Operations Planning Intern
Ocean Spray
Operations Planning Intern
Ocean Spray
Grower-owned cooperative producing cranberry beverages
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is a leading multi-national consumer packaged goods company (CPG), specializing in the sales of Cranberry products. Formed as a Grower-Owned Cooperative in 1930, Ocean Spray® is owned by a diverse network of over 700 Cranberry Farmers. These growers, many of which are multi-generational farming families who have been a part of the Cooperative for decades, are the foundation for all that we do. Ever aware of our long-term commitment to our Growers, we care deeply about sustainability— in regard to both our business metrics and the environment—and believe that a focus on strong environmental management is an integral part of the way we manage our business.
At Ocean Spray, our purpose is to generate a passion for our Farmer’s fruit around the world by connecting our farms to families for a better life. Living out our values of Grower Mindset, Sustainable Results, Integrity Above All, Inclusive Teamwork (GRIT) has made Ocean Spray® a creative, entrepreneurial, energetic, and fun place to work.
Position Description:
The Global Supply Chain intern will work in a cross-functional capacity across the supply planning organization. This role will provide exposure to supply planning, material planning, as well as supply chain analytics. The role will be a mix of tactical responsibility planning supply, securing materials as well as a key project for the organization. As the Global Supply Chain intern, you will be exposed to multiple aspects of the global supply chain organization, not exclusively limited to the following:
Supply Planning
Material Planning
Supply Chain Analytics
Network Optimization
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements:
Must be a current student enrolled in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Relevant related degree program
Classroom or academic exposure to supply chain fundamentals with overall good academic standing at the respective university
Desire and willingness to pursue a career in supply chain or operations as an early career professional
Highly organized, self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Hourly Pay Range:
$23.00 - $30.00
Duration & Location:
Position will start June 8, 2027, and run for 10-12 weeks.
Traditional work week but with summer Fridays 8:00am-12:30pm
Interns will have the opportunity to participate in multiple events throughout the summer including leadership panels, a day of fun in Boston and learning sessions from various business functions.
This position will be located at our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA (about 45 minutes South of Boston – Exit 6 off Rte. 495).
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:
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.
Grower-owned cooperative producing cranberry beverages
Ocean Spray is a grower-owned agricultural cooperative that produces cranberry- and citrus-based beverages. Its main products include cranberry juices, juice cocktails (such as Cran-Apple), and historically, jellied cranberry sauce. The cooperative model means the cranberry and grapefruit growers themselves own the company, which helps set stable prices and leverage collective marketing power. The product line expanded from cranberry sauce to juices after a crisis in 1959, targeting blended juice drinks to diversify beyond single-fruit offerings. Unlike many brands that are owned by outside investors, Ocean Spray has remained cooperatively owned and has rejected acquisition offers, maintaining alignment with its grower-owners. The company’s goal is to expand markets for its fruit by developing and selling juice beverages and other related products while providing stable returns to its growers.
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