Manager, Supply Chain Business Partner

Ocean Spray Cranberries • Lakeville, MA

5d • $105,800 - $145,420

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day coordination of assigned Foods & Beverage Ecosystem launches, promotions, and portfolio changes from concept through postlaunch stabilization.
• Facilitate stage‑gate deliverables; ensure readiness across Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Procurement, and Customer Operations.
• Prepare inputs to S&OP/IBP for the Foods and Beverage portfolio; ensure demand, supply, and financial alignment.
• Maintain a 12–18 month look‑ahead for capacity signals with Supply and Production Planning; identify constraints 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.
• 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 (project standups, risk reviews, stakeholder updates) and publish clear action lists and owners.
• Leverage ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, IBP/APO) and advanced Excel/analytics to inform recommendations.
• 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; final sourcing decisions and supplier performance management remain with CM leadership.
• Provide supply portfolio inputs (demand signals, service targets, constraints) to network studies impacting Foods and Beverage.
• Support implementation of network changes (item/plant moves, DC cutovers, inventory rebalancing) for the assigned Foods and Beverage portfolio.
• Coordinate change management, customer communication milestones, and cutover risk mitigation with functional owners.
• 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).

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager