Senior Manager, Concept Development, Equipment Supply Chain

Role Overview

• Design, develop and manage testing, implementation and evaluation of new Food, proprietary QSR and dispensed beverage concepts into existing stores
• Actively participate in category development project teams to create new offers and partner with BU to pilot new ideas, offers and innovations for future category and company growth
• Partner with internal design team and external consultants to lead design related projects and initiatives
• Support procurement opportunities and manage supplier frame agreements related to all concept development and equipment
• Develop, own and update Horizon and K Kitchen concept manuals
• Business relationship owner for assigned equipment suppliers. Lead bi-annually business reviews to discuss supplier performance, opportunities, supply chain management and KPIs
• Research, calculate and communicate assigned store equipment suppliers Total Cost of Ownership to include but not limited to energy usage, maintenance and supply costs
• Collaborate with our BU’s identifying gaps and learnings. Document action items, coordinate solutions, set timing and communication process with Foodservice team members until complete
• Partner with QSR team, Foodservice Category Teams and other functional teams to define pilot purpose, pilot KPI’s, BU selection for pilot and store selections. Write scope of work ensuring a clear and complete project understanding.
• Accountable for structured project management for all assigned pilot activity with agreed upon decision gates at appropriate times, secure understanding and buy-in ensuring effective implementation with high success rates
• Create and manage project plan capturing all project steps, tasks and assigned deliverables
• Create and maintain pilot project budget collaborating with local BU resources and category teams. Ensure store specific scope of work is clearly defined and understood by all project team members.
• Collaborate with BU Facility / Construction resources to order pilot equipment, manage on site construction and coordination of all on-site activities.
• Lead all pilot project team coordination calls.
• Report project progress and effectively document and implement all learnings. Create alignment with all project team members
• Participate as part of global category team to contribute to research, development, testing, roll out and planning activities
• Work with local Concept / Facilities resources to design and coordinate store-specific activities
• Ensure global concept framework standards and guidelines are clear and followed
• Analyze effectiveness and performance of new concepts, provide reporting and offer input for improvements; how to minimize costs and maintain quality/safety standards

Requirements

• Extensive experience in leadership, team building, project management and training.
• Strong skills in collaboration, cooperation, communication and organization
• Minimum 5 years experience working in FMCG & retail
• Experienced with relevant Microsoft business suite software and other industry programs
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbally and written
• Experience working with concept design and construction

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities