Sr. Manager, IDP

Sr. Manager, IDP

Posted Date : Sep 30, 2025

Requisition Number : 126534

Location : Hershey, PA

Department : IDP

Summary of Role :

The Senior Manager is responsible for leading strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and support enterprise-wide planning objectives. This role will champion efforts to minimize distressed inventory, optimize resource utilization, and improve donation and disposal processes. By fostering cross-functional collaboration across supply chain, commercial, finance, and sustainability teams, the Senior Manager will proactively identify risks and implement solutions that drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset, operational discipline, and a passion for delivering measurable impact across the product lifecycle. This position is instrumental in advancing corporate sustainability goals while contributing to financial performance and long-term business resilience.

Role Responsibilities :

• Lead Strategic Planning Initiatives : Develop and execute integrated strategies that align operational planning with business objectives, including sustainability and waste reduction goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with commercial, supply chain, finance, and sustainability teams to ensure accurate forecasting, performance tracking, and transparent reporting.
• Drive Execution and Accountability : Lead cross-functional teams in developing and executing targeted action plans that address key operational risks and business drivers, ensuring timely and effective implementation.
• Mitigate Operational Waste : Identify and address root causes of inefficiencies and distressed inventory across the value chain, implementing systemic solutions to minimize waste and optimize product disposition.
• Enable Continuous Improvement : Utilize data analytics, scenario planning, and collaborative workshops to drive ongoing improvements in planning processes and overall product lifecycle efficiency.

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