**Responsibilities**:- Utilizing SAP, issue purchase orders and schedule releases from scheduling agreements and contract for all packaging inventory.- Monitor the MRP system and production schedule, inventory levels, and material lead times to determine packaging material delivery requirements daily and take appropriate actions to expedite and defer system-determined delivery dates as needed.- Focus on a just-in-time approach to inventory management while working closely with Suppliers, Supply and Operation planners and Corporate Procurement departments to arrange and ensure timely release of purchase orders and delivery of materials.- Facilitate and/or complete changes to SAP bills of material related to packaging changes, including setup of flow-through information designed to minimize packaging obsolescence issues.- Work closely with Suppliers and Hershey personnel to ensure that suppliers are informed of scheduled production dates, and that all pre-production materials (artwork, plates) are provided in sufficient time to produce needed packaging materials for delivery at the required dates.- Verify that all required materials have been received prior to the start of production.- Maintain the SAP Material master records for all packaging materials related to the plant, including minimum order quantities, safety stock, lead times and shelf-life requirements if applicable.- Manage the process of returning defective packaging materials to the vendor, making sure that adequate credit is received for such materials.**Requirements**:- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent education and experience. Purchasing certificate and/or Production Planning certificate a plus.- Minimum 3 years in material planning experience (raw material & packaging)- Strong SAP user in areas of MRP/Scheduling, Inventory Management, Master Data, Warehouse Management and Production Control- Strong knowledge and experience in working with Suppliers Freight and Rail carriers, and Purchasing personnel, as well as a strong understanding of Purchasing concepts and corporate directed goals.- Basic knowledge of plant operations and production schedulingThe 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
