Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Minimum five years of inventory management experience in a multi-unit food service organization
Successful completion of training programs mandatory
Valid Food Handler's Card required within 30 days of employment
Responsibilities
Collaborate with suppliers and distribution partners to manage and resolve supply disruptions
Communicate effectively with stakeholders and document actions through OpsAlerts
Evaluate vendor production plans and create contingency plans as needed
Support new product initiatives, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
Analyze supply gaps using tools and reports, presenting insights to stakeholders
Interpret Key Performance Indicators to enhance inventory management
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule
401K with company match
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
Discounts at Panda restaurants and gyms
Paid time off starting at 15 days plus holidays
Continuous education assistance and scholarships
Income protection benefits including Disability and Life insurance
On-site fitness facilities and health screenings
Full Job Description
Summary of Job Description:
The Senior Product Supply Analyst position works closely with Panda's distribution partners, sourcing team, suppliers, distribution services team and other cross-functional teams to monitor inventory levels and ensure that continuity of supply to Operators is maintained. This position serves as a liaison to ensure inventory related issues are resolved on a timely basis. The Senior Product Supply Analyst maintains work processes to manage new product allocation, including new item tests, product transition, and limited time offers (LTOs) and other supply chain initiatives. This position provides input and recommendations on changes to processes, systems, and analysis to ensure continuity of supply, and procedures on new allocation assignments.
Job Responsibilities:
Works directly with supervisor, sourcing team, suppliers and distribution partners to resolve supply disruptions, manage inventory, and allocate inventory as needed.
Communicates and follows up with all stakeholders using established standards. Completes accurate and timely OpsAlerts to ensure Operations actions and impacts are communicated.
Evaluates vendor production plans and recommends contingency plans as necessary. Develops or contributes to improvements and changes to processes, systems, and analysis to ensure continuity of supply and minimize obsolescence. Takes immediate and timely action to address issues or risks and ensure continuity of supply.
Provides project support to new product launches, new item tests, product transitions, limited time offers (LTOs), and other supply chain initiatives. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and internal Supply Chain teams to establish project timelines and deliverables.
Utilizes a variety of tools and reports to proactively evaluate, analyze, identify, confirm, and address gaps in supply and manage risk. Maintains and monitors dashboards, prepares and analyzes ad hoc reports, and presents analysis, insights and recommendations to appropriate audiences.
Analyzes and interprets Key Performance Indicators to identify areas for improvement of inventory management to develop and recommend action plans. Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
How we reward you:
Hybrid Work schedule
401K with company match
Yearly bonus opportunity*
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
Bereavement leave*
*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates
Your background & experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Minimum five years of inventory management and related experience, preferably in a multi-unit food service organization
Successful completion of initial and periodically required training
Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
Work Environment:
Travel to domestic and international suppliers, trade shows, and stores: 5%-10%
Pay Range: P3: $90,000 - $126,500 / per year
* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.
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About Panda Express
Panda Express is a fast food restaurant chain that specializes in Chinese cuisine. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Rosemead, California. Panda Express operates over 2,000 locations in the United States and has a presence in several other countries. The company's menu includes a variety of dishes, including orange chicken, kung pao chicken, and chow mein. Panda Express is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
