Manager, Supply Planning

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 130,800.00 USD - 171,675.00 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive and/or long-term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we’re proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Step into a high‑impact role with SC Johnson’s Lifestyle Brands as the Supply Planning Manager, based in our vibrant Chicago, IL office. Reporting to the LSB Supply Chain Planning Director, you will shape the end‑to‑end supply strategy that fuels some of the company’s most dynamic and fast‑growing brands. In this role, you’ll transform demand signals into feasible, optimized supply plans while orchestrating the people, processes, and systems that drive supply planning, inventory management, and S&OP/S&OE execution. Your decisions will directly influence service performance, cost efficiency, and cash optimization—making you a central force in delivering business success.

As a people‑first leader, you will elevate a high‑performing team by providing clear decision guardrails, strengthening planning judgment, and empowering planners to confidently own outcomes. You will foster a culture that values critical thinking, scenario exploration, and strong cross‑functional partnership. A key responsibility of this role is championing the adoption and ongoing maturity of Kinaxis RapidResponse, enabling improved scenario planning, exception‑based management, and faster, more informed decision‑making across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward‑thinking supply chain leader who thrives in a fast‑moving environment and is passionate about developing talent, optimizing planning systems, and enabling smarter, more agile supply chain decisions. This role offers the chance to influence iconic SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands while shaping the future of supply planning at SC Johnson.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the end‑to‑end finished goods supply plan, ensuring feasibility against capacity, labor, and network constraints.

• Evaluate and challenge supply plans using analytics, shifting focus from plan creation to decision‑focused review.

• Partner cross‑functionally to surface risks, make tradeoffs explicit, and align supply decisions with service, cost, and inventory goals.

• Lead Supply S&OP (Step 3) and S&OE execution with clear decision rights, escalation paths, and follow‑through.

• Conduct scenario analysis and “what‑must‑be‑true” modeling to support decisions under uncertainty.

• Champion full adoption and effective use of Kinaxis Rapid Response to continuously improve decision quality.

• Foster a fact‑based planning culture by making assumptions, risks, and downstream impacts visible through analytics.

• Lead and develop supply planners by setting decision guardrails, building critical thinking, and reinforcing accountability and learning.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, with depth in a planning role serving a manufacturing environment, using advanced planning systems to support scenario analysis and decision‑making

• 3+ years people leadership experience

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Kinaxis Rapid Response experience

• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., ASCM, IBF) is a plus.

• Demonstrated success improving service, inventory, and plan adherence through better planning decisions.

• Ability to communicate assumptions, risks, and downstream impacts clearly and transparently to drive alignment without formal authority.

• Comfort balancing speed and rigor—knowing when to act rather than wait for perfect data.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Position is Full-Time, regular business hours, Monday-Friday 

• Office work environment: Chicago, IL office

• Remote work available once a week after 90-day onboarding period

• Travel up to 10%

• Domestic relocation assistance is not available for this position

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/ adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment, and the position remains at-will.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO Know Your Rights poster for more information.