Supply Chain Analyst Jobs

Position Title: Manager, F&B Retail Sourcing

Department: Category Management – F&B

Location: McLean, VA preferred; Remote optional

Duration: 9 Months

Shift Timmings:Normal Business Hours

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• Oversee various retail sourcing initiatives including, but not limited to sample reviews, market data analysis, program inventory management, contracting, and new item launches

• Influence the strategy and product selection for relates Elevated Retail Initiatives across multiple brands

• Analyse and track spend & volume data to identify opportunities in support of sourcing initiatives

• Communicate with suppliers and stakeholders to summarize projects, conclusions, recommendations, and planning next steps

Maintain current industry knowledge and attend ongoing training of procurement standard methodologies and procedures.

We believe the success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills:

• Self-starter, well-organized, and willing to take ownership of responsibilities

• Problem-solving skills to find solutions effectively and creatively for hard problems while maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity

• Ability to collaborate effectively and build positive relationships with internal and external partners

• Flexible and adaptable to changing organizational requirements

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Sound judgment and decision-making skills to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and to provide recommendations for optimal solutions

Minimum Qualification:

• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with team using a variety of communication methods.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Deep understanding of Microsoft Office including Excel.

• Minimum of two (2) years of Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Hospitality and/or F&B Retail experience.

It would be helpful in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

Education/Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in business, management, finance, or another relevant field.

• Previous work experience within an analytical and/or supply chain role.

• Experience sorting through large amounts of data, analysing, drawing conclusions, and presenting a coherent viewpoint.

• Four (4) years of Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Hospitality and/or F&B Retail experience.

• Experience using procurement tools such as Coupa and/or working with Energy Management Tools