.Analyst Product ConfigurationPosted Date: Oct 21, 2024Job Title: Product Configuration AnalystReports to: Assoc Manager Product ConfigurationDepartment: Global Supply Chain ServicesJob Location: GuadalajaraSummary:The Product Configuration Analyst is Hershey's expert in full product recipe structure for all products in the Product Data Management (PDM) system. This role is responsible for the development of product assembly (candy plus packaging) specification development. The role actively manages the configuration of recipe data to keep recipes, bill of materials, and actual production aligned across manufacturing sites regardless of where they are produced or sold. Responsible for creating both general and plant-specific assembly recipes and the corresponding specifications by managing the materials that establish the new multi-layer recipe structure. Coordinates with Supply Chain, Finance, GBS, and R&D stakeholders to expedite the flow of work and materials within the PDM engineering records according to project management timelines. Works with Product Change Specialists and project managers to determine progress of work and completion dates; compiling reports on product creation/change progress of work, key decisions, and problems/opportunities. Upholds the Company data standards which requires engaging stakeholders across R&D, Global Business Services (GBS), Supply Chain, and the Commercial groups to ensure recipes are aligned to new product structure.Responsibilities:Management of Product Recipes in Product Data Management (PDM)
- Manage the creation and maintenance of Hershey's new multi-layer, general recipes in the Product Data Management (PDM) system according to the Accolade project decisions, Product Development expectations, and Engineering Record assumptions.
- Validate the inputs, quantities, units of measure, outputs, and any associated key data attributes as they create full product recipes.
- Manage materials within recipes (both general and plant-specific) to represent manufacturing processes and production confirmation points to support product costing, co-packing, and agile supply chain strategies.
- Champion and facilitate appropriate use of the recipe data.
- Verify all product changes have a Product Engineering Record used for development.Creation of Product Specifications from Recipes
- Request new materials to complete the specifications and subsequent recipes while ensuring to keep or expand the product data standards established for multi-layer recipes.
- Leverage the PDM tool to establish Specifications for each level of the recipe according to data standards.
- Champion and facilitate appropriate use of the specification data.
- Maintain Shelf Life data for all packaging recipe layers which supports inventory and order management needs.
- Subject matter expert on assembly specifications derived from assembly recipes