Support continuity of supply for a major integral restaurant brand's Canadian operations managing fresh chicken supply, distribution, and vendor relationships across a national restaurant network.
What you'll do
- Own supply continuity for assigned products through promotions, weather disruptions, and logistics issues
- Manage supplier and distribution center relationships; monitor vendor capacity and service levels
- Lead new product/LTO timelines with cross-functional marketing, QA, and procurement teams
- Negotiate landed cost and evaluate suppliers for assigned products
- Review pricing files, flag variances, resolve with brand teams
What you bring:
- 5–8+ years in supply chain, procurement, or vendor management (food & beverage, CPG, or QSR preferred)
- Experience with perishable/fresh protein supply chains a strong plus
- Bachelor's degree (Master's a plus)
- Professional English fluency; comfort managing relationships with senior stakeholders
- Availability aligned to North American business hours