Manager, Supply Chain Business Partner

Ocean Spray; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 105,800 - 145,420; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance package

401(k) with company match

Vacation pay up to three weeks

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

Ocean Spray is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain Business Partner to transform commercial strategy into actionable supply chain outcomes in Lakeville, Minnesota. You will coordinate product launches, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure end-to-end supply chain readiness.

The ideal candidate will possess strong supply chain experience, effective project management, and expertise in ERP systems like SAP. Offering a competitive salary, benefits from day one, including healthcare and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of supply chain experience in a high‑velocity environment.
• Demonstrated project management skills with ability to influence without formal authority.
• Proficiency with ERP and planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Own day‑to‑day coordination of product launches and promotions.
• Facilitate stage‑gate deliverables across departments.
• Support scenario planning and document trade‑offs.

Skills

Supply Chain experience

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Excellent communication

SAP and analytics proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, or Business

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Manager, Supply Chain Business Partner

Ocean Spray is hiring for a Manager, Supply Chain Business Partner who supports the USA Foods & Beverage Ecosystem businesses. The role transforms commercial strategy into actionable supply chain outcomes for assigned brand, category, or customer portfolio, orchestrating cross‑functional teams to ensure end‑to‑end supply readiness for new product launches, base business strategies, product/pack/portfolio changes, and capacity planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Own day‑to‑day coordination of Foods & Beverage Ecosystem launches, promotions, and portfolio changes from concept through post‑launch stabilization.
• Facilitate stage‑gate deliverables and ensure readiness across Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Procurement, and Customer Operations.
• Prepare inputs to S&OP/IBP, maintain 12‑18 month look‑ahead for capacity signals, identify constraints, and trigger options analysis.
• Support scenario planning, document trade‑offs for leadership decisions.
• Serve as primary supply‑chain interface for Marketing, Sales, Finance, R&D, Packaging, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Operations.
• Coordinate specifications, BOMs, routings, labeling/packaging readiness, regulatory/quality requirements with functional owners.
• Support PMO with operating cadence, risk reviews, stakeholder updates, and publish clear action lists and owners.
• Leverage ERP and planning systems (SAP, IBP/APO) and advanced Excel/analytics to inform recommendations.
• Coordinate with internal and contract manufacturing leaders on timelines, MOQ/lead‑time, qualification activities, and change control.
• Track partner readiness, support make‑vs‑buy decisions; final sourcing decisions remain with CM leadership.
• Input demand signals, service targets, constraints to network studies; support implementation of network changes.
• Coordinate change management, customer communication milestones, cutover risk mitigation with functional owners.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean/Six Sigma problem solving to reduce timeline slippage and variability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, or Business.
• 5–7+ years of supply chain experience in a high‑velocity environment; exposure to commercialization/NPI.
• Working knowledge of integrated planning, inventory management, manufacturing flow (internal and external), logistics, and customer operations.
• Demonstrated project management skills with ability to influence without formal authority.
• Proficiency with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP) and strong Excel/analytics skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Experience with S&OP/IBP processes.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or University Degree (Required). Master’s Degree (Preferred).
• Work Experience: At least 5 Years of Experience.

Compensation

• Annual Salary: $105,800 – $145,420 (range).
• Short‑term and long‑term incentive rewards may be available.

Benefits

• Complete insurance package on Day‑1 including Health, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, life & accident insurance, employee assistance program, telehealth, 1:1 health coaching.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Vacation pay up to three weeks (pro‑rated for first year).
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays.
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match and potential discretionary match at year‑end.
• Tuition/Education assistance and scholarship programs for employees and children.
• Parental and adoption assistance, Bright Horizons Family Solutions, bereavement leave.
• Fitness and massage reimbursement up to $300 each.
• Employee appreciation events and discounts; charitable giving opportunities.

Our Company

Ocean Spray is a farmer‑owned cooperative with 700 family farmers. We value the work of our growers and focus on delivering sustainable results, integrity, and inclusive teamwork.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For MA Applicants, it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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