Supply Chain Manager

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Supply Chain 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.

The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for managing distribution activities for assigned facilities. You will manage supply chain budgets, direct plant receiving and transportation operations, and review master production plans. You will collaborate with supply chain teams to align business objectives, develop functional capabilities, and manage change processes. Additionally, you will support continuous improvement initiatives, promote FSQA programs, and develop supply chain teams to ensure operational excellence.

• Responsible for all aspects of receiving, operations planning and distribution/ transportation for assigned facilities.
• Review the master production plans and capacity to reduce costs and balance productivity and inventory levels.
• Create, justify, and maintain accountability for the supply chain operating budgets.
• Capable of managing change when business conditions dictate, while driving improvement into plant activities with every touch point.
• Embrace and build the necessary capability to flex the team, resources, materials, etc.
• Support local Third-Party Logistics (3PLs) to ensure adherence to budget, business processes, procedures and practices.
• Work with key leaders/function in the corporate office to align on short and long range production plans, execute short lead requests, while maintaining a firm balance of plant capability vs requested deliverables.
• Ensure effective team development of the supply chain function through setting and monitoring annual performance plans, coaching, and career development: ensuring the proper tools are in place to support the team and the process.
• Serve as a key member of the supply chain network across the system in developing functional capability.
• Support, drive and promote food safety and quality program.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, or closely related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management.
• Previous experience with transportation and 3PL management.
• Proven track record in leading multi-site Supply Chain operations.
• Have the ability to effectively communicate on all levels of the organization.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
• Working knowledge of inventory management systems/software (SAP, Red Prairie, etc.).
• An analytical mind with strong math skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Must be able to actively participate in and/or lead various community, charitable and employee events and activities.

Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)

At least 5 Years of Experience

• 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 Linked In 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

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