Supply Chain Coordinator

Reports to: Director, Operations & Logistics
Department: Operations
Location: Beamsville, Ontario
Job Type: Full Time

The Role:

Reporting into the Director of Operations & Logistics, the Supply Chain Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the brewery supply chain, from raw ingredients to dry goods. This role will work across multiple departments to ensure the on-time and cost-efficient selection and procurement of quality materials. This position will support with demand planning to maintain appropriate inventory levels based on our production schedules.

The Supply Chain Coordinator is also responsible for fostering existing supplier relationships and building new ones with respect to sourcing materials and leading price negotiations. Data entry, report generation, and data analytics is an ongoing duty.

This individual will work with members of the packaging, brewing, finance, and sales teams in the following areas:

 •  Supporting all demand planning and sales forecast exercises to determine production schedule requirements based on annual budgets as well as actual sales depletions.
•  Creating purchase orders for all required material including hops, yeasts, malts, and all packaging materials
•  Working with Logistics Coordinator to organize the timely transfer of goods and materials between Bench’s various warehouse locations
•  Compiling data to generate weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to be used for cost-saving initiatives and other continuous improvement initiatives
•  Evaluating supplier quotes and presenting cost-effective recommendations and potential alternatives
•  Balancing just-in-time inventory needs while negotiating best possible pricing with suppliers
•  Assisting with the creation of an annual supply chain budget requirements and appropriately operating within it
•  Supporting inventory tracking and reporting in our ERP system
•  Recommending technology and process improvements to find efficiencies in our ERP system (NetSuite)
•  Provide coaching, troubleshooting and training to new and current users on the ERP system

The ideal candidate will have:

•  Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management 
•  1 to 3 years of experience in a supply chain role working with beer or fast-moving consumer goods
•  Proven organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage deadlines
•  The ability to work with complex data systems and perform detailed analysis
•  The ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
•  Experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems would be considered a strong asset
•  Superior knowledge of Microsoft Excel, having worked with functions like pivot tables and V-look-ups
•  The drive to win as a team – collaborating to achieve success is what we do here at Bench
•  Physically able to move cases and kegs of beer

If you have the entrepreneurial spirit and are motivated to work in a fast-paced, fun environment with like-minded people who love what they do, we want to hear from you! 

Please send your resume and cover letter to info@benchbrewing.com

Bench Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value workplace diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing employees with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Our hiring decisions are made on the basis of candidate qualifications, competence, merit and business needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting Human Resources.

The Role:
The role of the Taproom team member involves all aspects of the guest experience during their visit to our brewery. Hospitality and beer education are at the forefront of all that we do, as we strive to provide a friendly and unique customer experience.

Key Responsibilities Include:
Maintain 100% customer satisfaction through genuine hospitality, the first time
Be in constant communication with your team to execute service or resolve issues in a timely, courteous and professional manner
Conduct dynamic brewery tours
Understand responsible alcohol service policies
Be proactive in maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, merchandising
Increase sales through product knowledge, customer engagement and effective communication of the Bench brand
Whether on, or off duty, always represent Bench values by demonstrating respect for other breweries/wineries/processes
Some travel may be required for off-site events