Operations Planning Intern

Ocean Spray Cranberries; Lakeville (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. in Lakeville, MA seeks a Global Supply Chain intern to gain hands-on exposure across supply planning, material planning and analytics in a cross-functional team. This 10–12 week summer internship begins June 8, 2027, with a traditional 5‑day week and summer Fridays.

You will participate in leadership panels and learning sessions from various business functions. Located at our corporate headquarters, the role offers a practical introduction to end-to-end supply chain

Qualifications

• Must be a current student enrolled in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business related degree program
• Classroom or academic exposure to supply chain fundamentals with overall good academic standing
• Desire to pursue a career in supply chain or operations as an early career professional
• Highly organized, self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Supply Planning
• Material Planning
• Supply Chain Analytics
• Network Optimization

Skills

Highly organized

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Career interest in supply chain

Education

Supply Chain or Business-related degree program

Job description

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is a leading multi-national consumer packaged goods company (CPG), specializing in the sales of Cranberry products. Formed as a Grower-Owned Cooperative in 1930, Ocean Spray® is owned by a diverse network of over 700 Cranberry Farmers. These growers, many of which are multi-generational farming families who have been a part of the Cooperative for decades, are the foundation for all that we do. Ever aware of our long-term commitment to our Growers, we care deeply about sustainability— in regard to both our business metrics and the environment—and believe that a focus on strong environmental management is an integral part of the way we manage our business.

At Ocean Spray, our purpose is to generate a passion for our Farmer’s fruit around the world by connecting our farms to families for a better life. Living out our values of Grower Mindset, Sustainable Results, Integrity Above All, Inclusive Teamwork (GRIT) has made Ocean Spray® a creative, entrepreneurial, energetic, and fun place to work.

Position Description

The Global Supply Chain intern will work in a cross-functional capacity across the supply planning organization. This role will provide exposure to supply planning, material planning, as well as supply chain analytics. The role will be a mix of tactical responsibility planning supply, securing materials as well as a key project for the organization. As the Global Supply Chain intern, you will be exposed to multiple aspects of the global supply chain organization, not exclusively limited to the following:

• Supply Planning
• Material Planning
• Supply Chain Analytics
• Network Optimization

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Ability Requirements

• Must be a current student enrolled in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Relevant related degree program
• Classroom or academic exposure to supply chain fundamentals with overall good academic standing at the respective university
• Desire and willingness to pursue a career in supply chain or operations as an early career professional
• Highly organized, self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Hourly Pay Range

$23.00 - $30.00

Duration & Location

• Position will start June 8, 2027, and run for 10-12 weeks.
• Traditional work week but with summer Fridays 8:00am-12:30pm
• Interns will have the opportunity to participate in multiple events throughout the summer including leadership panels, a day of fun in Boston and learning sessions from various business functions.
• This position will be located at our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA (about 45 minutes South of Boston – Exit 6 off Rte. 495).

Who We Are

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team Members, Farmers, Consumers And Communities Alike--we Value What Makes Us Unique And Strive To Connect Our Farms To Families For a Better Life By Living Our Values

• Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

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.