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Vice President of Supply Chain
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Vice President of Supply Chain
| Salary | Competitive salary |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Experience | Minimum 10 years of experience |
| Location | 14 Ridge Square NW, Suite 500, Washington, District of Columbia 20016, United States |
Vice President of Supply Chain
Description
Vice President of Supply Chain
At CAVA + Zoës Kitchen, the number one criteria for being a fit for any role is being a culture fit! That’s why our core values are so important to us.
The Core Values:
• POSITIVITY – We believe in the power of positivity. Every one of us has the ability to change someone’s day for the better.
• TRANSPARENCY – We believe in open and respectful communication. We use transparency to help us make decisions and inform how we talk to each other.
• HUMILITY – We can always find ways to improve. The more we learn, the more we see how much we don’t know and how much we need others to help us learn to grow.
• FANATACISM – We are passionate about our mission and turning every guest into a fanatic. We bring that energy to everything we do.
• THOUGHTFULNESS – To us, every detail matters. We go above and beyond for our guests, our teams, and our communities.
The Role!
As VP of Supply Chain, you will be responsible for providing strategic supply chain direction and support to a fast-growing restaurant group as it relates to procurement, distribution and restaurant enterprise systems. At CAVA, we pride ourselves on sourcing top caliber products, technology systems and distribution partners from best in class suppliers. We put our guests first and always strive for the best possible guest experience, and by partnering with key distribution partners and implementing the best restaurant enterprise systems, we provide all of our stores the access they need to deliver a best in class experience to our customers nationwide.
The VP of Supply Chain will report directly to the Chief Manufacturing & Supply Officer and will oversee a team of (6). This role will be integral to building scalable infostructure and processes that will take us to the next level as a brand. Frequent travel to our facilities and vendor partners will be required as needed.
The ideal candidate for this role brings a strong passion for food and obtains the leadership skills and strategic thinking to promote positive structural change and is not afraid to challenge the status quo. We are looking for someone with extensive experience with a medium to large restaurant chain, and proven results with supply chain strategy implementation as it relates to scalability and efficiency.
Responsibilities:
• Develop supply chain strategy that supports and aligns with overall corporate strategic direction, financial objectives and customer expectations.
• Deliver a bottoms-up approach to food cost management including budgeting based on market and commodity pricing forecasts.
• Oversee comprehensive supplier RFI/RFQ/RFP contracting process
• Develop technology platform that delivers real-time KPIs to supply chain performance and distribution consistently reviewing and evaluating supply chain processes and relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal requirements, quality, safety guidelines and standards.
• Manage strategic priorities and multiple opportunities to find the best way of creating long-term success.
The skills!
• Bachelor’s Degree required in related discipline, post graduate degree, preferred
• Demonstrated success with supply chain consolidation and/or large-scale distribution changes
• Experience managing 100+ vendors
• 10+ years Food or Beverage/Restaurant industry experience
• 7+ years of experience in a leadership role, growing and developing a team
• Strong professional knowledge in all aspects of supply chain
• Previous experience in NetSuite or related supply planning systems preferred
• Conceptual thinker who can move from strategy to tactical implementation seamlessly.
• Skilled in negotiating and proven record of business acumen
• Strong management skills in dealing with internal and external customers
• Ability to lead a team through continuous change
• Attention to detail with a strategic, big picture mindset
• Good spoken and written communication skills and comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and quickly changing priorities
At CAVA + Zoës Kitchen, the number one criteria for being a fit for any role is being a culture fit! That’s why our core values are so important to us.
The Core Values:
• POSITIVITY – We believe in the power of positivity. Every one of us has the ability to change someone’s day for the better.
• TRANSPARENCY – We believe in open and respectful communication. We use transparency to help us make decisions and inform how we talk to each other.
• HUMILITY – We can always find ways to improve. The more we learn, the more we see how much we don’t know and how much we need others to help us learn to grow.
• FANATACISM – We are passionate about our mission and turning every guest into a fanatic. We bring that energy to everything we do.
• THOUGHTFULNESS – To us, every detail matters. We go above and beyond for our guests, our teams, and our communities.
The Role!
