Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC - A Yum! Brands Co-op
Manager, Food Procurement (214058-886)
Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC - A Yum! Brands Co-op, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
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Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC - A Yum! Brands Co-op Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op, is currently seeking a Manager to join the Food Procurement team. Overview
This position provides strategy development and execution to the Further Processed Poultry Team supporting Yum! Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Habit Burger) and A&W. This person will have the opportunity to provide solutions to complex supply chain initiatives that will enable growth across Yum! Brands. Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote Responsibilities
Lead, Develop, Align, and Implement Supply Chain Strategies Drive value creation for several of the Yum! Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger) and A&W. Develop, negotiate and implement procurement strategies and contingency plans with Brand Food Innovation Teams, Quality Assurance, Operations, Marketing, Finance, RSCS Operations, Commodity Risk Management, Suppliers, Distributors and Franchisees. Strong analytical skills to develop forward looking cost models to provide timely and accurate forecasting for assigned Cost of Good items (COGS). Review and revise all cost components as needed and ensure accurate updates to COGS system regularly. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the supply chain processes through detailed cost bar analysis for raw materials, packaging, direct and indirect labor and manufacturing, logistics and distribution. Drive category strategies and execute sourcing events to assure supply and drive margin improvement processes that provide organic and systematic growth while delivering supply chain efficiencies for the Brands. Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships ensuring RSCS/Yum! is a priority customer for industry leading costs, supply assurance, and resources. Execute contractual agreements with suppliers and ensure legal documents are in place for all managed items. Collaborate with Brand Food Innovation, Development and Quality Assurance to drive innovation and commercialization of new products. Support RSCS Operations with procurement expertise in the development of supply chain strategies and contingency planning for all market tests and national calendar initiatives across all Brands. Work with RSCS Risk Management/Commodity Team to identify margin improvement opportunities, proactively manage risk and ensure market positions accurately reflected in product costs. Collaborate with RSCS US and International Program Management teams to provide category expertise and support for base business and promotional needs. Coordinate sourcing events for assigned items, as requested. Manage administrative processes including Cost of Goods Plan, Restaurants Margin Improvement, Supplier Diversity, Global Pricing System, RFP tools, and Technology Fees for assigned categories. Maintain and verify accuracy of Global Pricing System (GPS) and other company software applications as it relates to supplier terms, item setup, pricing, and freight. Lead with WC2 values and proactively drive business solutions while upholding integrity and collaboration. Education, Experience and Skills
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required; Master's or MBA preferred. Minimum of 5 to 7 years business experience in procurement, operations, program management, finance, and/or supply chain. Minimum of 5 years of proven procurement experience. Experience in food/packaging manufacturing, restaurant/QSR or CPG industry preferred. Poultry experience a plus. Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Strong financial acumen and management of P&L, budget, ROI, asset investment and margin. Experience in developing and executing long-term strategic strategies with the ability to communicate strategy at all levels. Superior organizational skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders. Ability to foresee issues and proactively build strategies to mitigate them. Experience in building and maintaining relationships across all organization levels and influencing without authority. Strong presentation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Advanced Excel skills; proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook). Travel required – less than 25%. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Purchasing, Strategy/Planning, and Supply Chain Industries
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Manager, Food Procurement (214058-886)
role at
Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC - A Yum! Brands Co-op Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op, is currently seeking a Manager to join the Food Procurement team. Overview
This position provides strategy development and execution to the Further Processed Poultry Team supporting Yum! Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Habit Burger) and A&W. This person will have the opportunity to provide solutions to complex supply chain initiatives that will enable growth across Yum! Brands. Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote Responsibilities
Lead, Develop, Align, and Implement Supply Chain Strategies Drive value creation for several of the Yum! Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger) and A&W. Develop, negotiate and implement procurement strategies and contingency plans with Brand Food Innovation Teams, Quality Assurance, Operations, Marketing, Finance, RSCS Operations, Commodity Risk Management, Suppliers, Distributors and Franchisees. Strong analytical skills to develop forward looking cost models to provide timely and accurate forecasting for assigned Cost of Good items (COGS). Review and revise all cost components as needed and ensure accurate updates to COGS system regularly. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the supply chain processes through detailed cost bar analysis for raw materials, packaging, direct and indirect labor and manufacturing, logistics and distribution. Drive category strategies and execute sourcing events to assure supply and drive margin improvement processes that provide organic and systematic growth while delivering supply chain efficiencies for the Brands. Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships ensuring RSCS/Yum! is a priority customer for industry leading costs, supply assurance, and resources. Execute contractual agreements with suppliers and ensure legal documents are in place for all managed items. Collaborate with Brand Food Innovation, Development and Quality Assurance to drive innovation and commercialization of new products. Support RSCS Operations with procurement expertise in the development of supply chain strategies and contingency planning for all market tests and national calendar initiatives across all Brands. Work with RSCS Risk Management/Commodity Team to identify margin improvement opportunities, proactively manage risk and ensure market positions accurately reflected in product costs. Collaborate with RSCS US and International Program Management teams to provide category expertise and support for base business and promotional needs. Coordinate sourcing events for assigned items, as requested. Manage administrative processes including Cost of Goods Plan, Restaurants Margin Improvement, Supplier Diversity, Global Pricing System, RFP tools, and Technology Fees for assigned categories. Maintain and verify accuracy of Global Pricing System (GPS) and other company software applications as it relates to supplier terms, item setup, pricing, and freight. Lead with WC2 values and proactively drive business solutions while upholding integrity and collaboration. Education, Experience and Skills
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required; Master's or MBA preferred. Minimum of 5 to 7 years business experience in procurement, operations, program management, finance, and/or supply chain. Minimum of 5 years of proven procurement experience. Experience in food/packaging manufacturing, restaurant/QSR or CPG industry preferred. Poultry experience a plus. Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Strong financial acumen and management of P&L, budget, ROI, asset investment and margin. Experience in developing and executing long-term strategic strategies with the ability to communicate strategy at all levels. Superior organizational skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders. Ability to foresee issues and proactively build strategies to mitigate them. Experience in building and maintaining relationships across all organization levels and influencing without authority. Strong presentation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Advanced Excel skills; proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook). Travel required – less than 25%. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Purchasing, Strategy/Planning, and Supply Chain Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC - A Yum! Brands Co-op by 2x Get notified about new Food Manager jobs in
Louisville, KY .
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