Supply Chain Specialist

Jersey Mike’s is a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise with over 3,100 locations nationwide, offering fresh sliced subs, grilled-to-order authentic Philly cheesesteaks, and freshly baked bread. Established in 1956, the company is committed to providing delicious food made with premium ingredients and giving back to the communities it serves. Jersey Mike’s has earned recognition as one of America’s top franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News, highlighting its rapid growth and dedication. With a history of philanthropy, the brand gives back through initiatives like its Annual Day of Giving and has raised millions for local charities. Jersey Mike’s is driven by its commitment to quality, community, and making a difference.

Summary: Enables our Jersey Mike’s stores to continue to be “A Sub Above” by ensuring the smooth flow of products from suppliers, through distribution partners, into Jersey Mike’s locations. Forge internal and external relationships to foster long term partnerships. Proactively recognize potential supply chain challenges and take steps to mitigate impact. Identify opportunities for cost saving measures and continuous improvement to our processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure distribution partners are adhering to contractual expectations
• Drive continuous improvement with our distribution partners through regular Key Performance Indicator evaluations
• Analyze inventory systems to assess present and future product availability
• Assess inventory levels and forecast future needs; orchestrate response where needed to keep our stores in stock
• Proactively communicate to distributors product changes, openings, promotions, and other events that affect demand
• Develop relationships with franchise owners, store managers, operations partners, suppliers, and distributors to resolve delivery and quality concerns
• Verify distributor partner pricing is accurate on order guides
• Assist our Quality Assurance team by documenting quality issues by advocating the adoption of our Food Safety Incident Management tool.

Competencies: This individual will demonstrate the competencies below to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Adaptability—shows flexibility in response to the inevitable fluctuations in the supply chain, balances competing demands while delivering results
• Dependability—consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance
• Problem solving— identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Interpersonal skills—able to contribute to team setting, remain open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things
• Communication – able to communicate efficiently and effectively, both verbally and written to internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail – takes ownership of your work and pride in its accuracy
• Self-starter – proactively seeks out where efforts will make a positive impact and dives in

Qualification/Requirements:

• Two years+ of college or equivalent experience
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software - Excel prowess including pivot tables and familiarity with CrunchTime! is a plus

Salary Range:

$70,000 - $91,000 per year dependent on experience and qualifications

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Meal Program

Professional development and certification support

Work Location: In person

Pay: $70,000.00 - $91,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person