Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC - A Yum! Brands Co-op

Lead category strategies for food products to drive innovation, quality, and cost savings while managing supplier relationships and collaborating cross-functionally. | Bachelor's degree with 5+ years procurement and 7+ years broader supply chain experience, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel proficiency. | Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op, is currently seeking a Senior Manager to join the Food Procurement team.  Position Overview: This position is accountable for category leadership to drive breakthrough results in innovation, quality, service, risk reduction, and cost across a variety of food products supporting Yum! Brands (Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, Habit Burger) and A&W. This will require developing a vision for each category and influencing suppliers around investment, capacity allocation, cost management, and innovation. Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Vacation, Holidays, Floating Holidays, and Free Lunch on Wednesday, plus much more.  Essential Functions Lead, Develop, Align, and Implement Supply Chain Strategies     •  Category Management & Leadership    o Leadership and support of key category strategies for core food items including agriculturally based products      and side categories.     o Deliver breakthrough results through the development of effective sourcing strategies and execution of the      sourcing process.    o Ensure sourcing plans align Brands with suppliers that meet and/or exceed quality, supply, innovation, and       cost requirements.     o Protect the business through timely, well-structured Agreements.    o Accountable for capacity analysis and proactively managing supply for short and long-term business       continuity.    o Responsible for development, execution, and reporting of cost savings projects to support targets and improve      member margins.    o Accountable for the development of item level cost forecasts, delivery of cost commitments, and reporting.    o Subject Matter Expert for category and all associated aspects (manufacturing processes, commodity markets,      adjacent industry segments, sustainability) •  Collaboration    o Develop deep knowledge of each brand and how the category fits the respective business. Develop strategic       relationships with key Brand contacts establishing accountability for the category. Influence Brand       strategies to improve results (cost/efficiency, supply assurance, innovation, and consumer satisfaction).    o Collaborate with the Commodity Risk Management team to develop, implement, and improve the strategies for the      category and reduce commodity price volatility.    o Collaborate with suppliers and Brand to drive breakthrough innovation, food & packaging supply optimization,      and advance sustainability.    o Work closely with Operations and distribution partners to promptly address supply concerns by expediting       product, modifying supplier allocations, and/or introducing solutions to mitigate system supply impact.    o Develop, negotiate, and implement procurement strategies and contingency plans with Brand Food Innovation       Teams, Quality Assurance, Operations, Marketing, Finance, RSCS Operations, Commodity Risk Management,       Supplier Diversity, International Program Management, Suppliers, Distributors and Franchisees.  • Initiative Execution    o Drive successful innovation and supply chain initiatives to support the Brand Marketing Calendar and other      key business objectives.    o Work across Procurement and broader RSCS resources to drive continuous improvement in processes and tools. • Supplier Relationship Management    o Develop the appropriate level of supplier relationships (dependent on category and business needs) and       transform the supplier support models to drive meaningful improvement and results.    o Build alignment to supplier strategies and deliverables across stakeholders to maximize impact and results.    o Influence suppliers’ decision making and investments to support RSCS/YUM! Brand business needs and       objectives.  Education, Experience and Skills •  Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field required, Master’s or MBA preferred. •  Minimum of 5 years of procurement and at least 7 years of broader supply chain experience  •  Prefer experience in food/packaging manufacturing or restaurant/QSR industry. •  Must have strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills and be able to manage multiple tasks     simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail is critical. •  Superior organizational skills.  •  Solutions oriented, proactive and result driven. •  Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to shift gears quickly when needed. •  Ability to collaborate with, influence and build strong cross-functional stakeholder relationships. •  Ability to anticipate potential issues and proactively build strategies to mitigate. •  Experience in establishing, building, and maintaining relationships ranging across all levels of the     organization. •  Must be an effective facilitator, influencer, and team builder.  •  Ability to effectively present work across various levels within the organization. •  Excellent written and verbal communication skills. •  Advanced Excel skills required. •  Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Provide analytical support for procurement to drive business decisions and develop sourcing strategies. | Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in data analytics management with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI. | Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op, is currently seeking a Procurement Analytics Manager to join the Food and Packaging Procurement Teams in Louisville, KY.    Overview of the Position: This position uses analytics to support Food & Packaging procurement and supply chain initiatives for YUM! Brands (Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger) and A&W.  This position will work collaboratively with the RSCS Procurement, Program Management, Business Technology and Finance teams using data analytics to formulate business decisions and solutions that create value for RSCS members.   As a member of the Procurement team, the position will have dual primary responsibilities; 1) daily administration of key procurement systems and processes, and 2) analytical support to enable the development and execution of category sourcing strategies and supply chain initiatives for all YUM! Brands concepts; Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger Grill, and for A&W.    Specifically, with direction, the individual in the role will be responsible for conducting spend analytics, historical commodity price analysis and forecasting, category market research, managing sourcing events and optimization of the supply base. The role will also support special projects across the department and drive research into emerging technologies affecting the procurement landscape. The role will support and work with the broader RSCS Commodity Risk Management/Procurement team and cross functionally with the Operations Supply, Distribution, Business Technology and Finance teams on specific initiatives using analytics and decision support tools to formulate business solutions that create value for the Yum! business enterprise.   Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote Excellent Benefits: Medical Dental, Vision, Retirement, Vacation, Life Insurance, Free lunch on Wednesday, Early Friday schedule, and much more.    Essential Functions: Procurement Team Support o  Develop and update Category Profiles, category segmentation, support strategy development, and contract     negotiations.  o  Provide key insights, including industry and supplier capacity analysis, for short and long-term business     continuity planning. o  Gather and analyze external market data, trends, benchmarks, and technology and provide the key insights to the    category owners. o  Create and assess total cost of ownership models to help analyze alternative, Best Alternative to Negotiating     Agreement generating sourcing scenarios. o  Support the development of “should cost” models for key categories.   Strategic Sourcing Analytics o  Develops robust COGs models to accurately forecast key items within team categories.  o  Leverage available information and databases to create spend reports that help to drive meaningful insights. o  Work with Commodity Risk Management Team ensuring alignment between pricing and commodity updates. o  Analyze pricing across suppliers to ensure pricing is consistent across similar raw materials. Support the     analysis and review of supplier pricing requests as directed by category owner. o  Conduct relevant spend analytics to support overall category sourcing and optimization activities. o  Support the development and execution of sourcing events (RFx) by developing supplier solicitation packages,     establishing pricing models, conduct supplier bid analyses, and recommend award decisions and all related     systems work. o  Develop and maintain category spend databases. o  Develop expert knowledge of critical systems and tools related to sourcing including Global Pricing System,     ArrowStream, Lightsource, and DocuSign.   Category Management Support o  Support procurement managers in the development of category strategy by providing meaningful market insights on    the industry, associated commodities, and competition. o  Support procurement managers on innovation and commercialization of new products. o  Collaborate with program managers on supply planning by conducting scenario analysis. o  Develop and document supply contingency plans related to both short and long-term capacity needs. o  Conduct vendor research, item setup, estimated cost, final pricing, and freight analysis.   Administration and Reporting o  Collaborate with category leads and brand partners to support key cross-functional and procurement initiatives    that drive results and support brand sustainability targets. o  Track and communicate team RMI initiatives to ensure projects are on track and appropriately reported to RSCS    Finance Team. o  Maintain and verify accuracy of supplier and procurement related data across various company platforms and     systems. o  Lead administration of the RSCS Supplier Certificate of Insurance (COI) program ensuring all supplier COIs are     current and adhere to insurance requirements as established by the Supplier Business Relationship Agreement     (SBRA).  o  Key liaison between procurement department and distribution teams to ensure most logistically advantageous     infrastructure.    Required Experience, Education, and Skills:   •  Minimum of 3+ years data analytics management experience with notable accomplishments. General knowledge of     supply chain and procurement processes.  •  Prefer knowledge of food and packaging procurement and project management experience. Experience with a quick    serve restaurant supply chain and/or commodities is an advantage.  •  Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or Supply Chain is required. •  Prefer Masters or MBA – Data Analytics •  Will promote and champion the RSCS World Class with Class Values (WC2) by acting with integrity, delivering    breakthrough results, being transparent and collaborate, recognize, and celebrate, being humble and respectful,    serve our members and pursue growth and lifelong learning. •  Candidate demonstrates initiative and motivation for success, will be solutions oriented, proactive and results    driven. •  Candidate will also have the innate curiosity to use data to make decisions and will be able to lead and     influence. •  Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to shift gears quickly. •  Ability to think strategically and entrepreneurially, while keeping an eye on tactical execution. •  Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize and attention to detail. •  Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills. •  Strong understanding of the supply chain processes including manufacturing, logistics and distribution. •  Ability to garner trust and respect of all constituents, while managing tight timelines in a dynamic     environment. •  Experience working with large data sets, able to manipulate and parse data to structure for analysis and     reporting. •  Proficiency in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Power BI, and Outlook •  Advanced Excel skills and ability to develop mastery in the utilization of supply chain systems (GPS, SCA     Planner, Jaggaer, and Blue Yonder)

