Sr. Marketing Operations & Budget Analyst
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Lakeville, Massachusetts, us, 02347
Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Sr. Marketing Operations & Budget Analyst! 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.
The Sr. Marketing Operations and Budget Analyst role is responsible for integrating marketing operations and budget management to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across initiatives. This role supports marketing execution through systems management, master data governance, and operational workflows, while maintaining financial discipline through budget oversight, invoice processing, and reporting. The position collaborates with Finance, Marketing, PMO, Creative, and external vendors to streamline processes and deliver actionable insights.
A Day in the Life Budget Operations
Manage functional budgets and forecasting, coding invoices, maintaining templates and monitoring plan vs. actuals in support of the full Commercial USA org.
Reconcile accruals and variances; update trackers and systems as needed.
Escalate discrepancies and manage funds for accurate & timely budget visibility.
Track all invoices from point of submission to payment, ensuring correct budget assignments; work with accounting (outsourced) and gain knowledge of tools i.e., Readsoft, Ivalua, etc.
Handle P‑Card transactions, including coding, compliance checks, and reporting.
Prepare monthly summaries and quarterly/annual budget updates for leadership.
Develop and present actionable status reports to multiple organizational levels.
Track KPIs for budget accuracy, invoice cycle time, and marketing workflow SLAs.
Marketing Operations
Set up new products, including pallets, cases, and displays; submit inputs through system, enforce naming conventions, and shepherd workflows until completion.
Provide status updates to stakeholders to support project timelines, initiatives, and track IANs; enforce naming conventions.
Coordinate sales samples and coupons, including requirements, billing, timelines, barcode creation, and artwork alignment with brand standards.
Develop & deliver training materials and documentation across the USA Commercial Team on new item setup, clearly defining process scope and exclusions and ensuring comprehension and accuracy.
Onboard users to item setup systems and workflows, ensure alignment with business processes, and provide input to EBX workflow design.
Drive completion of system set up to meet project timelines.
Act as the process champion, represent business teams in design discussions, support training initiatives, and serve as a key advisor to material request initiators—guiding requests through the process from start to finish.
Lead daily check‑ins to ensure completion of tasks in a timely manner.
Required What We Are Looking For
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Experience with systems such as SAP or other ERP, AP tools (e.g., Readsoft, Ivalua), CMS (e.g., Contentful), syndication (e.g., Salsify), and graphics workflow (e.g., WebCenter).
Strong technical aptitude, expertise in budget management and financial tracking, project management, and communication. Excels in fast‑paced, cross‑functional settings with exceptional time‑management and organizational skills.
Highly detail‑oriented, with a focus on accuracy, timelines, and compliance.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years in budgeting or marketing operations; exposure to both disciplines strongly preferred.
Cross‑functional collaboration: partner with Finance, Marketing, PMO, Creative, Package Engineering, Procurement, and external vendors to ensure timely execution and compliance.
Education Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)
Work Experience At least 3 Years of Experience
Annual Salary $79,400 - $109,230
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.
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The Sr. Marketing Operations and Budget Analyst role is responsible for integrating marketing operations and budget management to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across initiatives. This role supports marketing execution through systems management, master data governance, and operational workflows, while maintaining financial discipline through budget oversight, invoice processing, and reporting. The position collaborates with Finance, Marketing, PMO, Creative, and external vendors to streamline processes and deliver actionable insights.
A Day in the Life Budget Operations
Manage functional budgets and forecasting, coding invoices, maintaining templates and monitoring plan vs. actuals in support of the full Commercial USA org.
Reconcile accruals and variances; update trackers and systems as needed.
Escalate discrepancies and manage funds for accurate & timely budget visibility.
Track all invoices from point of submission to payment, ensuring correct budget assignments; work with accounting (outsourced) and gain knowledge of tools i.e., Readsoft, Ivalua, etc.
Handle P‑Card transactions, including coding, compliance checks, and reporting.
Prepare monthly summaries and quarterly/annual budget updates for leadership.
Develop and present actionable status reports to multiple organizational levels.
Track KPIs for budget accuracy, invoice cycle time, and marketing workflow SLAs.
Marketing Operations
Set up new products, including pallets, cases, and displays; submit inputs through system, enforce naming conventions, and shepherd workflows until completion.
Provide status updates to stakeholders to support project timelines, initiatives, and track IANs; enforce naming conventions.
Coordinate sales samples and coupons, including requirements, billing, timelines, barcode creation, and artwork alignment with brand standards.
Develop & deliver training materials and documentation across the USA Commercial Team on new item setup, clearly defining process scope and exclusions and ensuring comprehension and accuracy.
Onboard users to item setup systems and workflows, ensure alignment with business processes, and provide input to EBX workflow design.
Drive completion of system set up to meet project timelines.
Act as the process champion, represent business teams in design discussions, support training initiatives, and serve as a key advisor to material request initiators—guiding requests through the process from start to finish.
Lead daily check‑ins to ensure completion of tasks in a timely manner.
Required What We Are Looking For
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Experience with systems such as SAP or other ERP, AP tools (e.g., Readsoft, Ivalua), CMS (e.g., Contentful), syndication (e.g., Salsify), and graphics workflow (e.g., WebCenter).
Strong technical aptitude, expertise in budget management and financial tracking, project management, and communication. Excels in fast‑paced, cross‑functional settings with exceptional time‑management and organizational skills.
Highly detail‑oriented, with a focus on accuracy, timelines, and compliance.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years in budgeting or marketing operations; exposure to both disciplines strongly preferred.
Cross‑functional collaboration: partner with Finance, Marketing, PMO, Creative, Package Engineering, Procurement, and external vendors to ensure timely execution and compliance.
Education Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)
Work Experience At least 3 Years of Experience
Annual Salary $79,400 - $109,230
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.
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