Marketing Project Coordinator - Jobs in Mississauga, ON

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Job Title: Marketing Project CoordinatorJob Location: Mississauga, OntarioCompany Information:Hershey Canada Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hershey Company (New York Stock Exchange: HSY) that manufactures, distributes, and sells confectionery, snack, refreshment and grocery products in Canada. The Hershey Company is one of Canada’s leading chocolate and confectionary companies with a strong portfolio of brands that delight consumers every day.Major Canada brands include OH HENRY! HERSHEY’S KISSES, BROOKSIDE, POT OF GOLD, JOLLY RANCHER, REESE, TWIZZLERS, HERSHEY’S, SKOR, CHIPITS and ICEBREAKERS.At The Hershey Company, were committed to making a difference in the communities where we live, work and do business. This commitment dates from the earliest years of our company and is a vital part both of our heritage and of who we are today.For 125 years, Hershey has been committed to operating fairly, ethically and sustainably. Hershey founder, Milton Hershey, created the Milton Hershey School in 1909 and since then the company has focused on helping children succeed.Our mission is to create a world class environment that attracts, develops/grows and retains world class people. We will build organizational capabilities and passion that compete in the present and build for the future to enable and encourage balanced and healthy lives.This is an excellent opportunity to be an integral part of the marketing team gaining an understanding of the multi-faceted areas that support marketing in a leading consumer packaged goods (CPG) company.The Marketing Project Coordinator will work under a marketing/project manager to help with administrative tasks on a specific project in order to execute the right projects, the right way at the right time.This position will be responsible for:

• Delivering against corporate growth targets
• Being a Stage-Gate process, Commercialization and Product Lifecyle Management expert (CBT/CBX)
• Supporting Project Business Case Owner in project execution
• Maintain and administer project information systems (e.g. Accolade, PDM etc.) throughout Gate process
• Partner with Project Champion to facilitate key decision making, remove roadblocks and outline risks to drive the projects forward through Stage Gate Process
• Role model and coach the project team to help embed the best practice project management process and ways of working
• Provide support for other tasks including (but not limited to) invoicing, obsolete packaging management, etc.
• Liaison with the US and International PLM teams

The position will report to the Innovation Marketing Manager and work extensively with cross functional teams like regulatory, supply chain, packaging, and R&D.Skills, Knowledge and Experience Requirements:

• 6+ months marketing/project management experience (co-op experience will be considered)
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle components and various departments involved
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional business units, seek common ground and establish alignment on common goals
• Overall business knowledge and holistic general management approach
• Problem solving / innovative solutions experience
• Strong verbal and written communicator to wide breadth of audiences (including senior management and cross functional team members)
• Demonstrated ability to be accountable for key KPI’s and targets
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and ability to learn new systems
• Willingness to be a part of a high performing team that works hard and has fun!

Benefits and Perks of Working at Hershey Canada:

• Exciting and career building environment of a growth driving team and dynamic category
• Exposure to some of the world’s leading chocolate and sugar confectionery brands and products
• Flextime with required core working hours
• Flexible Dress policy – this includes jeans!
• Working in a LEED certified and open concept environment
• Corporate social responsibility programs – because we should leave the world a little better than we found it
• Fantastic reward and recognition programs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Hershey Canada, Inc. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition team of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participationHershey Canada is proud of being named to Forbes Canada’s Best Employers 2021 List and Forbes 2021 World’s Top Female Friendly Companies. We have also been recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2022, Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2022, and one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures 2021.At Hershey Canada, we seek the advancement of an inclusive and respective culture by having a diverse workforce and inclusive environment to create more Moments of Goodness for our employees and consumers. Hershey Canada extends opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or any other protected status.We will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring. Please inform the Talent Acquisition team if you require accommodation in order to participate in our hiring process.Quick Apply

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