Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op, is currently seeking a Director, Supply Chain Forecasting and Planning to join the Central Planning Team. 

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

The Director, Supply Chain Forecasting and Planning is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain planning processes. The Director will also work with functions within the company to support and/or lead new product introduction, partner launches and product/process improvement projects, as necessary. Hybrid position - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote

With a focus on optimizing planning enablement and integration via Blue Yonder, the role will leverage the technology to enhance demand planning, supply planning and supply chain processes leveraging once source of truth. 

Essential Functions 
Leadership: Creating and implementing both tactical and strategic plans to support the organization’s vision and goals.

•  Leverage in-depth knowledge of Planning software to optimize its usage for demand forecasting, planning, and 
   inventory management.  Blue Yonder background a plus.

•  Coordinating Planning Processes: Managing the planning process, setting timetables, and ensuring deadlines are 
   met. 

•  Lead efforts in developing accurate demand forecasts, incorporating market trends, historical data, and 
   business intelligence.

•  Supply Planning: Oversee supply planning processes to ensure alignment with demand forecasts, optimizing 
   inventory levels and production schedules. Proactively identify and address potential risks in the supply 
   chain, working on mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity. 

Market Analysis: Identifying and analyzing business trends, market conditions, and competitor data to inform planning decisions.

Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging and collaborating with stakeholders, including senior management, to understand their needs and expectations to enhance overall supply chain efficiency.

Team Leadership: Leading, developing and managing a high-performing planning team across multiple RSCS office locations, to ensure efficient execution of plans.

Compliance: Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and organizational policies in all planning activities.

Performance Evaluation: Evaluating the effectiveness of plans and making necessary adjustments to achieve desired outcomes.

Reporting: Providing regular updates and reports to senior management and cross functional business partners on progress against plan objectives.

Risk Management: Proactively identify and address potential risks in the supply chain, working on mitigation strategies to ensure continuity.

Required Education, Experience and Skills
Bachelor's degree required in supply chain management, business, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certifications is a plus.

Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in demand and/or supply chain planning management. 
Prefer direct knowledge within a food supply chain organization. 

Substantial experience in supply chain management, with a focus on planning and forecasting. 

Proven track record of leadership in supply chain planning roles, prefer at least 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management.

Experience working in a leadership or managerial capacity, preferably at the director level. Ability to lead and develop a team. 

Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and all levels of management.

The ability to articulate and implement a strategic vision for supply chain planning. 

Extensive experience in leadership roles within demand planning, forecasting, and supply planning, with a focus on utilizing Blue Yonder software.

Blue Yonder certification or demonstrated expertise in Blue Yonder software solutions required.

Strong strategic thinking abilities with the capability to align supply chain initiatives with broader business strategies.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data and make informed decisions.

Ability to lead and manage change initiatives within the supply chain planning domain.

Flexibility to adapt to evolving market conditions and technology advancements.

This role is crucial in shaping and optimizing the supply chain processes through advanced technology solutions, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Ability to travel as needed, approximately 30%.

Key Contacts/Interfaces
•  Planning Team
•  Suppliers, Distributors and Redistributors
•  Program Management Teams in Brand Hubs
•  Commodity Risk Management
•  Franchisees and Brand Boards inclusive of Distribution Committee
•  Cross-functional brand groups (Operations, Marketing, Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Finance)