Strategic Sourcing Specialist
4 weeks ago
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
The Red Lobster Strategic Sourcing Specialist supports a team of Supply Chain leaders with a variety of sourcing and distribution-related responsibilities. The Specialist also contributes to the profitability and growth of Red Lobsters restaurants through the application of highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
This position performs extensive support duties related to supplier and product approvals, purchase order generation, product allocation and placement, restaurant customer service, document control, sourcing analytical support and supplier communication.
The position also coordinates recurring activities such as product sample orders and receipts, product and specification reviews, vendor payment processing, and supplier audits.
This is a high visibility position with extensive contact with internal departments, major suppliers and distributors.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Strategic Sourcing team, this position serves as liaison between suppliers and the Red Lobster Strategic Sourcing team with 1,350+ active suppliers and 1,900+ active SKUs
Coordinates supplier qualification processes including General Terms and Conditions, Supplier Expectations and Food Safety Requirements for new product introductions, phase-ins and phase-outs with Sourcing, Distribution and Product Planning teams
Generates and communicates increase / decrease reports for all core menu and promotional event menu changes to suppliers and distributors
Organizes product samples and prepares product reviews as required for food, beverage and durable goods; coordinates reviews with Total Quality & Food Safety team as required
Sets up new suppliers and maintains information for existing suppliers in database
Reviews and updates pricing in the Product Supply national and regional databases
Sets up new products in Product Supply databases
Manages restaurant communications and provides resolution related to distributor service levels, route schedules, and product quality/accuracy discrepancies
Facilitates and coordinates product recoveries as needed with suppliers and distributors
Produces volume usage reports and performs analysis/monitoring on and order management and product inventory levels on an ongoing basis
Works directly with restaurants, suppliers, distributors, and other internal departments to ensure product quality and sourcing excellence
Identifies and implements process improvement initiatives
Creates training materials, SOPs, work instructions, and process flow documents for support functions as needed
Performs routine administrative duties as needed
Provides back-up support to other Specialists and Strategic Sourcing team
Performs special projects as needed
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:
1-3 years of reporting and analysis experience
Demonstrates strong mathematical, verbal reasoning, and analytical ability
Strong excel skills, experience with all other Microsoft Office applications.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor, BA, or equivalent work experience
This position offers an entry-level opportunity within the supply chain domain, with clear pathways for future career development within this field
OTHER KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
Detail and process oriented
Elevated level of organizational skills and follow through abilities
Ability to manage a heavy workload with minimal supervision in a fast-paced and changing environment
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Excellent communication skills
Skilled at interacting professionally with internal and external contacts
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration (or related field)
Previous experience in Supply Chain preferred
Experience with Oracle and SharePoint
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