Intercompany Planning Manager

Lindt & Sprüngli USA; Stratham (NH); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli USA is seeking an Intercompany Planning Manager to oversee global intercompany planning, demand forecasting, and inventory balancing for the US network. This role partners with Finance, Logistics, and Commercial teams to ensure accurate transfer pricing, cost flows, and compliant operations.

The hybrid position requires three days on-site at our Stratham, NH office, with a focus on governance, KPI tracking, and process improvements across the Lindt US division.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years in supply chain planning or intercompany operations.
• Strong understanding of global supply chain networks and transfer pricing.
• Proficiency with planning systems and ERP (SAP/IBP).
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end intercompany planning across US distribution network.
• Own intercompany S&OP and S&OE processes.
• Maintain intercompany demand signals and supply plans in planning systems.
• Drive continuous improvement of intercompany processes.
• Provide leadership and cross-functional communication.

Skills

Supply chain planning

S&OP

Intercompany operations

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Finance

MBA or APICS/CSCP preferred

Tools

SAP

IBP

ERP platforms

Job description

Who We Are

At Lindt, we are a global fast-growing consumer goods company, enchanting the world with premium chocolate. We are driven by our passion for excellence and go the extra mile ensuring that every Lindt experience is nothing short of exceptional. Our collective efforts are geared towards making a positive impact, not only in the world of premium chocolate but also in the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. Our company embraces a culture defined by the core values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where these principles drive our success.

Position Purpose:

The Intercompany Planning Manager oversees all planning, coordination, and execution of intercompany supply, demand, and financial flows across the global organization that supports the Lindt US division. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in intercompany transactions while driving alignment between Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and regional business units. The manager is responsible for forecasting, inventory planning, process governance, and continuous improvement of intercompany planning systems and workflows.

This is a hybrid role that requires three days per week in our Stratham, NH corporate office.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Intercompany Planning

• Lead end-to-end intercompany planning, including demand forecasting, supply allocation, and inventory balancing across US distribution network.
• Own the intercompany S&OP and S&OE processes, ensuring alignment between manufacturing/co-packing sites, distribution centers, and commercial teams.
• Maintain accurate intercompany demand signals and supply plans in planning systems (e.g., SAP, IBP).
• Monitor and resolve intercompany supply constraints, capacity issues, and fulfillment risks.
• Develop and maintain standardized intercompany planning policies, KPIs, and governance frameworks.
• Lead root-cause analysis for service failures, inventory discrepancies, and planning variances.

Intercompany Compliance

• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate transfer pricing, cost flows, and month-end close activities.
• Collaborate with Logistics and Trade Compliance to ensure timely, compliant movement of goods across borders.
• Reconcile and resolve PO and invoice discrepancies.
• Operate within global intercompany policies and internal controls.

Other Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline intercompany processes and enhance data quality.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and cross-functional communication to ensure global alignment.
• Support intercompany sourcing and set up for Lindt US commercial initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Skills & Knowledge:

• 5-8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, S&OP, or intercompany operations.
• Strong understanding of global supply chain networks, transfer pricing, and intercompany accounting.
• Proficiency with advanced planning systems and ERP platforms.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a complex, matrixed environment.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
• MBA or APICS/CSCP preferred.

Success Indicators:

• High forecast accuracy and stable intercompany demand signals.
• Improved service levels and reduced backorders across global entities.
• Reduced planning cycle times and fewer manual interventions.
• Strong cross-functional alignment and predictable financial outcomes.

Total Rewards:

Compensation Range: $108,000-140,000.00

To learn more about our benefits visit https://jobs.lindtusa.com/total-rewards

Lindt USA's salary range reflects market rates based on our size, revenue, and location. Starting pay is determined using a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience as well as market conditions. A bonus and/or long-term incentive may be included as part of this compensation package.

Lindt and Sprüngli is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law. Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well.