Manage procurement and strategic sourcing for assigned asset categories and develop category strategies to improve margins. | Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of procurement or business strategy experience with strong analytical and negotiation skills. | Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op, (RSCS) is seeking an Asset Procurement Manager to join the Equipment, Asset, and Technology Procurement team in Louisville, KY. This role will manage important categories within the Yum! family of Brands including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC, A&W, and The Habit Grill. The Asset Procurement Manager is a crucial member of the Development and Equipment Solutions (DES) procurement team, reporting to the Senior Director, Equipment, Asset, and Technology Procurement. This role oversees the procurement and management of assigned categories, which currently include Lighting, Switchgear, Facilities, Artwork, and Uniforms.  Key responsibilities encompass strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, supply and contingency planning, Restaurant Margin Improvement (RMI), innovation, market intelligence, program and project management, and strategy development. The position will develop and implement effective sourcing strategies for assigned categories to support the network of restaurants under Yum! Brands (Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill) and A&W. The system includes over 18,000 restaurants and approximately 1,000 franchisees. Hybrid Position: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote Great Benefits: Vacation, Holidays, Floating Holidays, Medical, Dental, Retirement, and much more.  Essential Functions: •  Develop comprehensive category profile including, but not limited to, Market Reports, Demand Analysis, market    trend analysis, competitive benchmarking, innovation searches and voice of customer analysis to create and     execute short- and long-term strategies for each assigned product category. •  Develop supplier relationships, product category expertise, and manage all procurement activities and     negotiations for the product categories assigned on behalf of RSCS and its franchisee members for all Brands. •  Demonstrate strong proficiency in data management and analysis. Develop and use analytical metrics to evaluate    both strategic and tactical execution. Create, wherever possible, a quantitative basis for defining success. •  Gather, analyze, and effectively apply relevant market intelligence including key cost drivers, market     dynamics, capacity utilization metrics, and macroeconomics to anticipate potential issues and opportunities and    act accordingly for the best possible outcome for the benefit of RSCS and its franchisee members.  •  Assertively influence decision making and outcomes, both internally and externally (including but not limited    to brand leaders and franchisees), using expertise within assigned categories. Create compelling presentations    to optimize communication of key data and insights. Oversee all purchasing responsibilities for the relevant    categories including sourcing strategy, sourcing contracts, cost analysis, cost savings tracking, Supplier     Relationship Management (SRM) appraisals, and other duties key to the performance of the position.  •  Support new product development, product launches, and other projects initiated by the Brands. Work closely    with Brand Operations and relevant Brand Stakeholders to ensure flawless execution of all Brand projects and     programs, including various conference calls and meetings. •  Conduct Request for Proposals (RFP’s) using the RSCS Sourcing Process.  •  Collaborate with the Brand Operations team on identifying, prioritizing, and delivering Development & Equipment    Solutions Restaurant Margin Improvement (DES RMI) process for all Brands. •  Collaborate with the Supply and Operations Planning (S&OP) Team to ensure the continuous supply for assigned    product categories during promotional and non-promotional periods. •  Assume new assignments, routinely demonstrate interest in improving knowledge, offer suggestions and problem    solutions. •  Travel up to 5-10%, or as required. •  Other duties as required and assigned. Required Education, Experience, and Skills: •  Bachelor’s degree required. Prefer a major in Business or Supply Chain. Prefer Master’s or MBA.  •  Minimum of 3 to 5 years business experience in positions related to equipment and asset procurement, business    strategy, program management, and/or operations. Prefer experience in the restaurant/QSR industry or related    manufacturing. •  Proven self-starter with the ability to set priorities and meet and exceed all responsibilities in a fast-    paced, dynamic, high output environment, while maintaining focus on the company mission and departmental goals. •  Must have strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to self-manage     prioritization of multiple tasks, with attention to detail and accuracy. •  Exceptional relationship-builder with ability to engage with, assertively and respectfully influence, and     garner trust and respect from a diverse group of peer and senior level constituents, including company    executives, team members, franchisees, and suppliers.  •  Must have strong negotiation and analytical skills. •  Must have experience in cost analysis, supplier development, forecasting, and contingency planning.  •  Advanced written and verbal communication skills required. Very high proficiency using PC based applications    (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook) are also required. Prefer experience with NetSuite and associated     applications.