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Sr Operations Business Project Lead, Salty Snacks

Posted Date:  Oct 23, 2024
Requisition Number:  123328

Job Title: Sr Operations Business Project Lead, Salty Snacks 

Job Location: Hershey, PA/Austin, TX/Remote 


 

Summary: 

Responsible for developing and leading operational solutions to support the strategic growth objectives for the Salty Snacks Business Unit. The Sr. Operations Business Project Lead will work cross-functionally to develop and oversee implementation of supply chain solutions including capital project development, product costing, and sourcing. 

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Develop operational solutions for new and changing products and packtypes to achieve desired timing and financial targets for commercialization. 

  • Lead the development of all product costs to include cost of goods sold and total delivered product costs 

  • Assess operational readiness and ensure operational risks are clearly identified.  Lead resolution of issues and development of contingency plan. 

  • Provide leadership role in ensuring the successful development and execution of projects for continuous improvement, network changes, and other supply chain driven projects. 

  • Partner with Business Case Owner (BCO) to facilitate key decision making, remove roadblocks and outline risks to drive the projects forward through Stage Gate Process. 

 

Core Competencies: 

  • Understanding of Supply Chain Networks, interdependencies, and trade-offs 

  • Understanding of material flow thru (types, BOM setup, etc) 

  • Financial and business mindset 

  • Tactical project management through Accolade project portfolio management tool 

  • Process excellence and orientation 

  • Negotiation and influence 

  • Drive objective decision-making 

  • Collaboration and teamwork 

  • Strong oral and written communication skills 

  • SAP experience 

  • Excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to make timely/sound decisions, and implement agreed upon solutions. 

  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, be comfortable taking ownership or project deliverables, and possess the requisite skills to exceed customer expectations. 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's Degree required 

  • 3-5+ years of related work experience in Supply Chain and/or Product Lifecycle Management 

 

 

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