Program Manager Irvine, CA

Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op is currently seeking a Program Manager to join the Taco Bell Concept Team. The position is in Irvine, CA.

This position is a part of the Supply Chain Operations team which supports the supply chain for Taco Bell’s 7,800+ restaurants in the US with annual sales more than $14B.

To be successful in this role, a Program Manager with emphasis in technology needs to be a blend of a relationship-oriented project manager and supply planner. This person will engage with a cross-functional team to bring new technology hardware equipment-related products to market.

Annual oversight is estimated at:

• 3-5 national technology/equipment implementations
• $5-$20MM in inventory authorizations

Hybrid

Schedule:

3 days in the office, 2 days remote.

Excellent Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Vacation, Holidays, Floating Holidays, and much more.

• Collaborate with brand partners to identify and document the supply chain demands of high profile, innovative
• Manage supply chain timelines and deliverables of both internal and external stakeholders to ensure flawless execution of technology initiatives.
• Collaborate with supply partners to develop supply strategies that enable maximum flexibility by minimizing financial risk. This includes planning contingencies, capacity assurance, and component material procurement timelines.
• Accountable to communicate and provide ongoing updates to procurement partners, brand partners, and leadership in a timely fashion.
• Present supply updates to Concept & RSCS Executive Teams.
• Ensure key learnings and best practices are captured to support future strategic planning and continuous improvement.
• Create Authorizations for Inventory Procurement.

• Leverage technology systems (primarily Netsuite and Power BI) as well as Excel to drive uninterrupted supply.
• Create time phased demand plans for supplier planning purposes.
• Ensure supply at all nodes in the supply chain.
• Monitor deployment schedule, problem solve supply/demand imbalances, adjust plans of dynamic timelines, and inform stakeholders and leadership of supply status.
• Participate in continuous improvement and process optimization efforts.
• Special projects, and other duties as assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Supply Chain, or other relatable major. Prefer a master’s or MBA.
• Prefer APICS CPIM certification, Six Sigma Green Belt, ISM CPSM certification, or PMP certification.

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ business experience in:
  Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Project management and/or Program Management.
• Quick service restaurant experiences desired. Knowledge of distribution or manufacturing environment.

• Strong organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously. Process orientation.
• Must have strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills. Good data analysis experience.
• Able to identify problems and resolutions.
• Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, with an emphasis on interpersonal and consensus building capabilities.
• Ability to work at an elevated pace with efficiency and precision and a bias toward action.
• Self-starter with ability to deliver results without daily supervision.
• Attention to detail.
• Presentation skills geared toward a Director/VP level.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change is crucial.
• High proficiency using Microsoft Systems – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
• Seeking advanced Excel experience. Technical aptitude.
• Prefer experience using Net Suite, Blue Yonder Demand and/or Fulfillment Planning.
• Experience in Oracle SCM, SAP SCM, or other enterprise supply planning software systems.