Supply Management Support

The Supply Management Support is a key operational partner responsible for supporting purchasing,

inventory control, and vendor coordination across Tenshou Collection locations.

• Support planning and execution of purchasing activities for ingredients, beverages, and restaurant supplies to ensure availability and operational continuity.
• Place purchase orders accurately and on schedule; confirm deliveries and follow up on any delays
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to investigate and resolve purchase order discrepancies and invoice issues within defined timelines.
• Maintain and review purchasing records, vendor communications, and pricing history to support sourcing decisions and internal reporting.
• Monitor market trends, vendor promotions, and product availability to support purchasing decisions and flag opportunities to the Sr. Director.

• Monitor inventory levels across all assigned categories and units; flag potential stockouts or overstock situations proactively.
• Coordinate and participate in monthly inventory counts with store and kitchen teams to ensure data accuracy and operational alignment.
• Support inventory reconciliation - identify and resolve discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
• Maintain inventory accuracy at or above company benchmark; zero unplanned stockouts per period.
• Support adherence to recipe compliance and food quality standards set by chefs; flag any quality deviations at receiving.
• Coordinate vendor communications and participate in pricing discussions and service issue resolution in support of sourcing objectives.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, chefs, and store teams.
• Track vendor performance: delivery reliability, pricing accuracy, and quality consistency; report findings to the Sr. Director.
• Visit store locations and supplier sites as needed to monitor quality and collect operational feedback.

• Analyze procurement and inventory data to identify potential cost savings, waste reduction opportunities, and demand trends.
• Support purchasing forecasts by analyzing historical usage, seasonal fluctuations, and current demand signals.
• Track purchasing budgets and report variances; ensure spend remains within approved targets
• Prepare regular reports and present findings at internal sourcing and planning meetings.
• Utilize inventory and procurement systems including Excel, ERP, and POS software to support analysis, visibility, and reporting.

• Support compliance with company sourcing policies, food safety regulations, and internal operational standards.
• Support training and onboarding of supply and purchasing team members as applicable.
• Perform additional supply management-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of this role.

9:00 - 18:00

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off and Holiday.

Required

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in supply chain, purchasing, business, or hospitality operations.
• 1-3 years of purchasing, supply, or inventory experience in restaurants, hospitality, food service, or