Sustainability Data Analyst (Temporary)

Company Overview:

For 87 years, Ocean Spray®’s logo has been an enduring symbol of what we stand for—Taste, Health & Heritage. We are an agricultural cooperative formed in 1930 by three cranberry farmers who shared a common goal of expanding the market for their crop.

At Ocean Spray® we understand the value of working together, while knowing each individual plays a vital role in the company’s success. Our business has always been and continues to be built on people from different backgrounds, coming together for a common goal. The same sense of respect, ownership, and innovation on which the Cooperative was founded is what drives Ocean Spray® today!

Position Description:

The Cooperative Development department at Ocean Spray is looking to add a Sustainability Data Analyst on a temporary basis. The Sustainability team collaborates with Agriculture Sciences, Marketing, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Operations, Legal, Sales, and Ocean Spray Cranberry Farmer-Owners to execute initiatives throughout the Cooperative.

The Analyst will support a biennial Farm Sustainability Assessment, coordinating with a 3rd party vendor and Ocean Spray farmers to complete and analyze a large data set to identify performance trends.

The Analyst will also provide support to Operations Manufacturing energy, waste, and water data collection, review, and analysis including opportunities to improve or create a new database model, perform forecasting, and building a business case for a new approach to data management.

You may have the opportunity to support other areas of the sustainability department including field visits and on the job training in:

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Recycling/Composting and Waste Reduction
• Water Stewardship
• Traceability, Supply Chain, and Procurement
• Energy Efficiency /Renewables
• Greenhouse Gas/Carbon Management
• Environmental Health & Safety
• Social Compliance
• Packaging Design
• Employee Engagement

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree Program related to Sustainability, Environmental Science, or Environmental Engineering
• Must be able perform data set analysis with advanced data management skills preferred
• Creative thinking and a passion for innovation
• Broad understanding of the fundamentals of key environmental and social issues with the ability to remain up-to-date on new and emerging technologies
• Strong communication, research, and data skills
• Highly organized, self-starter and ability to work with various levels within an organization
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, must adapt well to change and be able to prioritize multiple aspects of his or her project(s)
• Advanced PC skills: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with Scope 5, SoFi, Accuvio or other environmental database /management tool base is desired.

Duration & Location:

• This is a 6 month position that will start immediately , option to be full or part-time for the right candidate
• Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
• Position is located at our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA (about 45 minutes South of Boston and East of Providence – Exit 5 off of Rte I-495)

Deadline to Apply:

January 14, 2018

Application Submission:

Please submit your resume and a summary letter (no more than 1 page) to communicate your interest in the position to sustainability@oceanspray.com or Ocean Spray careers website.