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Description

Job Summary/Objective 

Riverence is seeking an experienced Aquaculture Supply Planning & Biometrician to support integrated farm production planning, biometric analysis, and supply forecasting across Idaho operations. This role converts farm, biological, environmental, inventory, harvest, processing, sales, and logistics data into actionable plans that improve production reliability, biomass utilization, cost visibility, and service to customers. The ideal candidate brings strong quantitative skills, practical knowledge of salmonid production, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with farm operations, demand planning, processing, finance, IT, and senior leadership. 

This position reports to the VP of Farm Operations and works closely with the COO and other leaders to develop, maintain, and communicate production plans, forecasts, key performance indicators, and decision-support tools that advance Riverence's strategic and operational goals. 

Essential Functions - Key Objectives of this Role 

Lead integrated farm supply planning across brood, hatchery, grow-out, harvest, processing, demand planning, sales, and logistics. 

Develop and maintain short-, mid-, and long-range production plans, including egg production, stocking, biomass growth, harvest timing, size distribution, inventory, and processing availability. 

Build and maintain biometric models for salmonid growth, survival, feed conversion, mortality, harvest yield, and production risk. 

Use biological, environmental, operational, and financial data to identify supply and demand gaps, recommend actions, and support weekly and monthly decision making. 

Partner with farm operations to improve data quality, sampling practices, forecasting accuracy, and production accountability. 

Prepare KPI dashboards, variance analyses, production reports, and scenario models for operations and senior management. 

Coordinate with finance and operations to improve cost visibility, inventory valuation, production economics, and planning assumptions. 

Support implementation, optimization, and long-term ownership of operational planning, ERP, reporting, and farm technology systems. 

Develop and update SOPs, training materials, and reporting processes that improve consistency, timeliness, and accuracy of farm and planning data. 

Collaborate with IT and system owners to improve integrations among ERP, processing, harvest, farm management, and reporting systems. 

Promote transparency, education, and accountability through clear communication, practical analysis, and follow-through with cross-functional teams. 

Identify process improvement and automation opportunities, including appropriate use of emerging technologies and analytics tools. 

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities 

Maintain weekly production planning tools, biomass forecasts, harvest projections, and supply-demand alignment reports. 

Generate and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs related to growth, survival, feed conversion, biomass, inventory, harvest performance, processing needs, and forecast accuracy. 

Review farm data for completeness and reasonableness; follow up with operations to resolve gaps, anomalies, or process issues. 

Facilitate planning meetings with farm operations, processing, sales, logistics, finance, and leadership to align supply plans with operational and customer needs. 

Prepare scenario analyses to evaluate stocking strategies, harvest timing, production constraints, inventory positions, and cost impacts. 

Support month-end activities related to inventory, cost accounting, production reporting, and operational variance analysis. 

Monitor system outputs and integrations; coordinate issue resolution with IT, ERP, farm management, and reporting system owners. 

Train users on planning tools, KPI interpretation, data entry expectations, and standard reporting processes. 

Competencies 

Uncompromising integrity and sound judgment. 

Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills. 

Practical understanding of aquaculture production, salmonid biology, farm operations, and production constraints. 

Ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations for operational teams and leadership. 

Strong planning, prioritization, and follow-through across multiple time horizons. 

Advanced skills with Excel, data modeling, query tools, reporting platforms, and visualization tools. 

Working knowledge of ERP, planning, farm management, and business intelligence systems. 

Clear written and verbal communication skills. 

Collaborative, hands-on approach with the ability to build trust across departments. 

Continuous improvement mindset with attention to data quality, process discipline, and accountability. 

Required Education and Experience 

Bachelor's degree in fisheries science, aquaculture, biology, statistics, data science, business analytics, supply chain, finance, accounting, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. 

Experience in aquaculture, agriculture, food production, manufacturing, supply planning, operations analysis, or related production environment. 

Demonstrated experience developing forecasts, models, dashboards, KPIs, variance analyses, or operational decision-support tools. 

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools; experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, R, or similar tools preferred. 

Experience with ERP, planning, farm management, production, inventory, or reporting systems preferred. 

Knowledge of salmonid production, fish growth modeling, feed conversion, mortality tracking, harvest planning, or biomass forecasting preferred. 

Career Level and Compensation 

Career level and compensation will depend on experience, scope, and demonstrated qualifications. Depending on the candidate's background, the role may be structured at the analyst, senior analyst, specialist, or manager level, with opportunities for continued growth as the business and planning function evolve. 

Position Location and Travel 

This position is based in Buhl, Idaho. Regular presence at farms, processing facilities, and other operational sites is required to build relationships, understand processes, validate data, and support planning activities. Travel to nearby sites and occasional travel to other company locations may be required. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position, generally Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Additional hours, occasional weekend work, and overnight travel may be required based on planning cycles, production needs, system implementations, projects, or business deadlines. 

Work Environment 

The employee generally works in an office setting and periodically visits farms, hatcheries, processing areas, and other operational sites. Site visits may expose the employee to outdoor environmental conditions, wet areas, temperature variation, noise, production equipment, and biosecurity requirements. Personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, may be required. 

Physical Demands 

This position requires the ability to work at a computer for extended periods and to safely access farm, hatchery, and processing environments during site visits. The role may require walking, standing, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting or carrying items up to 35 pounds on an occasional basis. 

Often requires walking or moving to accomplish tasks.   

Often requires standing or sitting for sustained periods of time.   

Occasionally it requires stooping and reaching.     

Occasionally requires pushing using upper extremities to press against something with steady force.   

Occasionally it requires pulling using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.   

Lifting is required on an occasional basis. 

Repetitive motions are required which involve substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.     

Hearing must be adequate to perform duties and interact in person clearly and efficiently. 

Manual dexterity as required for specific equipment or instrumentation use. 

Requires clear vision, the ability to identify and distinguish color and to adjust focus. 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.