Responsible for developing and executing all aspects of nominated category procurement and supplier development in UK and assigned region. Responsible for daily SCM related functions and activities for the UK market to support sales and operations of the restaurants. Work collaboratively with Wendy’s DRSC and Franchisees to ensure the supply chain is robust, scalable, reliable, fully leveraged to achieve values that are beneficial to the Wendys system which drive sustainable competitive advantage for the business.

Hybrid working arrangement – combination of office-based and work from home to be discussed during interview.

Procurement and Category Management: Support the sourcing, procurement, distribution, supplier selection, warehousing, transportation in assigned categories/regions. Support Global SCM strategies in developing long term category management plans that are effective in delivering all the supply chain objectives; cost, quality, supply, innovation/technology and system. Deliver food and paper cost improvement targets and productivity initiatives. Maintains in-depth knowledge of commodities, industries and markets.

Local Market: Possess and maintain in-depth knowledge of local food and paper requirement as well as regulations including importation, tariff, ingredient specifications and sustainability/environment. Be familiar with local food suppliers, agents and distributors.

Supplier Management: Manage suppliers with KPI to ensure performance is measured and issues are addressed. Responsible for local negotiation, supplier relationship and executing the RFI/RFP process.

Program Management and Report/Analysis:  Support product development with strategic/preferred supplier for brand standards and Wendys specifications.  Build contingency plan and capacity growth plan for key products and conduct testing periodically. Maintain a structured data set to facilitate accurate spend analysis, proper demand forecast and optimal supply network design.

NPD and New Market: Responsible for supporting the implementation of effective supply chain solutions for new markets. Provide the detail required to facilitate the approval of local suppliers where needed for new markets.  Responsible for all SCM projects including planning, execution, timing, quality and cost for nominated categories/regions.  Ensures projects are aligned with Company standards and strategies.

Franchisee Support:  Develop and maintain good partnership with Franchise Partners in region. Supporting the enhancement of supplier and distributor networks in the countries in all managed markets. Establishes short- and long-term strategic direction and plans.

Supplier selection on capability and meeting Wendy’s criteria

Development of regional supply infrastructure and the strategies

Procurement process and plan with business case submission from franchisees

Supplier agreement and negotiation

Onboard new markets through supplier establishment and QA certification

Technology development for supply chain

7 or more years experience in Supply Chain Management;  B.S./B.A. Business, Economics, Agriculture, Supply Chain Management; or related area or equivalent combination of education and experience

Commodity market analysis and strategy skills

Project management skills and multi-project experience.

International Supply Chain experience; Restaurant experience;

Strong English written and verbal communication skills required; Written and verbal communication skills in assigned region’s dominant language preferred.

Knowledge of in-country regulation and importation restriction

Supplier relationship mgmt. skills; Understanding of total cost of ownership and unbundling of supply chain; Previous supervisor responsibilities

Responsible for developing and executing all aspects of nominated category procurement and supplier development in UK and assigned region. Responsible for daily SCM related functions and activities for the UK market to support sales and operations of the restaurants. Work collaboratively with Wendy’s DRSC and Franchisees to ensure the supply chain is robust, scalable, reliable, fully leveraged to achieve values that are beneficial to the Wendys system which drive sustainable competitive advantage for the business.

Hybrid working arrangement – combination of office-based and work from home to be discussed during interview.

Procurement and Category Management: Support the sourcing, procurement, distribution, supplier selection, warehousing, transportation in assigned categories/regions. Support Global SCM strategies in developing long term category management plans that are effective in delivering all the supply chain objectives; cost, quality, supply, innovation/technology and system. Deliver food and paper cost improvement targets and productivity initiatives. Maintains in-depth knowledge of commodities, industries and markets.

Local Market: Possess and maintain in-depth knowledge of local food and paper requirement as well as regulations including importation, tariff, ingredient specifications and sustainability/environment. Be familiar with local food suppliers, agents and distributors.

Supplier Management: Manage suppliers with KPI to ensure performance is measured and issues are addressed. Responsible for local negotiation, supplier relationship and executing the RFI/RFP process.

Program Management and Report/Analysis:  Support product development with strategic/preferred supplier for brand standards and Wendys specifications.  Build contingency plan and capacity growth plan for key products and conduct testing periodically. Maintain a structured data set to facilitate accurate spend analysis, proper demand forecast and optimal supply network design.

NPD and New Market: Responsible for supporting the implementation of effective supply chain solutions for new markets. Provide the detail required to facilitate the approval of local suppliers where needed for new markets.  Responsible for all SCM projects including planning, execution, timing, quality and cost for nominated categories/regions.  Ensures projects are aligned with Company standards and strategies.

Franchisee Support:  Develop and maintain good partnership with Franchise Partners in region. Supporting the enhancement of supplier and distributor networks in the countries in all managed markets. Establishes short- and long-term strategic direction and plans.

Supplier selection on capability and meeting Wendy’s criteria

Development of regional supply infrastructure and the strategies

Procurement process and plan with business case submission from franchisees

Supplier agreement and negotiation

Onboard new markets through supplier establishment and QA certification

Technology development for supply chain

7 or more years experience in Supply Chain Management;  B.S./B.A. Business, Economics, Agriculture, Supply Chain Management; or related area or equivalent combination of education and experience

Commodity market analysis and strategy skills

Project management skills and multi-project experience.

International Supply Chain experience; Restaurant experience;

Strong English written and verbal communication skills required; Written and verbal communication skills in assigned region’s dominant language preferred.

Knowledge of in-country regulation and importation restriction

Supplier relationship mgmt. skills; Understanding of total cost of ownership and unbundling of supply chain; Previous supervisor responsibilities