Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Warehouse & Distribution Workstream Lead! 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. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Warehouse Management System (WMS) Process Lead to join the xELERATE team to drive the development and implementation of our warehouse management system and processes as part of a comprehensive ERP system deployment. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape and transform warehouse operations across a global enterprise. As a key leader in the xELERATE program, the WMS Process Lead will contribute to driving innovation, automation, and operational excellence, ensuring our manufacturing plants and 3PL distribution centers are digitally connected and aligned with industry-leading standards.

A Day in the Life...

This role focuses on manufacturing warehouse operations with a strong emphasis on SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). The WMS Process Lead will play a critical role in the xELERATE transformation project by delivering an optimized, integrated, and automated functional solution for warehouse and distribution management across our global operations. This individual will work closely with fellow workstream leads, business process owners, and their IT Technical Lead, covering technology (including development and integration), deployment, data, security & controls, testing, and organizational change management to deliver an improved and fully integrated solution to the organization. 

What We Are Looking For:

Process Expertise and Ownership: Lead the end-to-end development and deployment of the warehouse management processes within the ERP system, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and integration across functional areas.Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional xELERATE workstream leads, global business process owners, technical architects, implementation partners and key stakeholders, to ensure a seamless and integrated solution.Process Integration: Ensure warehouse operations are fully integrated with other core functional processes, including Order-to-Cash (OTC), Procure-to-Pay (PTP), and Record-to-Report (RTR), to deliver a holistic, automated supply chain solution.Technology Partnership: Collaborate with technical teams and implementation partner on system configuration, development, integration, data migration/cutover, security role development and testing.Change Management: Partner with organizational change management teams to ensure user adoption and successful change readiness across global facilities. Lead workshops, assist in training curriculum development and training sessions for key users and stakeholders.Site Readiness: Collaborate and support Site Readiness Team as needed.Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks, manage issues, and ensure delivery timelines are met.Implementation & Hypercare Support –Domestic and International Travel required for site implementation and post go live hyper-care support.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering, or a related field.Proven experience in warehouse operations and ERP implementations, with specific expertise in SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management).Strong knowledge of manufacturing environments and end-to-end supply chain processes.Demonstrated leadership in driving process improvements, technology adoption, and operational excellence.Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.Experience managing cross-functional teams and working with external partners.

Preferred Skills

Experience in global ERP rollouts.Familiarity with data migration, system testing, and user training methodologies.Knowledge of Red Prairie (WMS Legacy System) a plus

Education:

Bachelor of Science (Preferred)

Work Experience:

At least 5 Years of Experience

Benefits:

Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programsHealth, Dental and Vision insuranceHealth savings accountFlexible spending accountLife and accident insuranceEmployee assistance programTelehealth servicesFertility benefitsTransgender benefits1:1 health coaching and more401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-endShort-Term Incentive/Performance bonusesFlexible scheduling optionsVacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)Holiday pay for 12 holidaysCareer development and growth opportunitiesTuition/Education assistance programsAccess to LinkedIn LearningScholarship programs for children of employeesParental leaveBright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.Adoption assistanceBereavement leaveUp to $300 fitness reimbursementUp to $300 massage reimbursementEmployee appreciation eventsEmployee discountsCharitable 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 otherInclusive 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.