Associate Manager, Portfolio Strategy

Location: Mississauga, ON Canada

Summary:

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the organization while gaining hands-on experience in the fields of business analysis, corporate strategy and product commercialization.

Major Responsibilities:

• Analyze a variety of data sources and combine insights to deliver actionable recommendations, growth strategies, risks and opportunities​

• Establish format and sku priorities rooted in strong insights  ​

• Review trends, identify emerging formats and white space opportunities ​

• Support annual business review and annual strategy planning providing key information deliverables and business insights revealing opportunities and strategies for Hershey​

• Develop channel specific insights, support and strategies and lead commercialization of new items to help deliver these strategies ​

• Become an expert in the chocolate, candy and baking categories and help impact and shape a dynamic, competitive and fun category!​

• Own day to day management of team priorities and ad hoc requests

Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience across a wide breadth of audiences including Senior Management​

• Overall business knowledge and holistic general management approach​

• Strong leadership skills – ability to manage a cross-functional team and many stake holders​

• Project management experience (timelines, budgets)​

• Superior planning coupled with outstanding analytical abilities​

• Ability to thrive in a constantly evolving environment ​

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)​

• Experience with P&Ls/Cost accounting

Experience and Education Requirements:

• 2+ year’s progressive professional experience ​

• Bachelor’s degree: Business, Economics, and/or Marketing major preferred