Director of Supply Chain

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• • Develop and maintain a high-performance culture, resulting in continued success meeting functional KPIs and improved levels of customer service to employees and customers.
  • Strong negotiating skills are needed, able to work deals, find new suppliers, understand tariffs, surcharges, and be willing to challenge existing suppliers when challenges arise
  • Identify and mentor key talent and help to ensure success of all individuals in the department.
  • Assure our restaurants' continuous supply of products and services while maintaining optimal costs and consistent quality, service, and performance expectations.
  • Maintain relevant knowledge of short/long-term related commodity markets and industry trends that affect products and services supply and innovation.
  • Execute accurate data on changing costs, identify and forecast quickly and efficiently, minimizing risk to plan spend.
  • Manage the tactical operations of the materials management and purchasing function.
  • Collaborate with purchasing team to ensure accurate forecasting, and operations team to ensure alignment of activities and objectives.
  • Work across a global, matrixed organization, sharing and learning best practices, and balancing global, national, and local needs and impacts.
  • Develop, collaborate and maintain positive, productive relationships with all cross-functional internal and external customers, sharing and learning best practices.
  • Ability to lead a team of direct reports as assigned to execute supply chain activities for both operations and our support center.
  • Support as directed by SVP of Supply Chain as needed, including the ability to perform other projects as assigned.
  • Understand business and financial concepts such as commodity markets, P&Ls, budgets, etc.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
  • Identify vendor opportunities and challenges and partner with the purchasing team to ensure appropriate resolution.

Competencies

• • Visioning – Identify long-term goals and champion the implementation of different or alternative ideas.
  • In-Depth Problem Solving & Analysis – Solve difficult problems through careful and systematic evaluation of information, possible alternative and consequences.
  • Championing Change – Take action to support and implement change initiates effectively.
  • Driving for Results – Challenge and push the organization and yourself to excel and achieve.
  • Influencing & Persuading – Convince others to adopt a course of action.
  • Managing Others – Direct and lead others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives. Ability to work independently and as part of a team to drive results.
  • Organizational Savvy – Recognize and understand organizational politics and work within organizational dynamics to accomplish objectives.
  • Business Acumen – Understand general business and financial concepts, understand the company’s business, and use both general and specific knowledge to be effective.
  • Integrity – Uphold a high standard of fairness and ethics in everyday words and actions.
  • Presentation Skills – Have the skills to effectively communicate to an audience in a formal setting.
  • Continuous Learning – Strive to expand knowledge and refine skills through education and training. Inspire others to develop and refine knowledge and skills relevant to your work.
    

Education, Experience & Travel Required

• • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field of study
  • 10+ years of experience in relevant restaurant supply chain management, food service or retail food manufacturing, food retailing, or other food service disciplines.
  • Strong working knowledge of inventory planning, forecasting techniques, and operational systems and warehouse management.
  • Ability to travel up to 15% of the time, as needed.

Computer Skills

• • Proficient in working within AI Platforms like, ChatCPT, CoPilot. etc
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to leverage effectively

Physical Demands

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Travel by automobile and airplane, and stand prolong work hours. Must have a high level of endurance and mental acuity and toughness to manage conflict and deal successfully with high stress situations.

This position is fully on-site at our Addison, TX office.

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available for full-time Team Members on the first of the month following their start date. Additionally, company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability are provided where allowed. We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Coverage.