Ocean Spray Cranberries

Manager, Supply Chain Business Partner

Ocean Spray Cranberries$105K — $145K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, or Business.
  • 5-7+ years of supply chain experience, preferably in a CPG or high-velocity environment.
  • Working knowledge of integrated planning, inventory management, and logistics.
  • Demonstrated project management skills with influence capabilities.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and strong Excel/analytics skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate day-to-day supply chain activities for Foods & Beverage Ecosystem launches, promotions, and changes.
  • Facilitate stage-gate deliverables and ensure readiness across multiple functional areas.
  • Prepare inputs for S&OP/IBP while ensuring alignment of demand, supply, and financials.
  • Maintain a 12-18 month capacity signals look-ahead, identifying constraints and options.
  • Support scenario planning and document trade-offs for leadership decisions.
  • Serve as the main supply chain liaison for cross-functional teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to enhance efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance package available from Day 1, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching and potential discretionary year-end match.
  • Flexible scheduling options to promote work-life balance.
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • Generous vacation and holiday pay policies, including parental leave.
Full Job Description
The Manager, Supply Chain Business Partner, supports the USA Foods & Beverage Ecosystem businesses, executing commercialization plans that translate commercial strategy into executable, value‑creating supply chain outcomes for an assigned brand, category, or customer portfolio. This role orchestrates cross‑functional teams to ensure end‑to‑end supply readiness for new product launches, base business strategies, product/ pack/ portfolio changes, and capacity / capability planning for Foods & Beverage Ecosystem. The Manager supports medium‑term demand and capacity analysis and partners closely with Contract Manufacturing and Network Optimization teams without having direct oversight of those functions.

A Day in the Life...

Alignment & Planning

  • Ownday-to-daycoordination of assigned Foods &BeverageEcosystemlaunches, promotions, and portfolio changes from concept throughpostlaunchstabilization.

  • Facilitate stage‑gate deliverables; ensure readiness across Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Procurement, and Customer Operations.

  • Prepare inputs to S&OP/IBP for theFoodsand Beverageportfolio; ensure demand, supply, and financial alignment.

  • Maintain a 12–18 monthlook‑ahead for capacity signals with Supply and Production Planning;identifyconstraints and trigger options analysis.

  • Support scenario planning (e.g., mix shifts, step‑up volumes, alternate pack/plant options) and document trade‑offs for leadership decisions.

CrossFunctional Coordination

  • Serve as the primary day‑to‑day supply chain interface for Marketing, Sales, Finance, R&D, Packaging,Manufacturing,Engineering, Quality, and Customer Operations forFoods&BeverageEcosystem.

  • Coordinate specifications, BOMs, routings, labeling/packaging readiness, and regulatory/quality requirements with functional owners.

  • Support PMO withoperating cadence (projectstandups, risk reviews, stakeholder updates) 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.

  • Partnership with Manufacturing(Internal & Coman)

  • Coordinate withPlants, Corporate Supply Chain &Contract Manufacturing leaders on timelines, MOQ/lead‑time, qualification activities, and change control forFoods/Beverageitems.

  • Provide volume/mix forecasts and readiness inputs; support make‑vs‑buy and sourcing recommendations with data as requested.

  • Track partner readiness and escalate risks; final sourcing decisions and supplier performance management remain with CM leadership.

Partnership with Network Optimization 

  • Supply portfolio inputs (demand signals, service targets, constraints) to network studiesimpactingFoodsand Beverage.

  • Support implementation of network changes (item/plant moves, DC cutovers, inventory rebalancing) for the assignedFoodsand Beverageportfolio.

  • 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).

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications
​•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.

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

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (Required) Master's Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience:

At least 5 Years of Experience

Annual Salary:

$105,800 - $145,420

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

About Ocean Spray Cranberries

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is a food and beverage company that produces and markets cranberry and grapefruit products. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Lakeville-Middleboro, Massachusetts. Ocean Spray's products include cranberry juice, dried cranberries, and cranberry sauce. The company is owned by more than 700 cranberry farmers in the United States and Canada. Ocean Spray has manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and Washington. The company's products are sold in more than 100 countries around the world.
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