Procurement Program Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
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.
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.