Employee Experience Program Manager Jobs in Riverside, CA

Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op is currently seeking a Program Manager to join the Habit Operations Team in Irvine, California. 

Position Overview
This role supports flawless execution of supply chain initiatives for The Habit Burger Grill, serving 390+ restaurants nationwide. The Program Manager collaborates with RSCS, suppliers, distributors, and brand partners to manage projects that enable uninterrupted supply, cost optimization, and operational excellence.

Key areas of responsibility include:
•  Testing new products and core menu upgrades
•  Driving Restaurant Margin Improvement (RMI) initiatives
•  Specification optimization testing and implementation
•  Supporting restaurant development, equipment assets, and smallwares

This is a hybrid role: on site 2-3 days/week at the Taco Bell Headquarters in Irvine, CA.
We offer excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Retirement, Holidays, Floating Holidays, Free Lunch on Wednesday and much more. 

Position Responsibilities

Project Management
•  Manage and execute supply chain initiatives from test kitchen concept through commercialization for national
   launch.
•  Collaborate with cross-functional partners, suppliers, and distributors to develop supply strategies that 
   minimize risk and maximize flexibility.
•  Identify and document supply chain requirements for all initiatives, including planning contingencies, capacity
   assurance, and ingredient procurement timelines.
•  Capture and apply key learnings to drive continuous improvement and future planning.
•  Manage program documentation including inventory authorizations and notifications.

Cost Savings (Restaurant Margin Improvement (RMI))
•  Execute cost-saving strategies that deliver margin improvement while maintaining quality, food safety, and 
   customer experience.
•  Support development of a multi-year roadmap for margin improvement initiatives in alignment with leadership.
•  Facilitate monthly alignment between RSCS and brand for financial reporting and analysis.
•  Provide timely updates and insights to RSCS, brand partners, and leadership.

Development, Equipment, and Assets
•  Partner with Habit brand asset and operations teams to align on new designs, specifications, processes, and 
   strategies.
•  Manage development pipeline and equipment base business needs to ensure supply continuity.
•  Drive actions to reduce costs and lead times in support of RMI opportunities.
•  Serve as a single point of contact for internal and external partners to ensure alignment and connectivity.

Additional Responsibilities
•  Develop and maintain key relationships with internal and external partners including brand, suppliers, and
   distributors.
•  Drive a culture of collaboration in a matrixed organization.
•  Lead special projects and other duties as assigned by management.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills
•  Required: 3–5 years of business experience in one or more of the following areas: Demand Planning, Project 
   Management, Program Management, Supply Chain, Operations, and/or Procurement.
•  Preferred: Experience with food/packaging supply chain planning or project management in the 
   restaurant/foodservice, distribution, and/or manufacturing environment.
•  Required: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field.
•  Preferred: MBA or master’s in supply chain management.
•  Certifications preferred: APICS CPIM, Six Sigma Green Belt, ISM CPSM.
•  Role model RSCS’s World Class with Class (WC2) Cultural Values
•  Strong project management and collaboration skills
•  Ability to influence decisions and outcomes.
•  Process orientation and problem-solving capability.
•  Data analysis and insight development
•  Negotiation skills
•  Excellent written and oral communication skills
•  Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
•  Presentation skills geared toward Director/VP levels.

Relationships Interactions
•  Cross-functional project team (Operations, Marketing, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Business 
   Planning, and Training)
•  Suppliers
•  Procurement
•  Franchisees
•  Distributors
•  Brand Leadership
•  RSCS Leadership