Associate Manager, Sales Planning & Operations

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member.

Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 93,600.00 USD -  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.

As the Associate Manager, Special Packs, you’ll be the driving force behind the end‑to‑end development and commercialization of our offline repack initiatives—critical programs that shape how millions of consumers experience our brands. In this role, you’ll blend commercialization rigor with operational excellence, navigating complex supply chain dynamics and fast‑paced CPG priorities. You’ll lead cross‑functional teams with influence and clarity as you manage projects from concept through execution.

Your ability to anticipate risks, problem‑solve creatively, and keep work streams aligned to timing accountabilities will ensure every repack is delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest standard of quality. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, operations, and collaboration—and you’re energized by seeing your work make an immediate impact—this is your opportunity to shine.

• Kick off assigned projects on time with cross-functional team to ensure readiness for Key Events/ Program
• Participate in Ideation with Omni Marketing team, sharing best practices and bringing ideas on how to deliver against Brand Objectives in a timely and cost‑efficient way
• Ensure packs meet aligned financial thresholds; escalating gaps and problem solving as needed
• Once Ideation is complete, communicate design brief to third‑party, develop and gain alignment on project timeline
• Organize and lead ongoing project meetings to track progress, identify bottlenecks and course corrections needed to deliver project FAD
• Communicate project meeting notes, including status and key next steps needed to keep projects on‑track
• Ensure graphics are developed and approved on‑time meeting key milestone dates; elevate delays and challenges as needed
• Influence readiness with partners across base goods, components, and labor, escalating as needed
• Ensure specs, beauty shots and other sales tools for their assigned projects are delivered on time
• Document processes and procedures, proposing improvements when appropriate

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in Sales/Marketing Operations, Packaging Engineers, and/or Supply Chain for a retailer and/or consumer packaged goods company
• Demonstrated experience in project management and in leading internal and/or third‑party cross‑functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.), SAP and/or similar master data tool
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship

• General understanding of US Retail Landscape and sales process
• Previous experience with Special Packs (eg: WHC, Ecom, racks)
• Previous exposure to Packaging/Graphic development is a plus
• Financial acumen, including general understanding of key drivers of a brand P&L
• Previous experience in change management and documenting procedures