Business Intelligence Analyst

What does it take to create 1.7 BILLION cups of coffee a year?

Ask Cascade Coffee!

We are excited to announce that we are hiring a collaborative Business Intelligence Analyst!

For more than 45 years Cascade Coffee has been the premier specialty coffee contract manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. Specializing in roasting, grinding, flavoring, and packaging coffee, catering to the world’s finest coffee brands worldwide. Cascade works behind the scenes to provide innovation, world-class coffee roasting, and a wide variety of packaging options to highlight their loyal customer’s brands.

Founded in 1977, the company operates from a 150,000 square foot manufacturing and roasting facility, more than 2 million pounds of green coffee storage facility, 50 million pounds annually of coffee roasting capacity as well as multiple roasting lines, flavor mixing systems and 14 automated packaging lines.

Why Cascade?

We offer a unique blend of benefits for you and your family!

WAGE RANGE (EXEMPT): $85,000 - $90,000 annually

REPORTS TO: VP of Finance

Healthcare benefits | Multiple coverage levels of medical, dental, and vision plans
401k Roth or Pre-Tax options | $1 for $1 match and once eligible to enroll, ZERO vesting period
Long Term Disability and life insurance | Company provides coverage for all
Voluntary Life, Disability, Accident & Critical Illness | Various insurance programs are offered to support your needs
Employee Assistance Program | To support you and your family’s overall wellbeing to achieve your best and most productive self
Sick and Vacation plans | Cascade understands the vital importance of a quality work/life balance
Pet insurance | Multiple coverage levels for whatever best suits your furry (or not so furry) friend
Cascade Cares | Exciting engagement programs each month
Leadership Training | We invest in and dedicate time to training some of the best leaders in the industry

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Business Intelligence Analyst will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data analytics and reporting solutions that support operational, financial, and strategic decision-making within a manufacturing environment. This role will leverage Power BI and related technologies to transform raw data into meaningful insights across production, supply chain, inventory, quality, and financial performance.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in data modeling and visualization with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, KPIs, and ERP systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Business Intelligence & Reporting

Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI.
Build and manage robust data models using Power Query, DAX, and SQL.
Translate business requirements into scalable data solutions and visualizations.
Develop standardized KPI reporting for manufacturing operations, supply chain, and finance.

Manufacturing & Operations Analytics

Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to analyze:
- Production efficiency (OEE, throughput, downtime)
- Yield and waste metrics
- Labor productivity
- Inventory turns and accuracy
- Cost of goods manufactured (COGM)
Support variance analysis related to production, materials usage, and labor.
Assist in demand planning, capacity planning, and performance forecasting.

Data Management & Integration

Extract and transform data from ERP, MES, WMS, and other operational systems.
Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across reporting platforms.
Develop and maintain data documentation and governance standards.
Identify and implement process improvements in data collection and reporting.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with Finance, Operations, IT, Supply Chain and Executive Leadership to identify reporting needs.
Present insights and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
Train end-users on dashboard utilization and data interpretation.

Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
3–5+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or reporting roles.
Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on Power BI development experience.
Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in Power BI (data modeling, DAX, Power Query).
Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation.
Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
Understanding of relational databases and data warehousing concepts.
Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools.

Manufacturing Knowledge

Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs (OEE, scrap, yield, cycle time, etc.).
Understanding of cost accounting principles in a manufacturing setting.
Experience working with production, inventory, and supply chain data.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ETL tools or data integration platforms.
Knowledge of Python or R for advanced analytics.
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, or financial planning processes.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.

WORK ENVIROMENT AND EQUIPMENT:

This job is located within the corporate office, in an indoor environment.
This position may occasionally support work in the warehouse roasting facility that requires constant standing on concrete floors, exposed to loud equipment noise and subject to coffee dust strong odors.
Personal protection equipment and other Good Manufacturing Practices are mandatory.

Cascade coffee is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We celebrate our differences because we believe diversity drives innovation and leads to sustainable success. We recruit, hire and promote our partners based on capability and performance, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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