As VP of Supply Chain, you will be responsible for providing strategic supply chain direction and support to a fast-growing restaurant group as it relates to procurement, distribution and restaurant enterprise systems. At CAVA, we pride ourselves on sourcing top caliber products, technology systems and distribution partners from best in class suppliers. We put our guests first and always strive for the best possible guest experience, and by partnering with key distribution partners and implementing the best restaurant enterprise systems, we provide all of our stores the access they need to deliver a best in class experience to our customers nationwide.
The VP of Supply Chain will report directly to the Chief Manufacturing & Supply Officer and will oversee a team of (6). This role will be integral to building scalable infostructure and processes that will take us to the next level as a brand. Frequent travel to our facilities and vendor partners will be required as needed.
The ideal candidate for this role brings a strong passion for food and obtains the leadership skills and strategic thinking to promote positive structural change and is not afraid to challenge the status quo. We are looking for someone with extensive experience with a medium to large restaurant chain, and proven results with supply chain strategy implementation as it relates to scalability and efficiency.
Responsibilities:
• Develop supply chain strategy that supports and aligns with overall corporate strategic direction, financial objectives and customer expectations.
• Deliver a bottoms-up approach to food cost management including budgeting based on market and commodity pricing forecasts.
• Oversee comprehensive supplier RFI/RFQ/RFP contracting process
• Develop technology platform that delivers real-time KPIs to supply chain performance and distribution consistently reviewing and evaluating supply chain processes and relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal requirements, quality, safety guidelines and standards.
• Manage strategic priorities and multiple opportunities to find the best way of creating long-term success.
The skills!
• Bachelor’s Degree required in related discipline, post graduate degree, preferred
• Demonstrated success with supply chain consolidation and/or large-scale distribution changes
• Experience managing 100+ vendors
• 10+ years Food or Beverage/Restaurant industry experience
• 7+ years of experience in a leadership role, growing and developing a team
• Strong professional knowledge in all aspects of supply chain
• Previous experience in NetSuite or related supply planning systems preferred
• Conceptual thinker who can move from strategy to tactical implementation seamlessly.
• Skilled in negotiating and proven record of business acumen
• Strong management skills in dealing with internal and external customers
• Ability to lead a team through continuous change
• Attention to detail with a strategic, big picture mindset
• Good spoken and written communication skills and comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and quickly changing priorities
Vice President of Supply Chain
At CAVA + Zoës Kitchen, the number one criteria for being a fit for any role is being a culture fit! That’s why our core values are so important to us.
The Core Values:
• POSITIVITY – We believe in the power of positivity. Every one of us has the ability to change someone’s day for the better.
• TRANSPARENCY – We believe in open and respectful communication. We use transparency to help us make decisions and inform how we talk to each other.
• HUMILITY – We can always find ways to improve. The more we learn, the more we see how much we don’t know and how much we need others to help us learn to grow.
• FANATACISM – We are passionate about our mission and turning every guest into a fanatic. We bring that energy to everything we do.
• THOUGHTFULNESS – To us, every detail matters. We go above and beyond for our guests, our teams, and our communities.
The Role!
As VP of Supply Chain, you will be responsible for providing strategic supply chain direction and support to a fast-growing restaurant group as it relates to procurement, distribution and restaurant enterprise systems. At CAVA, we pride ourselves on sourcing top caliber products, technology systems and distribution partners from best in class suppliers. We put our guests first and always strive for the best possible guest experience, and by partnering with key distribution partners and implementing the best restaurant enterprise systems, we provide all of our stores the access they need to deliver a best in class experience to our customers nationwide.
The VP of Supply Chain will report directly to the Chief Manufacturing & Supply Officer and will oversee a team of (6). This role will be integral to building scalable infostructure and processes that will take us to the next level as a brand. Frequent travel to our facilities and vendor partners will be required as needed.
The ideal candidate for this role brings a strong passion for food and obtains the leadership skills and strategic thinking to promote positive structural change and is not afraid to challenge the status quo. We are looking for someone with extensive experience with a medium to large restaurant chain, and proven results with supply chain strategy implementation as it relates to scalability and efficiency.
Responsibilities:
• Develop supply chain strategy that supports and aligns with overall corporate strategic direction, financial objectives and customer expectations.
• Deliver a bottoms-up approach to food cost management including budgeting based on market and commodity pricing forecasts.
