The Distribution and Logistics team is accountable for ensuring supply continuity for the +$7B in critical Yum! Brand food, packaging & equipment components which support 21,000+ restaurants and $20B in revenue across Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, Habit Burger and Grill and A&W in the United States.

 

This position will engage with a broad set of teams to plan and ensure execution of logistics &warehousing strategies that assure supply across all Yum! Brands as well as resolve supply disruptions while planning for the future network needs. Responsibility will encompass approximately:

•  All US based DCs and redistribution points

•  25+ Supplier, plant, and/or item specification transitions annually 

•  RSCS’ Restaurant Equipment Warehouse

 

Excellent Benefits! Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, baby bonding leave, vacation, holidays, floating holidays, sick days, retirement plan and much more. 

 

•  Daily logistics point of contact with the assigned RSCS cross-functional teams and Brands on resolution of

   supply and customer service issues. 

•  Develop and implement strategic logistics plans for RSCS and all supported brands.

•  Responsible for analyzing supply chain operations, identifying areas for improvement, and devising strategies

   to optimize the movement of goods and materials. This includes determining the most cost-effective 

   transportation routes, warehouse locations, and inventory management practices.

•  Oversee a team of professionals and ensure efficient coordination of activities.

•  Responsible for budgeting, cost analysis, and cost reduction initiatives within the logistics, distribution, 

   and redistribution departments

•  Ability to optimize processes, negotiate favorable contracts with suppliers and carriers, and minimize waste,

   while contributing to the organization's profitability & maintaining high service standards

•  Key contact with 3PL providers and Distributors transportation group on logistics matters to include problem

   resolution, communication of RSCS/Yum! Brands initiatives, interpretation and execution of contracts, and other

   activities as needed to service operator’s requirements.

•  Implement & lead QBR process with all applicable partners. 

•  Exhibit strategic leadership and foresight to support long range logistics optimization & service level 

   improvement, while balancing cost 

•  Translate business needs & priorities into actionable logistic & warehousing strategies.

•  Effectively initiate, manage, and lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects across the distribution

   network, leverage LEAN, standard work, and visual controls

•  Define and implement scorecards to drive results and improve fidelity into cost and service factors.

•  Ability to travel as needed (up to 30%)

•  Other duties as assigned by management.

 

•  Bachelor’s degree required. Concentration in Supply Chain is a plus. 

•  Prefer MBA, APICS CPIM certification, Six Sigma Green Belt, and/ or ISM CPSM certification.

•  Experience in participating in business reviews, distribution partner onboarding and performance management to

   KPI expectations. 

•  5+years of freight and logistics experience, preferably in the food industry, including leading teams of people

   at high performing final mile distribution companies within the QSR space.

•  Direct involvement with distributor/customer relationships and building out strategic roadmaps for future 

   operations. Ability to identify and understand complex issues, analyze, and compare data, and draw conclusions

   as a result of analysis.

•  High proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.

•  Prefer Network design software experience (i.e.: Llamasoft or similar)

•  Arrowstream experience a plus. 

 

•  Problem identification and resolution

•  Process orientation

•  Technical Aptitude

•  Data analysis

•  Teamwork (cooperation and collaboration)

•  Excellent written and communications skills

•  Presentation skills geared at the Executive/C Level 

 

•  3PL and 4PL providers 

•  Distributors and Redistributors

•  Program Management Teams in Brand Hubs

•  Supply Planning Team

•  Commodity Risk Management 

•  Development, Equipment and Solutions

•  Cross-functional brand groups (Operations, Marketing, Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Finance)