Associate Manager, Supply Planning

Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare, cleaning and hygiene products, and smart technologies. We provide solutions to Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Industrial, Office & Institutional, Hospitality & Travel, and Retail & Entertainment markets.

SC Johnson Professional is a business unit within SC Johnson, a family-owned and led company and leading manufacturer of quality, trusted products since 1886.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Associate Manager, Supply Planning is responsible for converting the unconstrained demand plan into a feasible Master Production Schedule (MPS) for our Manufacturing Sites in Stanley and Brantford (Canada), while delivering service level targets at the agreed inventory investment. This role will be responsible for delivering adherence to the global Finished Goods planning process, driving continuous improvement, and enhancing the capabilities of the supply planning team. In addition, this position plays a critical role by providing visibility of future supply risks and constraints (S&OP and S&OE process) and works with the cross functional team to solve the constraints, mitigate risks and set realistic expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and update the weekly/monthly Master Production Schedule (MPS)
• Have close communication with the manufacturing sites to define production priorities, address capacity constraints and identify and align trade offs.
• Track Finished Goods shipments from Manufacturing Sites to Distribution Center.
• Drive continuous improvement in MPS/DRP strategies, processes, and tools within their region - per the Global aligned roadmap
• Compliance to the Finished Goods planning processes and policies (Ex: master data exceptions, inventory within min/max compliance)
• Develop and enhance MPS/DRP planning skills and competencies within the region by assessing and identifying knowledge gaps and leading relevant training sessions
• Escalate supply constraints/risks
• Work with the X-Functional team to solve supply issues and balance supply and demand

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• University Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration required
• Minimum of 5+ years of Supply Chain or Business experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience using PC-based applications (such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and/or Access)
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated results and working in a team-based, cross functional environment
• 2 to 3 years of management or leadership experience
• Experience working in the CPG industry
• SAP knowledge preferred.
• Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate with business stakeholders
• Ability to drive action and influence decision making at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities with competing demands
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in process improvement
• Ability to work within high-performing teams in highly collaborative environments
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including business process metrics and measures linking to business KPI's

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Possible travel to Canada
• Work 4 days from Charlotte office and 1 day from Stanley Plant
• Remote work is available for eligible employees after 90 days of service
• This is position is not eligible for relocation

Inclusion & Diversity

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We value the collective richness of the differences people bring to the organization, including style, personality, thoughts, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and disability - that enables all to bring their full contributions to the organization

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 is the Law posterfor more information.