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Octopi
51-200 employees
Contract beverage facility and brand partner
No salary listed
Middleton, WI, USA
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- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Self-managed, target oriented
- Open-minded, proactive attitude
- Ability to work with time pressure and stress
- Degree in Finance or Economics
- 5 years’ experience in FMCG industry in Management Accounting area incl. standard costing, capex management and preparation business cases
- Knowledge of SAP controlling / production module
- Works closely with the Manufacturing and Supply Chain management team to deliver the planning, budgeting & forecasting processes.
- Monitors the financial performance of supported areas and reports variances against the agreed plan (monthly reporting).
- Generates insights, trend analysis and recommends corrective actions aimed at financial performance improvements.
- Develops and maintains Transfer Pricing models, searches for product costs optimizations;
- Cooperates with Business Partners and HR team for proper planning and monitoring of headcount and payroll costs.
- Plans, evaluates (business cases) and tracks brewery and supply chain CAPEX plan.
- Provides financial support to project managers for process improvement projects.
- Develops, implements and monitor Governance & Control Policies, effectively facilitate risk scenario analysis.
- Builds effective, sustainable relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Key role in providing decision support to the Brewery Director and Supply Chian Director.
- Adhere to all PPE and GMP requirements.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Octopi is a contract beverage facility in Waunakee, Wisconsin that helps beverage brands grow by acting as a one-stop partner for production and brand support. It manufactures beverages for clients and offers services beyond ordinary contract production, including sourcing packaging materials, collaborating on new recipes, designing brand identities, and navigating regional distribution. This combination of manufacturing and brand services differentiates Octopi from typical contract facilities by providing an end-to-end ecosystem that acts as an extra limb to its clients. The company’s goal is to support clients in scaling their brands and reaching broader markets.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Waunakee, Wisconsin
Founded
N/A
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $35 million investment upgrades brewing, bottling, and safety equipment.
- Headcount grew 5.4% to 241+ employees since January 2024 acquisition.
- Over 20 new jobs created during 12-month Asahi integration.
What critics are saying
- Asahi prioritizes own brands, sidelining contract clients within 6-12 months.
- Non-alcoholic clients like Southern Grist lose capacity in 3-9 months.
- Asahi shutters Octopi if Super Dry sales underperform in 24-36 months.
What makes Octopi unique
- Octopi produces Asahi Super Dry and Kozel locally in Waunakee, WI.
- State-of-the-art facility built in 2014 enables flexible packaging.
- Expert Japanese and Czech brewmasters supervise global standards.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Company News
Octopi Brewing was acquired by Japan’s Asahi Group in January, marking a significant milestone and highlighting international investment in Wisconsin. Asahi aims to accelerate its growth in North America by producing its global brands, including Asahi Super Dry, Kozel, Peroni Nastro Azzuro, and Grolsch, at Octopi for the US and Canada markets. The collaboration will enhance brand presence and integrate Asahi's sustainability goals, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030 and utilizing renewable energy.
Asahi, the brewery most famous for its Super Dry beer, has acquired Octopi Brewing, a contract beverage production and co-packing company based in Waunakee, WI.