategic decision making and enable dynamic business management. 

Role Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with Marketing, HCI, and Finance teams, develops Plan for assigned business unit(s) via integration of bottoms-up and top-down planning assumptions
• Provides direct oversight of the operational forecast, a critical signal to downstream supply chain partners
• Comprehends, pressure-tests and synthesizes disparate inputs from various functional areas of the organization, including but not limited to media plans, national and customer-specific promotional plans, innovation, inventory management, packtype strategy, and category distribution strategy
• As part of the Integrated Business Management (IBM) process, owns monthly Consensus building and performance tracking for assigned business unit(s); accountable for delivering and continuously improving Consensus accuracy at brand/packtype level
• Comprehensively analyzes the business to understand implications to Plan and Consensus
• Develops KPI’s and/or scorecards to track and monitor in-year performance and status of pipeline projects
• Works with relevant teams to isolate and appropriately size R&Os; grasps challenges and topline/bottom line impact associated with gap-filling activities
• Maintains thorough and explicit record of key planning assumptions by building block and growth lever
• Participates in organizational decision-making and planning processes

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making abilities. Strong collaborative & influencing skills
• Strong analytical acumen and providing diverse experiences (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Strategy, Consulting)
• Extensive analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks and achieve aggressive deadlines.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data and filter into useful insights to drive business decisions. Experience with retail, point of sale, and inventory data. Ability to understand and explain mathematical concepts. Willingness to learn and search for creative solutions. Continuous improvement mindset. Working knowledge of supply chain management concepts and the IBM process

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: 

• Education –
  • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Experience –
  • At least 5 years of experience in Marketing, Sales, Category Management, or Analytics

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