The Hershey Company
Demand Planning & S&OP Analyst Pleno (Trilíngue SPA, POR, ENG))
Location: São Paulo, Brazil — Hybrid
Trilingual: Advanced Portugues | Advanced Spanish | Intermediate/Advanced English
Who are we?
The Hershey Company is a global snacking and confectionery leader, known for iconic brands enjoyed by consumers around the world. In 2025, Hershey reported consolidated net sales of approximately $11.7 billion, with a portfolio that includes chocolate, sweets, salty snacks, and international brands, supported by a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Demand Planning Analyst to support the demand planning process through data analysis, forecast accuracy improvement, KPI tracking, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is an analytical, detail-oriented professional with experience in Supply Chain Planning, demand cycles, statistical forecasting models, Power BI reporting, and the ability to communicate effectively with commercial and operational stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
– Develop and maintain demand forecasts by customer, channel, and SKU, using historical sales data, seasonality, promotions, and commercial inputs.
– Analyze forecast vs. actual sales performance, identifying root causes of variances and supporting corrective action plans.
– Monitor key demand planning KPIs such as WMAPE, Bias, CFR, and DOH.
– Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance analyses using Power BI and advanced Excel.
– Support Demand Review and S&OP routines by preparing data, insights, presentations, and business analysis.
– Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Planning, Finance, Market Intelligence, and Logistics teams to gather, validate, and align demand inputs.
– Ensure data accuracy and provide insights that support production, replenishment, and business decision-making.
– Prepare executive-level presentations and reports using PowerPoint.
Requirements | Mandatory Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or related fields.
– Minimum 3 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, S&OP, or related areas.
– Advanced Spanish — able to communicate fluently.
– Advanced Portuguese — able to communicate fluently.
– Intermediate English.
– Advanced Excel skills.
– Hands-on experience with Power BI, including report building, dashboards, and performance analysis.
– Practical knowledge of statistical forecasting models and data analysis.
– Strong understanding of demand planning cycles.
– Experience supporting Demand Review and/or S&OP processes.
– Strong PowerPoint skills.
– Knowledge of SAP APO, SAP IBP, S4 HANA, or similar planning systems is preferred.
– Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, prioritization, discipline, and results orientation.
Location: Corporate São Paulo Office: R. Purpurina, 400 – Vila Madalena, São Paulo – SP, 05435-030, Brazil
Work Schedule and Work Model: Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Hybrid model: 1–2 days per week onsite at the São Paulo corporate office.
What We Offer:
– Competitive salary aligned with the market.
– Legal benefits.
– Above-law benefits.
– Hybrid work model.
– Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
– Exposure to plant operations, supply chain finance, manufacturing leadership, and regional finance processes.
– The opportunity to work for a global snacking and confectionery leader with iconic brands and a strong focus on operational excellence, innovation, and long-term growth.
Don’t forget to attach your up-to-date CV in English and your personal contact information updated.