Assistant Manager, Sourcing and Sustainability

POSITION SUMMARY:

Position reports to Sr. Category Manager of Sustainability and Packaging. Responsible for supporting the Supply Chain contracting process, vendor management and category management functions for select non-food and food categories. The candidate will be required to assist in maintaining continuous supply at negotiated price points consistent with all applicable food safety and quality requirements, reliability of source and overall delivery accuracy.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with EPR Consulting company on Environmental Producer Responsibility (EPR)initiative.
• Collect usage information from each distribution center and send to EPR Consulting company.
• Validate EPR Consulting company’s data and submit material list data to CAA.
• Set-up calls with Field Operators and send email communication regarding EPR.
• Work cross-functionally with Finance and Accounting regarding fees and timing of EPR.
• Monitor legislation around sustainable packaging requirements to propose standardized solutions to ensure compliance.
• Manages the vendor and item set-up process, collects all necessary paperwork from suppliers for assigned items.
• Help minimize overall company food cost and reduce potential risk to the success of the organization.
• Strategically evaluate and manage the supplier selection process including the issuance of request for proposals and the resulting analyses of the proposals. Effectively negotiate, approve, and qualify vendors within limits of authority.
• Oversee annual forecast projections within the assigned categories.
• Assists in identifying new suppliers that support strategic innovation around sustainable packaging.
• Assist in identifying diverse potential suppliers for upcoming RFPs.
• Support product innovation by working collaboratively with Product Marketing, Culinary, Food Safety Quality Assurance, Store Operations and other departments to ensure successful cross-functional execution on new products and promotions.
• Work closely with Distribution & Logistics in resolving inventory and supply issues. Proactively manage and assess supply conditions with the vendors to mitigate risk. React quickly and effectively communicate to all necessary parties as soon as issues arise.
• Support Culinary and Food Safety Quality Assurance in the development and testing of new and value-added products for all promotions and menu additions
• Effectively manage cross-functional projects and relationships. Communicate effectively and involve the appropriate franchise and company stakeholders to obtain proactive input and ensure project parameters are effectively established. Provide timely and thorough updates to all parties involved.
• Negotiate low-to-medium complexity categories up to $20M in spend annually
• Perform other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as required, assigned, and directed

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Finance, Supply Chain or other related field
• Minimum 1-2 years related purchasing experience, preferably in foodservice, hospitality, manufacturing, or retail
• Can think analytically, negotiate with suppliers, and make business decisions.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and oral and written English communication skills.
• Some knowledge on sustainability, manufacturing, distribution and purchasing practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of the Arrowstream system a plus
• Proficient knowledge of personal computers and related software applications (Microsoft Office preferred)
• Highly organized and ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.
• Ability to speak/hear clearly in person and on the telephone
• Ability to type on a computer keyboard
• Ability to travel to various locations approximately 20-25% of time as business needs require

Physical Requirements - Ability to speak/hear clearly in person and on the telephone. Ability to type on a computer keyboard. May require extended periods of time working on a computer terminal.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Qdoba and its affiliates will make reasonable accommodations to allow a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities and to perform the essential functions of the job. This position description should be applied accordingly.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & 401k
• PTO (including vacation and sick)
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay Range: $64,000 - $75,000*

• This is a remote position and starting pay will comply with state/jurisdictional minimums based on where you live.

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QDOBA takes pride in carefully selecting talented people and mixing them together to discover amazing flavors. We value the diversity that all our employees bring to the table and the new flavors they bring to our team. Employment decisions and rewards recognize job accountabilities, business needs, and performance merit without regard to age, gender, race, religious affiliation, Veteran status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected classification recognized by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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