Supply Chain Manager - Food & Paper

• Fun, rewarding, people first culture.
• Signature career development program.
• Flexible / hybrid working environment.

It’s not just what you do at KFC. It’s the way you do it.

Here, everyone has a seat at our table. We feed our people’s potential to be Original - to be their best selves, make a difference and have fun!

As our new Supply Chain Manager, you’ll recommend and implement supply strategies for assigned categories within our Food & Paper team. You’ll be responsible for timely and cost competitive procurement of materials and services that are critical to the success of our restaurants!

ABOUT YOU – OUR NEXT ORIGINAL

• Solutions focused approach.
• Tertiary degree level qualification in a relevant field
• High work ethic – with a “can do” attitude.
• Demonstrated track record of strong negotiating performance.
• Experience with food retail and/or multi-outlet industry preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build strong business relationships with suppliers, stores, internal departments.
• High level analytical problem-solving and commercial acumen
• You’ll live and breathe our people first culture!
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects.
• Commercial Supply Chain Management experience within a consumer product business.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF YOUR NEW ROLE

• Provide effective, insights led, information on price levels and adjustments to key stakeholders.
• Continually, investigate and recommend alternative sources and methods of supply to maximise profitability and effectiveness.
• Implementation of rigorous analysis/strategic thought on key items to deliver long-term strategic competitive advantage to KFC.
• Develop and foster strong business relationships with key suppliers to deliver continuous and sustainable outcomes.
• Continually develop industry knowledge of products in your portfolio.
• Recommend and execute supply strategies to deliver sustained competitive advantage.
• Regularly review supplier performance, ensuring service standards are met.
• Work as part of a cross functional team on New Product Development or other related business initiatives.

BUCKETS OF BENEFITS

• Free onsite secure parking at Frenchs Forest.
• Flexible work initiatives, including half day Fridays.
• Additional days of leave each year to focus on your Wellbeing.
• A culture where you can be your original self.
• Employee discounts at KFC restaurants.
• Salary continuance cover for all permanent employees.
• Corporate KFC Culture Club initiatives.
• Signature career development and leadership programs.
• Monthly mobile phone and home internet contributions.

WHO WE ARE

Take one man with a big idea, add 11 herbs and spices, grit, ambition and buckets of heart – you’ve got KFC. Since 1952, we’ve been bringing finger lickin’ good chicken to the world. But without our people, The Originals, none of it would be possible. Everyone at KFC is different. Unique. It’s what makes us special. We’ll always be original. And we welcome you join us; to bring it. Your energy, grit, spirit and story.

JOIN OUR ORIGINAL TEAM!

There’s all kinds of potential here! Explore new paths and choose where your career takes you. Whatever your journey looks like, we’ll help you get there, because we take your goals seriously. Apply now!

Changing The Game – Changing The Future - Bring it!

Here at KFC, we see ourselves as an equal opportunity employer. This means it’s a level playing field for all. Our work environment is fully inclusive and we strive for a workplace where diversity of thought and perspective is welcomed, sought out and developed. No matter who you are or where you’re from, people from all walks of life are encouraged to apply to join the KFC family. This means no matter your gender identity, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability, life stage or other legally protected status – you’ve always got a seat at our table.