Sr Operations Business Project Lead, Salty Snacks - Hershey : Job Details

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