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Program ManagerRestaurant Supply Chain Solutions • Irvine, CA, US
Program Manager

Program Manager

Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions • Irvine, CA, US
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Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op is currently seeking a Program Manager to join the Habit Operations Team in Irvine, California.

Position Overview

This role supports flawless execution of supply chain initiatives for The Habit Burger Grill, serving 390+ restaurants nationwide. The Program Manager collaborates with RSCS, suppliers, distributors, and brand partners to manage projects that enable uninterrupted supply, cost optimization, and operational excellence.

Key areas of responsibility include :

  • Testing new products and core menu upgrades
  • Driving Restaurant Margin Improvement (RMI) initiatives
  • Specification optimization testing and implementation
  • Supporting restaurant development, equipment assets, and smallwares

This is a hybrid role; on site 2-3 days / week at the Taco Bell Headquarters in Irvine, CA.

We offer excellent benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Retirement, Holidays, Floating Holidays, and much more.

Position Responsibilities

Project Management

  • Manage and execute supply chain initiatives from test kitchen concept through commercialization for national

    • launch.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners, suppliers, and distributors to develop supply strategies that

    • minimize risk and maximize flexibility.

  • Identify and document supply chain requirements for all initiatives, including planning contingencies, capacity

    • assurance, and ingredient procurement timelines.

  • Capture and apply key learnings to drive continuous improvement and future planning.
  • Manage program documentation including inventory authorizations and notifications.

    • Cost Savings (Restaurant Margin Improvement (RMI))

  • Execute cost-saving strategies that deliver margin improvement while maintaining quality, food safety, and

    • customer experience.

  • Support development of a multi-year roadmap for margin improvement initiatives in alignment with leadership.
  • Facilitate monthly alignment between RSCS and brand for financial reporting and analysis.
  • Provide timely updates and insights to RSCS, brand partners, and leadership.

    • Development, Equipment, and Assets

  • Partner with Habit brand asset and operations teams to align on new designs, specifications, processes, and

    • strategies.

  • Manage development pipeline and equipment base business needs to ensure supply continuity.
  • Drive actions to reduce costs and lead times in support of RMI opportunities.
  • Serve as a single point of contact for internal and external partners to ensure alignment and connectivity.

    • Additional Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain key relationships with internal and external partners including brand, suppliers, and

    • distributors.

  • Drive a culture of collaboration in a matrixed organization.
  • Lead special projects and other duties as assigned by management.

    • Required Education, Experience, and Skills

  • Required : 3–5 years of business experience in one or more of the following areas : Demand Planning, Project

    • Management, Program Management, Supply Chain, Operations, and / or Procurement.

  • Preferred : Experience with food / packaging supply chain planning or project management in the

    • restaurant / foodservice, distribution, and / or manufacturing environment.

  • Required : Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field.
  • Preferred : MBA or master’s in supply chain management.
  • Certifications preferred : APICS CPIM, Six Sigma Green Belt, ISM CPSM.
  • Role model RSCS’s World Class with Class (WC2) Cultural Values
  • Strong project management and collaboration skills
  • Ability to influence decisions and outcomes.
  • Process orientation and problem-solving capability.
  • Data analysis and insight development
  • Negotiation skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Presentation skills geared toward Director / VP levels.

    • Relationships Interactions

  • Cross-functional project team (Operations, Marketing, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Business

    • Planning, and Training)

  • Suppliers
  • Procurement
  • Franchisees
  • Distributors
  • Brand Leadership
  • RSCS Leadership

    • Required Skills

    Required Experience

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