Intercompany Planning Manager

Lindt & Spruengli (USA) Inc.; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and long-term incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Lindt & Spruengli (USA) Inc. is seeking an Intercompany Planning Manager responsible for overseeing all planning and execution of intercompany supply, demand, and financial flows. The role involves leading demand forecasting, ensuring compliance and efficiency, and collaborating with Finance and Operations.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years in supply chain planning and strong proficiency in ERP platforms such as SAP. Compensation ranges from $108,000 – $140,000, with additional bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, S&OP, or intercompany operations.
• Strong understanding of global supply chain networks and intercompany accounting.
• Proficiency with advanced planning systems and ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end intercompany planning and demand forecasting.
• Own the intercompany S&OP and S&OE processes.
• Maintain accurate intercompany demand signals in planning systems.

Skills

Supply chain planning

S&OP

Intercompany operations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or a related field

MBA or APICS/CSCP

Tools

SAP

IBP

Job description

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.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Intercompany Planning

• Lead end‑to‑end intercompany planning, including demand forecasting, supply allocation, and inventory balancing across the 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 a 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. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive may be included as part of the compensation package. To learn more about our benefits visit https://jobs.lindtusa.com/total-rewards.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Background & Drug Screening

Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well.