Assoc Mgr Demand & Commercial Planning

LocationEast Coast RemoteWhy Hershey:At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.About The Hershey CompanyThe Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more.At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today.Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose.The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.How will you fit in the big picture?The Associate Manager, Business Performance, Salty & Protein helps drive smarter business decisions by translating retail, category, customer, and consumer data into actionable insights and recommendations. This role supports the Salty & Protein business by monitoring performance against plan, identifying drivers of growth and risk, and providing visibility to opportunities that strengthen execution across the portfolio.Working closely with cross-functional partners, you will connect marketplace trends, customer performance, and business objectives into clear performance narratives that inform planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. This role is ideal for a curious, analytical professional who enjoys turning data into meaningful business impact.What will you do? Analyze Salty & Protein business performance and identify key drivers of growth, share, risk, and opportunity.Leverage syndicated POS and panel data, along with internal expertise, to understand business performance and marketplace dynamics.Assess the impact of innovation, investment, pricing, competitive activity, timing shifts, and consumer trends on business results.Develop clear, actionable insights and recommendations that help teams focus on key business priorities.Synthesize data from multiple sources into concise performance narratives, scorecards, and business updates.Partner with Brand, Finance, Commercial Planning, Investor Relations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure insights are incorporated into decision-making.Support planning, forecasting, and business review processes by identifying assumptions, risks, and growth opportunities.Monitor competitor performance, innovations, and emerging category, customer, and consumer trends that may impact business results.Minimum Education & RequirementsEducation:Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or a related field.Benefits & PerksBenefits and PerksAt Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental healthFinancial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company matchTime Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicableGrowth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobilityBenefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.#LI-BS1The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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