[Hiring] Associate Manager, Systems Management @Ocean Spray Cranberries

Role Description

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-to-day 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.

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.

Requirements

• Exposure to data governance frameworks or master data management (MDM).

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.