Job Location: Plymouth, IN Summary: Managing day to day operations & logistics of warehouse, including supervising & directing the warehouse team. Responsibilities: Plans the layout of warehouse and other storage areas considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored; maintains physical conditions of the warehouse and related equipment Establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling, and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventories current Advises and directs employees on care and preservation of items received, stored, and shipped; methods and use of equipment in handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping stock; and related problems Studies records and recommends remedial actions for reported non-usable, slow moving, and excess stock Reviews records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures, including cycle counts, aging reports, on time delivery, shipping schedules, etc. Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records, and recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow Issues written and oral instructions Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures Manages and drives improvements in customer service order entry processes, freight and billing processes, and logistics coordination Assures safety compliance with all applicable regulations and plant protection activities Standardizes & ensures compliance of Hershey’s Salty Snacks policies Oversees metrics & handles escalations Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities: Proven ability to manage, direct, and foster a team-oriented environment Proficient with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) operations and development Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to multi-task Demonstrate leadership & decision-making abilities Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field is preferred 5-7 years of warehouse/shipping experience, including supervision of employees 3-5 years knowledge of warehousing and inventory movement processes and controls Management experience preferred S4 HANA Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) experience is preferred 2 + years of experience in the Food and Beverage industry is preferred VisiTrak experience is preferred Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk to hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands to arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate / The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being/ / performed by team members assigned to this position. They are not intended to be exhaustive/ / list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications or working conditions./ #LI-KD1 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 If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).
