Under limited supervision, assumes full responsibility for the Baskin Supply Chain interfacing with both Inspire Shared Services and the Baskin Robbins Brand cross-functional team on core and new business support. Other areas of responsibility include supplier management, planning, production, inventory management, and distribution oversight for core and limited-time offerings.

• Enable the Baskin-Robbins brand and its franchisees to maximize the value efficiently and effectively from our supply chain through sustainable product cost and availability
• Develop/execute launch strategies for new product(s) or advertising efforts against core product promotions
• Implement product and supplier contingency plans to react
• Support cost-savings, cost-reduction opportunities, and sustainability efforts
• Contribute ideas for cost savings initiatives within owned categories
• Work with the appropriate champion in support of department/company initiatives
• Support dry and frozen market basket budgeting and data tracking
• Minimizes risk of supply disruptions
• Identifies supply and supplier issues. Analyzes information to assess root causes, improvement opportunities, and associated risks.
• Develop solutions and gain consensus to resolve supply issues with cross-functional teams.
• Build strategic relationships
• Build relationships with supplier working team /contacts
• Builds collaborative relationships with the Shared Services Core Team / Directors and Franchisees
• Active participant and presenter in Brand/Franchisee joint committees that support different areas of the business. (Marketing/Profitability/Strategic Initiatives)
• Monitor supplier performance
• Participate in S&OP process and coordinates supplier’s production to meet demand
• Monitor supplier performance and participates in supplier business reviews with Shared Services team
• Utilize project management tools and disciplines to execute project processes, including risk management, issues resolution, change management, and document management
• Lead high-performing team
• Supervise, coaches, and develops the members of the Brand Supply team in both the frozen and dry goods categories to ensure project deliverables are completed in a quality and timely manner
• Ensure quality execution of the performance management process and personal developmental plans
• Manage operating budget
• Monitor and report project status to the team, sponsors, and leadership
• Have an adaptable mentality to support multiple brands if needed
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management

Education And Experience Qualifications

• 4-Year Degree in a relevant field required
• Master’s degree and professional certification such as CPSM preferred
• 5+ years in supply chain, procurement, and or manufacturing
• Experience in management of vendor/supplier relationships

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS Or ABILITIES

• Experience in program management
• Understand and function effectively in a team environment
• Proven track record of success in leadership positions
• Restaurant / Food Service experience preferred