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*Location*: Hershey, PA * Department*: IDP Planning * Summary of Role*: The Analyst, IDP Planning supports the development of accurate and timely US demand forecasts by integrating statistical models with inputs from cross-functional partners including Marketing, Sales, and Finance. This role contributes to the Integrated Business Management (IBM) process and supports key launches and events by translating commercial insights into operational plans. The analyst collaborates across teams to identify risks and opportunities, document forecast assumptions, and help drive decisions that support financial goals, service levels, and inventory efficiency. * Role Responsibilities*: * Own line‑item forecasts for assigned customers/segments using statistical forecasting integrated with commercial inputs (promotions, new items, planogram changes, seasonality, base trends). * Works with relevant teams to identify, isolate, and appropriately size R&Os; grasps challenges and topline/bottom line impact associated with gap-filling activities, assesses solutions and understands trade-offs, and influences/enables key decision making to maximize financial targets, minimize costs, and protect customer relationships * Contribute to new item launch planning and execution by coordinating inputs and ensuring timely system updates. * Participate in core planning processes (e.g., KEM meetings, SKU rationalization) as a representative of the Demand Planning team. * Maintains thorough and explicit record of key planning assumptions by building block and key driver/initiative * Continuously improve accuracy and reduce error below target thresholds for WMAPE and Bias. * Minimum Education and Experience Requirements*: * Education – o Bachelor’s degree required (economics, supply chain, engineering, finance, analytics, or related). * Experience – o At least 1-3 years required in Demand Planning, Marketing, Sales, Category Management or Supply Chain Planning and Analytics. #LI-TL1 #LI-Hybrid The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. You can request an accommodation via phone or email. To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to [email protected]. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.