Sr. Materials Planning Manager

Ocean Spray; Lakeville (MN); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Bonus program

Job summary

Ocean Spray is seeking a Sr. Materials Planning Manager to lead end-to-end planning across materials, inventory, and contract manufacturing.

You will drive service, cost, and inventory performance while coaching planning professionals and aligning cross-functional teams with demand and capacity. You will partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, R&D, and external manufacturers to optimize the end-to-end supply plan and improve data governance, MRP effectiveness, and planning processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; at least 10 years of experience in planning or operations.
• Strong leadership and people management within supply chain, planning, manufacturing, or operations.
• Extensive experience in supply planning, materials planning, inventory management, replenishment, procurement, demand planning, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, S4, and IBP) and advanced Excel/planning tools.
• APICS/ASCM CSCP/CPIM or related certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning activities across materials planning, inventory, replenishment, and contract manufacturing.
• Develop, coach, and align planning teams to meet business objectives.
• Align supply, material, inventory, production, and stock transfer plans with demand and capacity.
• Drive continuous improvement through root-cause analysis and system/workflow enhancements.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, co-manufacturers, and external partners to optimize service and cost.
• Oversee budgeting, financial analysis, and cost optimization across planning and supply network.

Skills

Leadership

Supply planning

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

S/4HANA

IBP

Excel

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Sr. Materials Planning Manager! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since. Position Location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays and Fridays remote. In this role, the Sr. Materials Planning Manager is responsible for leading integrated planning activities across materials, supply, inventory, manufacturing, and contract manufacturing operations. This position drives service, cost, inventory, and operational performance through the development and execution of end-to-end planning strategies. The role provides leadership to planning teams, collaborates cross-functionally to align supply chain plans, supports innovation and business growth initiatives, and drives continuous improvement through process optimization, data management, and strategic decision-making. A Day in the Life... Lead planning activities including, materials planning, inventory management, replenishment, and contract manufacturing operations to achieve business objectives. Lead, develop, and coach planning professionals by establishing team objectives, monitoring performance, building capabilities, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Develop and align supply, material, inventory, production, and stock transfer plans to support business demand while balancing capacity, material availability, and service requirements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis, process optimization, and implementation of system and workflow enhancements across planning and supply chain functions. Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Commercial teams, R&D, and external manufacturing partners to create and maintain an aligned end-to-end supply plan. Oversee planning system integrity including master data governance, MRP effectiveness, inventory planning parameters, and planning-related business processes. Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials and finished goods through proactive planning, risk identification, mitigation strategies, and supplier and co-manufacturer collaboration. Support innovation, commercialization, and lifecycle management initiatives through effective planning, supply readiness, and inventory strategies. Manage relationships with key suppliers, co-manufacturers, and external partners while identifying opportunities to improve service, reduce cost, and optimize network performance. Lead budgeting, financial analysis, inventory reconciliation, reporting activities, and identification of cost optimization opportunities across the planning and supply network.

What We Are Looking For:

• Required Demonstrated leadership and people management experience within supply chain, planning, manufacturing, or operations environments.
• Extensive experience in supply planning, materials planning, inventory management, replenishment, procurement, demand planning, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of MRP processes, production planning, inventory optimization, and supply chain management principles.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving organizational alignment.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, S4, and IBP preferred) and advanced use of Microsoft Excel and planning tools.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Results oriented with the ability to lead through ambiguity and drive continuous improvement.
• Preferred Food and beverage manufacturing or consumer packaged goods experience.
• Experience managing contract manufacturing networks and external supply partners.
• Project management experience leading large cross-functional initiatives.
• APICS/ASCM, CSCP, CPIM, or related supply chain certifications.

Education: Bachelor\'s or University Degree (Required) Work Experience: At least 10 Years of Experience Annual Salary: $128,000 - $160,000 The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position’s typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.

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

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. 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. 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, the cooperative's cranberries are currently featured in more than a thousand great-tasting, good-for-you products in over 100 countries worldwide. The innovative, entrepreneurial spirit of our founders remains rooted in our cooperative's culture, and most of all, our purpose of connecting our farms to families for a better life. Please share with us some basic information, so that we may follow up with you regarding opportunities to grow your career at Ocean Spray!