Manager, Logistics
Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC

Job Info

Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op, is currently seeking a Manager, Logistics to join the Distribution and Logistics Team.

Overview of the Position

The Distribution and Logistics team is accountable for ensuring supply continuity for the +$7B in critical Yum! Brand food, packaging and equipment components which support 21,000+ restaurants and $20B in revenue across Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, The Habit Burger Grill and A&W in the United States.

This position will engage with a broad set of teams to plan and ensure execution of logistics and warehousing strategies that assure supply across all Yum! Brands as well as resolve supply disruptions while planning for future network needs. Responsibility will encompass approximately:

• All US based DCs and redistribution points

• 25+ Supplier, plant, and/or item specification transitions annually RSCS' Equipment Warehouse

Essential Functions

• Daily logistics point of contact with the assigned RSCS cross-functional teams and Brands on resolution of

supply and customer service issues.

• Develop and implement strategic logistics plans for RSCS and all supported brands.

• Responsible for analyzing supply chain operations, identifying areas for improvement, and devising strategies

to optimize the movement of goods and materials. This includes determining the most cost-effective

transportation routes, warehouse locations, and inventory management practices.

• Oversee a team of professionals and ensure efficient coordination of activities.

• Responsible for budgeting, cost analysis, and cost reduction initiatives within the logistics and warehouse

department

• Ability to optimize processes, negotiate favorable contracts with suppliers and carriers, and minimize waste,

while contributing to the organization's profitability and maintaining high service standards.

• Key contact with Franchisees and Operators on logistics and warehousing matters to include problem resolution,

communication of RSCS/Yum! Brands initiatives, interpretation and execution of contracts, and other activities

as needed to service operator's requirements.

• Implement and lead QBR process with all applicable partners.

• Exhibit strategic leadership and foresight to support long range logistics optimization and service level

improvement, while balancing cost

• Translate business needs and priorities into actionable logistic and warehousing strategies.

• Effectively initiate, manage, and lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects across the distribution

network, leverage LEAN, standard work, and visual controls

• Define and implement scorecards to drive results and improve fidelity into cost and service factors.

• Ability to travel as needed.

Core Competencies

• Problem identification and resolution

• Problem identification and resolution

• Process orientation.

• Technical aptitude

• Data analysis

• Teamwork (cooperation and collaboration)

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Presentations Skills geared at the Executive/C Level

Key Contacts/Interfaces

• Distributors and Redistributors

• Program Management Teams in Brand Hubs

• Supply Planning Team

• Commodity Risk Management

• Development, Equipment and Supplies

• Cross-functional brand groups (Operations, Marketing, Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Finance)

Required Experience, Education, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree required. Supply Chain degree or concentration preferred.

• Prefer MBA, APICS CPIM certification, Six Sigma Green Belt, and/or ISM CPSM certification.

• 5+ years of freight and logistics experience, preferably in the food industry, including leading teams of

people at high performing final mile distribution companies within the QSR space.

• Direct involvement with distributor/customer relationships and building out strategic road maps for future

operations.

• Ability to identify and understand complex issues, analyze, and compare data, and draw conclusions because of

analysis.

• Prefer personal involvement in business reviews, distribution onboarding and performance management to KPI

expectations.

• Require high proficiency with Microsoft office and various project management tools.

• Prefer experience with design software (i.e., Lllamasoft or similar)