Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Business Systems Analyst, Plan to Make! 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 BSA is responsible for analyzing and improving business processes and systems. The BSA will assist with the design, development and deployment of optimized, integrated, automated solutions, specifically related to our Supply Chain functions across Manufacturing, Production Planning and Warehousing to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness. The BSA will also collaborate with IT teams to implement solutions, conduct testing, and ensure successful deployment. Key responsibilities include identifying areas for improvement, developing process models, and providing ongoing support and training to users. This role will be the functional expert in SAP PP and a critical component of our SAP Delivery Solution Team, working with key business stakeholders and product teams to prioritize and deliver enhancements, projects and enable capabilities that provide value to the cooperative. The BSA will also work closely with the Application support team to resolve day-to-day support tickets and ensure the operational health of the system. As such the role requires keen attention to detail. This individual will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help maximize the benefit of IT system investments.
A Day in the Life...
Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, SAP development team, data governance, and subject matter experts to gather requirements, design and deliver implementations and enhancements within SAP PP
Work with the business and product partners from cross-functional initiatives to support the business processes related to Supply Chain and identify opportunities for productivity, efficiency, and growth enabled by tech solutions
Accountable for maintaining integrations within SAP PP module, supporting ecosystems and overseeing batch schedules working with 3rd party offshore support teams and/or Vendor support teams
Document and diagram existing system and business processes and analyze for more efficient methods
Translate functional business requirements into technical requirements working within an agile team
Collaborate within an agile team to perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed enhancements and projects to aid management in making implementation decisions
Coordinate and perform use case tests, end-user reviews and post-implementation support
Deliver orientation and training to end users for new capabilities, enhancements and projects including writing documentation
Provide production support and research application incidents working with developers, end-users, and the Application support team
Assist in prioritizing break/fix and enhancement requests with product managers, business leads, and Application support team to ensure delivery of prioritized requests in a timely manner
Proven experience as a Business Systems Analyst or similar role overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software and solutions.
Technical knowledge of SAP PP required. Experience with SAP EWM, MES systems a plus
Proficiency in business process modeling and documentation tools
Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and project management methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
3+ years of functional SAP experience in PP, ideally in a CPG/Manufacturing business
Basic knowledge of SAP EWM a plus
Knowledge of APIs and other integration methodologies
Enhancement & production management experience
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
No Minimum Education Specified
At least 3 Years of Experience
$71,500 - $98,340
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.
Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
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
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.
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Ocean Spray Cranberries is an American agricultural cooperative owned by cranberry and grapefruit growers, headquartered in Lakeville, Massachusetts. It produces and markets cranberry juices, dried cranberries, sauces, and other fruit-based beverages and snacks sold to consumers globally.
Visit website$71,500 – $98,340
Base + Bonus