Program Manager

Program ManagerRestaurant 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. Position Overview 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 • 3-5 technology/equipment initiative tests Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Vacation, Holidays, Floating Holidays, and much more. Position Responsibilities Project Management (~60%) • Collaborate with brand partners to identify and document the supply chain demands of high profile, innovative, technology/equipment deployments & initiatives. • 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 Supply Planning (~40%) • Leverage technology systems (primarily Netsuite and Power BI) as well as Excel to drive uninterrupted supply: o Create time phased demand plans for supplier planning purposes. o Ensure supply at all nodes in the supply chain. o 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. Other duties as assigned by management. Education • 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, Experience and Knowledge • 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. Skills and Abilities • 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 NetSuite, Blue Yonder Demand and/or Fulfillment Planning • Experience in Oracle SCM, SAP SCM, or other enterprise supply planning software systems.