.Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Analyst Product ConfigurationRequisition Number: 123333Job Title Product Configuration AnalystReports to Assoc Manager Product ConfigurationDepartment Global Supply Chain ServicesJob Location GuadalajaraSummaryThe Product Configuration Analyst is Hershey's expert in full product recipe structure for all products in the Product Data Management (PDM) system. Additionally, this role will be responsible for development of product assembly (candy plus packaging) specification development. Role will actively manage the configuration of recipe data with the intention of keeping 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 (both new and existing) that establish the new multi-layer recipe structure. Coordinate 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)Manages 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.Manages materials within recipes (both general and plant specific) to represent manufacturing processes and production confirmation points to support product costing, co-packing, and an expanding level of agile supply chain strategiesChampion and facilitate appropriate use of the recipe dataVerify all product changes have a Product Engineering Record used for development.Creation of Product Specifications from RecipesRequests new materials to complete the specifications and subsequent recipes while ensuring to keep or expand the product data standards established for multi-layer recipesLeverage the PDM tool to establish Specifications for each level of the recipe according to data standards