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Associate Manager, Systems Management

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Lakeville
1 Ocean Spray Drive (Show on map)
Apr 29, 2026
Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Associate Manager, Systems Management! 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 **remote role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA. We are open to remote candidates. The Associate Manager, Systems Management plays a critical leadership role in establishing and scaling the Systems Management Center of Excellence (COE) within the Business Planning organization. This role owns the governance, accuracy, and consistency of planning critical master data across interconnected systems supporting Business, Demand, Supply, and Materials Planning. This position assumes responsibility for data management activities previously embedded within planning roles and ensures high quality data foundations that enable effective planning, analytics, and decision making across domestic and international businesses. The Associate Manager leads standards, priorities, and continuous improvement efforts while managing or guiding Systems Analysts within the COE. A Day in the Life... Systems COE Leadership & Governance Establish and enforce master data governance standards across planning related systems to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and auditability. Serve as the escalation point for complex data integrity issues impacting Planning, Operations, and Commercial teams. Partner with Business Planning, Supply Planning, Materials Planning, IT, and Analytics teams to align system configuration and data ownership. Develop COE operating procedures, documentation, and control routines to ensure sustainability and compliance. Master Data Ownership & Quality Own end-to-end planning master data processes, including: Bills of Materials (BOMs) Item and SKU lifecycle management (new, active, obsolete) Vendor and supplier master data Location and network data (lead times, MOQs, safety stock, sourcing rules) Lead governance for New Product Development data readiness, ensuring accuracy and timeliness prior to demand and supply planning. Proactively monitor data quality, identify systemic issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Process Design & Continuous Improvement Design scalable data management workflows that reduce manual effort and planner dependency. Identify opportunities for automation, system enhancements, and improved data handoffs. Support evolving IT, data, and analytics initiatives, including new system implementations or data model changes. Translate planning and business requirements into clear data standards and system rules. People & Stakeholder Leadership Provide day today leadership, coaching, and priority setting for Systems Analysts within the COE. Act as a key partner and educator to Planning teams on data structure, dependencies, and best practices. Communicate clearly with stakeholders on data status, risks, and impacts to planning outputs. What We Are Looking For: Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business, Operations, or related field. 5+ years of experience in supply chain systems, master data management, or planning support roles. Strong understanding of end-to-end planning processes (Demand, Supply, Materials). Hands-on experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, IBP/APO, or similar). Proven ability to lead process standardization and influence cross functional partners. Preferred Exposure to data governance frameworks or master data management (MDM) Education: Bachelor's or University Degree (Required) Work Experience: At least 5 Years of Experience Annual Salary: $78,600 - $108,130 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 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.