• Oversee comprehensive supplier RFI/RFQ/RFP contracting process
• Develop technology platform that delivers real-time KPIs to supply chain performance and distribution consistently reviewing and evaluating supply chain processes and relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal requirements, quality, safety guidelines and standards.
• Manage strategic priorities and multiple opportunities to find the best way of creating long-term success.
The skills!
• Bachelor’s Degree required in related discipline, post graduate degree, preferred
• Demonstrated success with supply chain consolidation and/or large-scale distribution changes
• Experience managing 100+ vendors
• 10+ years Food or Beverage/Restaurant industry experience
• 7+ years of experience in a leadership role, growing and developing a team
• Strong professional knowledge in all aspects of supply chain
• Previous experience in NetSuite or related supply planning systems preferred
• Conceptual thinker who can move from strategy to tactical implementation seamlessly.
• Skilled in negotiating and proven record of business acumen
• Strong management skills in dealing with internal and external customers
• Ability to lead a team through continuous change
• Attention to detail with a strategic, big picture mindset
• Good spoken and written communication skills and comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and quickly changing priorities
At CAVA + Zoës Kitchen, the number one criteria for being a fit for any role is being a culture fit! That’s why our core values are so important to us.
The Core Values:
• POSITIVITY – We believe in the power of positivity. Every one of us has the ability to change someone’s day for the better.
• TRANSPARENCY – We believe in open and respectful communication. We use transparency to help us make decisions and inform how we talk to each other.
• HUMILITY – We can always find ways to improve. The more we learn, the more we see how much we don’t know and how much we need others to help us learn to grow.
• FANATACISM – We are passionate about our mission and turning every guest into a fanatic. We bring that energy to everything we do.
• THOUGHTFULNESS – To us, every detail matters. We go above and beyond for our guests, our teams, and our communities.
The Role!
As VP of Supply Chain, you will be responsible for providing strategic supply chain direction and support to a fast-growing restaurant group as it relates to procurement, distribution and restaurant enterprise systems. At CAVA, we pride ourselves on sourcing top caliber products, technology systems and distribution partners from best in class suppliers. We put our guests first and always strive for the best possible guest experience, and by partnering with key distribution partners and implementing the best restaurant enterprise systems, we provide all of our stores the access they need to deliver a best in class experience to our customers nationwide.
The VP of Supply Chain will report directly to the Chief Manufacturing & Supply Officer and will oversee a team of (6). This role will be integral to building scalable infostructure and processes that will take us to the next level as a brand. Frequent travel to our facilities and vendor partners will be required as needed.
The ideal candidate for this role brings a strong passion for food and obtains the leadership skills and strategic thinking to promote positive structural change and is not afraid to challenge the status quo. We are looking for someone with extensive experience with a medium to large restaurant chain, and proven results with supply chain strategy implementation as it relates to scalability and efficiency.
Responsibilities:
• Develop supply chain strategy that supports and aligns with overall corporate strategic direction, financial objectives and customer expectations.
• Deliver a bottoms-up approach to food cost management including budgeting based on market and commodity pricing forecasts.
• Oversee comprehensive supplier RFI/RFQ/RFP contracting process
• Develop technology platform that delivers real-time KPIs to supply chain performance and distribution consistently reviewing and evaluating supply chain processes and relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal requirements, quality, safety guidelines and standards.
• Manage strategic priorities and multiple opportunities to find the best way of creating long-term success.
The skills!
• Bachelor’s Degree required in related discipline, post graduate degree, preferred
• Demonstrated success with supply chain consolidation and/or large-scale distribution changes
• Experience managing 100+ vendors
• 10+ years Food or Beverage/Restaurant industry experience
• 7+ years of experience in a leadership role, growing and developing a team
• Strong professional knowledge in all aspects of supply chain
• Previous experience in NetSuite or related supply planning systems preferred
• Conceptual thinker who can move from strategy to tactical implementation seamlessly.
• Skilled in negotiating and proven record of business acumen
• Strong management skills in dealing with internal and external customers
• Ability to lead a team through continuous change
• Attention to detail with a strategic, big picture mindset
• Good spoken and written communication skills and comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and quickly changing priorities
Details
| Salary | Competitive salary |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Experience | Minimum 10 years of experience |
| Location | 14 Ridge Square NW, Suite 500, Washington, District of Columbia 20016, United States |
Skills
Restaurants
Supply Chain
Distribution
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