Senior Supply Chain Manager

Role’s responsibilities- List major job functions using simple task statements. For example: Supervises the construction of all new restaurants. (Include % of time spent on each function.) STRATEGIC THINKING (20%): Define and implement category strategies to ensure long term success of the KFC brand across the markets. Ensure contingency principles are defined and ready for implementation across suppliers. Leverage direction set by Senior Supply Chain Manager for commodities to setting local direction for long term assured and cost optimized supply. Build strong and collaborative relationships cross-functionally within the RSC and with suppliers. Understand Macros across the markets as well as legislation that effects supply. Build relationship with local government where necessary to unlock supply risk. Ensure effective supply market research, commodity/ indices tracking, sourcing, cost analysis, contracting and supplier management techniques are used which reflects professional purchasing best practice. PLANNING (40%): Work with marketing and new product development team to provide support on innovation calendar and where your category is required to enable this innovation/change. Actively ensure together with Franchisee teams that suppliers are maintaining required stock levels to Assure Supply. Work with Quality Assurance & Food Safety (QA & FS) team to ensure that quality from suppliers is compliant and that corrective actions are being effectively closed out. EXECUTION (40%) Overall accountable for Quality, Cost, Supply across allocated suppliers. Drive the execution of category plans through formal category management and strategic sourcing methods. Ensure effective negotiation support with Franchisee teams for commercial terms whilst mitigating risk and exceeding stakeholders’ requirements. Risk mitigation plans in place across suppliers and contingency execution when required. Work closely with QA team to ensure all suppliers are Yum approved and food safe. Conduct Monthly, Quarterly and/or Annual Performance reviews with your suppliers around quality of supply, cost of supply and supply reliability. Implement appropriate account management practices across the supply base - which include audits, management reviews, performance and risk management. Maintain good franchisee, distributor and supplier relationships. Benchmark suppliers/categories together with the Franchisee teams on an ongoing basis, to ensure optimal cost and performance. Develop existing and new suppliers’ capabilities, and capacity, to achieve competitive advantage. Consistently create opportunities to improve supply base by identifying and developing innovative ideas. Ensure effective internal and external stakeholder communication, involvement and buy-in, including franchisees. Ensure all category management related documentation and records are well maintained on the shared folders for knowledge building/retention and audit purposes. BRING YOUR BEST SELF… with your top-notch qualifications- State formal educational level and experience required for the job. State additional professional, technical or years of experience required. GENERAL QUALIFICATION: Minimum 8 years overall commercial experience with at least 8 years in procurement or supply chain position in a company, preferably A$300m plus in size. Experience with food and beverage and/or multi-outlet industry preferred. GENERAL BUSINESS SKILLS: Spend and data analysis to drive decision making Presentation skills in front of a large and diverse audience KEY COMPETENCIES: Strong commercial understanding and experience in driving down cost and identifying cost saving opportunities, with a track record of delivering total cost savings Analytical, able to develop models and solve problems Possess strategic negotiating skills and experience Good communication, influencing and change management skills including obtaining buy-in Good facilitation and presentation skills Experience in strategic sourcing and purchase category management, including understanding supplier or product cost drivers and other factors that influence pricing Ability to work with ambiguity and be agile Ability to deliver impactful results without having all the data or support Willingness to travel frequently as required to the variety of countries where franchisees and suppliers are based HAVE FUN… growing and thriving with us- List positions or external contacts with whom this person interacts regularly. INTERNAL Chief Supply Chain Officer / Supply Chain Director (direction, guidance, policy, prioritization, approval) Other Departments (technical advice, supplier performance feedback, forecasting, planning, cross functional project support) SCM / Dallas (technical advice, international purchasing practices, distribution expertise, YRI Network access, information reporting, policy guidance and approvals) EXTERNAL Franchisees partner (NPD, guidance, purchasing practices, execution planning, strategy alignment and direction) #J-18808-Ljbffr