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.
The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Business Partner leads commercialization for the International & Ingredients business, managing a broader and more complex portfolio and ensuring end‑to‑end supply readiness for innovation, promotions, and portfolio evolution. This role serves as the primary supply chain counterpart to senior commercial leaders in International & Ingredients. The Senior Manager drives medium‑term capacity options, scenario recommendations, and executive decision support in close partnership with Contract Manufacturing and Network Optimization teams, while not directly overseeing those functions.A Day in the Life...
Portfolio & Roadmap Leadership
Own the 12–24 month commercialization roadmap for International & Ingredients; align priorities with the Annual Operating Plan and Long‑Range Plan.
Chair or co-chair cross-functional commercialization forums; responsible for disciplined stage-gate governance and clear decision rights, in conjunction with PMO.
Sequence initiatives to balance service, cost, inventory, resilience, and margin goals for international markets and ingredient customers.
Strategy Alignment & Scenario Planning
Translate commercial strategies into executable supply plans and options, including scenario and sensitivity analyses for cross‑border and B2B ingredient flows.
Develop forward‑looking demand/capacity views (internal and external) with Planning; identify constraints and recommend pre‑emptive actions.
Frame trade‑offs and recommendations for Director/VP‑level decisions with crisp executive summaries and financial implications (service, inventory, landed cost, margin).
Program Leadership & Execution
Lead cross‑functional execution for high‑impact international launches, regulatory/labeling changes, and ingredient transitions; manage critical path, risk, and change control.
Run operational and strategic service reviews with internal and external stakeholders; drive issue resolution and escalation.
Ensure post‑launch review, performance capture, and continuous improvement close‑outs; codify learnings into playbooks.
Partnership with Manufacturing (Internal & Coman)
Co‑develop capacity sourcing options and timing with CM leadership; support partner onboarding and technology transfer deliverables for international and ingredient portfolios.
Coordinate with Plants, Corporate Supply Chain & Contract Manufacturing leaders on timelines, MOQ/lead‑time, qualification activities, and change control
Provide robust volume/mix scenarios, quality/service targets, and readiness requirements; track performance against launch and export readiness needs.
Support make‑vs‑buy and standard‑cost improvement analyses; supplier contracting and performance management remain with CM leadership.
Partnership with Network Optimization
Provide business case inputs to network studies (volume, service, cost, resilience) for international routes and ingredient customers; assess timeline impacts.
Co‑lead implementation planning for item/plant/DC transitions affecting export markets and ingredient supply; ensure cutover risk mitigation and customer communication alignment.
Support strategic capital planning with Operations, Engineering, and Finance by supplying assumptions and commercialization constraints.
Standards, KPIs & Continuous Improvement
Improve commercialization playbooks, RACIs, and KPIs
Drive adoption and collaboration with commercial function across demand/supply planning, manufacturing, logistics, and customer operations.
Own portfolio‑level dashboards and executive readouts (service, inventory, total landed cost, margin to plan).
Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to reduce cycle time and variability across commercialization workflows.
What We Are Looking For:
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, or Business; MBA preferred.
7–10+ years of progressive supply chain experience (CPG or similar), with demonstrated leadership of cross‑functional commercialization programs.
Deep knowledge of integrated planning, inventory management, manufacturing flow (internal and contract), logistics, and customer operations.
Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to synthesize complex data into executive‑level recommendations.
Experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP) and exposure to network optimization and advanced analytics tools.
Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred
MBA or relevant advanced degree.
Experience partnering with contract manufacturing and external supply networks.
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 7 Years of ExperienceAnnual Salary:
$128,000 - $176,000The 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, or Business
- 7-10+ years of progressive supply chain experience (CPG or similar) with leadership of cross-functional commercialization programs
- Deep knowledge of integrated planning, inventory management, manufacturing flow (internal and contract), logistics, and customer operations
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with ability to synthesize complex data into executive-level recommendations
- Experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP) and exposure to network optimization and advanced analytics tools
- Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills
- MBA or relevant advanced degree
- Experience partnering with contract manufacturing and external supply networks
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent
- Lean/Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)
- S&OP/IBP process involvement
What We Do
Ocean Spray is a vibrant agricultural cooperative of approximately 700 family farmers, established in 1930. Founded by three independent cranberry growers, the company is dedicated to promoting the cranberry as a superfruit. They focus on innovative product development and sustainable farming practices to connect farmers with families through their wide range of cranberry-based juices and food products.
