Ocean Spray Cranberries

Principal Nutrition Scientist Location: Lakeville, MA, United States Job Description: Full time job requisition id R5196 Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Principal Nutrition Scientist! 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 with Mondays and Fridays remote. The Principal Nutrition Scientist will lead nutritional research initiatives for the Cooperative. You will analyze research needs and develop strategy for research to support product development efforts pertaining to Cooperative products and functional ingredients including but not limited to evaluating scientific literature, developing research strategy, conducting clincal trials and analyzing outcomes to support messaging. You will build relationships with external stakeholders and research units, substantiate health claims for products, and ensure nutritional regulatory compliance. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and identify health innovations for a competitive industry advantage. A Day in the Life... - Provides strategic direction for nutrition research activities to promote new and current areas of cranberry health benefits and other health promoting functional ingredients. Drives long term health positioning and competitive advantage. - Define research agenda based on enterprise direction and influence innovation pipeline. Coordinate and support basic and clinical research activities by initiating new collaborations, reviewing literature and attending conferences - Coordinate and execute nutrition policy activities in cross functional teams to provide technical support for development and marketing of innovative health products globally. - Provide direction for development of substantiation for functional ingredients to support marketing claims and regulatory approvals globally. - Establish good working relationships with academic influencers and external collaborators. - Provide nutrition technical expertise to cross functional team members for evaluation of emerging technology to support health innovations, product innovations, and sustainability. - Familiar with patent search, analysis and mapping. Relay opinion on claims and patent interpretations. - Plan nutrition research activities to promote new and current areas of cranberry health benefits and other health promoting functional ingredients. Execution and leadership for development and support of research and claims. What We Are Looking For: Required - Show depth and breadth of knowledge in nutrition science and help transmit and implement solutions to business challenges. - Educational training in nutrition, biochemistry, human health or biology - Clinical design and biostatistics. - Strong oral and written communication skills - Strong execution and management skills - Demonstrated strategic and innovation mindset and ability to engage and influence external collaborators - Ability to influence, mentor and guide cross-functional strategic alignment Preferred - Deep knowledge of nutrition and claims regulations - Working knowledge of food science, analytical chemistry or food technology - Understanding of nutrition and policy landscape and ability to navigate and influence to support business needs. - Project management and strategic planning skills - Leadership and mentorship skills - Strategic and creative mindset - Ability to manage ambiguity Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Required) Work Experience: At least 5 Years of Experience Annual Salary: $105,800 - $145,420 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. For MA Applicants – It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

• Design and implement end-to-end integrations using approved patterns (APIs, middleware, event-based, batch) • Develop detailed technical designs, specifications, and interface documentation • Define and implement: o Data mappings and transformations o Interface contracts and schemas o Error handling, resiliency, and retry mechanisms o Logging, monitoring, and alerting • Lead hands-on build and configuration across SAP and integrated platforms • Provide technical leadership and oversight for AMS Integration & Development teams • Oversee AMS production support activities and act as primary contact for critical incidents & escalations • Ensure SLA adherence, consistent application of integration standards, and robust documentation • Drive improvements in integration stability, performance, and defect reduction • Ensure solutions adhere to enterprise-defined integration standards and patterns • Participate in design reviews to validate feasibility, performance, and build quality • Identify and escalate gaps where standards are not practical for delivery • Ensure custom development is appropriately designed and aligned to approved approaches • Define monitoring, alerting, and operational metrics • Support deployments, cutovers, and stabilization activities • Drive continuous improvement in integration performance and reliability • Partner with Enterprise Architecture to ensure alignment to strategy and standards • Collaborate with business and IT teams to translate requirements into technical solutions • Act as the bridge between architecture intent and implementation execution

• Oversee environmental compliance programs across multiple facilities, ensuring adherence to all applicable federal, state, local, and provincial regulations • Lead the preparation, submission, and renewal of environmental permits (air, water, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and related areas) • Ensure all required EHS permits are current, accurate, and maintained for operational compliance • Oversee and provide technical expertise for environmental systems, including wastewater treatment operations and modifications • Review and approve environmental engineering designs, consultant reports, and capital projects impacting compliance • Maintain and update environmental prevention and management plans (e.g., SPCC, SWPPP, Wastewater O&M) • Develop, implement, and maintain environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001) • Monitor and analyze environmental performance metrics (waste, water, emissions, energy use) • Drive sustainability initiatives such as waste reduction, water conservation, emissions reduction, and packaging improvements • Support carbon footprint reduction and ESG reporting efforts (Scope 1–3 emissions, GHG tracking) • Partner with R&D, operations, and supply chain teams to improve environmental performance • Conduct environmental audits, inspections, and risk assessments • Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting • Investigate environmental incidents and implement corrective actions • Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and external auditors • Train employees on environmental compliance requirements and best practices • Collaborate with EHS, engineering, and plant leadership to embed environmental standards into operations • Provide technical guidance for new product launches, process changes, and capital projects

• Collects data and performs metric calculations. • Consolidates and distills data from multiple sources/teams: sales, inventory, etc. • Keeps cross-functional projects organized; oversees and owns communication with cross-functional teams. • Supports & participates in integrated business planning process. • Executes ad hoc analysis and requests as required. • SAP experienced preferred.

