Manager, Supply Chain Business Partner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses

Flexible scheduling options

Tuition/Education assistance programs

Vacation pay up to three weeks

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ocean Spray Cranberries is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain Business Partner in Lakeville, Massachusetts. In this role, you will manage supply chain operations, coordinate launches and promotions, and work with various departments including marketing and manufacturing.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, along with strong project management and communication skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of supply chain experience in a high-velocity environment.
• Demonstrated project management skills with influence without formal authority.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Foods & Beverage Ecosystem launches and promotions.
• Serve as supply chain interface for multiple departments.
• Leverage ERP and analytics for decision-making.
• Support network studies for portfolio optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean/Six Sigma practices.

Skills

Supply Chain experience

Project management skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a Manager, Supply Chain Business Partner! We’re a farmer‑owned co‑op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Alignment & Planning
  Own day‑to‑day coordination of assigned 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 for the Foods and Beverage portfolio; maintain a 12–18 month look‑ahead for capacity signals with Supply and Production Planning; support scenario planning and document trade‑offs for leadership decisions.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination
  Serve as the primary day‑to‑day supply chain interface for Marketing, Sales, Finance, R&D, Packaging, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Operations for Foods & Beverage Ecosystem; coordinate specifications, BOMs, routings, labeling/packaging readiness, and regulatory/quality requirements with functional owners; support PMO with operating cadence and publish clear action lists and owners.
• Data, Analytics & Reporting
  Leverage ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, IBP/APO) and advanced Excel/analytics to inform recommendations; partner with Manufacturing (Internal & Coman); coordinate with Plants, Corporate Supply Chain & Contract Manufacturing leaders on timelines, MOQ/lead‑time, qualification activities, and change control for Foods/Beverage items; provide volume/mix forecasts and readiness inputs; support make‑vs‑buy and sourcing recommendations with data as requested; track partner readiness and escalate risks.
• Partnership with Network Optimization
  Supply portfolio inputs (demand signals, service targets, constraints) to network studies; support implementation of network changes for the assigned Foods & Beverage portfolio; coordinate change management, customer communication milestones, and cutover risk mitigation with functional owners.
• Standards, Governance & Continuous Improvement
  Drive continuous improvement and Lean/Six Sigma problem solving to reduce timeline slippage and variability; contribute to the maturation of the Commercialization pillar (tools, templates, best practices).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, or Business.
• 5–7+ years of supply chain experience (CPG or similar high‑velocity environment preferred), including 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 the 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 relevant advanced degree.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.
• Lean/Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher).
• S&OP/IBP process involvement.

Education

Bachelor's or University Degree (Required); Master’s Degree (Preferred).

Work Experience

At least 5 Years of Experience.

Annual Salary

$105,800 - $145,420.

Benefits

• Complete insurance package on Day‑1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth services
• 1:1 health coaching
• Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year‑end
• Short‑Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro‑rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back‑up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.