Planner

Planner

Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op, is currently seeking a Planner to join the Transformation team.

Position Overview :

This position is a part of the RSCS Transformation team that supports the integration of RSCS supply chain transformation progress across all RSCS brands (Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, A&W, and Habit Burger & Grill).

This person will support detailed project planning and product supply planning associated with Transformation projects. Hybrid Schedule : 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.

Excellent Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick, and much more.

To be successful in this role, you must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, foster strong collaborative relationships, and consistently pursue process improvements. This role is accountable for the strategic planning and seamless execution of new distribution nodes within the network. This role reports to the Senior Program Manager, Transformation.

Essential Functions :

Project Management (50%)

Demonstrate the ability to translate discussions and meeting outcomes into actionable steps within project plans, supporting Supply Chain transformation initiatives.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date project plans for Transformation Initiatives using the Monday.com platform.

Design productivity solutions within Monday.com, including automated reporting tools to track project status and milestones.

Prepare clear, concise, and informative project status updates for leadership review.

Planning (50%)

Develop initial forecasts and readiness trackers to support onboarding new distribution partners, ensuring uninterrupted supply of all required items until the new center is fully operational and stabilized.

Maintain accuracy of all critical planning data, including primary and secondary suppliers, lead times, order quantities, and forecasts.

Assure supply during Distribution Transitions across core and promotional items through meticulous supply planning :

o Collaborate with suppliers, distributors and redistributors, internal procurement team, and concept hub teams to ensure consensus understanding, preparedness, and execution.

o Maximize supply flexibility while minimizing cost implications and risk of obsolescence; ensuring the right products / ingredients are in the right location and at the right time.

o Monitor and account for capacity utilization; mitigate risk of product expiration; maintain network inventory targets; resolve fulfillment plan inaccuracies.

Provide timely and regular updates to Leadership and Brand teams.

Identify near- and long-term core supply capacity risks; evaluate demand and supply scenarios, develop contingencies, and execute mitigation efforts.

Quickly address issues that arise during the transition related to product supply by working cross functionally with Centralized Planning, Distribution, Freight and Logistics and Procurement resources.

Other duties as assigned by management.

Education, Experience and Skills :

Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain or Supply Management, Business, or Industrial Engineering.

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of Business experience, including two or more years of experience in one of the following areas : Supply or Demand Planning, Sales & Operations, Program Management, Project Management, Procurement, and / or Distribution Operations.

Prefer APICS CPIM certification, Six Sigma Green Belt, or ISM CPSM certification.

Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize and attention-to-detail.

Problem Identification and resolution skills

Process Orientation (leverage, design, and continuous improvement)

Technical aptitude.

Data Analysist (system-based and ad-hoc).

Teamwork (cooperation, collaboration, and trust in positive intention)

Coachable (receive and leverage feedback)

Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong understanding of the supply chain processes including manufacturing, logistics and distribution.

Strong computer skills : Microsoft Excel, PowerBI (extremely comfortable modeling, analyzing, and manipulating data), PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Experience with Blue Yonder, ArrowStream Central, and Monday.com is preferred.

Core Competencies :

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Proficient in Conflict Resolution.

Teamwork (cooperation and collaboration).

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders.

Ability to influence decisions and outcomes.

Experienced in project management methodologies to navigate and deliver multifaceted, high impact projects.

Knowledge of Monday.com, and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Key Contacts / Interfaces :

Distributors and Redistributors.

Internal Supply Chain Professions of varied functions (Procurement, Distribution, Finance, Brand Program Management, Freight and Logistics, Centralized Planning).