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Associate Manager,Supply Planning

SC Johnson · IL

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Walk me through a time you had to lead a team of supply planners through a period of tight capacity or a major supply disruption. What did you do first, and how did the team respond?

whether the candidate has real people-leadership experience under operational pressure, not just planning experience

Tell me about a time you had to escalate a supply risk to stakeholders above you. How did you decide it was worth escalating, and what happened after?

judgment about when to raise a flag versus solve it quietly, and comfort communicating up

Tell me about a time forecast changes from demand planning conflicted with what supply could actually deliver. How did you reconcile it?

experience translating demand signals into executable supply plans and handling cross-functional friction

Tell me about a direct report who was struggling with performance or engagement. How did you handle it?

genuine people management skill, since this role has direct reports and a repack team to run

Describe a situation where you had incomplete or conflicting information but still had to make a call on the supply plan. What did you do?

comfort navigating ambiguity, which the posting explicitly calls out as a requirement

Tell me about a time you had to influence a decision with someone who didn't report to you and didn't initially agree with your recommendation.

ability to drive action and influence across levels without formal authority

Technical

What's your experience with Kinaxis or SAP ECC, and can you give an example of a planning problem you solved using one of those systems?

actual hands-on systems fluency versus surface familiarity

How do you approach component availability or RDC constraints when they threaten to delay production? Give a specific example if you have one.

depth of operational supply chain knowledge beyond textbook S&OP theory

What does dependent demand accuracy mean to you in practice, and how have you improved it in a previous role?

whether the candidate actually understands the specific planning concept named in the job or is using buzzwords

Situational

Say a key customer order is at risk because an external manufacturing partner is behind on production. Walk me through what you'd do in the next 24 hours.

practical grasp of S&OE execution and triage skills under time pressure

How would you run a weekly S&OE meeting so that it actually drives decisions instead of just being a status update?

whether they understand the operating cadence of S&OE versus S&OP and can lead a meeting with real accountability

How do you evaluate a co-packer or external manufacturing partner's performance, and what do you do when they're consistently missing targets?

understanding of supplier performance management and willingness to hold partners accountable

You're juggling a service recovery issue, an inventory constraint, and a monthly Supply Review deadline all in the same week. How do you prioritize?

organizational skill and ability to manage competing priorities under pressure

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The full job description

As published by SC Johnson.

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more. The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations. ABOUT THE ROLE As the Associate Manager, People Lead for Supply Planning, you will lead the Repack Team in delivering the supply plan with established External Manufacturing while coordinating broader objectives around dependent demand accuracy and Key Customer fulfillment. You will have responsibility for the North America Consumer Brands network and direct people management. In addition, you will oversee the escalation of business critical topics and risk mitigation in our weekly Execution meetings and enable effective communication and business stability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Identify supply risks, escalate to stakeholders, and develop/support mitigation plans to achieve project objectives • Align project inputs for demand and supply planners to ensure accurate forecast and analysis is presented during S&OE • Lead and coordinate S&OE meetings and ensure alignment with NA standards and best practices while also tracking deliverables and ensuring completion of tasks • Actively participate in the monthly Supply Review (Step 3) meetings as a part of the S&OP process • Engage cross-functional partners in hitting important timelines and business objectives • Lead a team of supply planners and support Supplier Performance Management and ensure production expectations are maintained • Partner cross-functionally with internal teams and external manufacturing / co-packing partners to translate forecast changes, customer priorities, volume shifts, and supply constraints into executable supply plans, while proactively monitoring and resolving risks related to production timing, component availability, RDC availability, service recovery, and inventory constraints REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING • Bachelor’s degree required • 5+ years of Supply Chain experience with an exposure to Supply Planning; 3+ years with advanced degree • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS • MS or MBA • ASCM certificate (CSCP, CPIM etc) • Planning systems experience: Kinaxis (MRP), SAP ECC (ERP) • Direct people leadership experience • High level proficiency w/PC-based applications (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and/or Access) • Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to understand key business and planning concepts • Ability to drive action and influence decision making at different levels of the organization • Ability to navigate ambiguity, evaluate complex information, and develop actionable recommendations • Demonstrated ability to drive initiatives through execution and deliver measurable results • Strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities with competing demands • Planning systems experience: Kinaxis (MRP), SAP ECC (ERP) JOB REQUIREMENTS • Full Time position, standard business hours Monday through Friday • Remote work available once a week for eligible employees • Some travel required -  around 20% • 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, 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.   The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 106,480.00 USD - 111,804.00 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. 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 believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation. 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.

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