Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op, is currently seeking a Procurement Analytics Manager to join the International Team in Plano, TX.
Overview
The Procurement Analytics Manager will be responsible for creating multiple international data reports that will enable the tracking of program execution, export sales, category management, restaurant margin improvement initiatives, and cost of goods sold.
The position will support the coordination, development, testing, and execution of multiple Yum! Latin America & Caribbean supply plans. Supply management may include food, beverage, packaging, and/or smallware items.
Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Vacation, Holidays, Floating Holidays, and much more.
Essential Functions
Information analytics, management, and reporting
• Review current export data and ensure accuracy across various company systems.
• Monitor data integration from distributors and vendors and lead continuous improvement/cleaning of export data.
• Communicate effectively internally across all levels of the organization and externally with supplier
community.
• Support the analysis and review of supplier pricing requests as directed by brand leader and/or category owner.
• Create export reports by brand, by region, and by supplier.
Lead implementation of new pricing system (ArrowStream) for the International Team
• Ensure the platform configuration, data flows, and reporting capabilities align with all requirements for the
International Team.
• Coordinate cross functional testing, onboarding, and adoption to guarantee system readiness and successful
deployment across stakeholders.
• Support the development of Master Data in ArrowStream by providing required data related to system setup for
new export items.
Review and Validate Direct Export Data and Sourcing Fee Collection/Payment
• Analyze direct export data for accuracy, proactively engage suppliers to resolve discrepancies, and correct
data inconsistencies across systems.
• Work with accounting and finance to ensure sourcing fees are correctly applied, collected, and remitted to RSCS
in alignment with established agreements and program requirements.
• Inform suppliers of any adjustments in sourcing fees and ensure execution of said adjustments.
• Onboard any new U.S. based suppliers that begin to export directly to international markets to ensure full
understanding of reporting and fee collection requirements.
Track Restaurant Margin Improvement (RMI) initiatives
• Review U.S. RMI initiatives and determine impact to international exports.
• Record Latin America & Caribbean regional RMI initiatives by brand by working with brand team members.
• Quantify estimated savings, track, and report by brand on a quarterly basis.
Support production planning, inventory management, and communication across system for assigned programs
• Invite franchisee operators to participate in regional initiatives utilizing Automated Commitment System (ACS)
in line with established policies.
• Consolidate franchisee demand and communicate regional volume to brand leader.
• Confirm that minimum order quantities are met and solicit required purchase orders from participating
franchisees.
• Monitor supply/demand/inventory and course correcting supply, as needed.
• Crisis management and escalating communication when execution deviates from plan.
Facilitate execution of LA&C brand product shows and support regional innovation
• Identify and secure food, packaging, and smallware items required to support brand product shows and pipeline
innovation development.
• Assist region with procuring U.S. sourced samples to support regional or local initiatives.
Other duties as assigned by Management.
Education and Skills
• Minimum of 3+ years of supply chain management, program management, and /or data analytics is required and
critical for this position.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, data analytics, engineering, business, finance, or
economics.
• Bi-lingual – Must be fluent in English and Spanish both verbal and written. (Required)
• Strong understanding of the supply chain processes including manufacturing, international logistics, and
distribution.
• Experience working with large data sets with ability to analyze to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Ability to develop and maintain reporting systems.
• Prefer knowledge of food and/or packaging procurement and project management experience. Experience with quick-
serve restaurant supply chains and/or commodities is an advantage.
• Must have strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills and be able to juggle multiple tasks
simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize with attention to detail.
• Ability to garner trust and respect of all constituents while managing tight timelines in a dynamic
environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change is crucial.
• Ability to think strategically and entrepreneurially, while keeping an eye on tactical execution.
• High Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI, and Outlook).
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to develop mastery in the utilization of supply chain systems (ArrowStream,
LightSource, Blue Yonder, or similar systems).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills. Culture savvy.
• Domestic and International travel will be required (minimal travel).
Relationships Interactions
• International RSCS Brand Leaders
• Franchisee Supply Chain/Procurement Managers
• US and International Suppliers
• Brand Project Teams – QA, FIT, OPS, Finance, Marketing, etc.
• RSCS Procurement Category Leaders
• Business Technology Department
Required Skills
Required Experience