Joel Correll

CEO

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, United States14 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led successful ERP transformation initiatives.
Modernized reporting processes for significant cost savings.
Expert in data modeling and advanced analytics.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert with a strong focus on data analytics and reporting automation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Reporting AutomationData StrategyProject ManagementErp TransformationData ModelingAdvanced AnalyticsData AnalysisSas Programming

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesAlteryxBase SASBusiness AnalyticsBusiness Intelligence (BI)Business Intelligence ToolsBusiness Relationship ManagementBusiness TransformationChange ManagementCollibraCross-Functional PartnershipsData AnalyticsData DomainData ProductsDatabricks Products

About

As a seasoned Senior Manager of the Reporting Center of Excellence at The Hershey Company, my focus has been on modernizing and automating reporting processes. The transformation from manual to automated systems has streamlined operations, fostering cross-functional partnerships and enabling enterprise-wide report automation. This strategic move has resulted in significant cost savings and efficiency gains. My competencies lie in the integration of programming languages, data modeling, and advanced analytics, which were instrumental in the S4 Reporting & Analytics Transformation. Leading the team through a successful ERP transformation has sharpened my skills in project management governance and training sustainability, further solidifying my role as a key driver of innovation and strategic insights within the organization.

Experience

The hershey company

4 roles

Director of Data Products

Promoted

Jun 2025 – Present · 9 mos · Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

S4 Reporting & Analytics Transformation Lead

Oct 2023 – Jun 2024 · 8 mos · Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

Lead the S4 reporting and analytics transformation team. Work with OCM, IS, and workstream leads to prioritize and drive solutions, training, and sustainability for a successful US S4 ERP transformation. This includes ramp up, go live, ramp down, HyperCare, PI planning, and standards/project management governance.

Project ManagementERP TransformationTraining SustainabilityGovernanceOCM

Senior Manager Reporting COE

Promoted

Dec 2021 – Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

Summary of Work:
Modernized the Reporting Center of Excellence by transitioning from manual to fully automated report development and administration. This involved standardization, skill development, and new software implementation.
Scope of Work:
Establish global, cross-functional IS partnerships and introduced new stakeholders, allowing for the automation of enterprise-wide reports, saving FTE and dollars in cost avoidance and potential earnings.
Support the automation of reporting solutions (Power BI and SAP SAC) for various business units including finance, commercial sales, commercial retail, supply chain, and order-to-cash.
Act as the primary business sponsor and lead for new software implementation, including governance, execution, and final deliverables for tools like Informatica, SAP Datasphere, and Collibra.
Align with organizational data, analytics, and reporting strategic initiatives, transitioning existing solutions from Oracle and Hadoop to Snowflake.
Manag a global team across Mexico, India, Hershey, PA, and remote locations in the US.

Reporting AutomationCross-Functional PartnershipsEnterprise-Wide ReportingPower BISAP SACInformatica+3

Associate Manager: Global Product Portfolio

May 2019 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos · Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid

Transformed the Global Product Portfolio from manual Excel-based tasks into a modernized analytics function by integrating programming languages, data modeling, advanced analytics, and report automation. Implemented standardized reports and dashboards, centralizing and connecting various data sources to provide previously unattainable solutions.
Modernized analytics function with programming, data modeling, and automation
Implementd 30+ standardized reports and Power BI dashboards for global teams
Provided insights into product discontinuations, portfolio metrics, and project impacts
Centralized data models connected diverse data sources via Power Automate and Alteryx

Data ModelingAdvanced AnalyticsReport AutomationPower BIAlteryx

Pheaa

Policy Research Analyst [Data Scientist]

Jun 2012 – May 2019 · 6 yrs 11 mos · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site

Developed and improved over 500 SAS programs, transforming manual processes into efficient macro-based systems. This included creating programs and models for the Pennsylvania Grant Program, and producing comprehensive summaries and reports for key stakeholders.
Led the development of projection and forecasting models
Created annual reports and report suites for Executive staff, Board of Directors, and Legislators.
Acted as primary programmer, analyst, and writer in delivering the PASG outcomes analysis.
Served as the lead analyst for SAS and SAS/STAT programs, delivering data-driven metrics and insights

SAS ProgrammingData AnalysisForecasting ModelsReport Development

Vangent, inc.

Data Analyst

Sep 2009 – Dec 2010 · 1 yr 3 mos · New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site

Provided contractor support for the Department of Defense (DOD) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
Responsible for Economic Ordering Quantity (EOQ) forecast modeling and logistical/transportation needs for direct military support.
Developed EOQ models using Base SAS.
Supported BRAC (base realignment and closure) analytics.

Economic Ordering Quantity ModelingLogistical AnalyticsBase SASData Analysis