Associate Manager, Systems Management

Ocean Spray Cranberries

Associate Manager of Systems Management at Ocean Spray overseeing governance and quality of planning master data. Leading systems management efforts for effective decision-making and analytics.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $78,600 - $108,130 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Own end-to-end planning master data processes, including: Bills of Materials (BOMs), Item and SKU lifecycle management, Vendor and supplier master data, Location and network data, etc.
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.
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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

master data governancedata integritydata quality monitoringdata management workflowsautomationsystem enhancementsdata standardsprocess standardizationend-to-end planning processesmaster data management

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvinginfluencingpriority settingstakeholder engagementeducatingdocumentation