Manager, Strategy

Job Location: Remote

Hershey, PA or remote with travel to Hershey, PA and various locations

Strategy is leading Hershey into more Moments of Goodness

For over a century, The Hershey Company has been committed to making more moments. Join us as we transform our enterprise to deliver on our vision of being a Leading Snacking Powerhouse.

Strategy is a critical function at the Hershey Company, responsible for shaping enterprise-wide, business unit, and functional strategies. Our US Commercial Strategy team acts as a critical advisor to the Global and US Leadership Teams by framing key choices, providing a well-reasoned point of view, and ensuring choices are made and effectively translated into action.

Manager, US Commercial Strategy

As a member of the team, a Strategy Manager is expected to have a keen understanding of business dynamics and an ability to generate valuable insights for action. He/she will advise senior leaders as a key thought leader, communicating viewpoints in a clear and compelling manner.

*Assisting in the planning and execution of the 3-year Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan for our US Confection business annually

*Maintaining an external mindset that brings together consumer, customer, competitive and macroeconomic trends

*Owning and executing strategy projects with minimal oversight

*Leading complex problem solving and addressing strategic issues/decisions as needed

*Managing, developing, and mentoring small teams of indirect reports on projects from beginning to end with a great deal of autonomy

*Synthesizing and analyzing multiple internal and external data sources including point of sale, household panel, inventory, shipments, P&L statements, etc., to drive to business recommendation and strategies

*Operating the US CMG leadership team governance model, including performance management (OKR) and process improvements

Education: Bachelor's degree required, MBA or equivalent marketplace experience highly preferred

Experience: 6+ years of combined experience in leading CPG company or strategic consulting firm. CPG experience highly preferred. Management expertise. Experience leading strategic and data-driven recommendations and decisions. Understanding of market research and techniques. Experience driving change in a complex business environment. Fluency with Excel and PowerPoint.

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