• Collects data and performs metric calculations. • Consolidates and distills data from multiple sources/teams: sales, inventory, etc. • Keeps cross-functional projects organized; oversees and owns communication with cross-functional teams. • Supports & participates in integrated business planning process. • Executes ad hoc analysis and requests as required. • SAP experienced preferred.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, SAP development and integration teams, data governance, and subject matter experts to gather requirements, design and deliver implementations and enhancements within SAP S/4HANA SD/OTC • Work with the business and product partners from cross-functional initiatives to support the business processes related to Order-to-Cash and identify opportunities for productivity, efficiency, and growth enabled by tech solutions • Accountable for maintaining SAP BTP integrations with different SAP S/4HANA SD/OTC processes, supporting ecosystems and overseeing, monitoring and closely 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, RCA 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

• Drive End‑to‑End Operational Excellence • Own and optimize end‑to‑end processes across business units, enabling robust operational support for the long-range plan. • Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve how work gets done, balancing global consistency with local market needs. • Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance speed, clarity, and effectiveness for business teams. • Support Network Optimization efforts across the I&I organization aligned with long-range plan priorities • Provide oversight of key international operations disciplines, including pipeline management and co-packer/co-manufacturer performance tracking • Partner with regional operations managers to ensure processes and partner capabilities enable commercial priorities and growth strategies. • Support commercial leads on sales operations facilitating smooth execution of strategic priorities. • Act as a central connector across markets to share best practices and drive alignment. • Enable Strategy Execution • Translate international commercial strategy into clear operational plans, milestones, and success metrics. • Support annual planning, long‑range planning, and key transformation initiatives impacting international operations. • Leverage analytics to drive visibility, efficiency and fact-based decision making across I&I. • Deliver Governance & Performance Tracking Frameworks • Define and monitor key operational KPIs to provide visibility into performance, risks, and opportunities. • Establish governance forums and operating rhythms (e.g., business reviews, performance updates) to drive operational accountability. • Lead Through Influence • Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, and other enabling teams across geographies. • Influence senior stakeholders and lead change without direct authority. • Support change management for new processes, tools, and ways of working.

• Own delivery of enterprise platforms and core business applications from build through release and stabilization • Execute solution delivery in alignment with approved enterprise architecture standards and patterns • Ensure delivery teams and vendors adhere to established development, quality, and security standards • Accountable for platform reliability, availability, and business continuity outcomes • Accountable for day‑to‑day operational stability, performance, and supportability of enterprise platforms • Own change management processes for applications and integrations • Ensure SLAs, operational KPIs, and compliance requirements are consistently met • Develop and execute platform upgrade, patching, and lifecycle management strategies • Establish and govern application and platform monitoring standards • Enable and supervise cloud services supporting enterprise applications • Lead and manage hands‑on technical roles, including Systems Integration Architect & SAP Basis • Ensure integrations are reliable, observable, and supportable in production • Drive root‑cause analysis and remediation of platform and integration issues • Partner with Enterprise Architecture to surface architectural gaps, risks, and technical debt • Ensure knowledge transfer, documentation, and operational readiness across platforms • Govern Application Managed Service (AMS) providers and system integrators • Establish and manage performance metrics for vendors and service partners • Ensure vendor delivery models align to operational and business needs • Drive continuous improvement in service quality, cost efficiency, and responsiveness

• 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 and IM/EWM • 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 & IM/EWM module s , 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

• Serve as functional and solution expert for SAP Analytics Cloud for Planning (SAC-P) in support of holistic Financial Planning processes, leading all Product Management aspects of the SDLC, including requirement gathering, solution definition, build, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. • Drive process optimization and solution standardization by leveraging platform best practices, architectural standards, and industry frameworks • Own system integrations across enterprise platforms, including interfaces with ERP, SAC-P, Datasphere, third‑party applications, and external partners (e.g., APIs, EDI, BTP, and middleware solutions) • Coordinate and execute use case testing, end‑user validation activities, and post‑implementation support • Oversee production support activities and act as a point of escalation for critical incidents and high‑impact system issues within SAC-P and/or other Financial Planning applications • Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, development teams, data governance, and subject matter experts to prioritize and deliver system enhancements • Partner with cross‑functional teams to support end‑to‑end enterprise business processes and identify opportunities for productivity, efficiency, automation, and scalability enabled by technology • Build and maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders across and end users through deep functional understanding and trusted partnership • Identify cost‑saving opportunities and drive innovation through process improvement, automation, and modernization initiatives within the Financial Planning domain • Define solution architecture requirements and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles and standards • Ensure solutions comply with security, risk, and regulatory requirements in alignment with Information Security and governance policies • Contribute to cost‑benefit analysis and business case development for proposed initiatives and enhancements • Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to Business System Analysts and AMS team members to ensure effective collaboration and delivery