Founded in 1988 in Bend, Oregon, Deschutes Brewery has been pushing the craft beer movement forward for more than three decades. Today, we're proud to be the 6th largest independent craft brewery in the United States, with a reputation built on innovation, quality, and a whole lot of passion for producing a great product. Deschutes continues to grow, with a footprint in all 50 states one of the fastest growing non-alcoholic portfolio's in the country. We've also partnered with brands including Patagonia Provisions, Boneyard Beer and PartyBomb, a new-to-world flavored malt beverage. From hop-forward classics to creative seasonal releases, award winning non-alcoholic beers to flavor forward malt beverages, we're driven by one simple goal: brew damn tasty beverages that bring people together. If you're looking to do meaningful work with people who care deeply about their craft -and know how to have fun along the way- Deschutes Brewery is a place where you can grow and make an impact.

We are hiring for a part-time Production Planning Coordinator to join our Production Planning team in Bend, OR! This role ensures finished goods inventories and inventory inputs to the Deschutes' ERP system are as accurate a possible for all departments to make effective decisions regarding production scheduling, demand fulfillment and inventory management. 

This is a part-time position, anticipated to work an average of 20 hours per week. This position will ideally work on-site at our Bend, OR production location, however a remote assignment may be considered if it aligns with business need. 

 

What You'll be Doing:

• Leverage technology – Utilize ERP system and inventory reporting software to monitor and facilitate finished good order revisions that fit within available inventory coverage.
• Utilize existing reports to facilitate and create the weekly Inbound/Outbound truck plan with a focus on dock times and staging capacity constraints.
• Work with the Supply Chain Manager to provide inventory reports and support team and company annual KPIs.
• Use Just Foods ERP platform to manage financial documents including sales orders, warehouse shipments, sales return orders, and inventory reports
• Communicate frequently and work closely with the warehouse team and procurement to coordinate outbound and inbound orders to maximize order fulfillment rates and product freshness.
• Assist in new product releases and seasonal timing transitions to ensure successful launches, transitions, and minimize waste.
• Provide customer service to Distributors and Deschutes sales team.
• Support ERP sales order processing as back up for BTB ordering portal administration and catalog maintenance.
• Comfortable with self-directed workload.
• Will demonstrate ability to multi-task, with comfort adapting to dynamic changes inherent in a manufacturing environment.
• Must follow and adhere to all Deschutes Brewery company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll need for this Position:

• 1-2 years' experience using an ERP system, preference to Just Foods on the MS Nav platform
• 1-2 years' experience using reporting tools such as VIP and Power BI
• Associates Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Finance or 3-5 years' relevant experience in a related field, preference to Craft Beer industry
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Power Bi and Teams

Preferred Education, Experience & Attributes:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Finance from an accredited undergraduate institution
• Supply Chain Management certification (APICs or equivalent)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Office environment requiring computer and phone usage
• Could require occasional Warehouse floor visits for inventory confirmation, cycle counts, or communication with the Warehouse Team including time in a cold storage cooler

Working at Deschutes Brewery includes a competitive compensation and total rewards package consisting of, but not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Value for work-life balance with paid time off including; vacation time, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• 401k with a 4% company match, vested immediately!
• Employee stock ownership.
• Opportunity for additional incentive compensation based on company performance.
• Free award-winning beer and discounts on merchandise from Deschutes Brewery, Boneyard Brewery, other partnering companies and so much more!

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact HR@deschutesbrewery.com to discuss your application.