Associate Manager, Supply Planning

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will be responsible for leading Non‑Finished Goods planning activities, ensuring material availability while optimizing inventory levels and supporting business priorities through effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Non finished goods planning team leader for Southern Cone.
• Liaise with the Supply planning manager & Procurement on developing inventory / safety stock strategies
• Proactively communicate / Escalate potential supply issues (e.g. supply risks and recommended solutions) to the Supply Planning Manager and Cross Functional team. Leads local XF meeting with broader team, ensuring issues are being timely and properly escalated.
• Guardian of the materials’ inventory health to ensure service and avoid unintended excess. Proactive analysis of MOQs and vendors’ supply chains to uncover continuous improvement opportunities, resulting in working capital reductions across the E2E supply.
• Accountable for the Non Finished Goods inventory KPIs and projections.
• Accountable for the Non Finished Goods write off KPI and accruals.
• Supported by periodic tracking of expirations and transitions to avoid P&L impacts.
• Core Planning – Applying knowledge of supply planning processes and tools to train and support the team. Ensure the adherence of each NFG planner to their day in the life. Guardian of the NFG team best practices and improvement processes.
• Targets actions and priorities to align with business strategies - Solve Gaps and escalate decisions that affect service or cost.
• Backup for Leadership roles in Northern Cluster.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Education: Engineering or Business Administration.
• Minimum with 2 years’ experience in Supply Planning.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze all types of data and present results effectively.
• Proficiency of MS Excel, Power Point, SAP R3/APO/Kinaxis.
• English level: High Intermediate or Advanced.
• Teamwork – Trustful leader who balances team and individual responsibilities which fosters group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities, sets goals and objectives supporting the team to achieve them.
• Systemic thinker – Anticipates issues and needs.  Works to build a repeatable process vs. one off solution.
• Bridges maker: Strong capabilities to connect to other functions and make improvements on E2E process.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full-Time
• Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees
• This role is not eligible for relocation

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, 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 options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

ABOUT US

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®, OFF! ®, Mr.Músculo®, 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.

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.