Director, UK & EU Supply Chain

Director, UK & EU Supply Chain

Job description

Develops

and executes UK & EU Supply Chain strategy, delivering a competitively priced, safe,

and uninterrupted supply of all food and paper that meets or exceeds

established brand standards. Directs EU SCM team, ensuring that highly

effective supply chain protocols are implemented globally including Category

Management, Forecasting, Inventory, Risk Mitigation, Communication &

Program Management. Successfully manages EU supplier relationships and

negotiates cost competitive contracts by leveraging economies of scale across

the EU region.

Design

and develop an EU supply chain infrastructure with a base of suppliers

capable of leveraging economies of scale across the region. Execute Supply







Chain initiatives that lower food cost and restaurant level profitability on

a timely basis.

Category Management Develop team

capability around managing core product categories including category

profiles, RFP process, cost formulas and contracting. Adaption of QSCC / North

America programs as appropriate.

Improve and develop supply

chain standard operating procedures including new market entry process, new

supplier development process, new product implementation process, supplier

evaluation process, and franchise supply chain training.

Ensure all distribution systems

are cost optimized and meet quality and service standards.

Develop technology solution for

Eu supply chain needs.

Cost Savings Initiatives

Supplier Recommendations

EU Supply Chain process and

planning with franchisees

Supplier performance evaluations

Contract

Negotiations

Bachelor’s

degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance,

Engineering, or related fields. Master’s Degree preferred.







years of experience overseeing international procurement, distribution importing / exporting,

commodity markets and inventory management for a multinational food brand, quick service restaurant, restaurant, food service or CPG category required.

Excellent

interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and

maintain positive working relationships with a diverse array of suppliers, distributors,

franchisees, and internal partners.

Experience

in building an inclusive team environment and leading a team including remote

employees. Proven ability to coach, mentor and develop team members.

Advanced

skills in project and process management

Preferred Location : London

Travel : 50%

▶️ Director, UK & EU Supply Chain
🖊️ Wendy's UK
📍 London