Operations and Supply Chain Analyst

pFriem; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semiannual bonuses

3 weeks of paid time off annually

Sabbaticals after 5 years ofemployment

Monthly tasting room credit

Discounts in tasting room

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid paternity/maternity leave

401k retirement plan

Company outings and volunteer time off

Job summary

pFriem in Hood River, OR is seeking an Operations and Supply Chain Analyst to optimize production, logistics, and procurement through data-driven insights and process improvements.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and ensure smooth material flow across the brewery, reporting to the CFO. This role requires hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced craft brewery environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain or operations finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Finance.
• Beverage alcohol experience preferred; manufacturing experience required.
• Self-driven, organized, and adaptable to new systems and processes.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ideal candidate located in the Columbia River Gorge or Portland area.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Finance to align supply chain activities for efficiency, cost, and quality.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times, MOQs, terms, and service levels.
• Identify cost and lead-time reductions across the supply chain and brewery spending.
• Identify root causes of delays or quality issues and drive corrective actions.
• Provide monthly usage reports for key raw materials like hops and malt.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Analyze and streamline procurement workflows for smooth material flow.
• Coordinate with warehouse to ensure material flows between sites.
• Ensure inventory cycle counts are accurate.
• Collaborate with the brewery team to optimize recipe changes and inventory levels.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Procurement experience

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Finance

Job description

The Operations and Supply Chain Analyst is an innovative leader who combines strategic thinking with operational excellence and brings a strong background in procurement, analytical skills and process improvement to the pFriem team.

Who we are:

pFriem (pronounced “freem”) artisanal beers are symphonies of flavor and balance, influenced by the great brewers of Europe, but unmistakably true to our homegrown roots in the Pacific Northwest. We are guided by a religious commitment to quality and the never-ending pursuit of innovation. Although they are served humbly, each glass is overflowing with pride and a relentless aspiration to brew the best beer in the world.

About the role:

The Operations and Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for evaluating the data and process flows across the production, logistics, and procurement functions to improve efficiencies, lower costs, and improve the overall movement of goods through the brewery. The role reports to the Chief Financial and Business Operations Officer and works closely with the Director of Brewery Operations and other key brewery stakeholders to achieve financial and operational targets within the Brewery.

A breakdown of major responsibilities:

• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Finance to align supply chain activities with business needs driving efficiency, cost-effectiveness and quality across our supply chain
• Develop and maintain strong and strategic relationships with key suppliers
• Lead supplier negotiations related to pricing, lead times, MOQs, payment terms, and service levels
• Identify and pursue cost reduction, lead-time reduction and performance opportunities across the supply chain and all other areas of brewery spending
• Identify root causes of supplier delays, shortages, or quality issues and drive corrective actions
• Provide monthly reporting to the brewery on usage for key raw material contracts such as hops and malt and proactively identify changes/contract adjustments
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies (dual sourcing, safety stock, alternate suppliers etc)
• Analyze and streamline procurement workflows to ensure a seamless operational flow of materials
• Work with the warehouse supervisor to ensure material flows between sites are controlled and efficient
• Ensure inventory cycle count procedures are followed
• Work with the brewery team to improve processes associated with recipe changes to ensure proper inventory levels

More about you

You are hard-working, detail oriented, able to work cross functionally, and able to work well in a busy but efficient brewery. You are self-motivated, have a continuous improvement mindset, are capable of multitasking effectively, and able to work with a sharp focus and tidiness.

You work well with others

You enjoy working with others who share a passion for beer, quality, and innovation. Let’s be honest, you spend a lot of time with your colleagues, and you deserve to work with great people. You like to grab a shift beer with the people you work with and care about your co-workers.

You are a juggling master

Work in a production brewery can sometimes be hectic, no matter how well we plan, and how good our team is. You don’t get fired up under pressure, and know how to prioritize, and maintain a positive attitude. You know how to ask for help and how to manage tasks and emotions when it’s go-time.

Your qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in supply chain or operations finance
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Finance
• Beverage alcohol experience preferred, manufacturing experience required
• Self-driven, organized, and flexible to grow and learn new systems and processes
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• The ideal candidate is in the Columbia River Gorge, or Portland

Why you should be part of the pFriem Team

pFriem Family Brewers has experienced incredible growth in the past fourteen years and has earned prestigious awards, including being named GABF® 2018 Mid-Size Brewing Company of the Year, Three-Time Brewery of the Year by the Beer Connoisseur, Best Brewpub Experience by Oregon Beer Awards, and numerous medals in national and international brewing competitions. Our team is made up of 150+ multi-talented individuals from our Tasting Rooms to our Brewery who are committed to giving craft beer lovers the best experience possible.

The people

We are a passionate group who takes our work seriously but ourselves not too seriously. Our team is made up of highly talented individuals not only in their jobs but also their hobbies and personal pursuits. Whether it’s enjoying shift beers with the crew or experiencing the Columbia River outdoor scene with co-workers, the pFriem team is warm and welcoming with a strong bond over beer. We promote from within so there is opportunity for career advancement.

The location

You get to work in one of the most stunning locations in the PNW! pFriem is located at the Hood River Waterfront Park with epic views of the Columbia River Gorge. Mt. Hood is a short drive from town where you can recreate all year long. You’ll be surrounded by a Gorge community that thrives with local purveyors and people passionate about beer, food, the outdoors and its people.

The benefits:

• Semiannual bonuses based on achievement of set objectives.
• 3 weeks of paid time off annually, 4 weeks after 3 years of employment
• Sabbaticals after 5 years of employment.
• A monthly tasting room credit of at least $150.
• Discounts in our tasting room for meals, beer, and merchandise
• Great health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Access to paid paternity/maternity leave
• Participate in our retirement savings plan (401k).
• Company-wide outings and paid time off to volunteer for local charities and non-profits.