Intercompany Planning Manager

Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc.; Stratham (NH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. seeks an experienced Intercompany Planning Manager to oversee intercompany supply, demand, and financial flows across the Lindt US organization.

You will forecast, balance inventory, and govern planning processes, partnering with Finance, Operations, and regional teams. The role is hybrid, with three days per week at the Stratham, NH corporate office, requiring collaboration across global and US entities to drive accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in supply chain planning, S&OP or intercompany operations.
• Strong knowledge of global supply networks, transfer pricing, and intercompany accounting.
• Experience with SAP/IBP and other ERP planning tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end intercompany planning across US distribution network.
• Own intercompany S&OP and S&OE processes, coordinating manufacturing, distribution, and commercial teams.
• Maintain intercompany demand signals and supply plans in planning systems.
• 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 and inventory variances.
• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate transfer pricing and month-end close.
• Collaborate with Logistics and Trade Compliance for cross-border movements.
• Drive continuous improvement of intercompany processes and data quality.

Skills

S&OP

Intercompany

Forecasting

Data analysis

ERP

Education

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

MBA or APICS/CSCP preferred

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.

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 and 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.