Associate Manager, Operations Planning - Lakeville, United States - Ocean Spray

Ocean Spray
Ocean Spray
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Lakeville, United States

1 week ago

Mark Lane

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Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Associate Manager, Operations Planning 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.

Position Location:

We're all about flexibility This will be a _hybrid role_ based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA or our Seaport Boston, MA location with Mondays & Fridays remote.


The Associate Manager, Operations Planning is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the Bill of Materials (BOM), managing obsolete inventory, participating in project management activities, ensuring production change control, and supporting various operational planning reporting needs.

This role requires close collaboration with plants, copackers, and various internal teams to ensure efficient and accurate operations planning.

A Day in the Life...

Bill of Material Maintenance

  • Ensure all plants and copackers have updated BOMs to align with OSC PCC standards.
  • Develop and implement an audit process for BOMs to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Conduct annual BOM reviews to support cost roll processes.
  • Train and document BOM maintenance procedures for the organization to ensure consistent practices.
Obsolete Management

  • Maintain accrual records for all potential obsolete writeoffs to ensure accurate financial tracking.
  • Keep the obso. database updated and accurate.
  • Collaborate with plants and copackers to facilitate the cleanup of obsolete materials.
  • Develop and manage forecasts and reports related to obsolete management to support decisionmaking.
Project Management

  • Act as the Operations Planning representative on various project teams.
  • Provide feedback on the feasibility and impact of projects on operations planning.
  • Engage the Operations Planning team as projects approach golive to ensure smooth transitions and implementations.
Production Change Control (PCC)

  • Represent Operations Planning in weekly PCC meetings, ensuring the team's interests are considered.
  • Present and write PCC change documents on behalf of the Operations Planning team to communicate necessary changes.
Ops Planning Reporting

  • Support the Director of Operations Planning in preparing the IBP Step 3 deck to facilitate strategic planning.
  • Create and maintain the availability report for GCO (Global Commercial Operations) and commercial teams to ensure accurate supply information.
  • Provide production and inventory reports to alliance partners and internal copack partners to support operational transparency and efficiency.

What We Are Looking For:
Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in operations planning, supply chain management, or related roles.
  • SAP Experience
  • Strong knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) management and production planning processes.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problemsolving skills.
  • Proficiency in relevant software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, MS Office Suite).
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to train and document processes effectively.
  • Experience in project management and crossfunctional team collaboration.
  • Detailoriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (required)


Work Experience:
At least 5 Years of Experience


Benefits:


  • Complete insurance package on Day1 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
  • Fertility benefits
  • Transgender benefits
  • 1:1 health coaching and more
  • 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at yearend
  • Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (prorated 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
  • Backup 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 e
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