In addition to real estate listings, I also look at job boards for “dream jobs” that involve fly fishing. My job can be stressful, but I like it. However, it’s unfortunately far away from trout water. Indeed had a job posting that popped up over the weekend that wasn’t a guide job, rather a supply chain listing for Cortland Line.
Yes, that Cortland. Home of of the iconic 444 peach fly line. As you might imagine, it’s also located in Cortland, New York, a place where I happen have a little bit of fishing history. The West Branch of the Tioughnioga River is super fishy, there are smaller brooks nearby to tackle as well, and there is a ton of other things to do as well in the area, particularly if you’re outdoorsy. Anyway… back to the job…
Cortland Line is hiring a Buyer/Planner for their Supply Chain and Operations team. The role pays $50,000–$60,000 a year in Cortland, NY which, and I cannot stress this enough, is not far from some genuinely solid trout water. It also comes with a full benefits package including 401(k), dental, vision, life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and, perhaps most importantly, an employee discount. One that I’m certain I would abuse use liberally.
Now, the role itself. The Buyer/Planner is responsible purchasing materials, managing supplier relationships, overseeing inventory, and generally being the person who makes sure the factory has what it needs to keep making the lines that end up on our reels. They’re looking for someone with proper education or experience, at least three years in procurement or supply chain, and ideally some familiarity with ERP systems, Lean Manufacturing, and APICS certification.
Here’s where I have to be honest with myself: I do not have APICS certification and my experience with “Procure-to-Pay” processes is mostly limited to buying too much fishing gear on the internet and then trying rationalize it the next morning.
So, if you happen to have a supply chain background and a passion for fly fishing this might genuinely be worth a look. You’d be working for one of fly fishing’s oldest and most storied brands, making fly lines that have been part of the sport for over a century, in a town that I can personally confirm has some pretty solid fishing in the general vicinity. Sounds like win to me.
