Operations Planning Intern

Ocean Spray; Lakeville (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Spray seeks an Operations Planning Intern to join our Global Supply Chain team in Lakeville, MA. This 10–12 week program will expose you to supply planning, material planning, and analytics while you contribute to real projects and events this summer.

You must be a current student in a related degree, maintain good academic standing, and be highly organized with the desire to pursue a career in supply chain or operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student in Supply Chain, Operations, or related business degree.
• Good academic standing and coursework in supply chain fundamentals.
• Desire to pursue a career in supply chain/operations as an early career professional.
• Highly organized and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Supply Planning and Material Planning activities.
• Support Supply Chain Analytics and performance reporting.
• Contribute to Network Optimization projects.
• Participate in leadership panels and learn across functions.

Skills

Organization

Self-motivation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Supply Chain/Operations/Business degree program

Job description

## Operations Planning InternApply: Lakeville, MA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R5424Ocean 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 OptimizationMinimum 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 - $30.00Duration & 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:* **G**rower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.* Sustainable **R**esults – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.* **I**ntegrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other* Inclusive **T**eamwork – 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.*