Senior Manager of Supply Chain Management

Our Mission at Fogo de Chao is to ignite fire and joy to care for our team, guests, and communities. All Team Members are accountable for displaying Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Humility in all aspects of their employment. Responsibilities include achieving the following four key desired results: People, Operational Excellence, Revenue, and EBITDA(R).

Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned.

• Assure our restaurants' continuous supply of products and services while maintaining optimal costs and consistent quality, service, and performance expectations.
• Accurately forecast, plan, and monitor the cost of goods and services spend.
• Develop and execute product and service category strategies, focused on creating and developing vendor proposals for products and services, focusing on optimal costs, quality, and operations function.
• Maintain relevant knowledge of short/long-term related commodity markets and industry trends that affect products and services supply and innovation.
• Execute accurate data on changing costs, identify and forecast quickly and efficiently, minimizing risk to plan spend
• Manage sourcing, purchasing, and distribution activities supporting core menu activity, tests, new products, and LTO promotions, minimizing supply risk and obsolete inventory
• Lead, manage and support new restaurant opening activities for the Supply Chain Management team
• Develop, collaborate and maintain positive, productive relationships with all cross-functional internal and external customers, sharing and learning best practices
• Lead a team of direct reports as assigned to execute supply chain activities for both operations and our support center
• Support as directed by VP of Supply Chain as needed, including the ability to perform other projects as assigned

Competencies

• Servant leadership with excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strategic problem-solving skills and experienced analytical thinking
• Strong negotiation abilities identifying all possible alternatives and consequences
• Results driven
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to drive results
• Understands business and financial concepts such as commodity markets, P&Ls, budgets, etc. Continuous learning and seeking improvement
• Enjoys a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Education, Experience & Travel Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field of study
• 5+ years of experience in relevant restaurant supply chain management, food service or retail food manufacturing, or other food service disciplines.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time, as needed.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and able to leverage effectively
  

Physical Demands

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Travel by automobile and airplane, and stand prolonged work hours. Must have a high level of endurance, mental acuity, and toughness to manage conflict and deal successfully with high-stress situations.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available for full-time, hourly Team Members on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability are provided where allowed. We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage, Permanent Life, and Pet Insurance.

Fogo de Chao is an Equal Opportunity & E Verify Employer