Manager, Supply Chain Business Partner

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.

• 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).

• 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.

• MBA or relevant advanced degree.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.
• Lean/Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher).
• S&OP/IBP process involvement.

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

At least 5 Years of Experience.

$105,800 - $145,420.

• 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

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.