About the job:
Support continuity of supply for a major general 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