Director, Supply Chain & Procurement (Fuzzy's)

Based inPasadena, California,Dine Brands Global, Inc.(NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries, franchises restaurants under Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, IHOP and Fuzzy's Taco Shop brands. With over 3,500 restaurants combined in 18 countries and 354 franchisees as of December 31, 2023, Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company's website located atwww.dinebrands.com.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Supply Chain to oversee and optimize our supply chain operations across 100 restaurant locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management within the restaurant or food service industry, with a proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.This is an excellent opportunity to influence the future of the Supply Chain and Culinary leadership, making impactful decisions that position Fuzzy's Taco Shop for optimal growth and as a market leader.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.
• Set vision and implement value-adding long-term commodity strategies.
• Oversee inventory management processes to ensure optimal supply.
• Collaborate across Brand leadership and operations teams to achieve cost, performance and quality targets.
• Lead procurement processes, including vendor selection and contract negotiation.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Mitigate supply continuity risks by partnering with vendors, distribution network, and internal business stakeholders.
• Develop and manage key supplier relationships to reduce overall total costs, enhance product performance, and improve supplier performance.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency regarding supply chain performance and effectively works through barriers
• Oversee supply chain projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain team management and development
• 3+ years of working experience in the food service, hospitality, restaurant or retail grocery industry
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a strong service mentality.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams.
• Ability to think strategically and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with digital tools and technologies used in supply chain management.
• Target base salary 160-180k depending on experience

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