Aquaculture Supply Planning & Biometrician

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will lead integrated farm supply planning, develop and maintain short-, mid-, and long-range production plans, and build and maintain biometric models for salmonid growth, survival, feed conversion, mortality, harvest yield, and production risk. They will also partner with farm operations to improve data quality, sampling practices, forecasting accuracy, and production accountability, and prepare KPI dashboards, variance analyses, production reports, and scenario models for operations and senior management.

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• 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
• 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

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.

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 and Schedule

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.