Primary and Ongoing Accountabilities

• Manages relationships with suppliers, distributors and all external parties that supply products or services to the Steak N Shake system.
• Determines price and volume requirement to include historical and seasonal forecasting on supplies.
• Negotiates both formula and fixed pricing agreements with food and packaging suppliers.
• Analyzes all commodity markets related to assigned categories
• Develops approved sources of supply for new and current food products that mitigate risk of supply.
• Manages new product introductions and phase out of any replacement product through distribution network.
• Ensures ongoing, continuous uninterrupted product supply to distribution centers and restaurants.
• Identifies cost optimizing projects and drives plan to meet defined goals.
• Interacts with Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Op’s support services, Marketing, Finance, and restaurants.
• Maintains contracts, agreements and all supplier related RFP results and approvals of suppliers and products in internal electronic Arrowstream system, hard copy in files within supply chain department and insures legal has approved all contracts and only authorized SNS management has signed contracts and or agreements related to suppliers.
• Works independently with minimal supervision. Drives projects and maintains high sense of urgency on identified projects, goals and any potential risk to supply.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Key Relationships

• Supply Chain Team
• Suppliers
• Field Team
• Senior Leadership Team
• Support Center Employees

Competencies

• Accountability
• Analytical
• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Continuous Learning
• Critical Evaluation
• Execution Excellence & Reliability
• Ethical Practice
• Flexibility / Open Mindedness
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Presentation Skills
• Strong Relationship Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Teamwork & Collaboration

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8-10 years of experience in MS Office suite.
• 8-10 years of experience with supply chain within restaurant industry.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain.
• 8-10 years of supply chain experience in a food service environment.
• MS Access experience.
• Knowledge of supply chain software program, Arrowstream