We are working with a leading fast casual restaurant firm who is looking to bring on a VP of Supply Chain to their Los Angeles office.
Responsibilities:
Leads our Food Safety, Employee Safety, and sustainability programs in support of company strategy, mission, goals, and objectives.
Oversees all aspects of company’s supply chain strategy, including sourcing, procurement, logistics, distribution, and inventory management
Lead and manage a team of supply chain, food safety and quality assurance professionals to ensure optimal performance and alignment with organizational goals
Develop relationships with vendors and suppliers to support cost-effectiveness and food quality
Oversee procurement activities, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and purchase order management
Creates a risk mitigation and resiliency plan for each SKU
Monitor inventory levels and develop processes to minimize waste
Develop and implement processes to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and industry standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Creates Key Performance Indicators aligned with business priorities and embraced by executive leadership that are meaningful, customer-centric, aggressive, and achievable and ensure these are well communicated and visible across organization from operators to leadership team.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration or related field. Master’s degree is a plus
10+ years of experience in supply chain management, with a focus on food service or retail operations
Strong understanding of supply chain best practices, including procurement, logistics, distribution, and inventory management
Demonstrated success in running large scale quality assurance and food safety programs
Experience leading and managing a team of supply chain, food safety, and quality assurance professionals
Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and industry standards
If you are actively looking and ready to make a move, please apply directly and we will be in touch ASAP.