Whataburger
Director, Category Management - Protein
Whataburger, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
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The Director, Category Management is responsible for leading and driving the category management of food related products. Works closely with Research and Development of the Whataburger Menu from innovation to execution. Oversees the procurement and supply of food related products within the categories assigned. Directs internal and external relationships with suppliers and contract management. Responsibilities
Leads the category management team process including procurement and supply of new products and new Limited Time Offers (LTOs). Directs supplier partners on product development needs of Whataburger. Directs supply chain procurement and supply with suppliers and distribution. Provides feedback to supplier partners on quality, pricing, and supply forecasts. Oversees the development of presentations for category management. Oversees commodities on food categories and communicates to leadership market trends, demands, and pricing fluctuations. Works closely with project management to deliver new products, contract management, and sustainability of current supplies. Works closely with all departments for strategic planning and demand planning of food categories assigned. Serves as Business Sponsor for all category projects including secondary supplier and alternative supplier projects. Directs the continuous improvement of food categories, including food cost, supply, and supplier management. Leads the strategy and execution of the food categories assigned, including sourcing and analyzing external market reports and impacts to food cost. Works with Research and Development to direct and plan internal product presentations for various committees and meetings (Pre-SAS, SAS, Menu Strategy, FBM, Commodities Committee). Directs food related requests for proposals and contracts. Directs supplier ideation sessions aligned with Menu Strategy, including: selecting supplier partners to invite, evaluating white paper ideation submissions, scheduling ideation presentations, and providing feedback to supplier partners on results. Education
Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of educational and work experience required Master’s degree preferred Experience
5+ years’ experience supervising others at various organizational levels, preferably at a regional or higher level 9+ years’ experience as project or program director Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Visio (as applicable) Proficiency in JD Edwards preferred (as applicable) Proficiency in Restaurant Operating, Back of House, and Point of Sales systems preferred Advanced ability to communicate, influence and negotiate decisions while motivating staff Advanced ability to create and implement given strategic direction Ability to work in a team environment Working Conditions/Travel Requirements
Expected to work the necessary time to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilities Must be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needs Must be able to work a full-time schedule and work outside of normal business hours when necessary Some travel, both locally and long distances (including air travel), to worksites, meeting sites, and other locations may be necessary Location: 300 Concord Plaza Dr, San Antonio, TX 78216-6903
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Director, Category Management
role at
Whataburger Welcome to Whataburger Careers! Overview
The Director, Category Management is responsible for leading and driving the category management of food related products. Works closely with Research and Development of the Whataburger Menu from innovation to execution. Oversees the procurement and supply of food related products within the categories assigned. Directs internal and external relationships with suppliers and contract management. Responsibilities
Leads the category management team process including procurement and supply of new products and new Limited Time Offers (LTOs). Directs supplier partners on product development needs of Whataburger. Directs supply chain procurement and supply with suppliers and distribution. Provides feedback to supplier partners on quality, pricing, and supply forecasts. Oversees the development of presentations for category management. Oversees commodities on food categories and communicates to leadership market trends, demands, and pricing fluctuations. Works closely with project management to deliver new products, contract management, and sustainability of current supplies. Works closely with all departments for strategic planning and demand planning of food categories assigned. Serves as Business Sponsor for all category projects including secondary supplier and alternative supplier projects. Directs the continuous improvement of food categories, including food cost, supply, and supplier management. Leads the strategy and execution of the food categories assigned, including sourcing and analyzing external market reports and impacts to food cost. Works with Research and Development to direct and plan internal product presentations for various committees and meetings (Pre-SAS, SAS, Menu Strategy, FBM, Commodities Committee). Directs food related requests for proposals and contracts. Directs supplier ideation sessions aligned with Menu Strategy, including: selecting supplier partners to invite, evaluating white paper ideation submissions, scheduling ideation presentations, and providing feedback to supplier partners on results. Education
Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of educational and work experience required Master’s degree preferred Experience
5+ years’ experience supervising others at various organizational levels, preferably at a regional or higher level 9+ years’ experience as project or program director Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Visio (as applicable) Proficiency in JD Edwards preferred (as applicable) Proficiency in Restaurant Operating, Back of House, and Point of Sales systems preferred Advanced ability to communicate, influence and negotiate decisions while motivating staff Advanced ability to create and implement given strategic direction Ability to work in a team environment Working Conditions/Travel Requirements
Expected to work the necessary time to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilities Must be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needs Must be able to work a full-time schedule and work outside of normal business hours when necessary Some travel, both locally and long distances (including air travel), to worksites, meeting sites, and other locations may be necessary Location: 300 Concord Plaza Dr, San Antonio, TX 78216-6903
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